ArtsCONNECT
Introduction
The tours include performances as well as complementary engagement activities designed to create greater understanding or connections between artists, audiences, and communities.
Two or more located in the mid-Atlantic region who partner to present the same artist/company during the project period can each receive up to 50% subsidy for that artist/company’s compensation plus support for other eligible project expenses. Projects that demonstrate clear mission impact, strong artistry, well-rounded community and artist engagements, and thoughtful and inclusive efforts to engage audiences systemically underserved by the arts are encouraged to apply.
Grant support range: Engagement support of up to 50% of artists fees. Maximum of $10,000. Other eligible expenses of up to $2,000 to support direct project expenses.
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
This is an annual program. The 2025-2026 ArtsCONNECT guidelines will be available in fall 2024.
Guidelines and Application
The ArtsCONNECT application deadline was Thursday, March 7, 2024. The guidelines below are for information only.
Guidelines, Application, 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 a preview copy of ArtsCONNECT narrative questions as a PDF (link opens in a new window)
- Download a preview copy of ArtsCONNECT narrative questions as an accessible Word document (click link to download)
- ArtsCONNECT 2024-2025 Informational Webinar Video
Projects In Development
The Projects in Development Submission Form closed on February 15, 2024. To be eligible for ArtsCONNECT support, presenters must propose participating in a cohort to present an artist/company listed on the Projects in Development Listing, linked below.
Projects in Development Listing
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Image: A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham perform the duet MotorRover. Credit: Steven Pisano.
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.
2024-2025 Program Panelists
2023-2024 Program Panelists
2022-2023 Program Panelists
2021-2022 Program Panelists
