Arts and Creativity

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  • Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

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

  • 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.

  • Creative Economy

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

  • Creative Aging

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

  • 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.

  • Art in Public Spaces

    Integration of art in publicly accessible state buildings to provide an improved public environment.

  • Use the Connecticut Brand

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

  • Air Collaborative

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

  • 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.

  • Acknowledging COA Support

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

  • Final Reports

    All grant recipients are required to submit a final report to the Connecticut Office of the Arts.

  • Directory of Teaching Artists

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