CNTR
Moving Communities
About CNTR
CNTR is a movement-driven arts & culture organization activating spaces and communities through art, culture , and connection. We bring quality arts and cultural experiences wherever people gather, creating opportunities for belonging, expression, and joy.
We believe that experiencing art is not a luxury, but a fundamental human right. We transform vacant environments into energetic sanctuaries of belonging, providing universal access to quality arts and culture programs. We do not rely on walls to build community; we ignite community wherever we anchor our vision.
Meet our Chief Ideas Officer
Kerry Kincy
For seven years, CNTR lived in a fixed physical space in Middletown.
Today, CNTR is a nomadic conduit of culture. We identify vacant spaces within aligned communities and temporarily transform them into vibrant, accessible hubs for high-quality arts programming. We operate on the core belief that art is a basic human necessity, not a luxury. By breathing life into empty rooms, we dismantle geographic and financial barriers to culture, proving that home isn’t a building—it is the connection we cultivate together.
How We Show Up
Creative Placemaking
We bring neighbors into collaboration through public art, cultural events, and community-driven programming that reflects who we are and where we come from.
CNTR partners with communities to reimagine what a place can hold, using art, culture and wellness to transform ordinary spaces into places of belonging, expression, and possibility. We don’t wait for the perfect space. We see what’s already there and bring it to life.
CNTR’s Dew Drop
INc Offerings
Strategic design and execution of community-facing arts & cultural pop-ups hosted in your space.
Custom, turnkey creative programming for employee professional development, team-building retreats, or wellness days.
Build Your CraftCurated workshops, residencies, and creative development opportunities for artists at every stage.
Learn more and connect Kerry@culturecntr.us
We are deeply grateful to the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) for their generous financial support. Their help allows us to expand our programming, support local artists, and ensure that the arts remain a cornerstone of our community life.