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Teaching Artist Hub
Teach. Learn. Heal. Connect.
A Hub for Teaching Artists & Aspiring Teaching Artists
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The Teaching Artist Hub is an initiative of the partnership between The Connecticut Office Of The Arts and Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater. This space is created for artists by artists to have a platform of creative, diverse, community-building resources that uplifts the work they do in the community. We aim to support teaching artists to grow through workshops, panel discussions, mentorship, networking and affinity groups. This space is for those who already consider themselves as Teaching Artists and those that aspire to become professional Teaching Artists! All are welcome!
2025 Mentorship Grant
Join Kerry Kincy & Adrienne Terry for a Native American Healing Arts Workshop on April 19 (9am-2pm)
Check out what's coming up from our mentorship pairs
Join Denise Minnerly & Lizzy De Vita for,"What is Home?",a community based workshop on clay-based art and sculpture walk
What's happening in Connecticut & Beyond
The Public Art Learning Fund provides grants of $500 to $3,000 to support professional development opportunities for New England-based artists who are looking to deepen and expand their public art practices. This is an incredible chance for artists to invest in their growth and explore new skills, tools, and ideas that can help shape more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces across our region.
Application Deadline: April 14, 2025
Support opportunities taking place: June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Who can apply?
· Applicant must be an artist who resides full-time and makes work in one of the six New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont)
· Applicant must be an artist whose artistic practice engages the public realm or who can demonstrate that they are in the process of expanding their artistic practice towards public artmaking
· Applicant must have a Creative Ground profile.
Artists Thrive Summit
Tuesday, May 6 - Thursday May 8, 2025
Kansas City, MO
Spark collaborations, share best practices, and find inspiration alongside a diverse group of individuals who share a dedication to the arts. Whether introverted or extroverted, a seasoned professional or just starting out, the Summit's flexible format ensures everyone will find the connections they crave.
Registration: $250 (Early Bird $200 until Jan 31)
Student/Educators/Emerging Professionals Registration: $150
CT Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) 101
Did you know Connecticut has a legal service program just for the arts? Connecticut Office of the Arts has partnered with the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston to bring the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts program to creative workers in Connecticut!
If you're an artist or creative worker, an arts educator or administrator, or a mix of creative roles, there's support for you! Whether you need help with a particular situation, or even just the day-to-day business of being a working artist, the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is here to help!
Learn more about the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts service that's available to the arts and culture sector across Connecticut.
When: May 14th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: Virtual Webinar
Who's Invited: Artists, creatives, lawyers, cultural workers, nonprofit leaders, board members, community organizers, and anyone who works in this sector and is interested in learning about the services offered by the CT VLA.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
