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The Idea Swap is an annual event for New England-based nonprofit cultural organizations to network and share ideas for performing arts, literary arts, and film projects that are available for presentation in New England communities. The Idea Swap is an opportunity to develop collaborations and partnerships that will result in applications to NEFA’s Crossroads: Touring New England (formerly known as NEST 3/Expeditions) grant program.
Each year, NEFA’s Idea Swap attracts over 150 participants from across the region. The online event platform enables participants to submit and view ideas in advance and a select number of project ideas will be shared during the Idea Swap.
Save the Date: the 23rd Annual Idea Swap will take place November 6 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA!
Read the Idea Swap Video Transcript
Previous Events
- November 12, 2024 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 13, 2023 | Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua, NH
- November 2, 2022 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 17-18, 2021 | Virtual on the Whova Platform
- November 5, 2020 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA – Cancelled
- October 30, 2019 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- October 30, 2018 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 2, 2017 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 2, 2016 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 10, 2015 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 13, 2014 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 7, 2013 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 8, 2012 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 2, 2011 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 3, 2010 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 4, 2009 | Atkinson Resort & Country Club, Atkinson, NH
- November 5, 2008 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 12, 2007 | Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH
- November 6, 2006 | Sheraton Harborside, Portsmouth, NH
- November 3, 2005 | Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Princeton, MA
- November 4, 2004 | Four Points Sheraton, Leominster, MA
- November 5, 2003 | Lantana Conference Center, Randolph, MA
- November 6, 2002 | American Textile History Museum, Lowell, MA
How to Make the Most of Idea Swap
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The New England States Touring program is made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.
