News & Updates
Stay updated with the latest information related to arts and culture.
Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants program
The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, is pleased to announce the launch of a new grant program as part of Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network.
Reopening CT Arts Venues – Resources
Reopening CT Arts Venues - ResourcesShoreline Arts Alliance | Sept 9, 2021 Thank you for attending our webinars and supportingReopening CT Arts Venues: Science-Based Safety We trust you've found the information helpful, and we want to keep finding ways to reach out to...
Disposable masks and gloves donation
Disposable Masks and Gloves Donation Shoreline Arts Alliance | Sept 9, 2021 Reopening CT Arts Venues: Science-Based Safety Program wants to help you welcome everyone back. We have a generous donor who is willing to supply arts venues &...
You Are Invited! CT Arts Hero Awards
Please join us on Wednesday, September 1st to honor and celebrate Connecticut’s Arts Heroes and Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Stephan Allison!
COVID-19 Long Term Recovery Task Force Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities for Covid relief
Ridgefield, CT: Arts, Culture and Open Space
In April, Ridgefield became the first municipality in Connecticut to have a designated “cultural arts district,” which covers a portion of its picturesque Main Street and nearby areas.
The New York Times Features Ridgefield
The New York Times boasted about Ridgefield in an article titled “Ridgefield, Conn.: Arts, Culture and Open Space.”
Marian Anderson Mural Project Seeking Muralist and Community Input
The City of Danbury has announced a search for a muralist to design and paint a mural honoring the classical singer and Civil Rights pioneer, Marian Anderson, on 300 Main Street in downtown Danbury.
“Marian Anderson meant so much to the Danbury people, and we hope that this mural will inspire folks to continue to share her story throughout our community,” said Mayor Joseph M. Cavo. The chosen artist(s) has the opportunity to meet with the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Director Brigid Guertin to view Danbury’s collection of Marian Anderson’s personal belongings, and develop their concept with historical accuracy.
Sculpture in the Streets
Four new sculptures created by local artists are expected to help liven downtown Danbury.
Covid-19 Relief Grants
CERF+ — the Artists Safety Net will launch a fourth round of COVID-19 Relief Grants on August 10. The $1,000 grants are for artists working in craft disciplines who are facing dire circumstances due to food, housing, and/or medical insecurities as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
COVID 19 Funding Opportunities
COVID recovery related funding opportunities.
Now Accepting Applications for CT AIR Certified Facilitators
The Connecticut Office of the Arts is a newly minted State Affiliate of the AIR Institute – a training program for individuals who will serve as facilitators to advance creative community solutions
