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: Harvested Beans from Travis and Rebecca Fugate, 2022 Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowship recipients. Credit: Courtesy Travis and Rebecca Fugate.
Application Deadline Extended to October 31, 2024
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Image: Erika Latta in WaxFactory's LULU XX, directed by Ivan Talijancic, at Midsummer Scene Festival (Dubrovnik, Croatia.) Credit: Foto Nomad.
2025 Guidelines Available
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
Dance Place’s Engagement with Dancing Wheels’ Making Memories: A Journey through Dementia
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: Fourth Arts Block, Inc., New York, NY, spoken word program on the Avenue B Open Street. Fourth Arts Block has been recommended for an ArtsHERE grant. Credit: Elyse Mertz.
ArtsHERE Grants Announced
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Image: Teresa Melendez, who demonstrates the diversity of the Afro-Caribbean community through handmade rag dolls in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Credit: Obras del País.
2024-2025 Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants Announced
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Image: Aaron Myers. Credit: Courtesy Aaron Myers.
Meet our Board of Directors