Bankwell Hosts New Canaan Community Foundation 'I Love New Canaan' Contest Photos

As part of an ongoing effort to provide value to the community, Bankwell in New Canaan will be hosting a free reception to mark the opening of a photo exhibit featuring images from the New Canaan Community Foundation’s 2014 “I Love New Canaan” photo contest on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Elm Street branch.

The exhibit will be on display for the community to enjoy through the end of May.

The photos from the First Annual “I Love New Canaan” contest include the work of both amateur and professional photographers featuring the people, places and events that make New Canaan such a special place to live. Local judges from New Canaan High School, the Carriage Barn Arts Center and the Silvermine Arts Center reviewed more than 100 entries and selected the winning photos.

Those photos, along with a selection of other favorites, will be on display, and the New Canaan Community Foundation will launch the Second Annual “I Love New Canaan” contest during the opening reception.

The New Canaan Community Foundation is a local philanthropic organization serving hundreds of people who share a common interest – improving the quality of life in New Canaan and our neighboring towns. In 2014, the Community Foundation awarded more than $1.2 million in high-impact grants to local and regional non-profits, and life-changing scholarships to deserving New Canaan students.

Bankwell is a locally owned commercial bank that serves the banking and lending needs of residents and businesses throughout Fairfield County. More information about Bankwell can be found at www.mybankwell.com.