NEFA contributes to a nation where artists flourish and communities celebrate art as essential to a thriving, equitable society.
The New England Foundation for the Arts invests in artists and communities and fosters equitable access to the arts, enriching the cultural landscape in New England and the nation. NEFA accomplishes this by granting funds to artists and cultural organizations; connecting them to each other and their audiences; and analyzing their economic contributions. NEFA serves as a regional partner for the National Endowment for the Arts, New England’s state arts agencies, and private foundations.
CreativeGround is a community-generated and free tool that provides visibility, connection, and information to support a region-wide creative network. Spotlighting the stories, relationships, and data of the creative people and places at work in New England activates our creative community with more resources.
Building cross-cultural connections by bringing vibrant international performers to the U.S. in partnership with the U.S. Department of State.
Provides funds for creation and U.S. touring of artist-led, ensemble, devised projects. These grants are highly competitive and are awarded to ten projects annually.