The Giving Tree is an annual tradition where auction-goers can choose to donate directly to our programs by purchasing from our wish list for studio equipment. The CCP community benefits enormously from Giving Tree donations, as they cover much-needed goods and services useful for our staff and artists throughout the year.

This giving option allows for flexible donation amounts. Each donation level supports various goods, supplies, and services essential to CCP's continued operation. This LOT# allows for bidders to support the Center according to their budget.

Your generous donation of $25 enables CCP to maintain our supplies of brushes, brayers, ink knives, paper towels and more.

Your generous donation of $50 offsets the cost of solvents, inks, etching grounds, screen reclaimer and more.

Your generous donation of $100 supports replacing the blanket on our silk screen exposure unit, and the purchase of extra large cutting mats and woodworking tools.

Your generous donation of $250 will assist CCP with much needed restretching of damaged silkscreens, the acquisition of a new aquatint screen, or the purchase of photographic equipment

Your generous donation of $500 underwrites the improvement of our etching facilities and chemical storage areas, a requisite for compliance with state and federal regulations.

Your generous donation of $1000 will supply CCP with the funds to replace worn out etching blankets, press parts and otherwise maintain printing facilities.

GOAL: $3000 raised toward Epson T3270 large format printer

This giving option allows for flexible donation amounts. Every dollar donated will be used to offset the cost of purchasing this item.

The Giving Tree is an annual tradition where auction-goers can choose to donate directly to our programs by purchasing from our wish list for studio equipment. The CCP community benefits enormously from Giving Tree donations, as they cover much-needed goods and services useful for our staff and artists throughout the year.

CCP's large format printer was last purchased over 10 years ago and has seen hundreds of hours of use. In order to provide the best quality resources to our artists and members, CCP is in need of replacing our current Epson Stylus PRO 7600 with a contemporary model of the Epson T3270.

This large format inkjet printer, with a maximum print width of 24 inches, can print at a maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi at an extremely fast print speed of 22 x 34 inches in 28 seconds. As we use our inkjet to produce films for photographic methods of printmaking and to print promotional materials, replacing our current large format printer would be incredibly beneficial to all aspects of our programming.

GOAL: $3500 raised toward the labor and material of upgrades to our lighting and electrical systems of the upstairs studio.

This giving option allows for flexible donation amounts. Every dollar donated will be used to offset the cost of purchasing this item.

The Giving Tree is an annual tradition where auction-goers can choose to donate directly to our programs by purchasing from our wish list for studio equipment. The CCP community benefits enormously from Giving Tree donations, as they cover much-needed goods and services useful for our staff and artists throughout the year.

CCP consulted with A.W. Construction of Norwalk in 2020 for much needed improvements to the electrical systems and lighting of CCP's studios. The $3500 proposal includes:

• Upstairs studio:Upgrades to overhead lighting in areas of the studio where lighting is insufficient.
• Silkscreen wash out closet: Replacing the fixture with an LED and installing an outside switch.
• Upstairs sink area: Replace 4 foot fluorescent with LED strip lights and replace power strip with switch and outlet.
• Darkrooms: Install new LED strip lights with red safelight covers, upgrade to current fixtures and addition of switches.

GOAL: $4000 raised toward installing a combination eyewash and safety shower station in our etching room.

This giving option allows for flexible donation amounts. Every dollar donated will be used to offset the cost of purchasing this item.

The Giving Tree is an annual tradition where auction-goers can choose to donate directly to our programs by purchasing from our wish list for studio equipment. The CCP community benefits enormously from Giving Tree donations, as they cover much-needed goods and services useful for our staff and artists throughout the year.

As a private employer, CCP is obligated to follow State and Federal regulations that are listed by OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Association). As we use ferric chloride, a hazardous chemical, in the amounts of five gallons or more, we are obligated by OSHA to have a plumbed emergency shower and eyewash station installed nearby our etching facilities. Having an eyewash station would also give us great relief in that we are providing the safest working environment possible for our members, artists, and staff.

The goal of $4000 for this giving tree item covers the cost of materials and labor in a quote provided to us by Jacozzi Plumbing and Heating of Fairfield County, who has installed fixtures like these in institutions around the state of Connecticut.