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NOVEMBER 2015 
IN THIS ISSUE
CREATIVE CITY ANNOUNCES FIRST GRANTS
SUPPORT NEFA
CONNECT WITH US AT APAP 2016
IDEA SWAP ROUND UP
CREATIVEGROUND WEBINARS
GRANTS AWARDED
APPLY FOR A GRANT
NEW STAFF
         
CONNECT 
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On the CreativeGround with Julia Marden
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November 2015 Opportunities
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CREATIVE CITY ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF GRANT RECIPIENTS


Creative City has awarded $78,500 with the first round of grants. Projects will take place over the next 12 months, with multiple opportunities for the recipients to connect as a cohort for professional development, a key part of the initiative. More details on each artist and a description of the project can be found on NEFA's grantee directory. 

Image: Creative City-supported Cedric Douglas gives a street tour for the University Scholars at Northeastern, courtesy of Northeastern Center for the Arts.

SUPPORT NEFA

As 2015 comes to a close, we thank you - our champions, our supporters, our friends - all of you who help make NEFA's work possible. 

Throughout the year, NEFA provides invaluable resources for artists and communities, sparking connections and energizing the creative sector in New England and beyond.

Check out our new report for 2015 and make a gift now!

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CONNECT WITH US AT APAP 2016 | NYC

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) conference in NYC is fast approaching, and NEFA staff will be attending. Co-chair of the conference this year is NEFA's own executive director Cathy Edwards! Be sure to stop by our booth or catch us at a session.   
 
Image by Kelsey Spitalny.

IDEA SWAP ROUND UP

On November 10 in Worcester, MA, nearly 130 attendees from New England presenting organizations gathered to network and share project ideas at the 14th annual Idea Swap. The day resulted in 77+ swapped project ideas. 

Attendees have until December 1 to participate in our event survey.

 
CREATIVEGROUND 2016 WEBINARS

JANUARY 12, 2016 | WEBINAR
GRANTS AWARDED
NEFA recently awarded grants supporting public art, theater, and regional touring:
Image: Expeditions-supported The Nile Project by Rob Strong. 

APPLY FOR A GRANT
Upcoming application deadlines: (learn more at  www.nefa.org) 
NEW STAFF
Sharon Timmel has joined NEFA as development manager.

Prior to joining NEFA, Sharon served as development and communications manager for ZUMIX, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and building community through music and the arts. Sharon holds a BA from Villanova University, and is completing an MS in Arts Administration from Boston University. Read more on nefa.org.

Image by Jeffrey Filiault.