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“What’s Next: Booking for 2022-23” virtual meeting co-hosted by NEP, NEFA, and APNNE on 2/10/22

New England arts presenters: Please share any artist engagements for block booking and arts programming in 2022-2023 and if you are looking for organizational partners.

NEFA's upcoming NEST deadline is March 8, 2022. Please find the NEST guidelines here: https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/new-england-states-touring-nest-grant

NEST 2 grants fund tours of New England-based artists where one presenter is based inside of the artist’s home state and one other presenter is applying from outside of the artist’s home state.

NEST 3 grants (in NEFA’s FY22) funds tours of regional, national, or international artists that include a minimum of two (typically three) New England-based presenters in different communities. The presenting organizations applying must be from at least two different New England states.
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Presenter Contact NamePresenter Contact EmailPresenter/Venue/Organization NamePresenter/Organization City/Town/StateArtistArtist WebsiteTour Dates RangeAgent ContactSeeking partners? Yes/No/PossiblyCurrent Partners (include Organization Names & locations)Other Notes
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Jeri MIslermislerj@husson.eduGracie TheatreBangor, MERhapsody in Black
https://www.redshellmgmt.org/rhapsody-in-black
Late Jan-Feb.2023Ed Schoelwer
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Dana Legawiecdana@freeportartsandculture.orgArts & Cultural Alliance of FreeportFreeport, MERhapsody in Black
https://www.redshellmgmt.org/rhapsody-in-black
FlexibleEd SchoelwerYes
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Sabrina Hamiltonsabrina@kofest.comKo Festival of PerformanceAmherst, MAEzell: Ballad of A Land Manhttps://www.clearcreekcreative.net/ezellThrough 2023Carrie Brunk cb@clearcreekcreative.netYES- NEST 3, especially non-MAKo Festival/Amherst, MAShow has several configurations/ sizes of production .OUTDOOR EVENT. Now NEST eligible,having used up NTP funds.
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Keith Markskeith@nextstagearts.orgNext Stage ArtsPutney, VTMinyo Crusaders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc1QgsEl6zI
SummerPossiblyBOMBYX
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Sheryl Stoodleyseriousplaytheatre@gmail.comSerious Play Theatre EnsembleNorthampton, MAMoving Waterhttps://www.seriousplay.orgFall 2022 thru 2023Robin DotyYes APE@Hawley Northmpton, MASerious Play is NEST eligible
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Holly Joneshjones@jacobspillow.orgJacobs PillowBecket, MACollage Dance Collectivehttps://collagedance.org/collective/Summer 2022YES- NEST 3, especially non-MA
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Holly Joneshjones@jacobspillow.orgJacobs PillowBecket, MAMichelle Gibson w/ NOJO 7
https://www.jacobspillow.org/events/michelle-n-gibson-with-the-new-orleans-jazz-orchestra-nojo-7/
Summer 2022YES- NEST 3, especially non-MA
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Holly Joneshjones@jacobspillow.orgJacobs PillowBecket, MAIndigenous Enterprise
https://www.joyce.org/performances/indigenous-enterprise
Summer 2022YES- NEST 3, especially non-MA
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Holly Joneshjones@jacobspillow.orgJacobs PillowBecket, MABoston Dance Theaterhttps://www.bostondancetheater.com/Summer 2022Yes - NEST 2
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Holly Joneshjones@jacobspillow.orgJacobs PillowBecket, MALa Mezcla https://vanessasanchez.net/lamezcla/Summer 2022YES- NEST 3, especially non-MA
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Holly Joneshjones@jacobspillow.orgJacobs PillowBecket, MAand more! please check out this spreadsheet --->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-FemBiFx1DMUjUnihsBacLavZWr6MybKuYrMk95hvz4/edit?usp=sharing
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Ed Friedmanedfomb@comcast.netFriends of Merrymeeting BayRichmond, MEPiti Theatrehttps://www.ptco.org/yourtownFall 2022Jonathan MirinPossibly
Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (Western MA Museum)
Need to leave webinar by 2:30
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Emily Isaacsonmusic@classicaluprising.org
Classical Uprising - Portland Bach Experience
Portland, MEDan Tepferhttps://dantepfer.com/May-June 2023
helen@bluoceanarts.com
Yes
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Emily Isaacsonmusic@classicaluprising.org
Classical Uprising - Portland Bach Experience
Portland, MEUncertain Four Seasonshttps://the-uncertain-four-seasons.info/May-June 2022music@classicaluprising.orgYes
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Vicky Pittmanvicky.pittman@thecolonial.orgColonial Performing Arts CenterKeene, NHRhapsody in Black
https://www.redshellmgmt.org/rhapsody-in-black
Late Jan-February 2023Ed SchoelwerYes
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Rob Richter raric@conncoll.eduonStage at Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTRhapsody in Black
https://www.redshellmgmt.org/rhapsody-in-black
October 2022Ed SchoelwerYes
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Rob Richter raric@conncoll.eduonStage at Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTBig Dance Theaterhttp://www.arktype.org/project
s/big-dance-theater/		October 2022Tommy KriegsmanYes
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Rob Richter raric@conncoll.eduonStage at Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTLorelei Ensemble
https://www.middletonartsmanagement.com/lorelei-ensemble
November 2022David MiddletonYes
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Rob Richter raric@conncoll.eduonStage at Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTSoweto Gospel Choir
https://imgartists.com/roster/soweto-gospel-choir/
December 2022Calvin JohnsonYes
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Rob Richter raric@conncoll.eduonStage at Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTSilkroad Ensemble
https://www.opus3artists.com/artists/silkroad-ensemble/
January 2023Yes
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Rob Richter raric@conncoll.eduonStage at Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTRonald K. Brown/Evidencehttps://lotusartsmgmt.com/ronald-brown/February 2023Sophie Myrtil-McCourtyYes
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Fiona Coffeyfcoffey@wesleyan.eduCFAMiddletown CTQueer Horrorhttp://www.queer-horror.com/Oct 14 2022Andre BouchardYesmaybe Portland Ovations
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Fiona Coffeyfcoffey@wesleyan.eduCFAmiddletown CTADG7http://sori.nyc/adg7
Feb 2023Shawn Choiyes
maybe UMass Amherst, Portland Ovations
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Fiona Coffeyfcoffey@wesleyan.eduCFAmiddletown CTShamel Pitts/Black holeFeb 2023Sophie Myrtil-McCourty
was curious if anyone else was considering them
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Chloe Joneschloejones@dancetheyard.orgThe YardChilmark, MAUrban Bush Womenhttps://www.urbanbushwomen.org/2022-2023Michelle CoePossiblyMultiple organizations in the Berkshires, New Orleans, and MiamiWe're a partner for Haint Blu; UBW also has a "Lineage, Legacy, Liberation" tour in formation
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Chloe Joneschloejones@dancetheyard.orgThe YardChilmark, MALarissa Velez-Jacksonhttps://www.larissavelez.com/index.htmlSummer 2022 onLD DeArmonPossiblyThe Chocolate Factory (NYC)We would love to see Larissa's new work, "Star Pu Method", reach more audiences and student populations in NE!
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Chloe Joneschloejones@dancetheyard.orgThe YardChilmark, MAEphrat Asheriehttps://www.ephratasheriedance.com/October 2022 onSandy GarciaPossibly
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Melissa Richmondmelissa@wcc-ma.org
WCCMA and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Claremont & Cornish, NHAyelet Rose and Pneumahttps://www.pneumaquartet.comAug 17-21Ayelet Rose GottliebYes
W. Claremont Center and Saint-Gaudens Memorial
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Melissa Richmondmelissa@wcc-ma.org
WCCMA and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Claremont & Cornish, NHBerlin Counterpoint
https://www.arielartists.com/artists/berlin-counterpoint
Summer 2022Ariel Artistsyes
W. Claremont Center and Saint-Gaudens Memorial
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Melissa Richmondmelissa@wcc-ma.org
W. Claremont Center for Music and the Arts
Claremont, NHLayale Chaker and Sarafandhttps://www.layalechaker.com
Summer/Fall 2022 and/or 2023
contact@layalechaker.com
PossiblyWe are exploring if there's interest for a "family tour" with Layale's group Sarafand and/or Kinan Azmeh's projects for a New England tour at various venues.
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Kathleen Pletcherkathleen@firstworks.orgFirstWorksProvidence, RIAlicia Hall Moranhttp://www.aliciahallmoran.com/Summer/Fall 2022 tommy@arktype.orgyes
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Kathleen Pletcherkathleen@firstworks.orgFirstWorksProvidence, RIBill T. Jones / What Problem?
https://newyorklivearts.org/event/what-problem-at-george-mason-university/
Summer/Fall 2022 yes
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Kathleen Pletcherkathleen@firstworks.orgFirstWorksProvidence, RIThe Tellinghttp://first-works.org/events/the-telling/Summer/Fall 2022 yes
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Kathleen Pletcherkathleen@firstworks.orgFirstWorksProvidence, RIMonuments
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Kathleen Pletcherkathleen@firstworks.orgFirstWorksProvidence, RIPhantom Note
http://first-works.org/events/phantom-notes-by-vatic-kuumba-and-orlando-hernandez/
Summer/Fall 2022 yes
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Peter DiMuropeter@dancecomplex.orgThe Dance ComplexCambridge, MAChristal Brown Lida Winfield
https://www.lidawinfield.com/samebutdifferent
ongoing/begin fallwe're presenting this work this spring, but interested in these artists for ongoing work
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Peter DiMuropeter@dancecomplex.orgThe Dance ComplexCambridge, MAIan Berg/Subject Matter
https://www.subjectmattertap.com/about.html
ongoing/begin fallinterested in ongoing relationships with the artist
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Peter DiMuropeter@dancecomplex.orgThe Dance ComplexCambridge, MAAli Kenner Brodskyhttps://www.alikennerbrodsky.com/ongoing/begin fallinterested in ongoing relationships with the artist
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Peter DiMuropeter@dancecomplex.orgThe Dance ComplexCambridge, MAKairos/Deanna Pellechiahttps://www.kairosdancetheater.org/ongoing/begin fallinterested in ongoing relationships with the artist
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Peter DiMuropeter@dancecomplex.orgThe Dance ComplexCambridge, MA
Public Displays of Motion's Stones to Rainbow/Queer Cabaret
http://www.publicdisplaysofmotion.com/ ; https://www.stonestorainbows.com/
ongoing/begin fall yes; build local queer communities into an video/media and live installation/cabaret;
Central Square Theatre; Arts at Armory; pending in Ptown;
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Meg regomrego@nwbrv.org
Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series presented by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
Woonsocket, RI
Fridays, June 17 - August 19
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Michael Sakamotomichaelsakam@umass.eduUMass Amherst Fine Arts CenterAmherst, MAEric Namericnam.comSeptemberMichael Coughlin, MCoughlin@WMEAgency.com; Mary-Michael Teel, MMTeel@WMEAgency.comYESPossibly DartmouthAsian American K-pop star who's also a mental health and Asian American social advocate; new album has been top 10 on iTunes and Spotify last few weeks; playing Boston House of Blues on Feb 21
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Michael Sakamotomichaelsakam@umass.eduUMass Amherst Fine Arts CenterAmherst, MAGina Chavezginachavez.comVarious possible dates in Sept, Feb-Mar, or mid-late AprilLarry Kosson, larry@kossontalent.comYESMaybe you!latinx, Queer, feminist, top Austin musician, latin Grammy nominee 2020
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Michael Sakamotomichaelsakam@umass.eduUMass Amherst Fine Arts CenterAmherst, MAMartha Graham Dance Company - "Canticle for Innocent Comedians"marthagraham.orglate march/early AprilRena ShaganYESUConn StorrsProject includes a cohort of BIPOC and queer choreographers reimagining Graham's work...:)
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Liza Sachelisacheli@middlebury.edu
Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College
Middlebury, VTBurlington Taikohttp://www.burlingtontaiko.org/
September/October 2022, other dates probably possible
clovermont@gmail.compossiblyThe Colonial, Keene NHoutdoors, international, and local too!
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Isabel Fineisabel.fine@wellesley.eduWellesley College Concert SeriesWellesley, MAChucho Valdés (solo)https://www.valdeschucho.com/mid April 2023
Jeanna Disney <jeanna@imnworld.com>
YES
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Isabel Fineisabel.fine@wellesley.eduWellesley College Concert SeriesWellesley, MARobyn Kamira and WAI.TAIhttps://www.waitaimusic.nz/aboutfall 22 / spring 23? we already have a nest grant
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Isabel Fineisabel.fine@wellesley.eduWellesley College Concert SeriesWellesley, MARiyaaz Qawwali
https://riyaazqawwali.com/about-us/
spring 2023YES
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Lori JonesLjones@fairfield.edu
Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
nora chipaumire - NEHANDA opera
www.norachipaumire.com
September - October 2022
Tommy KreigsmanPossibily
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Lori JonesLjones@fairfield.edu
Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTCirque Alfonse - ANIMALwww.cirquealfonse.comApril - May 2023John LambertPossibily
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Brittany Parkerbrittany@rocklandstrand.comStrand TheatreRockland, MEDanza Orgánica - WE ARE HEREhttp://www.danzaorganica.org/Spring 2023PossiblyCurrent plan is to apply for NEST 1 but could do 3 if other folks want to presentA powerful new work in close collaboration with the Aquinnah Wampanoag people through dance, song, installation, and storytelling.
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Chloe Powellclovermont@gmail.comBarnartsBarnard, VTJuana Rosahttps://juanarosa.cl/Sept. 15 - Oct. 23, 2022
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Rosemary Gillrgill@zeiterion.orgZeiterion Performing Arts CenterNew Bedford, MAMartha GrahamSpring 2023Rena ShaganYes
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Rosemary Gillrgill@zeiterion.orgZeiterion Performing Arts CenterNew Bedford, MASara Julihttps://www.sarajuli.com/Yes
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Rosemary Gillrgill@zeiterion.orgZeiterion Performing Arts CenterNew Bedford, MAHeidi Hendersonhttps://elephantjanedance.com/Yes
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Rosemary Gillrgill@zeiterion.orgZeiterion Performing Arts CenterNew Bedford, MADeb Goffehttp://www.scapegoatgarden.orgYes
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Rosemary Gillrgill@zeiterion.orgZeiterion Performing Arts CenterNew Bedford, MAResistance Revival ChorusAmy Davidman/TBAYes
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Dick Lynnartisticdirector@commonfencemusic.orgCommon Fence MusicNewport, RI
Brazilian festival with main brazilian booker,Petrit Pula and summer series with Norman Bird Sanctuary outddoors. Also, William Cepeda, buorican folk, father of Afro-Rican jazz on history of Puerto Rican folk
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Ronee Penoironee_penoi@emerson.eduArtsEmersonBoston, MABill Irwin's On Becketthttp://octopustheatricals.com/beckettFall 2022Octopus TheatricalsPossibly
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Kristin Nevillekristin@bluestogreen.orgSpringfield Jazz & Roots FestivalSpringfield, MADayme Arocenahttp://www.imnworld.com/artistsAugust 13, 2022
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