August 2018
Eight Devised and Ensemble Theater Works Receive Eighth Creation & Touring Awards

“These are eight amazing and important projects , reflecting the diversity of artists and issues in today’s theater. This is theater that is relevant and engaging, and we are very happy to be able to offer National Theater Project support,” said Quita Sullivan, program director for theater at NEFA.
Photo: National Theater Project-supported Last Call, by Melisa Cardona
Creative City Project Raises Awareness of the DeafBlind Community

Kerry Thompson , DeafBlind dancer, dance teacher, and human rights advocate, and founding executive director of  Silent Rhythms , reminds us that access to the arts is considered a human right, for all. 
Photo: Kerry Thompson's  Movements to Move the Marginalized from the Margins,  by Maureen White
NEFA Hires Creative City Program Associate

Kamaria Carrington has been appointed to the role of interim program associate for  Creative City . Prior to NEFA, Kamaria served in multiple roles for LGBTQ empowerment organizations.
Photo: Kamaria Carrington, by Jeffrey Filiault/NEFA
Attend Upcoming Events
Info Session: New England Dance Fund & CreativeGround
9.6.18 | Creative Portland | Portland, ME

Creative Portland , Performance Artist  Sara Juli , and NEFA are co-organizing an info session about the  New England Dance Fund (NEDF) grant application and  CreativeGround  website.
17th Annual Idea Swap
10.30.18 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester

The Idea Swap is an event for the New England presenting and touring community to network and share tour project ideas.
WITH LOCAL HOST
Creative Communities Exchange
6.6.19-6.7.19 | Montpelier, Vermont

New England organizations and artists who leverage local creative assets to enhance their community or address a civic challenge will gather for networking and learning at the biennial  Creative Communities Exchange (CCX).

CCX 2019 will take place with the help of local host Montpelier Alive .
Contact development manager Sharon Timmel about Idea Swap and Creative Communities Exchange sponsorship opportunities.
Photo: Lindsey Bourassa, by Arthur Fink
Apply for a Grant

Grant deadlines are at 11:59 PM ET. NEFA staff are available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

09.14.18

12.03.18
(for projects on or after March 1, 2018)

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