Mission

The CADC upholds creative excellence by recognizing the success of individual creatives, as well as fostering connection, collaboration, and experiences that enrich the personal and professional lives of current and future creatives, alike.

Vision

The CADC strives to ignite creative change in the world by inspiring Connecticut’s professional and student creatives to live, act, and craft with integrity, authenticity and purpose.

Values

MENTORSHIP
Empower and educate creatives by connecting them to new and varied perspectives.

INCLUSION
Make space for new voices and viewpoints to contribute and enhance our creative community.

CONNECTION
Strengthen and expand a network of support that allows creatives to learn, grow, and explore.

EXCELLENCE
Uphold and celebrate the highest standards of creative excellence across the communications space.

POTENTIAL
Invest in a sustainable, diverse future by supporting education and expanding our community. 

By creators for creators

Founded in 1975, the CADC was created to give the ones doing the work a platform to celebrate ideas and each other. Since then, we’ve brought Connecticut’s creative community together around a wide range of programing and events, including our annual awards show.

Meet
The Board

Curious who’s behind the scenes of the CADC? Want to email one of us to chat about ideas you have for the club? Visit our Board page to get in touch!

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