The Connecticut League of Museums recognizes excellence in museum work through its annual Awards of Merit. The awards recognize institutions and individuals who demonstrate the highest professional standards and who enhance and further the understanding of Connecticut’s culture and history.  

The purpose of the awards is to recognize the care, thought, and effort invested in these exceptional contributions to the museum field, and to inspire and encourage others.

CLHO presents Awards of Merit in two categories: 

• Projects - include most types of public-facing museum work, including but not limited to: exhibitions and curatorial projects; research projects; websites and digital projects; online exhibitions; books and other publications; educational and other public programs; talks and lecture series; documentaries, films, and videos; demonstrations, restorations, and preservation projects; etc.
• Individual Achievement - awards are awards for individuals who have made significant and longstanding contributions to the museum field in Connecticut beyond the local level. These statewide awards are intended for those whose achievements rise beyond a single town or locality. Self-nomination is not permitted for individual achievement awards.

Nominations from individuals, museums, libraries, history organizations, and other cultural institutions in CT. 

Nomination Deadline: Friday, August 22, at 11:59 pm

The Mattatuck Museum is a vibrant institution dedicated to engaging its community by interpreting the history of the greater Waterbury region and showcasing American art from the colonial period to the present. 

They are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator. This role is ideal for a candidate with high energy, excellent interpersonal skills, and a willingness to contribute to a wide range of activities.

This position is responsible for managing administrative aspects of fundraising activities, donor database management, preparing gift acknowledgment letters, supporting the Executive Director in daily tasks, assisting with Board relations, and contributing to general office management.

The Museum offers a full benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/dental insurance, and 403(b) plan, as well as support for professional development to qualified employees.

To Apply: Send your Resume & Cover Letter to nicole@mattmuseum.org.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 22

The Sharon Playhouse seeks passionate and dynamic teaching artists for an array of teaching opportunities. Seeking teaching artists with experience working with any age group, from toddlers through adults, for Sharon Playhouse classes, in-school and after-school residencies, and creative team positions for our YouthStage productions. Sharon Playhouse teaching artists are contracted on a freelance, per class/production basis, and work a variety of schedules based on programming needs and teacher availability. Weekday, weekday evening, and weekend hours are available, all year long. 

The Sharon Playhouse faculty is comprised of teaching artists with wide ranges of experience, both as teachers and as theater artists.  Priority will be given to teaching artists who have housing within a commutable distance to the Sharon Playhouse. Hired teaching artists will be required to undergo background checks, at the expense of The Sharon Playhouse.

The Sharon Playhouse celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values members of our whole community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

• Helpful Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience teaching children, teens, and/or adults in a variety of theater techniques
• Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with peers and adults
• Commitment to creating welcoming, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all learners
• Interest in arts education
• Experience writing lesson plans 
• Understanding of basic classroom management strategies
• Understanding of or willingness to learn child and adolescent development
• Experience teaching children and adolescents, during in-school or out-of-school settings

Salary: Based on teaching artist’s experience and the needs of the educational program, hourly pay ranges from $40-$70 per hour.

Art Pharmacy works with healthcare, education, and workforce management partners to address the dual mental health and loneliness crises through social prescribing — a new model of care that connects people to non-clinical services that improve their health and well-being.

They seek to hire a Director of Engineering to lead product engineering efforst during critical phases of growth. 

Location: Remote, U.S. Based

Status: Exempt, Full Time

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

The Director of Engineering is expected to lead product engineering efforts during a critical phase of growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, will partner closely with their Head of Product to evolve and maintain their core platform, which powers care navigation, community referrals, and member engagement across their social prescribing ecosystem. You will also supervise contracted resources and agency partners to help scale the product for new geographies and partners.

Art Pharmacy works with healthcare, education, and workforce management partners to address the dual mental health and loneliness crises through social prescribing — a new model of care that connects people to non-clinical services that improve their health and well-being.

Art Pharmacy is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to own and elevate their communications across all external audiences. This role will drive the creation, coordination, and execution of member communications, partner updates, marketing campaigns, and general lifecycle engagement touchpoints.

Location: Remote, U.S. Based

Status: Full Time

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

Marketing & Communications Specialist will drive the creation, coordination, and execution of member communications, partner updates, marketing campaigns, and general lifecycle engagement touchpoints. You will play a key role in ensuring their communications are clear, consistent, and human-centered — especially as they expand their programs and partnerships across new markets. The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful communicator who is excited to build foundational systems and thrive in an early-stage, mission-driven environment.

The Engagement Coordinator is a creative and strategic leader responsible for designing and managing innovative, high-impact public events that drive community engagement and growth. This role is key to shaping how the museum connects with the community, delivering memorable and accessible experiences for the general public, families, and adults.

The Coordinator leads a diverse portfolio of programs including MATT on the GO, offsite outreach events/after school programs, Kids’ Art Workshops/Story Time, Teen Time, Intermediate Art Classes, lectures including Cocktails and Conversations & History and Hops, wellness programs, and large-scale public events like Family Fun Dayz and Home Away From Homeschool. The role also shares responsibility for the planning and execution of van trips.

The Museum offers a full benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/dental insurance, and 403(b) plan, as well as support for professional development to qualified employees. 

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to: Engagement Coordinator, Attn: Nicole Espeut, Director of Finance via email to nicole@mattmuseum.org.

Your Path to Thriving

The National Resource Hub of professional development content is a project of Artist Thrive, a growing initiative offering activities, practices, language, visions and values of what it means to succeed and thrive as an artist – and what it means to have a thriving arts sector and, eventually, thriving communities. 

It is a set of interconnected and holistic resources that can guide us in improving our performance and, ultimately, the conditions in which artists can thrive. 

Resource categories include:

• Artistic Life
• Communicating & Connecting
• Development & Finance
• Marketing
• Legal
• Planning & Capacity

NYFA 1-on-1 Consultations for Immigrant Artists offers individualized career-centered conversations for creatives of all disciplines. 

During these FREE 40-minute online consultation sessions with arts industry experts, you can seek advice on specific topics or general resources and opportunities to help you navigate building your arts career in the U.S. 

Consultation session topics can include:

• Arts career planning, such as creating and locating opportunities
• Feedback on application materials, making connections, and building community
• Advice on working with curators, presenters, producers, and/or publishers
• Marketing strategies

The consultation is FREE thanks to the generosity of the Tremaine Foundation. The consultation can be done in English, Mandarin, and Spanish. To book for FREE, use the discount code IAP2024 at checkout. 

Assets for Artists offers an ever-evolving selection of workshops to address the most urgent needs, challenges, and opportunities facing artists in our region. Learn from our amazing artist-trainers and build connections with artist peers - you’re not alone!