The State of Connecticut honors people and organizations that have made a difference in Connecticut arts. More than 140 artists, arts organizations, patrons, businesses, and others have been honored for their dedication to the arts and culture in Connecticut.
The Governor’s Arts Award was established in 1978 to recognize Connecticut residents and organizations for their excellence and lifetime achievement in the arts.
The Governor’s Patrons of the Arts award was established in 2014 to reaffirm the value of philanthropy for the arts in Connecticut. It recognizes corporations, organizations, foundations, and residents for their generosity and support of the arts.
The Governor’s Arts Award recognizes Connecticut residents and organizations for their excellence and lifetime achievement in the arts.
Christopher Plummer, actor Tim Prentice, kinetic sculptor Luanne Rice, author
Elizabeth Alexander, poet Jimmy Greene, musician Olu Oguibe, visual artist
No awards were given. Renamed Governor’s Arts Awards.
Curtain Call Keir Dullea, actor Lyman Orchards Alfred Marder, peace activist and advocate for Connecticut Freedom Trail
Barkley L. Hendricks, visual artist Connecticut Humanities Council ESPN Diane Smith, journalist, talk show host and author
The Emerging Creative award was created to highlight and celebrate early career creatives making waves across the state. The artists we honor are bold and brave leaders. They are innovative in their approach to their work, have a deep impact on their communities, and this is only the beginning for them.
Alva Greenberg Yale University United Technologies Grace Farms Foundation
No awards given.
Connecticut Community Foundations John and Pamela Baker Floyd W. Green III Harvard Business School Club of Connecticut Community Partners
No awards given.
Anne Tyler Calabresi Jean M. Handley Roslyn Milstein Meyer The Travelers Companies, Inc. The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors people who have made sustained contributions of outstanding significance to the arts.
