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
Submission Deadline: February 7, 2025
Jury Results: Friday, February 14, 2025
Accepted Artwork Drop Off: Friday, February 21, 3:00–6:00 pm & Saturday, February 22, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:00-4:00 pm
Exhibit Dates: March 1–March 29, 2025
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1:00–5:00 pm