Arts and Creativity

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• Directory of Teaching Artists

  CT teaching artists reviewed for their excellence, readiness, capacity and desire to work in schools.

• 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.

• Use the Connecticut Brand

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

• If your COA-funded project or event happens during Coronavirus time

  If you have a COA grant to support a program or event taking place during this time of increased concern, be aware that COA will allow you to postpone and reschedule, and will if necessary extend the grant project period. Be sure to contact your program manager via email to alert them to the change.

• 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.

• SAM.gov Unique Entity ID

  An Unique Entity ID (UEI) is required to recieve federal awards.

• Connecticut Arts Alliance

• Resources

• Accessibility

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

• Data Maps of COA Awarded Grants

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

• Artists Respond

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

• Artist Fellowship Program

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

• Arts Learning

  Advancing arts education and experiences through professional development and funding support.

• 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.