NEFA is pleased to announce a three-year $3,625,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to continue the work of the National Theater Project.

CreativeGround--New England's regional directory that spotlights cultural nonprofits, creative businesses, and professional artists--is buzzing with activity. Check out this month's NEW featured profiles on the CreativeGround homepage and About page.

All six New England states were represented at the first New England Creative Economy Network meeting of 2014 in February 26 in Boston, MA. Read a summary of the meeting.

Image by Kelsey Colcord

NEFA has awarded planning grants to five Native-led organizations to support the exploration of supporting New England Native artists through the formation of a regional consortium. These awards mark the final round of grantmaking for the Native Arts program, which comes to a close on June 1, 2014. Support for Native American artists continues to be available through other NEFA programs and services. Read the full release.

Image: Woven basket by NEFA-supported Native American artist Sarah Sockbeson (Penobscot); by Sarah Sockbeson/Nicholas Halsdorff

The Public Art Discussion Series returns! Jim Grace (executive director of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston) will guide public artists through contracts, budgets, insurance, and incorporation in his two-part workshop series. Attend one or attend both! Click below for more information and to register.