OCTOBER 2016 NEWS
IN THIS ISSUE  15th Annual Idea Swap | New England Creative Workers Survey  | Dance/AZ: Shaping the Future of Arizona Dance |  Apply to Lead a CCX Workshop |  Apply for a Grant |  Staff News | On the Blog
Register Today for our 15th Annual Idea Swap
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. 
IDEA SWAP
11.2.16 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mechanics Hall | 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Read project ideas that will be presented and shared at Idea Swap.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor:   


With in-kind support from Struck Catering.
Image: the theater mini swap session at Idea Swap 2015, by Jeffrey Filiault 

New England Creative Worker Survey Closes November 18

Get Counted! Independent artists and creative workers: answer questions about your jobs, income, and career priorities and be entered into a drawing to win $25. Analysis of your responses will be included in a report on the whole creative sector in New England that will be released in the spring. Direct friends and colleagues to nefa.org/creativescount.

Dance/AZ: Shaping the Future of Arizona Dance

Join NEFA staff and  National Dance Project  (NDP) Advisors for Dance/AZ: Shaping the Future of Arizona Dance on November 19 in Arizona.

 Facilitators
Liz Lerman and Yvonne Montoya.
Image: by Caroline Huftalen

Apply to Lead a CCX Workshop

Are you engaged in projects that leverage your local creative sector for economic and community development? Apply to lead a workshop at the Creative Communities Exchange (CCX) taking place June 8-9, 2017, in New London, CT. 

12.16.16
Deadline to apply to lead a workshop

Early 2017
Registration for CCX opens
Image: CCX 2015, by Michael Moore
Apply for a Grant

Grant deadlines are at 11:59 pm EDT, with staff available until 5:00 pm EDT.

11.7.16
 National Theater Project Transition Grant (by invitation only)

12.1.16 
New England States Touring (NEST) Grant

Staff News

Katharena Rentumis has joined NEFA as Development Coordinator. Previously, Rentumis has served as the development assistant at the Vermont Studio Center and graduated cum laude from the Massachusetts College of Art & Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking and glass.
Image: Rentumis, by Jeffrey Filiault
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