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Our approach to making the arts more accessible is constantly evolving. Read the latest, and find out what the Connecticut Arts Alliance is up to now.

Pandemic Response Resources

By Connecticut Arts Alliance April 15, 2021

Data and resources available are changing rapidly during this time of crisis, so we’re providing links to governmental and organizational websites that are collecting information of interest to the cultural community. NEW: Get updated information about tax policies, PPP, SVOG, and other Government programs from the American Rescue Plan from this PowerPoint by the Americans…

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Share This Letter with your Town Leadership to Fund the Arts

By Connecticut Arts Alliance March 30, 2021

Economic help for the arts community could be on its way, but it needs your help!

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Talking Points to Bring HB 6119 to a Vote

By Connecticut Arts Alliance March 15, 2021

*UPDATE* The bill has been voted out of the Commerce Committee as of 3/19/2021! Be sure to thank members of the Commerce Committee for their support of arts and culture!

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Early Legislative Session Updates

By Connecticut Arts Alliance March 1, 2021

The 2021 Connecticut State legislative session started with a flurry of activity and it takes a lot to keep track of it all!  We’re here to provide you a timeline of events related to the arts and culture community so far.

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COVID-19 Operating Guidelines for the Arts & Culture Industry

By Connecticut Arts Alliance May 6, 2020

The Connecticut Office of the Arts, in partnership with CAA and our state’s nine Designated Regional Services Organizations, has developed COVID-19 Operating Guidelines for Connecticut’s Arts & Culture industry. “This document is designed to aid organizations as they plan to reopen in accordance with the guidelines of both state and federal government, and it presents…

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COVID-19 Impact Update

By Connecticut Arts Alliance April 21, 2020

In response to the pandemic crisis and its economic impact, CAA continues to gather resources, data, and information for and about our statewide arts and culture community. When the time comes, we stand ready to assist in the reopening and rebuilding of arts organizations and the well-being of individual artists. We also have recommendations for…

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Video and Resources from Arts Community Meeting

By Connecticut Arts Alliance April 10, 2020

On April 7, CAA hosted an Arts Community Meeting with guest speaker Liz Shapiro, State Director of Arts, Preservation and Museums, within the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Over two hundred arts administrators, artists, and advocates participated on Zoom and Facebook Live! In addition to updates about programs and resources available through the Office of the…

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Preparing for the Potential Impact of a Pandemic

By Connecticut Arts Alliance February 28, 2020

While the Coronavirus is not widespread in North America, we at CAA do encourage preparedness for epidemics and other emergencies and crises. This is an excellent time to take stock of your own organizational policies and procedures.

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