June 2017
IN THIS ISSUE New England Creative Jobs Matter |  Creative Leaders attend CCX in New London | 24 National Theater Project Finalists  |  Apply for a Grant |  On the Blog | Save the Date: Idea Swap
New England Creative Jobs Matter! 

Read our latest creative economy report, The Jobs in New England's Creative Economy and Why They Matter.  Creative workers are employed in nearly every sector that powers New England, from education, to technology and science, to major global brands. They help shape our industries and culture, defining who we are and where we want to live.  What types of creative enterprises employ people in YOUR area?  What types of creative occupations are growing?  What do our creative workers need in order to thrive? Find out by reading the report.
Creative Leaders Attend CCX in New London, CT

Over 250 New England leaders met at the Creative Communities Exchange (CCX) for a peer-to-peer exchange of strategies used in successful creative economy initiatives. Rhode Island Latino Arts, Providence, RI; and African Burying Ground Memorial Park, City of Portsmouth, NH, were the recipients of NEFA's Creative Economy Awards. These awards recognize community development strategies, effective collaboration, and visible impact on the New England creative economy.


The support of our local host Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition and the generosity of our sponsors (see below) helped make the CCX possible. 
Images: (Top) The Garde Arts Center in New London, CT, provided by the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition

(bottom, from left) Cathy Edwards, NEFA's executive director poses with Creative Economy Award recipients and their state art agency representatives. 
24 National Theater Project Finalists 

The National Theater Project will provide essential funding for creation and touring by awarding Creation and Touring Grants to six artists and companies this summer.  Twenty four projects advance to the final round of review from a pool of 84 applicants.
Image: Double Edge Theatre's Grand Parade, photo by Maria Baranova
Apply for a Grant

Grant deadlines are at 11:59 PM ET, with staff available until 5:00 PM ET.
 
(round two applications, by invitation only)

8.1.17 - NEW DEADLINE*
New England States Touring (NEST) Grant
(for projects on or after November 1, 2017)


(by invitation only)

12.1.17
New England States Touring (NEST) Grant
(for projects on or after March 1, 2018)
*Revised New England States Touring (NEST) Grant Deadlines:

The next  New England States Touring grant deadline is August 1, 2017, for projects taking place on or after November 1, 2017. Upcoming deadlines will take place in December and April. Details at  nefa.org . 
On the Blog

Save the Date | Idea Swap 2017 | 11.2.2017

WHERE Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA


The Idea Swap is an annual event for New England-based nonprofit cultural organizations to network and share project ideas that may qualify for funding from NEFA's Expeditions grant program.
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 Become a part of the work that we do to sustain the arts in New England and beyond.
CCX 2017 Local Host & Sponsors
LOCAL HOST PRESENTING SPONSOR
EVENT SPONSORS
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
SUPPORTING SPONSORS

MEDIA SPONSORS
IN-KIND
Additional in-kind support from: Crocker House Ballroom, Harris Place, Hygienic Art,  New London Public Library,  MS17 Art Project and Visual Art Library.
MISSION
 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
 The New England Foundation for the Arts invests in the arts to enrich communities in New England and beyond. NEFA accomplishes this by granting funds to artists and cultural organizations; connecting them to each other and their audiences; and analyzing their economic contributions. NEFA serves as a regional partner for the National Endowment for the Arts, New England's state arts agencies, and private foundations.  Learn more at nefa.org .