Publications

NEFA commissioned McNeil Creative Enterprises to complete the National Theater Project Evaluation. The evaluation team delved into the program data and activities and surveyed artists, presenters, advisors, and staff to: understand what has worked well and the potential areas for improvement; identify and track the most applicable NTP performance measures; illustrate how NEFA can sustain its equity, diversity, intersectionality, and accessibility (EDIA) commitment and priorities.
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A summary of the first four seasons of Center Stage, a cultural diplomacy program that has brought a global perspective to the cultural dialogue since 2012. This report reflects on the tours of 29 ensembles representing nine countries, reaching 35 U.S. states and Washington D.C. 

The inaugural three years (2015-2018) of the Creative City pilot supported artists of all disciplines to reimagine places for art in Boston, engage public imagination, and inspire community members to share in civic experiences. With acknowledgement of the Barr Foundation’s funding and thought partnership, NEFA is excited to share the pilot learnings through the Creative City Report. Learn more

On November 6-7, 2017, the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) convened New England dance cultural organizers (NEDCO) to brainstorm ways to increase connectivity and support for the region’s dance artists. The convening was hosted by Jacob’s Pillow and funded by the Barr Foundation and the Boston Foundation. 

NEFA was among a cohort of 12 grant makers from the U.S. and Canada who came together with the purpose of examining and identifying ways to strengthen equity in grant decision making practices. Request a text version. 

Read a summary of this convening inspired by five projects that received grants from NEFA's National Theater Project and National Dance Project; participants included artists, active military personnel, veterans, arts presenters, health care practitioners and funders. 

Creative workers are employed in nearly every sector that powers New England, from education, to technology and science, to major global brands. The report shows how many New Englanders work in the sector and how much they add to the economy, how the region compares to the nation, what the employment trends show, and get a glimpse of the local landscape. Learn more about this research by reading the report and state highlight sheets