News

You Bring Light to the Dark

In this issue:

• Dig In As...guide for Creative Businesses
• Search with us on Social
• New Data Snack: Cultural Preservation profiles
• New On The CreativeGround blog: Boston Jazz Foundation
• New FAQs
• Register for the upcoming Network Leader Workshop
• National and Regional News: Grants Galore 

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(Snow)Drift into Winter

In this newsletter:

• New reminders to update your profile
• Search with us on Social
• New Profiles in the Winter Spotlight Six
• New Curated Search: Search by Languages
• Where to sign up for updates from our partners
• Creative Economy Corner: Cultural Assessments
• National and Regional News: Meet the new Leaders of Color Fellows from New England! 

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Harvest Your Resources

In this issue:

• Dig In As...customized guides
• New Data Snack: Connections of Arts Service Organizations
• New Answers to Your Top FAQs
• How to Search and Contact Profiles
• Network Leader Workshop December 3
• National and Regional News

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Fall Into Creativity

In this issue:

• New Profiles in the Spotlight
• Search Teaching Artists
• New FAQs
• Creative Economy Corner: Placemaking/placekeeping
• Partner Resources & Opportunities

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The Power of Visibility

In this issue:

• Site Updates: profiles claimed & updated
• Answering your most-asked questions
• Gatherings: September Network Leader Workshop
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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June Newsletter: Summer Exploration

In this issue:

• Social Media Search Campaign
• New Curated Search: Fairs & Festivals
• CreativeGround Tech Tips for artists who do public art projects
• New Spotlight Six!
• Creative Economy Corner: economic impact of festivals & public art 
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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May: Explore the Garden of Creativity

In this issue:

• How to Explore and Connect with Profiles
• Add Collaborators to Your Profile
• New Data Snack: Who Schools of the Arts Work With
• Network Leader Workshop June 5
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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April is National Poetry Month

In this issue:

• Search Tip - Find Poets on CreativeGround
• Profile Tips for Literary Artists
• New Network Leader Workshop dates announced
• New on the Blog: Around the Ground with Connecticut & Maine
• Community Poll: Next Data Snack
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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Spring: A Season of Renewal

In this issue:

• Annual Spring Cleaning Profile Claim & Update Campaign 
• New Profiles in the Spotlight
• New on the Blog: Partner Q&A
• Creative Economy Corner: Presenters vs. Producers
• New profile options for Institution/Business Type
• Data Snack: Top Connections for Arts Centers
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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January is Financial Wellness Month

In this issue:

• New API Partnerships have Launched! 
• New on the Blog: Partner Q&A
• Tech Tips for Financial Wellness Month
• New profile options for disciplines & populations engaged
• Data Snack: Top Connections for Performing Groups
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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December: Building Community & Giving Back

In this issue:

• Shop local this holiday season
• New Spotlight Profiles
• Site Updates: Search by Designated Arts Communities
• New on the Blog
• Data Snack: Top Connections for Arts Councils
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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November: Telling the Stories

In this issue:

• Take the Creative Economy Network survey
• Share your CreativeGround Journey
• Events: IdeaSwap & Upcoming Network Leader Workshop
• Tech Updates: Search Humanities, Site Traffic Stats
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities - ArtsHERE launch and NIAA partner spotlight

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October is Harvest Time

In this issue:

• Reflections on the Blog: Happy First Birthday, CreativeGround!
• Gathering in Person
• Tech Tip: Choosing your Institution/Business Type
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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Welcoming Change

In this issue:

• New Spotlight Profiles
• Site Updates
• Profile Tips: Accessibility
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities

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The Joy of Learning is All Year Long

In this issue:

• Profile workshops recap
• All about Teaching Artists
• Regional and National Resources & Opportunities
• Save the Date! October gathering for the New England Creative Economy Network

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CreativeGround is for People and Places 

In this issue:

• A new workshop at the end of June to help you activate your network
• Where we've been and where we'll be going this summer
• New site updates and opportunities to give feedback

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You Can Bring May Flowers Too 

In this issue:

• Spring Profile Workshop Series
• How to Spotlight Profiles
• Workshops & Office Hours 
• Regional News and National Resources

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Spring is the Season for Growth 

In this issue:

• Spring Profile Workshop Series
• New Profiles In the Spotlight
• Regional News and National Resources
• NEFA News
• Spring Drop In Office Hours

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CreativeGround is for Connection 

In this issue:

• A new workshop at the end of March
• Site Updates and Tech Tips
• Get to know our team with our introductory blogpost
• Around the Ground has made its way to Rhode Island! 
• Spring webinar dates are here.

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Data & Advocacy Go Hand in Hand

In this issue:

• Numbers tell a story: We highlight the key role data plays in helping individuals, organizations, and coalitions advocate for the arts in their communities.
• How to suggest an edit to any CreativeGround profile
• Creative Economy Research: Economic impact studies & AEP6
• NEFA News: NEST Grant Applications are open!
• Partner Updates 
• In case you missed it: our Around the Ground blog series

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