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The Idea Swap is an annual event for New England-based nonprofit cultural organizations and touring artists to network and share touring project ideas, including those that may qualify for funding from NEFA’s New England States Touring (NEST) grant program. Each year, NEFA’s Idea Swap attracts over 150 participants. The Idea Swap stimulates opportunities for collaboration and partnerships in arts touring and presenting while raising awareness and support for arts projects and activities available to New England communities.
The Idea Swap includes informal networking throughout the day, five-minute presentations of projects available for New England-wide touring, and opportunities for discussion and learning.
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Previous Events
- November 12, 2024 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 13, 2023 | Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua, NH
- November 2, 2022 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 17-18, 2021 | Virtual on the Whova Platform
- November 5, 2020 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA – Cancelled
- October 30, 2019 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- October 30, 2018 | Mehcanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 2, 2017 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 2, 2016 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 10, 2015 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 13, 2014 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 7, 2013 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 8, 2012 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 2, 2011 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 3, 2010 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 4, 2009 | Atkinson Resort & Country Club, Atkinson, NH
- November 5, 2008 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
- November 12, 2007 | Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH
- November 6, 2006 | Sheraton Harborside, Portsmouth, NH
- November 3, 2005 | Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Princeton, MA
- November 4, 2004 | Four Points Sheraton, Leominster, MA
- November 5, 2003 | Lantana Conference Center, Randolph, MA
- November 6, 2002 | American Textile History Museum, Lowell, MA
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The New England States Touring program is made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.
