CreativeGround, New England Foundation for the Arts

CreativeGround is a dynamic regional arts directory that spotlights the creative people and places at work in New England: cultural nonprofits like libraries and theaters, creative businesses like recording studios and design agencies, and artists of all disciplines such as performing arts, visual arts, crafts, literary arts, media, and more create and maintain their own profiles. Through this centralized network, the creative community empowers itself with knowledge, connection, and resources by harvesting their stories, relationships, and data. When creative communities are supported, all communities thrive.CreativeGround is especially helpful for libraries and librarians because it helps them discover and contact regional and local artists to hire for exhibits, performances, classes, and other creative activities. You can also find performers eligible for NEFA’s New England States Touring (NEST) grants, which can subsidize the fees you pay artists for library programs. And with the search tool you can help library patrons find creative collaborators and resources in your locale!