Art in Public Spaces: State Office Building, 165 Capitol Avenue

About this call

The Connecticut Office of the Arts is seeking artwork by Connecticut artists for the interior of the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Up to $525,000 is available to purchase a wide range of art by several artists. The works will be displayed on a rotating basis in hallways, lobbies and conference rooms, and may serve as wayfinding. The goal is a range of styles and mediums rooted in Connecticut identity: traditional landscapes, portraiture, abstract works, paintings, prints and textiles will be considered. Two-dimensional work is the focus, with room for a small number of interior sculptural pieces. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and purchasing begins during the submission period, so artists are encouraged to submit early.

Who can apply

• Limited by country or region
• Medium: Painting / Printmaking / Textile / Sculpture
• Free entry
• Open to artists who are residents of Connecticut. Artists must be able to complete a W9 with a Connecticut residential address and enter into a contract with the State of Connecticut for the purchase of the artwork; contracts can only be made with an artist, not with a gallery representing the artist, an estate or a non-profit. Submit up to six images of available art for purchase. Artwork does not need to be framed; note the framing status in the submission. The application asks for a brief bio, and you may briefly share why you selected these pieces. Artists the committee selects for further review may be asked for additional art. Artists do not have to hold the pieces; if a submitted work is no longer available, email the program so it can be removed from the review. The artist warrants that each work is solely their own effort, unique and original and not infringing any copyright, an edition of one or part of a numbered edition with a unique edition number, not accepted for sale elsewhere, free of any encumbrances, and free from faults of material and workmanship for 24 months after payment. The artist submits an invoice on their letterhead; payment is made about 30 days after the work has been inspected, found satisfactory and picked up by the state, by check or direct deposit. The artist keeps the reproduction rights and copyright, but the state may use images of the work in its brochures, newsletters and other media, and the artist agrees not to make an exact copy of the work. Submissions are received only through Artwork Archive, with a free account, at no cost. Review is rolling and no submissions are accepted after the deadline.