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Toby hangs from the ceiling by their waist, with their arms out.
Photo credit: Toby MacNutt, courtesy of the artist
NEFA Grants Strengthen New England's Artists and Cultural Organizations
The New England Foundation for the Arts has made 83 grants totaling $371,995   to artists and nonprofit organizations across all six New England states.

The supported works range from live radio plays addressing poverty in America ( Dan Froot & Co ), a festival of movement, discussions, and performances by LGTBQ artists ( Toby MacNutt at the upcoming Dancing Queerly Festival , pictured above), and performances that highlight the environmental challenges affecting the Ugandan forests ( Samite ).
Two performers, one on her knees, sing into microphones, facing an audience.
Photo credit: Boston's The Theater Offensive is among the 24 finalists, photo by Lennelle Moises
NEFA's National Theater Project Advisors Select Creation & Touring Grant Finalists
The National Theater Project  (NTP) advisors met in early May to decide which projects will be invited to complete a final application for the NTP  Creation and Touring Grant . From 107 proposals, the 24 finalists were chosen . This summer, eight grantees will be selected.
Four people pose and smile. One of them holds a framed certificate that reads "Creative Economy Award."
Pictured left to right Luis Cotto, Massachusetts Cultural Council; Brittany Thomas and Rene Dongo of ZUMIX; Cathy Edwards, NEFA. Photo by Jeb Wallace-Brodeur
Congrats to the Creative Economy Awardees
Congratulations to NEFA's Creative Economy Award Recipients ! We are proud to acknowledge the exemplary long term work of Burlington City Arts (Burlington, VT) and The Steel Yard (Providence, RI), and the Constelación de Historias project of ZUMIX (East Boston, MA).

These awardees were recognized at the Creative Communities Exchange in Montpelier, VT, for their clear community development strategies, effective collaboration, and visible impact on the New England creative economy.
Apply for a Grant
*NEFA will implement a new and improved application system for the New England States Touring (NEST) August deadline. Other programs' applications will upgrade over the course of the next year.

Grant deadlines are at 11:59 PM ET. NEFA staff are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.
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The New England Foundation for the Arts invests in artists and communities and fosters equitable access to the arts, enriching the cultural landscape in New England and the nation. NEFA accomplishes this by granting funds to artists and cultural organizations; connecting them to networks and knowledge-building opportunities; and analyzing their economic contributions. NEFA serves as a regional partner for the National Endowment for the Arts, New England’s state arts agencies, and private foundations.   Learn more at nefa.org . 
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