Two men, one in a wheelchair, and two women, one with an arm amputation, are on a stage. Title of the report between their heads, "Art in the Service of Understanding."

Publications

Expeditions-supported Angélique Kidjo performance at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas | Photo: Judy Sirota Rosenthal

Advocacy

Below are links to organizations with information and data regarding the impact of the arts. National Americans for the Arts: Advocate Arts Action Fund: Action Center DataArts: Research & Advocacy

Arts & Accessibility

Making Your Programs and Services Accessible NEFA supports universal access to the arts, and strongly encourages all arts organizations to foster integration for individuals of all ages and abilities
4 people stand shoulder to shoulder; one holds framed award that reads NEFA's Creative Economy Award

Creative Economy

The creative economy is a powerful engine of growth and community vitality. Together, artists, cultural nonprofits, and creative businesses produce and distribute cultural goods and services that
People dance on the street in Boston's Latin Quarter. Men in matching teal tees and black hats dance behind the first row of people.

Community Initiatives

Community initiatives are posted by advocates from around New England to share creative economy projects that leverage local creativity and cross-sector partnerships to address social, economic, and
Artist Nia Holly (Nipmuc), Gail Rokotuibau (Narragansett/Pequot), Dawn Spears (Narragansett/Choctaw), and Samantha Fry (Narragansett) stand together and smile facing the camera inside a high tunnel at the Markets & Marketing workshop

Native American Arts

NEFA partners with the Northeast Indigenous Arts Alliance (NIAA) to produce events and opportunities for Native artists working in New England.
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CreativeGround

CreativeGround spotlights the rich range of creative people and places at work in the six New England states.
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Professional Development

See "What's Happening" below, where we list professional development opportunities in our monthly "Jobs & Opportunities" postings. NEFA hosted events and professional development opportunities

Center Stage

Funding and support for nonprofit organizations in the U.S. for the touring of performing artists from select countries around the world.