Updated news and information for the arts industry related to the coronavirus. Find federal, regional, and state resources, economic impact assessments, emergency relief efforts, and guidelines for re-opening. We’ll keep compiling the news as we get it and updating this page.
Cultural Alliance Local Survey
Live or work in Greater Danbury? Help us understand the impact of COVID-19 for the Arts Sector in Western Connecticut. It only takes 3 minutes!
Americans for the Arts National Survey
Collecting data about the impact of the spread in the Art sector across the country. Help make sure Western Connecticut is counted!
CARES Act
The Arts Action Fund updated information on the CARES Act Funds. Great for nonprofit arts org, a governmental arts agency, a commercial arts company, a self-employed individual artist.
COVID-19 Alerts
Since mid-March, 2020 we’re sending COVID-19 related information to the arts sector as we get it. Not receiving the alerts? Get on list! In the meantime, check out what you’ve missed down below in date order and in the following categories.
Call for Entries! LIBERATION: Juneteenth Visual Celebration
The Cultural Alliance of Western CT partnered with the Greater Danbury NAACP, WCSU Racial Justice Coalition and More, to proudly present Danbury Juneteenth — National Independence Day — Celebration 2022 – “Honoring our Heritage: Forging the Future.” Through “Liberation “, we invite artists and artisans to explore feelings of freedom and a spirit of celebration. Honoring our history, its struggles and triumphs, while expressing strength, perseverance, and hope for the future. Visual expressions are uplifting and include multicultural representation.
Call for Entries – “Come As You Are” Online Exhibit
Call for Artists! Come As You AreCultural Alliance of Western Connecticut | March 29, 2022Come As You Are Online Exhibit. Call for Artists to Submit Entry | Deadline - May 20th...
LEF accepting Letters of Inquiry for Production and Post-production funding
The goal of LEF New England is to fund the work of independent documentary film and video artists in the region, and to broaden recognition and support for their work, both locally and nationally. It also supports programs that highlight the rich history and ongoing legacy of innovation within New England’s independent film community. LEF accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for Production and Post-production funding through the Moving Image Fund. Deadline is January 21st. Is part of your film’s team based in New England? Are you working on a long-format documentary that will be in production or post-production after May 2022? Now might be the time for you to submit an LOI!
2022 Complete Guide to Artists Opportunities
New Year = New Opportunities! Each year Artwork Archive sends our team on a mission to find the best art opportunities, grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year. We make it as easy as possible for artists to find the right opportunity for them—all in the same place and updated regularly throughout the year as new opportunities become available. Below you will find a list of the top international open calls, residencies, fellowships, and awards that we believe will benefit artists during the upcoming year!
Workshops for Artists, Arts Administrators, and Creatives Businesses!
Legal Entities 101: Legal Entities for Creative Businesses. Friday, January 21, 2022 | 10am – 12:00pm on Zoom. Whether you’re a new art school grad or a seasoned veteran, managing the business of your creative practice can be overwhelming, and maybe even a little scary. In this workshop, we aim to take some of the mystery out of being a small business owner by introducing you to basic, common legal entities.
Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 Study for Greater Danbury
Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 Study for Greater Danbury Lisa Scails | December 21, 2021Do the arts contribute to our prosperity? Of course, they do, and we’re gathering the...
Upcoming Grant Deadline! December 1st for Artists and Small Theaters
Upcoming Grant Deadline December 1st: Artists and Small Theaters!CT Office of the Arts | November 24, 2021 ARTIST RESPOND GRANT ROUND 2 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATERS...
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS LAUNCHES 2021 ARTS & CULTURAL EQUITY STUDIO
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS LAUNCHES 2021 ARTS & CULTURAL EQUITY STUDIOamericans for the arts | november 17, 2021 Americans for the Arts announces the launch of a three-part...
The 2022 Miranda Family
The 2022 Miranda Family, "Voces LatinX" National Playwriting Competition Repertorio | Nov 16, 2021 DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 MISSION: The goals of The Miranda Family...
New England Call for Artists
New England Call for Artists Aesthetics, Inc.| Nov. 13, 2021 Call for Artists Aesthetics, Inc. is currently selecting artwork for a large multi-hospital system in New England....
Raise Your Voice: Making the Case for the Arts
Raise Your Voice: Making the Case for the ArtsCT Arts Alliance | Nov 10, 2021 Now more than ever, Connecticut communities need the positive economic, civic and healing powers of...
Apply Now! Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Deadline Monday, Oct 4th
Apply Now! Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Deadline Monday, Oct 4th NYFA | September 30, 2021 New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), in partnership with the Robert...