TODAY'S
NATIVE AMERICAN ART IN NEW ENGLAND
Our very own Dawn Spears (Narragansett) reflects on what the exhibit and its Oct. 4 opening reception means to her and the community on NEFA's blog.
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Dear Friends,
On October 4, I had the great pleasure of helping to open a new exhibit developed with wonderful partners at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Native New England Now: Celebrating Six Years of NEFA's Native Arts Program is a stunning installation featuring work in a range of media by many of the artists NEFA has supported to date. We were honored by the presence of so many of these artists, who traveled from all over New England to attend, and welcomed guests including advisors, funders, and state arts agency partners whose guidance and support have been invaluable.
We have just published NEFA's 2013 Annual Report which I am delighted to share here--a reflection on the many artists and communities supported through NEFA programs, and their creativity, innovation, and impact 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. I hope you will join us for the Idea Swap on November 7!
Very truly yours,
Rebecca Blunk, Executive Director
P.S. Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of CreativeGround!
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Image: Center Stage artist ensemble Papermoon Puppet Theatre by Ehsun Mirza
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NEXT WEEK: 12TH ANNUAL IDEA SWAP
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New England arts presenting organizations:
Are you ready to learn about exciting performing arts projects happening in the region that may qualify for Expeditions funding?
11.7.13 | Worcester, MA
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MUST-SEE: NATIVE NEW ENGLAND NOW EXHIBIT
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At the October 4 opening reception (left to right): Former NEFA board member Trudie Lamb Richmond (Schaghticoke), Director of Public Programs (retired); Ramona Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag); artist/former NEFA board member Theresa Secord (Penobscot), executive director Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance; by Ann Wicks. More images on NEFA's Facebook page. |
NEFA's Native Arts program has partnered with the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center (MPMRC) to bring together Native New England Now, on exhibit through January 4, 2014, featuring many of New England's Native American artists who have been supported through NEFA's Native Arts program.
Join us for the following special events, which all take place at:
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ARTIST VOICES:
ADELE MYERS ON NEFA'S NEW ENGLAND DANCE LAB | |
 Adele Myers is the artistic director of Adele Myers and Dancers, a New England-based dance company of four female athletes of the heart. Following the New England RDDI, Adele Myers and Dancers received a 2012 NDP Production Grant with a Touring Award in addition to an NDP-supported production residency in dance (PRD). Adele Myers has also served as an NDP Advisor for the year of 2013. Click to read her story.
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Upcoming application deadlines (learn more at www.nefa.org):
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DECEMBER 2, 2013
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
MARCH 3, 2014
MARCH 10, 2014
ROLLING DEADLINES
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| BOARD & STAFF NEWS | | |
 Thanks to Kip McMahan for his service on the NEFA Board of Directors.
Congratulations to NEFA Native Arts program manager Dawn Spears (Narragansett), who was honored on October 20 by the Tomaquag Museum for her impact on Indigenous Arts & Culture.
National Theater Project program manager Quita Sullivan (Montaukett) received a Community Catalyst award, recognizing artists and arts educators, from Hibernian Hall in Roxbury, MA, as part of their centennial celebration on October 10.
Welcome to new staff Robert A. Brennan (Staff Accountant, pictured above left) and Elizabeth Quaglieri (Program Coordinator, Creative Economy, pictured above right).
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