National Native Artist Exchange

About National Native Artist Exchange

National Native Artist Exchange supports teaching, learning, and collaborating of traditional and/or contemporary Native art forms between two Native artists from two different regions. Grants up to $1,500 are available per exchange. 

Funding may be used for travel expenses for Native artists to exchange with artists from other tribes/nations outside their own region to share, teach, and learn skills, do research, and/or to develop collaborative projects. Acceptable expenses include lodging, meals, ground and air travel, and other direct costs of the artist exchange.

View the National Native Artist Exchange eligibility.

How can I get assistance or more information on applying?

Grant application informational sessions will be offered at various points throughout the year. These sessions will offer guidance for understanding the Native Arts funding guidelines and preparation of proposals, as well as information about other NEFA programs and ways to identify and connect with other available resources. For more information on sessions or for assistance from staff, contact:

Dawn Spears
Native Arts Program Manager
617.951.0010 x525