ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional theatre located in Ridgefield, CT. ACT of CT presents limited engagement runs of well-known musicals, as well as world-premiere productions by the next generation of writers and composers. Given the proximity to New York City, ACT of CT has access to top theatre talent and professionals.

ArtFul is a non-profit, community-based initiative, founded by Dee Dee Perrone Colabella. “Our mission is to help as many artists as possible to overcome the obstacles in their way. Artful works to empower artists to further their craft, continue their education, and have access to the resources and environment to produce and show their work.”

Ridgefield is consistently recognized as one of Connecticut’s best towns.  One of the primary reasons is the ambiance of Main Street with its fountain, stately homes, quintessential New England Main Street, and the beauty of Ballard Park. Ballard Park

485 Main Sreet, Ridgefield,  CT 06877

CHIRP. is an acronym for Concert Happenings in Ridgefield’s Parks and was begun in the summer of 2002 to foster a stronger sense of community among residents and to enhance Ridgefield’s much treasured “small town feel.” Its mission is to afford them the opportunity to hear and hopefully to enjoy a variety of world and alternative music only infrequently performed in this area.

Compassionate Ridgefield, in collaboration with the town’s citizens, businesses & organizations, is committed to cultivating the 'principals of compassion' with courage and competency to foster a community that strives to listen, understand and include all others with empathy, respect, and openheartedness.

D Colabella Fine Art Gallery represents an assortment of talented artists from around the globe .  After successfully running the RPAC Gallery and RPAC Art Center and Academy, D.Colabella Fine Art Gallery offers works from established artists from every corner of the US, Canada and  Russia.
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For its 300th anniversary the church adopted as a tercentenary motto, Making the Good News Happen: 1712-2012 . . .

The church was first gathered in Ridgefield just four years after the establishment of the town. Civic leaders in October 1712 successfully petitioned the Connecticut General Assembly for permission to levy a tax for "the settling and maintaining of the ministry in the said Town of Ridgefield." The Rev. Thomas Hauley, the first minister, also served as town clerk and school teacher. The first meeting house, on the town green, opened for worship in 1726.

For its 300th anniversary the church adopted as a tercentenary motto, Making the Good News Happen: 1712-2012 . . .

The church was first gathered in Ridgefield just four years after the establishment of the town. Civic leaders in October 1712 successfully petitioned the Connecticut General Assembly for permission to levy a tax for "the settling and maintaining of the ministry in the said Town of Ridgefield." The Rev. Thomas Hauley, the first minister, also served as town clerk and school teacher. The first meeting house, on the town green, opened for worship in 1726.

The Prospector Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and integrated employment to people with disabilities through the operation of a premium, first-run movie theater located in Ridgefield, CT. Employees of the Prospector, referred to as Prospects, are encouraged to sparkle, shine, and transform their passions into professions.

To Support & Promote The Ridgefield Arts Community. The RAC continues to recognize the importance of artistic expression in helping to address problems in society and to help bring people together with the aim of finding solutions.

The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dance school, is nationally recognized as a “distinguished, high achieving, pre-professional performing arts school” that “nurtures young dance artists in strong movement technique.” We are dedicated to educating & encouraging students to become knowledgeable, passionate, thinking artists.

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists began in 1974 with fourteen local artists who founded the Guild to create and exhibit their art. This original group has grown to several hundred members. The Guild is now organized as a not-for-profit organization and is governed by an elected board of directors. Membership includes artists who work in a range of media and are at all stages of development.

The Ridgefield High School Visual and Performing Arts Theater

The Ridgefield Historical Society’s purpose is to preserve, interpret, and foster public knowledge of Ridgefield’s historical, cultural, and architectural heritage.

Founded in 2001, the Ridgefield Historical Society (RHS) maintains state-of-the-art archives, which serve as the principal repository for Ridgefield’s historic documents, images, and artifacts. Most of RHS’s programs, exhibits, and events reference this extensive collection of over 10,000 items—and very often it is the inspiration for such programming.

The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) seeks to make the world a more compassionate place through the sharing of stories through cinema. We celebrate independent films and filmmakers from around the world who create films that enlighten, entertain, and inspire moviegoers through compelling visual storytelling.

The Ridgefield Library anticipates and meets the evolving needs of our community. We are an essential partner and the place where people discover, question, learn and connect.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra with the mission to enrich the cultural life of the citizens of Ridgefield and surrounding communities by presenting musical performances of the highest artistic quality. The RSO also strives to increase the appreciation for music through active community involvement and innovative educational programs.

In 1965, a handful of Ridgefield residents banded together to form a small theater group dedicated to providing community theater. This not-for-profit organization grew into the Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Inc. Housed in a rustic converted dairy barn leased from the town of Ridgefield, the Workshop continues to produce an ongoing series of comedies, dramas, and musicals. We maintain a production schedule of four shows per year, with performers chosen through open auditions. The cast and crew of every show run the gamut from raw amateurs to seasoned professionals. We also have workshops for kids.

RPAC Gallery represents local accomplished artists in a beautiful supportive gallery.  RPAC believes in growing our artists success and creating opportunities for our RPAC Resident Artist.

SPHERE’s mission is to enrich and enhance the lives of adults with disabilities through education, recreation and the arts while fostering and nurturing relationships between our members and our communities.

Founded by art collector and fashion designer Larry Aldrich in 1964, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the United States. The Museum is one of the few independent, non-collecting institutions in the country and the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art.

Lounsbury House, a Ridgefield, CT landmark since 1896, is the place to celebrate life’s memorable milestones. Since becoming the town’s community center over 60 years ago, the historic house and classic gardens have served as a venue for weddings, corporate meetings, art gatherings, festivals and private events for all seasons.

You might know us as the historic building on the corner, but we’ve always been so much more. We are one house, many rooms inside and out – a place to nourish body, mind, and soul.

The Ridgefield Chorale, a contemporary music singing group whose 70+ members hail from Fairfield County Connecticut and Westchester County New York, is known for its vocal excellence.  Dedicated to the performance of contemporary choral music, from a cappella to Broadway, the standards, jazz and world music, the Chorale presents today’s finest choral composers and arrangers, accompanied by some of our area’s best musicians.