Arts & Culture

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• COVID Relief Fund for the Arts

  The COVID Relief Fund for the Arts grant program is closed.

• Data Maps of COA Awarded Grants

  See the distribution of grants awarded by the Office of the Arts across Connecticut.

• Arts Learning - HOT Approach Implementation Grants CLOSED

  HOT Approach Implementation Grants are not being offered at this time.

• Connecticut Arts Hero Awards

  These awards honor and celebrate individuals who are doing extraordinary things in, for and through the arts.

• Artist Fellowship Program

  Provides recognition and funding support for CT artists to pursue new work and advance their artisitc careers.

• The Bridge Builder Initiative

  Arts Community Impact Coordinators working to identify various affiliation circles and creative networks that are not being served at a high level and strategize innovative ways to support them.

• Accessibility

  Resources to assist with the development and implementation of more accessible arts.

• Cultural Districts

  Review standards and criteria for determining a Cultural District, which is a specific area of a town or city that has a number of cultural facilities, activities and/or assets.

• General Operating Support for Theaters and Performing Groups

  The GOS for Theaters & Performing Groups program is closed and was only offered as a two-year relief and recovery program.

• Creative Economy

  Studies, research, and resources that document the value of the arts, culture, and creative industries.

• Emerging Creative Award

  This award highlights a breakthrough creative leader who is starting to blossom as an impactful and innovative contributor to the Connecticut art scene.

• The HOT APPROACH

  The HOT APPROACH prepares students to be successful learners and contributors in the 21st Centurty through standards-based arts education, arts integration and democratic practice.

• Artists Respond

  Project funding for Connecticut artists to support community-based art projects that respond to social issues or current events.

• Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

  Legal services, advice, and educational programs for CT artists and cultural organizations.

• Institutional Grants Map

  CT Office of the Arts Institutional Grants Map