Milford Arts Council

Porch Fest


Porch Fest

A community event like no other, PorchFest is a National movement with Milfordโ€™s participation added in 2018 as a collaboration between the Milford Arts Council and the Cityโ€™s Economic & Community Development Department. During the Pandemic, the committee, composed of neighborhood captains and a committed core of volunteers, took over as the driving force, growing to over 100 porches and 125 bands across 6 distinct neighborhoods across Milford. This yearly event takes place in late September or early October, based on the tides as many of the neighborhood porches and decks line our 17 miles of beaches.

  • Love Art Show – Artist Call

    Arts Alliance of Stratford has issued and artist call that invites artists to explore and express the theme of โ€œLoveโ€ through their unique creative lens.ย  The Alliance welcomes interpretations of love in all its forms.

  • Mermaid Art Contest

    Each February the Walnut Beach businesses hold an art contest.ย  All are welcome to submit their best Mermaid for consideration. Submissions due February 10th, 2026.ย  ย Judging and artist reception on February 14th.ย 

  • Oxford Nature and Arts Festival

    The 2026 Oxford Nature and Arts Festival takes place again this year in Oxford.ย  They have issues a call for artists and artisans to offer their works in a sidewalk […]

  • Art Without A Home – Artist Call

    The City of New Haven Department of Arts and Culture has issued an artist callย for their Art Without A Home exhibit.

  • New England Guitar Society

    New England Guitar Society

    Firehouse Gallery 81 Naugatuck Ave,, Milford, CT, United States

    The New England Guitar Society (NEGS), a committee of the Milford Arts Council,ย  was established to create a nurturing environment for classical guitarists.ย  The group meets monthly and hosts classical guitar concerts throughout the year.ย 

  • Artist-2-Artist

    Artist-2-Artist

    Firehouse Gallery 81 Naugatuck Ave,, Milford, CT, United States

    Artist-2-Artist is a free, informal gathering of community artists that meet to discuss the creative, cultural and practical aspects facing visual artists.

  • Experimental Portraits – Artist Call

    Firehouse Gallery 81 Naugatuck Ave,, Milford, CT, United States

    What makes a portrait? This artist call invites artists to push the boundaries of traditional portraiture. Click for the full prospectus and online submission form.

  • Intermediate Drawing Class Winter Session

    Firehouse Gallery 81 Naugatuck Ave,, Milford, CT, United States

    This 6 week intermediate drawing class is meant for those with basic drawing skills and experience. You will focus on exploring and building your drawing skills.

  • Written Word Writerโ€™s Group

    Written Word Writers Group

    Firehouse Gallery 81 Naugatuck Ave,, Milford, CT, United States

    Join our circle of our writersย  group who will be there to affirm you, comment on your work, and share thoughts and ideas about the written word in all its forms.

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