Researched commission brief
165 Capitol Avenue artwork acquisitions
Existing artwork will furnish the state office building’s public interiors, with some works rotating among rooms. Connecticut identity informs selection.
Connecticut Office of the Arts — Art in Public Spaces
Commission facts
Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.
- Source-observed stage
- Open call at review
- Location
- Hartford, CT
- Deadline as published
- January 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM (ET)
- Source time
- 23:59
- Source timezone
- ET
- Published funding
- USD 525,000
- Funding scope
- Total acquisition pool for multiple purchases, not a single artist fee.
Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.
Who may apply
Connecticut-resident artists with Connecticut W-9 address; direct artist contracts exclude galleries, estates and nonprofits.
Selection / procurement route
Submit up to six available works through Artwork Archive. Rolling review permits early purchases; works need not be held.
Deliverables
- Primarily two-dimensional works; limited sculpture considered.
Site requirements
- Hallways, lobbies and conference rooms; disclose framing status.
Maintenance & care
- 24-month materials/workmanship warranty.
Unresolved questions
- Per-work prices, purchase count and installation responsibilities are unspecified.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- portal.ct.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Issuer project page supports these facts; stage reflects the review date.