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Become a part of the work that we do to sustain the arts in New England and beyond. Support NEFA today!
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THANK YOU TO CCX SPONSORS
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"I learned a lot and networked with other artists. I'm thrilled that such a helpful and important resource is available to artists right here in Boston."
- Public artist and first-time attendee Christos Hamawi on NEFA's Public Art Discussion Series
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ABOUT NEFA
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Dear Friends,
I was in Vietnam a few weeks ago, in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, where my colleagues and I met with artists and arts managers as part of planning for Center Stage U.S. tours in 2014. It was sobering and, as always, inspiring to see art being made and presented amid challenges different in many ways from those that U.S. artists face.
On the home front, NEFA brings to life two major creative economy endeavors this spring -- the launch of a new website CreativeGround and the not-to-be-missed Creative Communities Exchange (CCX) in Portland, Maine, in June. You'll find more on both by reading on, and you can access CCX registration and scholarship applications by clicking here.
 As always, I am happy to share NEFA's 2012 Annual Report, a snapshot of stories, numbers, and beautiful images illustrating just how NEFA connects artists and communities, supporting and strengthening the arts in New England and beyond. I hope you'll take a moment to read it, pass it on, and let us know what you think.
Thank you for your part in the work we do.
Very truly yours,
Rebecca Blunk
Executive Director
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CELEBRATING WITH DONORS & FRIENDS
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 On March 9, NEFA donors and friends experienced NEFA's work in action through an evening of performance and conversation with NDP-supported Lucky Plush Productions at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. Watch what Lucky Plush Productions founder and artistic director Julia Rhoads had to say at the post-performance reception.
Thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us! View photos on Facebook of dance critic Debra Cash's pre-performance talk and post-performance reception with the artists.
Photo: NEFA board member and development committee co-chair Jane James with Lucky Plush Productions dancer Tim Heck; photo by Sancho Maulion.
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CREATIVE COMMUNITIES EXCHANGE (CCX):
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP & REGISTER TODAY!
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 CREATIVE COMMUNITIES EXCHANGE (CCX)
June 6-7, 2013 | Portland, ME
This region-wide peer exchange convenes creative and cultural leaders to share successes, challenges, and lessons learned from New England creative economy projects. Learn more.
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Check out Creative Placemaking initiatives in New England:
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COMING IN SPRING 2013: CREATIVEGROUND
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Launching later this spring, CREATIVEGROUND is New England's only online directory spotlighting the region's breadth of artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses, enabling users to explore and participate in the richness of New England's creative communities.
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 Congratulations to NEFA's New England
grant recipients Photo: NEST artist group Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem
Public Art Insurance: What you need to know
On February 6, NEFA hosted a Public Art Discussion on insurance for public artists featuring expert Chris Hawthorne of TGA Cross Insurance. Public art coordinator Elysian McNiff offers a summary of Hawthorne's presentation on NEFA's blog. Visit NEFA's website for upcoming Public Art Discussion Series dates and topics.
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National Theater Project
Substantive, useful, thought-provoking, insightful, and enlightening are just a few words that attendees used to describe NTP's cohort meeting on February 23, which gathered NTP Advisors and 2012 NTP project representatives for a knowledge-sharing session around the development and touring of work. |
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National Dance Project
In NDP Coordinator Steven Skerritt-Davis' blog series, he shares lessons, stories, and resources from NDP's Production Residencies for Dance support, demonstrating the value of residencies to artists and their work as well as to residency partners and their communities. Read the series here.
Native Arts
View the new Native Arts brochure with images and testimonials on the program's impact. Contact Dawn Spears, program manager, if you would like a hard copy.
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Connect with colleagues & NEFA staff; visit NEFA's website for details and other event listings.
In this Public Art Discussion Series, the many challenges of making art for the outdoors will be addressed by a panel. Discussions will focus on materials, installation, and maintenance.
Gathering creative and cultural community leaders for networking and creative economy workshops.
A CASE STUDY IN BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Sponsored by NEFA as part of Talks on the Plaza, celebrating Boston Sculptors Gallery's 25th anniversary.
Save the date! New England-based nonprofit presenting organizations will gather to network and share project ideas. Contact Liz Epsen if you're interested in becoming an Idea Swap sponsor.
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| BOARD & STAFF | | |
 NEFA extends deep appreciation to Geeta Ayer, David Bahlman, Darrell Bulmer,
David McWilliams, and Raśl Medina for their service as members of NEFA's Board of Directors.
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