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.

Opportunities with upcoming important dates!

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Image: Annie Y. Saldaña, Credit: Courtesy Annie Y. Saldaña.

Application deadline: Sunday, October 13, 2024.
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Image: Harvested Beans from Travis and Rebecca Fugate, 2022 Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowship recipients. Credit: Courtesy Travis and Rebecca Fugate.

Now Accepting Applications! Deadline October 17, 2024
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Image: Erika Latta in WaxFactory's LULU XX, directed by Ivan Talijancic, at Midsummer Scene Festival (Dubrovnik, Croatia.) Credit: Foto Nomad.

2025 Guidelines Available

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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Image: The staff of Mid Atlantic Arts celebrate Theresa Colvin, center. Credit: Micah E. Wood.

We’re Stronger Together

Learn more about our work, partners, and team.

The Latest

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Image: Fourth Arts Block, Inc., New York, NY, spoken word program on the Avenue B Open Street. Fourth Arts Block has been recommended for an ArtsHERE grant. Credit: Elyse Mertz.

A woman talks about five cloth dolls laid out before her on a white cloth.

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Image: Teresa Melendez, who demonstrates the diversity of the Afro-Caribbean community through handmade rag dolls in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Credit: Obras del País.

2024-2025 Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants Announced
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Image: Aaron Myers. Credit: Courtesy Aaron Myers.

Meet our Board of Directors