Mid Atlantic Arts fosters and finances the development and showcase of a wide range of artistic expressions while linking individuals to enriching arts encounters both within our local area and across broader horizons.
Established in 1979 Mid Atlantic Arts extends its backing to artists, event organizers, and institutions via distinctive initiatives, grants, partnerships, and knowledge exchange. Our roots trace back to 1979, with Mid Atlantic Arts harmonizing its efforts with the state arts councils within the region and the National Endowment for the Arts. We combine resources from state and federal sources with contributions from private entities, including corporations, foundations, and individuals, to support a diverse spectrum of artistic forms and engage individuals in meaningful arts experiences throughout our locality and beyond.
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Image: Elliott Skinner and Dani Murcia perform a song during Samora Pinderhughes's set at the Rockit Festival in the Netherlands. Credit: Jostijn Ligtvoet Fotografie.
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Image: Elvira Clayton in her studio during her residency at The Watermill Center, Watermill, NY. She is working on a textile-based sculpture for her ongoing project, Cotton and Rice. Credit: Phil Lehans.
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Image: Dancing Wheels engagement at Dance Place in Washington, DC. Credit: David Dowling.
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Image: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Performing on stage at the Miller Center for the Arts, Reading, PA. Credit: Jen Lindsay.
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Image: Matana Roberts Presents COIN COIN at AFA's 2024 Vision Festival, NY, NY. Credit: Eva Kapanadze.
Opportunities with upcoming important dates!
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Image: Switches made of cow tail hair and black bamboo are a traditional West African symbol of authority often carried by storytellers. Credit: by Dena Jennings.
CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship
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Image: Sculpture by Delaware Division of the Arts Fellow Dennis Beach. Credit: Courtesy Delaware Division of the Arts.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Advocating for the Arts and Humanities!
Imagine a world where creativity transforms individuals & communities
Mid Atlantic Arts serves as a creative and financial partner for artists and presenters looking to share innovation throughout the region, the nation, and beyond.
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Six dancers gracefully encircle two performers in wheelchairs on a dimly lit stage. Dressed in warm hues red and orange, Dancing Wheels formed a mesmerizing dance, blending inclusivity and artistry into a poignant spectacle of unity and diversity.
Arts Spotlight
Dance Place’s Engagement with Dancing Wheels’ Making Memories: A Journey through Dementia
Dance Place is a DC-based nonprofit that supports dance and movement artists, centering people who have been historically excluded from the dance field. Dancing Wheels Company & School provides dancers with all abilities full access to dance. We spoke with Dance Place Grants Manager Bonnie Brady and Executive Director André Mazelin about their engagement with Dancing Wheels.
About Mid Atlantic Arts
Mid Atlantic Arts supports artists, presenters, and organizations through unique programming, grant support, partnerships, and information sharing. Created in 1979, Mid Atlantic Arts is aligned with the region’s state arts councils and the National Endowment for the Arts. We combine state and federal funding with private support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to nurture diverse artistic expression while connecting people to meaningful arts experiences within our region and beyond.
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Mid Atlantic Arts Staff. 2025. Credit: Ram Martinez.
The Latest
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Image: Colonial Garden Walk led by Todd McCree of Great Escape Farms. This lecture was held at Fort Edwards and discussed the importance of plants both edible and medicinal. Credit: Monica Wilson/The River House.
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Artwork by Uzo Njoku.
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Image: Asiyah Kurtz’s community quilting station with responses from New York Folklore Roundtable attendees. Credit: Mackenzie Kwok.