Connecticut Office of the ArtscommissionRemote
Connecticut Office of the Arts Call for Art - CT State Housatonic
- Who Can Apply: Artists in all Connecticut counties, ten specified New York counties and Bergen or Hudson County, New Jersey, may apply. They must complete a W-9 and contract directly with Connecticut; intermediaries cannot contract.
- The Focus: Offer existing, available wall-mounted artwork for Beacon Hall in Bridgeport; interior sculpture may be considered. Long display periods limit light-sensitive works on paper and textiles.
- Compensation: USD 275,000 is available across purchases from several artists, with no per-work price stated. Artists apply free and receive payment after inspection and collection.
- Key Requirements: Use the Artwork Archive portal with a free submission account to offer up to six available works/images and give each work’s framing status. report any work that becomes unavailable.
Applications openDecember 15, 2026
DeadlineTuesday, December 15, 2026
Payup to $275,000 is available to purchase a wide range of artwork by several artists
Application fee$0
LocationBridgeport, CT
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespainting, digital art, works on paper, textiles, sculpture
Application notesApply through the linked Artwork Archive call with up to six available works/images and each work’s framing status. A free submission account is available; the detailed form requires login. Selected artists must provide a W-9 and contract directly with Connecticut. Work need not be framed or reserved; email tamara.dimitri@ct.gov if it becomes unavailable. Payment follows inspection and collection by about 30 days; the official terms cover originality, editions, reproduction rights and a 24-month workmanship warranty.
Post-selection obligations: A W-9 and direct state contract are required if selected
Contacttamara.dimitri@ct.gov
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Organization based in Hartford