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When
NEFA's 12th Annual Idea Swap
November 7, 2013, 9:30AM-3:00PM | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
Schedule & Program
Participant List
Mini Swap Project Ideas
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The Idea Swap is an annual event for New England-based nonprofit presenting organizations to network and share project ideas that may qualify for funding from NEFA’s Expeditions grant program.
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In addition to networking, Idea Swap participants are encouraged to share ideas in all stages with their colleagues from around the region. Project ideas are selected in advance to make five-minute presentations at the Idea Swap. Please see below for more details about how to present.
View the Idea Swap schedule and program for November 7, 2013.
9:30AM-10:00AM | Registration Opens & choice of: A) Light breakfast and networking (Main Hall) B) New to NEFA or new to the Idea Swap? Receive an overview of NEFA and Expeditions from NEFA staff and learn about presenter member organizations from representatives of New England Presenters (NEP) and Arts Presenters of Northern New England (APNNE). |
10:00AM-10:30AM | Welcome & Overview |
10:30AM-11:30AM | Project Presentations: In advance of the Idea Swap, NEFA selects 15-20 projects from the Project Ideas page to make five-minute presentations at the Idea Swap. View the project presentations in the program. |
11:30AM-12:15PM | Mini Swaps: Participants will break out into small groups to informally discuss project ideas based on the disciplines of music, dance, and theater. These small forums will allow a larger number of attendees to share project ideas in quick, two to three-minute succession. |
12:15PM-1:45PM | Lunch & Networking |
1:45PM-2:30PM | Project Presentations |
2:30PM-3:00PM | Open Mic Presentations: Sign up throughout the day to share your idea with all participants in three minutes or less! |
3:00PM | End of Day (We promise we will end on time.) |
Parking
There is limited on-street parking available. The nearest parking lots are on Waldo Street, Exchange Street, Central Street x Main Street, and the Elm Street Garage. View a Google Map here.
Carpool
Please contact NEFA for carpooling options or to offer a ride for Idea Swap attendees.
NEFA has set aside a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn for the nights of November 6 and 7. Rate is $145 per night. When you call, mention New England Foundation for the Arts to get the negotiated rate. For more information, call the hotel at 508.753.5700 or visit their website.
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