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ArtsCONNECT is sponsored by Mid Atlantic Arts. Provides support for touring performing arts projects that include educational outreach components and community engagement across the Mid-Atlantic region.
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ArtsCONNECT - Mid Atlantic Arts Opportunities Outside of Mid Atlantic Arts CALT Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowships CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship CALT Community Anchors Initiative CALT Emerging Traditional Artists Program Cultural Sustainability: Community Roots Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships Folk and Traditional Arts Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships Performing Arts Global Exchange Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color Strategic Plan / Imagine Next Opportunities Outside of Mid Atlantic Arts CALT Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowships CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship CALT Community Anchors Initiative CALT Emerging Traditional Artists Program Cultural Sustainability: Community Roots Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships Folk and Traditional Arts Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships Performing Arts Global Exchange Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color Strategic Plan / Imagine Next Image: The audience explores the world of Manual Cinema at a SUNY Purchase engagement.
Credit: Louis Vaccaro. ArtsCONNECT supports performing arts touring projects collaboratively developed by presenters working together in the mid-Atlantic region. The ArtsCONNECT program will not run in the 2026-2027 cycle.
ArtsCONNECT is a legacy program. We recently completed an evaluation of our NEA supported programs and have decided to pause this program as we conclude our strategic planning process. Funding previously reserved for the ArtsCONNECT program will be directed to the updated program(s) to be announced in Fall 2026.
Mid Atlantic Arts is committed to providing continued support for the performing arts field in our region and this shift will allow us to do just that— with increased responsiveness to needs of the field and our own funding timeline from the NEA.
Applicants who typically anticipate support from these programs are invited to apply for Mid Atlantic Tours , Folk & Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants , and Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives (formerly Special Presenter Initiatives) programs. Reach out to Program Director, Performing Arts & Accessibility Coordinator Sarah Lewitus with any questions: slewitus@midatlanticarts.
org or 410-539-6656 X 110 The information below describes past ArtsCONNECT application cycles and is for reference only.
To be eligible for an ArtsCONNECT grant award, presenters must: Be based in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, West Virginia, and the Native nations that share this geography; Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be a unit of state or local government or Federally recognized Indian tribal government; Demonstrate organizational administrative capacity to complete all required project components; Be in good standing with Mid Atlantic Arts at the time of application, with no overdue or outstanding required reports and/or grant documents Review full program guidelines for more details on program structure and eligibility.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024: ArtsCONNECT application goes live Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm Eastern: ArtsCONNECT Presenter Information Webinar | View Here Thursday, December 12, 2024, 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern: Presenter Pitch Session | View a recording Thursday, February 20, 2025: Projects in Development Submission Deadline CLOSED – Monday, March 3, 2025: ArtsCONNECT Application Deadline July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026: Project period for ArtsCONNECT-supported projects.
Guidelines and Application The deadline for ArtsCONNECT was Monday, March 3, 2025. The guidelines below are for information purposes only.
Download ArtsCONNECT Guidelines as a PDF (link opens in a new window) Download ArtsCONNECT Guidelines as an accessible Word document (click link to download) Download the ArtsCONNECT Application Narrative Preview as a PDF (link opens a new window) Download ArtsCONNECT Application Narrative as an accessible Word document (click link to download) View the 2025-2026 ArtsCONNECT Webinar ArtsCONNECT Webinar Slide Deck View a recording of the ArtsCONNECT Presenter Pitch Session To be eligible for ArtsCONNECT support, one presenter in each consortium must submit the artist/company they plan to apply for support to present to the Projects in Development listing.
The Projects in Development listing deadline was Thursday, February 20, 2025. No further submissions are being accepted at this time. Click here to download the February 27, 2025 Projects in Developments listing as a PDF (link opens in a new window) Click here to download the February 27, 2025 Projects in Developments listing as a Word doc Image: Soles of Duende.
Credit: Daryl Padilla. Three dancers on stage, moving to the music and accompanied by a trumpet player, percussionist and guitar player. Explore the current grantees and tour engagements.
For this program, Mid Atlantic Arts works with a panel of independent reviewers to recommend applications for funding. To be considered as a panelist for this and other programs, complete our Panelist Interest Form. You only need to complete the form once to be considered for multiple programs.
Click here to access the Panelist Interest Form. 2025-2026 Program Panelists 2024-2025 Program Panelists 2023-2024 Program Panelists 2022-2023 Program Panelists 2021-2022 Program Panelists Learn more about managing your ArtsCONNECT grant. Opportunity & Support Type Federally-recognized Indian tribal government, Performing Arts Presenter Folklife & Traditional Arts Questions or need guidance?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Delaware and other Mid-Atlantic states. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 12, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
ArtsCONNECT is funded by Mid Atlantic Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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