Arts and Creativity

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  • 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.

  • Air Collaborative

    Cross-sector community workshops for creatives and business-minded individuals.

  • 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.

  • This page has been assembled from several sources to list resources for artists and cultural organizations to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Glossary of Terms

    A list of words, along with definations, that an applicant may come across in program guidelines and/or during the application process.

  • Connecticut Arts Alliance

  • Artist Fellowship Program

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Artists Respond

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

  • Acknowledging COA Support

    Outlines how to properly acknowledge state support and credit the Office of the Arts.

  • 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.

  • About the Connecticut Office of the Arts

    The Office of the Arts works to inspire a culture of creativity in Connecticut by supporting arts making and arts participation for all people.