Two (2) Upcoming Office of the Arts Grant Deadlines!

ARTE-accessibility Deadline: September 15, 2020
  • For arts organizations (see full definition in guidelines)
  • Provides greater access to the arts through grants that support ADA related activities & language translations
  • Grant Requests range between $500 - $3,000

Artist Fellowship Deadline: September 22, 2020
  • For artists and creatives
  • Award-based program that supports the creation of new work
  • Awards are granted in the amount of $1,000, $3,000 or $5,000
The ARTE-accesible Grant Program
Now Accepting Applications!

  • Is your website accessible? (screen reader friendly)
  • Are you interested in developing marketing and program materials in other languages?
  • Have you considered developing visual descriptions of your collection to expand access for individuals with vision impairment?
  • Do you have assisted listening devices available for individuals with hearing impairment?
  • Do you provide captioning on your videos and online events?

Now might be the time to:
  • Provide ADA training for your staff.
  • Expand program access and invest in equipment.
  • Hire a professional to conduct an accessibility audit/evaluation of your organization that includes the development of an accessibility plan outlining short-term and long-term goals.
The ARTE-accesible (Ar.Teh-Ock.Seh.See.Bleh) grant program supports activities that provide greater access to the arts by all persons with or without disabilities and to all individuals regardless of language.

Grants requests may range from $500 to $3,000 and can be used to support:

  • Program and service offerings to improve the experience for audiences of all abilities.
  • Staff training and internal resource support to carry out accessible programs and services.
  • Support employment of Connecticut Artists who identify as individual with a disability.
Eligible Applicants:
  • CT 501(c)(3) Arts Organizations
  • CT Municipal Arts Departments
  • Arts Venues of a Connecticut College/University

Review the complete eligibility definitions and overall program guidelines on the ARTE-accesible program web page.

Application Deadline:
11:59 PM, September 15, 2020

Contact: Tamara Dimitri, Program Specialist at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov
The Connecticut Artist Fellowship Program
Now Accepting Applications!

The Artist Fellowship program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut Artists and Creatives to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers. Connecticut artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply!
Peer panelists review submissions and determine AWARD designations.
  • Artistic Excellence - $5,000
  • Artist Fellowship - $3,000
  • Emerging Recognition - $1,000

Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Be sure to review the program guidelines on the Artist Fellowship web page.

Application Deadline:
11:59 PM, September 22, 2020

Contact: Tamara Dimitri, Program Specialist at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov
Seeking Peer Reviewers!
The Artist Fellowship Program utilizes the services of peer reviewers. We seek reviewers of all artistic disciplines and welcome reviewers from Connecticut and out-of-state.

Complete the Reviewer/Panelist Interest Survey if you are interested in serving as a reviewer for the program.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women's constitutional right to vote, buildings and landmarks across the country will light up in purple and gold on August 26, 2020 as part of the nationwide Forward Into Light Campaign, named in honor of the historic suffrage slogan, "Forward through the Darkness, Forward into Light."

The Connecticut Office of the Arts is encouraging venues across Connecticut to join the celebration by illuminating our communities across the state. Forward into Light is an initiative of the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission and is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Learn more and register your site at: https://www.womensvote100.org/forwardintolight

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