Where can I find public art in Connecticut?
The Art in Public Spaces program invests in publicly accessible creative works for Connecticut residents. It was one of the first state programs in the country and requires the State to spend at least one percent of the cost of constructing or renovating a publicly accessible building on artwork for that building.
We work with the Department of Administrative Services to implement the program. You can view some of our Art in Public Spaces collection online and learn where works are displayed.
Call for Art from Connecticut Artists
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is seeking submissions of art by Connecticut artists for a new building addition on the campus of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in New Britain. The focus is to purchase existing art that's appropriate for interior hallways and seating areas in a busy campus building. We anticipate between 5 and 15 new works of art may be acquired within the budget and by roughly 5 to 10 artists.
Deadline
On or before 11:59pm on February 25, 2025
Important Note: Submissions will be reviewed and art will be selected on a rolling basis as soon as the Call for Art in posted. The committee will continue to review submissions until funds are expended.
How to Apply
Connecticut Artists may submit up to six (6) digital images of art that's currently available for purchase. The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is accepting submissions through COA's e-grant portal.
- COA's e-grant portal: Access the portal at https://ctofficeofthearts.smapply.org/ and create a new account or log into your existing account. Then select 1% Art - Call for Art: CCSU Burritt Annex Library and begin your submission.
Additionally, COA may utilize NEFA's CreativeGround database as a tool to find artists for this opportunity.
- CreativeGround is a free resource developed and managed by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). COA utilizes CreativeGround as an Artist Directory when seeking artists for a variety of Opportunities.
Review the CCSU Call for Art PDF for a full project overview.
Contact Us
Email Tamara Dimitri to learn more.
Related Resources
- Public Art Network / Americans for the Arts
- Forecast Public Art / Public Art Review
- Public Art Dialogue
- Tools for Arts Decision Making, Percent for Art (policy briefs developed by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies)