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| NEFA builds connections among artists, arts organizations, and funders, powering the arts to energize communities in New England, the nation, and the world.
ABOUT NEFA
NEFA is a nonprofit that operates in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the New England state arts agencies, with additional funding from foundations, corporations, individuals and other government agencies.
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New England programs enhance arts access
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Center Stage Season 3 tours begin in July
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Now in its third season, Center Stage introduces artists from abroad to American communities. From July through October, five contemporary music and theater ensembles from Algeria and Tanzania will tour the U.S., sharing their work with Americans and bringing news of their experiences to their friends and fans at home. Additionally, two bands from Pakistan will tour the U.S. in the spring of 2017. Read more at centerstageus.org.
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National Dance Project announces finalists
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Recently, the National Dance Project panel of Advisors met in New York for the first of two highly competitive rounds. Over two days of lengthy and intense discussion, the panel reviewed 118 preliminary applications received from artists and companies across the country and narrowed them down to these 37 finalists. Each applicant will work with an NDP Advisor over the course of the next month to prepare their full proposal. Read more at nefa.org.
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Save the date! Idea Swap 2016
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IDEA SWAP '16
N0VEMBER 2, 2016
Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
The Idea Swap is an annual event for New England-based nonprofit cultural organizations to network and share tour project ideas that may qualify for funding from NEFA's Expeditions grant program.
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RDDI receives Driehaus support
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The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation has awarded a grant of $25,000 to support the Chicago Regional Dance Development Initiative, a collaboration between our National Dance Project and the Chicago Dancemakers Forum. Read more at nefa.org.
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NEFA recently awarded grants supporting public art, regional touring, and theater:
Image: Creative-City-supported Ryan Edwards, provided by the artist.
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Upcoming application deadlines: (learn more at www.nefa.org) Grant deadlines are at 11:59PM EST, with staff available until 5:00PM EST.
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