National and State Arts Agencies
Arts Agencies are a valuable resource for artists across the country- check out some of our favorites below!
National Arts Agencies
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.
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National Assembly of State Art Agencies
NASAA is a national, not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that champions public support for the arts in America.
Connecticut Arts Agencies
Statewide:
Connecticut Office of the Arts
In Connecticut, the state agency charged with fostering the health of the creative economy is the Office of the Arts (COA), which is located in the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).
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Connecticut Arts Advocacy organization. CAA is led by artists, educators, and arts executives from all over the state.
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Department of Economic and Community Development Offices of Culture and Tourism
The Office of Tourism works to make tourism a leading economic contributor and a source of pride for Connecticut.
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Connecticut Non Profit Alliance
The Alliance lends a powerful, collective voice to nonprofits throughout Connecticut, enhancing their capacity to build economically stable, healthy, and culturally rich communities.
Regional:
Local:
Bridgeport Arts and Cultural Council
Marketing, Events and Cultural Affairs - City of Hartford
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Middletown Commission on the Arts
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New Haven Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism
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Newtown Cultural Arts Commission
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Norwalk Advisory Commission on Arts & Culture
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Oxford Cultural Arts Commission
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