Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism - Arts Division

ORGANIZATION NAME: Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism – Arts Division

WEBSITE: http://www.cultureandtourism.org/

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address, City, State, Zip Code: One Constitution Plaza, 2nd Fl., Hartford, CT 06103
Phone Number: 860-256-2800        Fax Number: 860-256-2811
Email Address:


COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL DESCRIPTION/BIO:
The Arts Division develops and strengthens the arts in Connecticut and makes artistic experiences widely available to residents and visitors.  Through its grant programs, the division invests in Connecticut artists and arts organizations and encourages the public’s participation as creators, learners, supporters, and audience members.  Through its programs and services, the division connects people to the arts and helps to build vital communities across the state. The Arts Division is funded primarily by the Connecticut Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts and receives support from other public and private sources.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Current programs include:

• Artist Fellowships
• Art in Public Spaces
• Organizational Support (General Operating Support and Project grants)
• Arts Endowment Fund
• Arts Presentation
• Directory of Performing Artists and Teaching Artists
• Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Schools
• Urban Artists Initiative
• Peer Advisor Network
• Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
• Awards and Recognition