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.
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.
The Aldrich Contemporary Museum Presents Layo Bright: Dawn and Dusk
Layo Bright: glass and pottery
CT Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program for Artists
CT Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program for artists
Brookfield Craft Center Announces 2024 Artist-in-Residency Program
Brookfield Craft Center Announces 2024 Artist-in-Residency Program
Artist Residency Opportunities
Tofte Lake Center offering four distinct artist residency opportunities.
Join the Danbury Community Advisory Committee!
Join the Danbury Mayor’s Community Advisory Committee
Webinar: Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Resources for Artists and Art and Cultural Institutions
webinar for emergency management
Two Opportunities For Connecticut Visual Artists
Opportunities for artists to submit work for public spaces
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 CT Air Certified Facilitator Cohort
a training program for individuals who will serve as facilitators to advance creative community solutions.
Data Story: CT’s Diverse Cultural Organizations
2022 CT Cultural Fund Operating Grant survey responses
New CT Humanities Intellectual Property Policy
CT Humanities’ new Intellectual Property (IP) policy will go into effect
New CT Humanities Funding Priorities
new funding priorities America 250
CT Cultural Fund Deadlines
The deadline to expend CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant awards is fast approaching! Funds should be spent by December 20, 2023