Arts & Culture

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• Arts Day at the Capitol

  An event designed to engage and unify the arts community and to celebrate the arts across Connecticut.

• Solidarity Statement

  A Statement in Support of Racial Equity and Social Justice for Black and Brown People.

• Poetry Out Loud

  Encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance.

• Arts Workforce Initiative

  The Arts Workforce Initiative (AWI) provides hands-on work experience in the arts to diverse, traditionally underrepresented individuals throughout the State of Connecticut.

• READI Talks

  READI Talks is a series of in-depth conversations with creative professionals.

• Regional Service Organizations

• Regional Initiative Grant Program (REGI) CLOSED

  The Connecticut Office of the Arts is no longer offering the Regional Initiative Grant Program.

• READI

  Equity, inclusion and access involving all populations are critical to the vitality of our neighborhoods, towns and cities.

• 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.

• Creative Aging

  Engaging older adults in sequential arts activities with trained Connecticut teaching artists.

• Creative Economy

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

• Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

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

• Grant Overview Guidelines

  These guidelines outline what is required of applicants by law and will help applicants understand the requirements before entering the COA funding process.

• Use the Connecticut Brand

  Download the State's official brand in different layouts and file formats.

• Governor's Arts Awards

  Recognizes remarkable individuals and organizations for excellence and lifetime achievement in the arts.