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ARTS FUNDING MAINTAINED IN NEW STATE BUDGET The state’s 2012-2013 budget was approved by the Senate early in the morning on May 4, 2011 and signed into law by the governor later that day. Although the consolidation of the Commission on Culture and Tourism into the Department of Community and Economic Development will become reality,…

The Government Administration and Elections Committee approved a bill (SB 148)  with new language that SUSPENDS  rather than terminates the state’s percent for art program.  The new bill calls for a two year suspension of the requirement that the State Bond Commission allocate one per cent of the state building project cost for the purchase of artwork.

National Association of State Arts Agencies’ Report on State Arts Funding FY11 http://www.nasaa-arts.org/Research/Funding/State-Budget-Center/FY11PressRelease.pdf

State arts agencies across the country are facing funding challenges, some struggling to survive amid unprecedented state budget deficits. Read more here.

Over 1300 arts advocates signed the following petition submitted to Governor Dannel Malloy on February 15, 2011 Dear Governor Malloy, As mayor of Stamford, you experienced firsthand what a thriving arts community means for the economic well-being of a city — and your support made the difference. We urge you as governor to do the…

Proposed Bill would Eliminate State’s % for Art Program In late January, Senator Doyle of the 9th District proposed Bill 148 An Act Eliminating the Requirement for the Purchase of Artwork for State Building Projects The bill recommends that the general statutes be amended to repeal the requirement that the State Bond Commission allocate from…

Connecticut Arts Alliance Platform Click here to read the platform

Final FY11 State Budget The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism (CCT) was significantly impacted during this Legislative Session. While the original 2010-2011 appropriated Budget for CCT was $18,090,778, the final Budget approved in May reflects a decrease of $1.4 million to $16,690, 361. The Commission’s two grant pools were both reduced for FY11. Basic…