ArtsCONNECT
Introduction
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.
Eligibility and Schedule
Eligibility
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.
Schedule
- 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.
Guidelines and Webinar
- 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
Projects In Development
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
Display caption
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.
Panelists
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
