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Dear Friends,
 It was thrilling to have 240 leaders of New England's creative sector out in force June 6 & 7 for the Creative Communities Exchange (CCX). The Children's Museum of (Dover) New Hampshire and Community Supported Art at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education (MA) received NEFA's Creative Economy Awards. Creative Portland was a great co-host, and the vibrant arts district of Portland was a perfect setting. More about the CCX and how communities are engaging the arts may be found on NEFA's blog.
It's been high season for NEFA grantmaking--over $3 million has been distributed in recent months across 11 funding categories. Among them are grants to artists who are newly on our radar alongside those considered the masters and leaders of our field. It's gratifying to be able to support such strong artistry and a wide reach, here in New England and nationally.
NEFA supports, connects, and strengthens the creative sector. A big thank you to our board, partners, and supporters, who make it all possible.
Rebecca Blunk, Executive Director
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NEFA's work is possible because of our generous funders. We are pleased to announce recent awards from:
And thank you to all of our funders!
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ANNOUNCING CENTER STAGE 2014
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Tours are in development now for summer and fall 2014. Learn more about Center Stage and the ensembles , and visit the newly launched centerstageUS.org, or stay in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Photo: Ribab Fusion; by Zoom Photography
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Join museum leaders, NEFA staff and board, and artists for a reception to celebrate the opening of this exhibit. RSVP.
GOURD BOWL FAMILY WORKSHOP 10.12.13
Jeanne Morningstar Kent (Abenaki) leads a 3-hour workshop for children ages 10 and older and their families to create a work of art. NATIVE ART TODAY - PANEL DISCUSSION 11.16.13
Artists featured in the exhibit talk about Native art today:
how it inspires, how it evolves, and how it keeps cultural heritage and artistic traditions alive.
WINTER MOON ARTISAN MARKET 11.30.13
Holiday shopping featuring art and artists from New England.
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SPOTLIGHT: CREATIVE ECONOMY & DANCE
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 CREATIVE COMMUNITIES EXCHANGE (CCX)
On June 6 and 7, over 240 leaders from around the New England region (and a few friends from further afield) gathered to discuss specific strategies organizations are using to leverage the creative sector for community revitalization and growth. Hosted by NEFA and Creative Portland. Read the event survey summary.
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NEFA's Regional Dance Development Initiative builds regional dance communities across the U.S., with 10 day dance labs at the core of the program. This past May, 20 New England dance artists, advisors, and NEFA staff gathered in Vermont for a reunion celebrating their participation in NEFA's 2007 Regional Dance Development Initiative; read more about NEFA's RDDI, recent activities, and the New England reunion.
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Connect with NEFA staff this fall. Visit NEFA's blog to find out where we will be around the country.
New England-based nonprofit presenting organizations will gather to network and share project ideas. Save the date; registration will open in September 2013.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor:
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| GRANTS AWARDED | | |
NEFA has awarded a total of $3,068,362 in grants since April 2013. Click below to learn more about grant recipients and projects.
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NEFA announces the appointment of new officers to the NEFA board of directors: Lawrence J. Simpson, Chair (Berklee College of Music) and Andrew P. Cornell, Vice Chair (Attorney).
A huge thank you to Mary Kelley (The Field Organization) who is stepping down as chair after four years, as well as to outgoing board members Jennifer Lin (Linea 5) and Trudie Lamb Richmond (Schaghticoke) (Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, retired).
Congratulations and best wishes to Newell Flather, NEFA Fund for the Arts advisor and Grants Management Associates (GMA) founder, on his retirement from GMA.
A warm welcome to Tracey Mullane, Salesforce & IT Administrator.
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