Here is a listing of artist workshops, grants, and call for arts put out by other Connecticut arts organizations and programs. Many of the listed gallery shows & openings, include the work of our Lyme Art Association (LAA) members.
LAA Members: please contact Jolie at jolie@lymeartassociation.org, if you would like to have the non-LAA gallery exhibit listed below.
Workshops for Artists
Free Professional Development Workshops Online & In Person
MASSMoCa and Assets for Artists offers this season several virtual workshops specifically designed for artists. See below for more info as well as their website for the full roster of professional development workshops on offer this season. These online workshops are available for artists in CT, RI, and MA.
Winter/Spring Workshops Schedule
Workshops are online unless otherwise stated.
“Project Management” w/ Ana Tinajero
Wednesdays, February 5 + 12, 2025 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM
“Cultural Organizing for Artists w/ Shey ‘Rí Acu’ Rivera Ríos
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 12:00PM – 2:00PM
“Fostering Relationships With Galleries and Museums” w/ Kristen Becker
Wednesdays, February 26 + March 5, 2025 | 2:00PM – 4:00PM
“Radiant Thriving: Bold Writing For Boundless Artists” w/ Doctora Xingona Diana Alvarez
Wednesdays, March 12, 19 + 26, 2025 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
NEW! “How to Survive As An Internationally Touring Indie Artist” w/ Maya Azucena
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
NEW! “Show Biz: Independent Production & Collaboration Between Performers and Producers” w/ Daniel Callahan & Mrs. Nerissa Williams Scott
Thursdays, March 20 + 27, 2025 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM
“Essentials of Digital Marketing” w/ Francesca Olsen
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 12:00PM – 2:00PM
“Understanding an Artist’s Personal Finances” w/ Amy Smith & Akeem Davis
Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 + 28, 2025 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM
NEW! “Artist Residencies 101” w/ Yasmine Ameli
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Visit A4A’s website to see the full workshop schedule: www.assetsforartists.
Grants for Artists
No information at the moment. Check back later for updates.
Call for Artists
Arts Center East, Vernon, CT
Still Life Exhibit at Arts Center East
Call for Art: A juried exhibition celebrating the legacy of the style and showcasing artists working in the style of still life today.
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025
Juror: Glenn Murray
Submit your artwork online: https://artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities
Arts Center East, Vernon, CT
Walkways & Riverways at Art Center East
Call for Art: A juried exhibition celebrating the intricate details of the natural world
Submission Deadline: October 3, 2025
Juror: Andre Rochester
Submit your artwork online:
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FIRST STREET GALLERY
Call for New Artist Members 2025
Find out more about membership benefits, costs and the application process by visiting: Membership First Street Gallery
FIRST STREET GALLERY has a small number of openings for new artist members. The Gallery is a nonprofit artist-run gallery located in the heart of the Chelsea art district in New York City. We invite both in town and out of town artists to apply for membership. Since 1969, we have been committed to the belief that artists themselves are best qualified to impart direction to every phase of their creative work. The Gallery represents a diverse group of emerging, mid-career, and established visual artists, working in a wide variety of media and styles. Members participate in an annual group show, have regularly scheduled solo exhibitions and enjoy many other benefits, including representation on the Gallery’s website and on the art-marketing website, Artsy. Our robust social media, publicity and communications programs ensure that your work will reach an extensive group of contacts, including editors, critics, curators, collectors, artists, galleries and art enthusiasts. Exhibiting artists receive ongoing support from our full-time Gallery Administrator, from the planning stages through the run of their show. Artists retain 100% of their sales in Gallery exhibitions. We are currently waiving the initiation fee for new members. We encourage interested artists to apply at this time.
Find out more about membership benefits, costs and the application process by visiting: Membership First Street Gallery
Questions? Call or write the Gallery (Gallery Hours: Wed.-Sat. 11am-6pm). Phone: (646) 336-8053 | Email: info@firststreetgallery.org