In Connecticut, Our Colorful Heritage and Cultural Gems Take Center Stage

{Governor M. Jodi Rell} Our mission at the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism is to preserve and promote the state’s many diverse cultural and historic treasures to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of Connecticut.  The symbiotic relationship that exists between the arts, tourism, film and heritage preservation allows us to work together to provide an enthusiastic home for historically significant properties, the performing, visual and literary arts, galleries and museums, and a virtually inexhaustible calendar of ethnic, educational, entertaining and inspirational events.

Are you a film or television director seeking the perfect seaside, hill town or urban setting for your next movie, commercial or documentary? A dedicated preservationist saving a threatened building?  An arts aficionado looking for exhibit dates or information about your favorite gallery or museum?  A poet, musician, artist or author wishing to apply for grants, fellowships, awards and other creative support? 

Whatever your interest in, or connection to, the arts, tourism, film and history within Connecticut, this website is your conduit to everything you need to know.  Information of every conceivable sort can be found here.

We invite you to wander through and explore our impressive array of services, support, resources and incentives.  We believe you’ll find Connecticut a culturally friendly place!

M. Jodi Rell

Governor