Crossroads: Touring New England

Program Goals

• Expand access to artistic excellence for New England communities performed by artists from across the globe.
• Strengthen collaboration and partnerships among artists and New England presenting organizations to amplify their impact and support a thriving arts and culture ecosystem.
• Encourage meaningful connection between artists and communities.

Panelists

Crossroads applications are reviewed by panelists from the presenting and touring field with knowledge of the New England arts landscape. Learn more about how to become a Crossroads panelist.

Idea Swap Event 

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 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! 

Learn more about Idea Swap