Opportunities
A $75,000 Artist Grant to Support Your Practice
The Connecticut Arts Foundation is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 Grant. This season, we are planning to award one grant of $75,000.00 to an artist who works primarily as a painter. Please read the Rules & Qualifications document which explain the grant in detail and also review the FAQs for application information. Then click the link APPLY HERE below to start your application. Deadline: April…
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We’ve seen creativity spark in a child holding a paintbrush.And in an adult finally launching the project they’ve dreamed about for years. That’s what we’re building, together. With artists, educators, healthcare advocates, business leaders, and city partners across Western Connecticut, we’re creating spaces where creativity is nurtured, because creativity isn’t just about making art. It’s…
Read MoreSouthern New England Apprenticeship Program Accepting Applications
The Southern New England Apprenticeship Program (SNEAP) helps communities preserve their cultural knowledge by supporting teaching relationships between a mentor and apprentice. The program provides funding to cross-state apprenticeship teams from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut. The teaching and learning of traditional arts, trades, practices, and crafts helps sustain culture that is important to a…
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