The Idea Swap is an annual networking event for New England-based nonprofit presenting organizations to share touring project ideas that may qualify for funding from NEFA’s Expeditions grant program.
NEFA's 7th Annual Idea Swap took place on November 5, 2008 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. Check back in Summer 2009 for information on next year's Idea Swap.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Connect with colleagues throughout the year by swapping ideas online using MatchBook.org! Post your project idea online as a classified ad so potential partners can learn about each other’s ideas. To post your classified, go to www.matchbook.org, click “search classifieds,” then click “post a classified.” Make sure to list “NEFA’s Idea Swap” as the category.
Presenting Sponsor:
NOVEMBER 5, 2008 SCHEDULE:
9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Registration, Coffee, and Networking
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Opening Remarks & Expeditions Overview
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Project Presentations
12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Lunch
Supporting Sponsor:
1:30 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.
Topic Discussions - Hear from NEFA colleagues about past and present projects in these topic areas:
Presenting Regional Dance Artists (facilitated by Jane Forde, National Dance Project, NEFA, and Richard Colton, Summer Stages Dance) Presenting Native American Artists (facilitated by Dawn Spears, Native Arts Program Coordinator, NEFA) Building Community Participation (facilitated by Opera House Arts at the Stonington Opera House) Planning for a Planning Grant:
The nuts and bolts of an Expeditions Planning grant (facilitated by Adrienne Petrillo, Program Manager for Presenting & Touring, NEFA)
2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Project Presentations and Open Mic Presentations
3:30 P.M.
Tour of Mechanics Hall
QUESTIONS?
Adrienne Petrillo
Program Manager for Presenting & Touring
[617] 951-0010 ext. 527 apetrillo at nefa dot org
The Idea Swap is an annual networking event for New England-based nonprofit presenting organizations to share touring project ideas that may qualify for funding from 
