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: Resistance Revival Chorus performs at Freeman Arts Pavilion, DE. Credit: Justin Odendhal.
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Image: Parangal Dance Company Maguindanao Performance at Murska Sobota in Slovenia for Festival Lent FOLKART 2022. Credit: Festival Lent 2022 FOLKART.
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Image: Dakhabrakha at Arden Gild Hall, October 8, 2022. Credit: Joe Del Tufo.
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Photo: 2023 Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects grantee Live Work Eat Grow Community Gardens (Blacksburg, VA) leads a tree tapping demo. Credit: Jennifer Wilsie.
Opportunities with upcoming important dates!
Opening April 24th!
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Image: 2023 Poetry Out Loud National Champion Sreepadacharna Munjulari. Credit: James Kegley.
Join Us for Poetry Out Loud!
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Image: Or Bareket Quartet (Brooklyn, NY) is a Winter 2024 Jazz Road artist. Credit: Maria Jarzyna.
Jazz Road Tours Spring Cycle!
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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Color photo of a group of dancers kneeling onstage their heads tilted to the right into their raised hand.
Arts Spotlight
South Chicago Dance Theatre
South Chicago Dance Theatre performed at the Los Andes Cultural Center in Bogotá, Colombia with support from USArtists International.
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.
The Latest
2024 Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellows Announced!
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Image: Dr. Dena Jennings. Credit: Laura Thompson.
March Folk and Traditional Arts Blog Post
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Image: Judy Macphail demonstrates weaving at the Celebration of Floyd County’s Folk and Traditional Arts. Credit: Rob Simmons.
CALT 2024-2025 Folk and Traditional Arts Experience Grants Announced