Opportunities

The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) and the Housatonic Museum of Art are currently seeking to purchase artwork by CT and tri-state regional artists for Beacon Hall at CT State Community College Housatonic  in Bridgeport, CT. 

The committee is considering two-dimensional wall mounted works of art that are not light-sensitive (i.e., works on paper and certain textiles). Interior sculptural works may be considered. 

Artists may submit up to six (6) images of available art for purchase. 

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis as soon as entries are received. Artists are encouraged to submit early as artwork will be selected and purchasing will begin during the application submission period.

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, at 11:59 pm ET

The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is currently seeking artwork by Connecticut artists for the interior of the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. 

The project aims to acquire art, from artists who are residents of Connecticut, for the interior that will be displayed on a rotating basis throughout the building. The interior acquisitions may serve as wayfinding and will be installed in hallways, lobbies, and conference rooms. The goal is to bring vibrancy and a range of styles and mediums into the building with artwork that is rooted in Connecticut identity. 

Traditional landscapes, portraiture, abstract works and a range of mediums such as paintings, prints, textiles, etc. will be considered. Two-dimensional work will be the focus, but the project may be able to accommodate a small number of interior sculptural pieces. 

Artists may submit up to six (6) images of available art for purchase. 

The selection committee will review submissions on a rolling basis and will begin the review soon after the Call for Art is posted. COA will contact artists who are selected by the committee for further review and consideration and additional art may be requested for review.  

Application Deadline: Friday, January 15, at 11:59 pm ET

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