CERF+ was started by artists for artists in the craft community as a grassroots mutual aid effort in 1985 and has since emerged as the leading nonprofit organization that uniquely focuses on safeguarding artists’ livelihoods nationwide. CERF+ serves artists who work in craft disciplines by providing a safety net to support strong and sustainable careers. Our core services are education programs, advocacy, network building and emergency relief. CERF+ is readiness, relief + resilience for studio artists, ensuring that they are as protected as the work they create.

CERF+ is a national non-profit arts organization serving artists who work in craft disciplines for over 30 years by providing a safety net to support strong and sustainable careers. CERF+’s core services are education programs, advocacy, network building and emergency relief. Our emergency financial relief program, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund, provides grants up to $6,000 and interest-free loans up to $9,000 to artists working in craft disciplines who are facing a career threatening emergency or disaster

To create theatre that makes our community a better place.

Advice To The Players is a unique company of theater professionals, enthusiastic community members and energetic teens that has been performing Shakespeare and offering workshops in New Hampshire’s Lakes and Mountains Region since 1999. Our award-winning productions bring William Shakespeare’s richly passionate plays to life and introduce new generations to live theater and to Shakespeare’s brilliantly rendered portraits of humanity. Whether at our outdoor Summer performances nestled amidst the mountains, in a merry autumn comedy at the fair, at a raucous on-our-feet reading at a local pub,...

Art in the Public Eye’s mission is to support the intersection of the arts & entertainment and educational pillars of our community. APE strives to help each build and grow in partnership through: Relevant arts and educational programs that are either free or affordable to participate in and to attend Listening to what’s needed from the community and working to develop artistic and educational programs to meet those needs Providing support for individuals and small groups looking to advance ideas Collaborating with other organizations to create an attractive place to live, play and work.

Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers, actors and directors? Want to share a theater piece you're writing? Join the Monthly Playwright's Jam! A monthly meetup hosted by Caffè Lena for local writers, actors & directors. First Sunday Monthly 1:00PM – 3:00PM│DOORS 12:45PM│CASTING BEGINS AT 1:00 PM│READINGS BEGIN AT 1:15

Caffè Lena presents extraordinary music in an intimate setting steeped in history. It is widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States. The Library of Congress calls Caffè Lena “An American treasure,” and we have been recognized by The GRAMMY Foundation for our important contributions to the development of American music. Yet we are proud to stay true to Lena’s founding vision of simplicity, kindness to strangers, and art above profit. In keeping with Lena’s devotion to presenting deserving talent regardless of fame, our diverse programming...

The mission of the Arts Center of the Capital Region is to engage the community in the creative experience, through sharing, experiencing, and creating art in all its forms.

Black Theatre Troupe was originally founded as Soul Rebel Performance Troupe in November 2009 by veteran actor Jean-Remy Monnay as a not-for-profit organization to foster understanding, appreciation and participation of the performing arts among communities of color. Headquartered in New York State’s Capital Region, Black Theatre Troupe promotes performance and theatrical pieces by, and about, artists of color.

We bring together Maine writers, editors, publishers, booksellers, and literary professionals at all stages of their careers to sharpen craft, create community, and celebrate great writing. The MWPA fosters a greater awareness and readership of Maine writers; builds networks of writers, readers, and publishers; creates opportunities for writers to improve their craft; and acts as the foremost authority on Maine literary news, keeping our members and the public alike engaged and informed.

The Crowbait Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at Portland Ballet Studio Theater in Portland, Maine. Open to playwrights and actors who would like to explore new work in an informal process.

It is the mission of ShirleyArts! to support and promote the visual and performing arts for education and entertainment. We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that has been serving North Central Massachusetts since 2004.