DERBY — The Derby CT Cultural Commission is seeking members and volunteers to work various traditional events held throughout the year; and to uplift the Arts and with emphasis to World Diversity to the Derby Community. The Appointments are for three years. The basic requirements are that you donate time for the last Monday of the month meeting and of course project time. Volunteering requirements are for a particular holiday event of your choice and to take on a long-term project. Do you enjoy synergy; the arts; community with like-minded people? JOIN US!
Projects include: Neighborhood Welcome Basket, Student Cultural Scholarship Awards; Derby Student Music & Art promotion; Identify and uplift local Derby Artists; Support Downtown Derby Merchants; Planning~ contemporary art murals, Derby Tourism promotion; Social Media promotion of Derby Homes & Park Photography; World Flag Raisings and International Community Celebrations and Fashion Shows; Collaborate with similar local and regional arts entities, host traditional holiday events. These are some of the exciting objectives and goals in the works; and, there is something for everyone whether volunteering or on the Commission!
This past 2022 the DCC hosted or collaborated on the following FREE Community Events:
- MLK Art Contest
- Valentines Day Recognition
- Black History Month Celebration
- Irish Flag Raising at City Hall
- Ramadan Pakistan Flag Raising at City Hall
- Easter Holiday Fun on The Derby Green
- Mexico Flag Raising at City Hall
- Mother’s Day, Glamour Shots on the Derby Green
- Memorial Day Parade with the Catholic War Vets Post 1562
- Pride Day Flag Raising at City Hall
- Derby Day 2022 and International Fashion Show
- Shelton/Derby Fourth of July Fireworks & Music Celebration
- Summer/Fall Concerts on the Derby Green
- Rock The Valley with the Ansonia Cultural Commission
- Israel Flag Raising at City Hall
- Italy Flag Raising at City Hall
- Halloween Festivities Fun on The Derby Green
- Halloween Lantern Tour at the Derby Historical Society
- Holiday Tree Lighting & Toy Drive on the Derby Green
- Wreaths Across America with the Catholic War Veterans Post 1562.
Check out the Derby Cultural Commission Facebook/Instagram Page Photos to get an idea of our work in the Community over the Years. The Commission requirements aside from Volunteer time are that you are a resident of Derby, CT; that you are eighteen years of age or older; and, you have a passion for the Arts. If you have Grant Writing skills that is a Bonus! Again, we also are seeking “VOLUNTEERS” who wish to assist with project events on a lighter basis. Tune into our monthly Zoom meetings via the City Website Meeting Page, to hear the latest and greatest! Note: A 2023 Annual Calendar of Events is forthcoming!
Finally, we would like to give A BIG SHOUT OUT AND SPECIAL THANKS to all of our (and former) Commission Members, Alders, Public Works; Finance, Town Clerk, The Valley Independent Sentinel; Starbucks; Retro Grub & Pub; Twisted Vine Restaurant; Likoba Boutique; Riverwalk Social, Pepe Family Farms; Walnut Hill Community Church; DiGiovanni Construction, Checkers Food Store and Deli; MJ Nail Salon; This and That Market, Shelton Printing; Chef Mikey Cotela; Derby Police Department; Storm Engine Company; Jack Walsh; Mulkerin School of Irish Dance; Valley Arts Council; Catholic War Veterans, Post 1562; Derby Historical Society; Derby Public Schools Chorus Director, Maureen Zahara and Band Director, Geoffrey Brooks; Paula Pettinella; Fred Pickurowski; CT Post Reporter Eddy Martinez and all the Volunteers, Models and Artists and of course Mayor Richard Dziekan and his amazing staff for our successful and vibrant Year 2022!
For further information, please contact Franny Pepe with the City of Derby, Mayor’s Office at (203) 736‑1450 or Cultural Commission Chair: Susan Schroeder at [email protected].
