On November 7, Fractured Atlas and Gibney Dance partnered to present a live chat about Space in tandem with our launch of NYC Performing Arts Spaces 2.0. We were joined by dancers, choreographers, space managers, and funders, all with valuable perspectives on how spaces can better serve artists.
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The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation is accepting applications for USArtists International.
Who they fund:
Through USAI, grants are available to American dance, music and theater ensembles and solo performers that have been invited to perform at international festivals and for performance engagements that represent extraordinary career opportunities anywhere in the world outside of the United States.
Geographic [...]
The Left Tilt Fund is accepting applications for the second awards cycle of 2011.
Who they fund:
The Left Tilt strives to fund social justice organizations working in a diverse range of areas. The fund supports art that exposes injustice and seeks to educate and empower its audience. The Left Tilt Fund supports organizations that [...]
As an undergraduate, Dr. Melanie D. Driver-Milow began formulating M*SHAKA*FUSION, a dance technique reflecting “freedom, fusion, & flow.” M*SHAKA*FUSION has become a philosophy, a way of life, and a production company that touches on all parts of self - the emotional, the mental, the spiritual, and the physical. She recently shared her thoughts with us [...]
The MAP Fund has announced their 2012 application schedule. The MAP Fund grant review cycle includes the submission of a mandatory online Letter of Inquiry that precedes the full application. Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) will be reviewed by outside evaluators and MAP staff. Based on that [...]
The India Center brings the richness of Indian arts and culture to New York City. Their annual festivals showcase the diversity and splendor of classical Indian dance and music. Their audience stretches from those of Indian descent to those open to enjoying new experiences. Veena Shetty spoke to us in advance of last weekend’s Natraj [...]
Check out these national, Chicago, Minnesota, and New York grant opportunities!
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The Jerome Foundation operates a production grant program for individual film and video artists in Minnesota. This program’s focus is strictly on directors.
Who they fund:
This program serves artists who work in the genres of experimental, narrative, animation, and documentary production. It [...]
How did you get involved in the arts?
I grew up in an avant garde art family, so I’ve been performing since the age of four. Officially I started making dances in college, which was unexpected. I hadn’t taken classes, except for ballet in high school (I was terrible.) When I started making things and performing, [...]
Third Rail Projects flourishes as an organizational hub, and supports the projects of its directors and affiliated artists. The organization supports a variety of individual projects and collaborative combinations. The desire to be flexible has played into everything that they have done, and their continued success.
How did you all get started?
Third Rail formed in 2001, [...]
Consultant and choreographer Matthew Keefe of Meadowroad Arts Services is an all-purpose dance professional. From his days dancing with companies like the Louisville Ballet to his current service on the Dance/USA Board of Trustees, he’s done it all. His professional history includes dance, choreography, company, stage and production management to name a few highlights. We [...]
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