Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Announces Performing Arts Touring Grants

(7-15-10) Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has announced the awarding of 80 grants through its 2011 ArtsCONNECTprogram. The grants will provide $479,700 in fee support for 15 performing arts ensembles. Grants are awarded directly to the organizations presenting the artists' engagements. The Foundation received 119 applications requesting over $830,000 in support of 25 tours for the latest funding round of the program. In keeping with the Foundation's commitment to increasing appreciation for and greater understanding of the arts, many of the funded engagements will feature workshops, residencies, or master classes in conjunction with public performances.

ArtsCONNECT supports performing arts tours through presenter consortia and partnerships in the mid-Atlantic region. A complete list of ArtsCONNECT grants is available here.