NEFA APPOINTS NEW CREATIVE ECONOMY COORDINATOR

(Boston, MA) The New England Foundation for the Arts announced

that Elizabeth Quaglieri has joined the organization as Creative Economy Coordinator, supporting NEFA’s efforts to raise the visibility of and foster connections within the region’s creative sector.

“Elizabeth brings experience in digital marketing and arts management research – equally important for her role in our new creative economy directory, CreativeGround.org.  We are thrilled to welcome her to NEFA,” said research manager Dee Schneidman.  Elizabeth holds a B.A. from College of the Holy Cross and is expecting a Masters in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts from the University of Bologna in spring, 2014. She currently resides in Quincy, MA.

About NEFA
NEFA builds connections among artists, arts organizations, and funders, powering the arts to energize communities in New England, the nation, and the world. NEFA is a 501 (c) (3) that operates in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the New England state arts agencies, with additional funding  from corporations, foundations and individuals.

NEFA administers grantmaking programs that support the performing arts, public art, and Native American artists. NEFA also leads projects and initiatives that range from the analysis of the impact of the creative economy to the creation of online tools which link and advance the regional, national, and international cultural community. For more information, please visit www.nefa.org or call 617.951.0010.

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Contact: Ann Wicks, 617.951.0010 x534