CT
Overview
The Office of the Arts is the state agency charged with fostering the health of Connecticut's creative economy. Part of the state's Department of Economic and Community Development, the Office of the Arts is funded by the State of Connecticut as well as the National Endowment for the Arts.
Our Vision
Our goal is to inspire, empower, educate and transform. We believe the arts are a human right, and we envision a world where the arts, in all forms, are embedded in everyday life.
Our Mission
We strive to animate a culture of creativity across Connecticut by supporting arts making and arts participation for all people.
READI: Relevance, Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion
COA knows that equity, inclusion, and access for all people are key to the health and well-being of our neighborhoods, towns, and cities. We help by supporting and including diverse members of our communities in arts policy, practice, and decision-making.
Our Initiatives
Enabling Legislation
Sec. 10-400. Duties and powers of department re: arts activities
Institution/Business Type:
Arts Council / Agency
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Embedded in non-cultural public agency
Parent Organization:
State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
Institution/Business Type:
Arts Council / Agency
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Embedded in non-cultural public agency
Parent Organization:
State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
Primary Discipline:
Multi-DisciplinaryPopulations Engaged:
Geographic Reach: