The Connecticut
Cultural Heritage Arts Program (CHAP) works with
Connecticut's various ethnic and occupational groups
to express and enhance Connecticut's cultural vitality,
and support the diverse cultural heritage of the
state's residents. CHAP builds upon fieldwork research
to develop projects that encourage the preservation
of traditional arts and knowledge, and their transmission
to future generations.
The Urban
Artists Initiative, which began as the Inner City
Cultural Development Program (ICCD) in 1992, provides
culturally and ethnically diverse artists and organizations
in Connecticut with the tools to thrive and enrich
the cultural health of their communities. The program
offers participants training, grants, mentors, technical
assistance and staff support aimed at addressing
the unique needs of emerging artists and organizations
that produce art or present cultural events. The
program is active in ten cities around the state.
