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Local Organizations and COVID-19: Silvermine Arts Center

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For today’s Q&A with a local organization navigating this time of COVID-19, we hear from Barbara Linarducci, CEO and vice chair of Silvermine Arts Center. 

Here’s our exchange. New Canaanite: We’ve heard from many nonprofit organizations that one major impact of COVID-19 virus has been the forced cancellation of big fundraisers. What has this experience been like for Silvermine Arts Center?  

Barbara Linarducci: Like any arts organization, we depend on the annual benefit to help cover general operating expenses. Postponing this major fundraiser has had a significant impact on our finances.