The ARTE-accesible Grant Program Now Accepting Applications! 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

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 the Light Campaign, named in honor of the historic suffrage slogan, "Forward through the Darkness, Forward into the Light." The Connecticut Office of the Arts is encouraging venues across Connecticut to join the celebration by illuminating our communities across the state. Learn more and register your site at: https://www.womensvote100.org/forwardintothelight Share on Social Media: #ForwardIntoLight #CTForwardIntoLight @ctofficeofthearts

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.

The Connecticut Artist Fellowship Program 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.

Three (3) grant designations awarded: 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