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Yale University Art Gallery

Governor M. Jodi Rell
and the
Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism
cordially invite you to attend
the official installation of

John Hollander
as Poet Laureate of Connecticut
2007-2011

and the recognition of the
2007 CCT Artist Fellowship recipients
in poetry, fiction, playwriting, music composition,
choreography, and film/video

Wednesday, March 7, 2007
4-5 pm
Reception to follow

Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel Street (between York and High Streets)
New Haven, Connecticut

This event is free and open to the public.

Connecticut Commission On Culture & Tourism Announces Recipients of Artist Fellowships

HARTFORD, Conn. (January 23, 2006) – The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism (CCT) awarded fellowships to 34 artists across the state today to support their artistic development and enable them to devote substantial time to the creation of new work.

Grants in the amounts of $5,000 and $2,500 were awarded in the categories of choreography, fiction, film/video, music composition, playwriting and poetry.

“The Commission on Culture & Tourism is firmly committed to furthering the professional development of individual artists,” said An-Ming Truxes, director of CCT’s Arts Division.

“Artists are at the core of the rich cultural heritage of Connecticut and make notable contributions to their communities. Supporting artists in the creation of exciting new work ultimately benefits everyone.” Grant recipients are as follows:

Suzanne Frischkorn
Poetry
$5,000

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