Connecticut Office of the ArtsotherRemote
Connecticut Office of the Arts Art in Public Spaces Call for Art - 165 Capitol Avenue
- Who Can Apply: Connecticut resident artists may submit existing work for purchase. Applicants must provide a W-9 with a Connecticut home address; contracts are with individual artists rather than galleries, estates or nonprofits.
- The Focus: Existing two-dimensional art, with a few interior sculptures, will be purchased for rotating display inside the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.
- The Funding: Up to USD $525,000 is available across purchases from several artists. No individual purchase amount is stated; payment follows acceptance and collection of the work.
- Key Requirements: Submit through Artwork Archive with up to six images of available artwork and indicate whether each piece is framed. Artists may sell or exhibit submitted work elsewhere, but must notify the contact if a piece becomes unavailable.
DeadlineFriday, January 15, 2027
AwardUp to $525,000 is available to purchase a wide range of art by several Connecticut artists.
Application fee$0
LocationHartford, CT
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespainting, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, two-dimensional work
Application notesApply through the listed Artwork Archive call using an artist account or a free submission account. Artists may submit up to six images of available art. Artwork does not need to be framed to be considered; note framing status. Artists are not required to hold pieces and may sell or exhibit them elsewhere; if a submitted work becomes unavailable, notify Tamara Dimitri to remove it from review. Contracts can only be issued with an individual artist (not a gallery, estate, or non-profit). For questions, email Tamara Dimitri at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov.
Contacttamara.dimitri@ct.gov
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Organization based in Hartford