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
July + August Workshops
All workshops are completely free and open to artists of all disciplines who are based in New England.
“Power of Websites” with Jessica Burko, Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 6-8PM
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. This workshop is best-suited for 2D & 3D visual artists. 40 participants max.
www.assetsforartists.org/works
“Basic Taxes for Creatives” with Akeem Davis, Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 6-8PM
In this workshop, tax professional Akeem Davis, will delve into the basics of taxes, with emphasis on the specific intricacies of filing as a creative professional. Suitable for artists in all disciplines. 100 participants max.
www.assetsforartists.org/works
“Staying Authentic While Marketing Your Work” with Daniel Callahan, Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 5:45-7:45pm
Participants will learn some strategies and apply practical know-how to promote themselves and their services with excellence and authenticity in both in-person and online spaces. This is an introductory level marketing course best suited for visual and media artists. 50 participants max.
www.assetsforartists.org/works
“Art of Licensing” with Allison Cole, Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 12:15-1:45PM
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.
www.assetsforartists.org/works
“Driving Web Traffic That Matters: Using Search, Ads & Analytics to Market Your Work” with Francesca Olsen, Friday, August 14, 2026 | 12:15-2:15PM
Francesca Olsen, discusses what is happening behind the scenes of your website and provides strategies for how to make it work for you. This workshop is best suited for artists of all disciplines who have already spent some time exploring web-based marketing tools and have a stand-alone website or sell their work on a web-based platform.
Grants for Artists
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Call for Artists
Wallingford Mural Project
Receptions & Programs at Other Organizations
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