Many works created as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s and 1940s no longer exist. Some of these artworks were temporary, and others have been removed due to insensitive renovation projects in public buildings like schools and post offices. This initiative from the Connecticut State Library was the result of a bill passed by Connecticut representative David McCluskey, who thought it would be a good idea to create a catalogue and inventory of these works. This website provides access to information about the artworks produced in the state under the Federal Art Project, and it remains a work in progress. The site includes information about the artists involved in the project, along with photographs and other documentation of their known works. Currently, there are over 160 artists represented here, and it's fun to browse around and learn about these works.
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