Arts and Creativity

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  • About the Connecticut Office of the Arts

    The Office of the Arts works to inspire a culture of creativity in Connecticut by supporting arts making and arts participation for all people.

  • Newsletter

    Opt in for future news and special announcements.

  • Acknowledging COA Support

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

  • 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.

  • SAM.gov Unique Entity ID

    An Unique Entity ID (UEI) is required to recieve federal awards.

  • Use the Connecticut Brand

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

  • 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.

  • Arts Workforce Initiative

    The Arts Workforce Initiative (AWI) provides hands-on work experience in the arts to diverse, traditionally underrepresented individuals throughout the State of Connecticut.

  • Resources

  • Connecticut Arts Hero Awards

    These awards honor and celebrate individuals who are doing extraordinary things in, for and through the arts.

  • Emerging Creative Award

    This award highlights a breakthrough creative leader who is starting to blossom as an impactful and innovative contributor to the Connecticut art scene.

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

    Honors an individual who has made sustained contributions of outstanding significance to and/or through the arts.

  • Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship - Now Accepting Applications!

    The Mahaffey Fellowship provides funding to individuals to pursue professional development opportunities that will advance their careers in arts administration.

  • Governor's Arts Awards

    Recognizes remarkable individuals and organizations for excellence and lifetime achievement in the arts.

  • Empower Grant Initiative

    Support for small and medium-sized arts organizations that represent the diverse cultural expressions of all Connecticut state residents. The Connecticut Office of the Arts provides self-determined capacity building support to help grow organizations that have yet to receive meaningful levels of support.