CCT: Arts Divison

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The Office of the Arts develops and strengthens the arts in Connecticut and makes artistic experiences widely available to residents and visitors.  Through its grant programs, the office invests in Connecticut artists and arts organizations and encourages the public’s participation as creators, learners, supporters, and audience members.  Through its program and services, the office connects people to the arts and helps to build vital communities across the state.

In addition, the Office of the Arts plays an ongoing convening role and provides an array of training and professional development opportunities.  The Office of the Arts collects and disseminates state, regional and national arts information resources via web communications, directories, publications, data-sharing, one-on-one consultations, and referrals.Facebook

Be sure to visit the "News and Announcements" section (bottom of home page) for program updates, upcoming deadlines, opportunities, etc.

For Artists

Placemaking Spotlights

Artist Fellowship Spotlights

City Canvas Spotlights

Funding Opportunities   

          > Connecticut Office of the Arts Grant Overview Guidelines: PDF
 
Programs and Services 
Honorary Positions and Awards
Final Reports available at https://coa.myreviewroom.com
  • General Operating Support, Arts Project Support, Local Arts Agency and Directed Local Funds FY2012 final report is NOW available.  Grantees may review the COA Final Report Outline to assist with final report preparations.   
  • Artist Fellowship Program, Connecticut State Troubadour, and Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship FY2012 final report is NOW available. Grantees may review the Final Report for Individuals Outline to assist with final report preparations.   
Additional Information and Past Programs

Credit & Publicity Kit and Logos

  • Connecticut Office of the Arts Publicity Kit: PDF  
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  • Version 3 (full color) - JPG  
 
 
                                                                       
The Office of the Arts partners with other agencies and organizations at state and local levels to advance its programming and services.  Through associations with the New England Foundation for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and the Americans for the Arts, the Office of the Arts maintains regional and national networks to provide additional services and information to Connecticut’s arts community and the general public.

The Office of the Arts is dedicated to making the arts accessible to all Connecticut residents and visitors.  Organizations or individuals that receive federal funding from the Arts Division are required to provide accessible programs and services in accordance with the nondiscriminatory requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Office of the Arts is funded by the State of Connecticut and the National Endowment for the Arts and receives support from other public and private sources.


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