Convocatoria artística - Housatonic, Estado de Connecticut

The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) together with the Housatonic Museum of Art invites Connecticut, New York (selected counties), and New Jersey (selected counties) artists to submit up to six images of two‑dimensional, non‑light‑sensitive works (paintings, digital art, paper, textiles) for possible purchase and permanent installation in Beacon Hall at CT State Community College Housatonic in Bridgeport, CT. Up to $275,000 in total budget is available to acquire a wide range of artworks. Submissions are made electronically through the Artwork Archive Call for Entry site at no cost. Artists must be able to complete a W‑9, enter into a contract directly with the State of Connecticut, and cannot be represented by a gallery, estate, or nonprofit. The selection committee will review entries on a rolling basis after the December 15, 2026 deadline, with purchases and payments processed within 30 days of acceptance. The project aims to expand the museum’s collection, serve as a teaching tool, and reflect the Bridgeport and Fairfield County communities. Additional opportunities for classroom presentations, public talks, and panel conversations may be offered to selected artists.

Artwork purchase, potential exhibition in Beacon Hall, professional development, possible classroom and public presentation opportunities

Open to artists residing in Connecticut (all counties), New York (Westchester, Bronx, New York, Queens, Kings, Nassau, Richmond, Rockland, Putnam, Suffolk) and New Jersey (Bergen, Hudson). Artists must submit up to six images of available works, complete a W‑9, and contract directly with the State; galleries, estates, or nonprofits cannot be contracted.