ON THE WIND | HONORING

The New England Foundation for the Arts has a new grant program, the National Native Artist Exchange Fund, designed to cover the cost of travel for Native artists involved in collaborative projects. Kelly Church (Grand Traverse Band) of Michigan is the recipient of its first grant, to advance her outstanding black ash basket weaving. The foundation also recently bestowed a grant from its American Masterpieces: Dance program on Kevin Locke (Lakota) to choreograph and produce a series of eight-person dance routines in Pittsburgh based on traditional American Indian dance. Details: 617/951-0010 or www.nefa.org.