Below 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.
Links to Other Art Organizations’ websites: To view a listing of museums, galleries and other art institutions in the area, who also hold art exhibitions and events for art lovers, click here: ART LINKS
Workshops for Artists
Free Professional Development Workshops Online & In Person
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) partners with Assets for Artists (A4A) to provide workshops for creative entrepreneurs. Workshops are available to New England artists of all disciplines. All of our workshops are, as always, totally free and open to artists of all disciplines in Connecticut (and the rest of New England). All workshops are recorded unless otherwise noted and approved workshop registrants will receive access to the recordings.
Visit A4A’s website to see their workshop schedule: www.assetsforartists.
Upcoming Artists Workshops
“Beyond Arts Grants: Creative Solutions for Project Support” w/ Yara Liceaga-Rojas
Tuesdays, January 13, 20 & 27, 2026 | 12 – 2 PM
After this introductory-level workshop, participants will better understand how they can define the work they are already doing as a fundable project, how to talk about that work with stakeholders, how to integrate care practices when developing a project, and tips for securing the necessary funding.
Suitable for artists of all disciplines. 25 participants max.
http://assetsforartists.org/workshops/#yara
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“Art of Licensing” w/ Allison Cole
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 12 – 2 PM
In this workshop participants will learn about the industry of surface design and art licensing, and discover how artists can get their designs on a wide variety of products by partnering with different companies.
Best suited for visual artists. 30 participants max.
http://assetsforartists.org/workshops/#allison
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“Cultural Organizing for Artists” w/ Shey ‘Rí Acu’ Rivera Ríos
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 6 – 8 PM
This workshop will present participants with various ways in which artists can collaborate with local organizations, municipalities and other partners, in projects that strengthen the well-being of our communities and build more robust cultural ecosystems.
Suitable for artists who are interested in incorporating community-based work and/or cultural strategy into their creative practices. 25 participants max.
http://assetsforartists.org/workshops/#shey
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“Essentials of Digital Marketing” w/ Francesca Olsen
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 2 – 4 PM
In this workshop, Francesca will cover the basics of digital marketing for artists, including the importance of branding, audience building, effective social media, SEO optimization, and website best practices.
Suitable for all artists who already have a basic understanding of social media. 100 participants max.
http://assetsforartists.org/workshops/#francesca
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“Power of Websites” with Jessica Burko
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 6 – 8 PM
Whether you have an existing site or you’re developing one for the first time, this workshop covers essential principles of design, organization, and usability for boldly sharing your work with the world.
Best suited for 2D & 3D visual artists. This workshop is focused on design principles and user experience, and will not cover the nuts and bolts of online sales, SEO, or the logistics of webhosting. 40 participants max.
Grants for Artists
No information at the moment. Check back later for updates.
Call for Artists
A Canvas for the Community
A Canvas for the Community
Groton Parks & Recreation
Deadline: March 30
Call for Artists: We are looking for local Connecticut artists to design decorative wraps for our new Big Belly Solar-Powered Trash Compactors. This project is a unique opportunity to transform everyday utility into public art while promoting environmental conservation throughout our parks.
Project Highlights:
Stipend: Selected artists receive $500 per design.
Exposure: Six designs will be featured across the community for approximately two years.
Who can apply: CT residents in two categories: Rising Artists (Under 18) and Community Artists (18+).
Deadline: March 30, 2026.
How to Get Involved:
We’ve made all the details, technical specs, and inspiration themes available online.
Interested? Please scan the flyer’s QR code for more info.
Full Guidelines & Application Details: https://www.groton-ct.gov/dept_news_detail_T23_R920.php
We believe this is a wonderful way to showcase the incredible talent we have right here in Connecticut.
Oxford Nature-Art Walk Festival
Oxford Nature and Arts Festival
June 7 th , 2026
Call for Artists: The 2026 Oxford Nature and Arts Festival vendor application is now available to complete and submit. Applications will be curated to ensure the vendor fits within the nature and arts theme. Once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be created.
Vendor Application – Deadline March 30 – we will contact you within 1 week after deadline
Vendor Space: 10ft space, half on sidewalk, half on grass.
- Bring your own table/chair $35 Donation
Set up for Plein Air along the Little River Preserve – $10 Donation – Provide your own Easel, Materials
and Camera (no tables)
Vendor Table Locations: This year, both sides of the road will be on the Side Walk/Partly Grassy and also on walkways slightly within the Little River Nature Preserve.
Location: Oxford Road in Front of and also Across from Town Hall, Center Fire House, Grange and
Annex (Old Center School)
6x6 — The International Small Art Phenomenon
6×6 — The International Small Art Phenomenon
Rochester Contemporary Art Center
Call for Art: Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s annual 6×6 exhibition is now accepting for entries! Artists of all ages and experience levels worldwide are invited to submit original 6” x 6” artworks. Participation is always free, and every entry is accepted. Proceeds support RoCo during a critical time for arts funding.
DETAILS
WHO: Open to creative people of all ages worldwide—no artistic background required.
WHAT: Thousands of 6” x 6” artworks from across the globe.
WHEN: Walk-in entries due April 4, 2026; International mailed entries postmarked by April 1, 2026; U.S. mailed entries postmarked by April 7, 2026.
NEW: The first 6,000 artworks received will be exhibited in Gallery & Online. 6000+ will be exhibited online only. Send your art early to ensure in-gallery & online display.
WHERE: Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo), Rochester, NY, USA. Visit in person or online from June–July 2026
Learn more at: www.roco6x6.org
First Street Gallery's 2026 National Juried Exhibition
FIRST STREET GALLERY’s 2026 National Juried Exhibition will be held June 25 through July 18, 2026 in the Gallery’s exhibition space in New York City’s Chelsea Art District. The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, June 25, from 6–8 PM.
Exhibition Dates: June 25 – July 18, 2026
2026 Exhibition Juror: SCOTT NOEL
Open to U.S. resident artists 18 yrs. or older, with the exception of Artists currently represented by First Street Gallery.
Eligible works: ORIGINAL oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouaches, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, mixed media, collage, and sculpture in any medium. All subjects, styles and genres are welcome, so long as the medium is eligible.
Maximum size of works: Wall-hung works (2D or 3D) – 36″ H x 36″W, including frame. No more than 10″ out from wall. Max 30 lbs; Free-Standing/Pedestal – 30″W x 30″D (max footprint). No height limit. Max 50 lbs.
Venue: 547 West 27th Street, Suite 514, New York, NY 10001
Entry Fee: $40/1-3 works, $5/ea. additional work, max 6 works. NOTE: The gallery will take NO commission on sales of works in the show.
Online application only.
ENTRY DEADLINE: MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 15, 2026
Contact: info@firststreetgallery.org; (646) 336-8053
Receptions & Programs at Other Organizations
Voices & Visions
featuring artwork from the New Britain Museum of American Art
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 4:00PM
Trinity College Chapel, 300 Summit Street, Hartford
CONCORA performs works inspired by artwork on display in the permanent galleries at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The music is programmed from the same period as the featured artwork, and projections of the artwork will be shown during the performance, providing a complementary visual and auditory experience for audience members.
Led by Artistic Director Chris Shepard and Guest Conductor Ellen Gilson Voth, this program is an audio-visual representation of American art and music throughout the history of the nation. Repertoire includes:
- Chester – William Billings
- Four Pastorales – Cecil Effinger
- Of Distant Skies – Ellen Gilson Voth
- Six Madrigals – William Hawley
- Americana – Randall Thompson
- Fern Hill – John Corigliano
John Singer Sargent: A Masterful Stroke of Genius
Thursday, March 12 at 2 pm
A Virtual Lecture via Zoom Presented by the Tewksbury Public Library
VIRTUAL: John Singer Sargent — A Masterful Stroke Of Genius
Thursday, March 12 from 2:00—3:00 PM
Online Lecture, Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
John Singer Sargent — A Masterful Stroke Of Genius
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Learn how the gifted artist John Singer Sargent began a promising career, primarily as a portrait painter in Paris, until a scandal in 1884 caused him to decamp France and move to England where he contemplated giving up portrait painting, until he found his way once again, becoming internationally famous during the Gilded Age art world of the late 1880’s, running through the first quarter of the 20th century. Led by artist Neill Slaughter, Professor Emeritus at Long Island University. He has taught fine arts courses at the university level as well as exhibited his drawings and paintings nationally and internationally for more than forty years.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The Tewksbury Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation. Contact Director Diane Giarrusso at 978-640-4490 or dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.gov at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification, or at any time you need accessible documents.