The Connecticut Commission on the Arts, a state agency, was established by the Connecticut Legislature in 1965. Recognizing the essential value of the arts and artists in the cultural, educational, social, and economic vitality of Connecticut, the Commission supports artistic excellence and fosters cultural development through the arts and works to increase public understanding of, participation in, and support for the arts in Connecticut. They have a tremendous list of links that they keep pretty current, definately a great resource. The Connecticut Poetry Society, founded in 1974, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of poetry. Local chapters meet monthly to read and discuss member's poems.
Chapters also sponsor readings, workshops, special events and other programs.
It contains poetry, photography, paintings, and a wonderful links page. Sienna Wildfield also publishes the extraordinary lit and art journal, Common Sense Almanac, A Journal of Literary Arts and Ideas. Ye Olde Font Shoppe wants to bring poetry back to the grass roots, and the World Wide Web gives them that chance. They publish poetry chapbooks and perfect bound. Their poets are from around the world, as well as close to home.