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!
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Image: Switches made of cow tail hair and black bamboo are a traditional West African symbol of authority often carried by storytellers. Credit: by Dena Jennings.
Deadline: Thursday, August 22, 2024
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Image: Sculpture by Delaware Division of the Arts Fellow Dennis Beach. Credit: Courtesy Delaware Division of the Arts.
Deadline: Thursday, August 1, 2024
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Image: Kimberly Witham 2023 NJSCA Photography Fellow. Credit: Kimberly Witham.
Deadline: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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
Disability Pride Month: Dance Place and Dancing Wheels
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.
The Latest
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Image: Luedji Luna. Credit: Henrique Falci.
Performing Arts Global Exchange 2024-2025 Engagements Announced
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Image: Mythilii Prakash in rehearsal for Taapam. Chennai, India January 2024. Credit: V. Gowrishankar.
USAI Spring Round Grantees Announced!
June 2024 Newsletter