Opportunities

Presidential Election Coverage in Indian Country

Tristan Ahtone, a journalist with PBS “Newshour” and member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, will spend the next six months covering the 2008 Presidential Election from an Indian Country perspective.  He will be covering many key issues affecting Natives, including past campaign promises to tribes, what Natives are looking for in candidates, and other issues facing tribes with the election of a new president.

He is looking for Native voices on many issues, including, but not limited to, environment, education, healthcare, and energy.  He is also seeking tribal members who have been contacted by the campaigns, know someone who works for a campaign, or are aware of anyone on their tribal council who has publicly endorsed a candidate.  

Tristan is currently working in Montana and South Dakota covering the upcoming Democratic primaries.  Anyone interested in participating in this unique opportunity to help represent Native voices in politics is welcome to contact him at (917) 622-4799, or via his e-mail tahtone@gmail.com. For information on Tristan’s work, visit his website at www.tristanahtone.com.

Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)/Disney/ABC Summer Television & Film Workshop Writers’ Track

Disney•ABC Television Group, in partnership with The Walt Disney Studios, has developed a program for Native American writers, directors, and actors who aspire to work in the entertainment industry.  The workshop, held on the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) campus, was designed to assist novice and experienced Native American screenwriters, filmmakers, directors and actors.

This six-week intensive workshop develops scriptwriting skills for American Indians preparing for a career as a professional writer in television and film, and runs mid-June through July. For information on how to apply to this program, please contact Marcella Ernest at (505) 424-5796, or visit www.abctalentdevelopment.com.

Native Voices and “The Red Road” to visit Australia – May 9-23, 2008

Native Voices at the Autry is taking “The Red Road” to Adelaide, Australia to represent the United States at the ASSITEJ World Congress this May 9-18, 2008, and to Brisbane for the Originals Festival at the State Library of Queensland from May 18-23, 2008, where they will showcase their creative talents and exchange ideas with diverse groups in workshops, panels, and performances. 

“The Red Road” is about Verna, a Creek woman who owns and runs a café in Oklahoma. Verna’s friend Patty—a famous Choctaw singer—has come home to tape the 10th anniversary of her television variety show. The event attracts a colorful cast of characters, all vividly portrayed by Arigon Starr. The Red Road is a celebration of everyday folks from Indian Country.

For more information about "The Red Road" and how to bring it to your audience, please contact Rose-Yvonne Colletta at NativeVoices@AutryNationalCenter.org.  Native Voices at the Autry is devoted to developing and producing new works for the stage by Native American playwrights.  To learn more about ASSITEJ, visit their website at www.assitej2008.com.au.

BYU Offers 4-Day Workshop in Visual Storytelling – May 12-15, 2008

The Brigham Young University of Hawaii is offering a 4-day workshop in Visual Storytelling on May 12th-15th and May 27th-29th (follow-up).  The workshop is inspired by the animated film, “The Turtle and the Shark,” a traditionally-stylized short based on the Samoan legend of the same name. 

Day 1: Story, Research and Philosophy, Sketchbook
Day 2: Character Design, Environment Design, StoryBoarding
Day 3: Animation and Production Basics, Animation Techniques and Software
Day 4: Individual Mentoring

The workshop will be lead by Ryan Woodward, and instructed by Jason Knapp, Jared Greenleaf, Chris Welch and Taylor Krahenbuhl.  For more information contact Shane Seggar via email: sseggar@piccom.org or phone: 808-591-0059 ext. 12, or visit theturtleandtheshark.blogspot.com for updated information.

2009 Equity Productions Submissions – Deadline May 15, 2008

Native Voices at the Autry produces in Los Angeles under a HAT “A” EQUITY Contract.  For these production opportunities, we will accept original material as well as plays that have been developed or produced in other venues.  Selected playwrights will be notified by August 15, 2008.

For details, contact Carlenne Locasta at nativevoices@autrynationalcenter.org with “CALL FOR SCRIPTS” in the subject line.

2008-2009 First Look Series Submissions – Deadline May 15, 2008

Native Voices at the Autry is now accepting submissions for a new series of public readings of selected plays.  The First Look series pairs selected playwrights with professional directors and actors for an intense 8-hour workshop after which the play will be presented for a public audience in Los Angeles. Original material as well as plays that have been developed or produced in other venues will be considered.  Selected playwrights will be notified by August 15, 2008.

For details, contact Carlenne Locasta at nativevoices@autrynationalcenter.org with “CALL FOR SCRIPTS” in the subject line.

New Guidelines for Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media – Deadline May 15, 2008
 
The Funding Exchange's Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media supports media activism and grassroots organizing by funding the pre-production and distribution of social issue film and video projects, as well as the production and distribution of radio projects made by local, state, national, or international organizations and individual media producers.
 
The fund invites applications for projects of all genres that address critical social and political issues, combine intellectual clarity with creative use of the medium, and demonstrate understanding of how the production will be used for progressive social justice organizing.  Grants will go to radio projects in all production stages and to film and video projects in the pre-production or distribution stages only. The fund does not provide support to project budgets or projects of organizations with annual budgets of more than $500,000.
 
The maximum grant award is $20,000; most grants range from $5,000 to $15,000.  See the Funding Exchange Web site to download program guidelines and an application. fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15012097/fex
 
For additional requests for proposals, visit: foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_arts.jhtml

International Day for Sharing Life Stories Campaign – May 16, 2008

The Museum of the Personal International Network and the Center for Digital Storytelling have launched the International Day for Sharing Life Stories campaign, an international celebration of life stories to take place on May 16, 2008.  The goal of the campaign is to gain broad recognition of May 16 as an annual day for sharing, listening to, and gathering the stories of people’s lives.

Visit www.ausculti.org for more information about the day, or email: internationalday@storycenter.org or internacional@museudapessoa.net.

Doing Your Doc: Diverse Visions, Regional Voices - May 16-18, 2008

Do you have a personal documentary idea, or social change community project that needs
development? Are you considering public television funding sources or need R&D money? Join us in Denver, May 16 - 18.  Don’t miss this unique chance to receive project mentoring on your proposal, trailer or documentary idea. This intensive 3-day workshop is right for you whether you are just beginning, have already shot footage, or are seeking finishing funds.

“Doing your Doc” is designed especially for media makers in the diverse communities of the Rockies, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views. Register at www.nalip.org.  Questions? Call (310) 395-8880.

LINCS Call for Funding Applications - Deadline May 30, 2008

Linking Independent and Co-Producing Stations (LINCS) will provide matching funds (up to $100,000) to partnerships between public television stations and independent producers.  To apply for LINCS funds, independents must first establish a partnership with a public television station.  Single shows in any genre will be considered.  Non-fiction projects must have begun production as evidenced by a work-in-progress tape.

For application guidelines, visit www.itvs.org/producers/lincs_guidelines.html.

7th Annual Fox American Indian Summer Institute – Deadline June 1, 2008

The FOX Entertainment Group Diversity Development Department and the Native Media and Technology Network (NMTN) would like to announce the seventh annual FOX-2008 American Indian Summer Institute in Los Angeles, CA.

The American Indian Summer Institute is an opportunity for some twenty-five American Indian participants to experience behind-the-scenes of the entertainment industry in an intensive six-day hands-on production related workshop, lecture series and field trips held in Los Angeles from June 22 to June 28.

In the program’s six years of existence, over 100 American Indian youth have participated from tribes across the United States, including Alaska.  The Institute covers 100% of the cost of the program and related expenses, including lodging at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) campus.  The desired age range for participants is 18 to 28. Returning participants may be accepted.  The deadline to apply is June 1, 2008.  For information on how to participate in, or sponsor, the event, visit www.nacdi.org/nmtn.html. 

9th Annual Big Break Screenwriting Contest – Deadline June 1, 2008

Big Break is an annual, global screenwriting contest designed to support emerging creative talent. Big Break rewards screenwriters with cash, prizes and A-list executive meetings. Winners and finalists alike have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals.

For entry form, rules and guidelines, please go to www.finaldraft.com/events-and-services/big-break/.  

2nd Annual Monument Valley Film Festival Call for Submissions – Deadline June 1, 2008

The 2nd Annual Monument Valley Film Festival is making a call for entries to all Native American film makers for this year’s 2008 festival. This year’s festival will be held July 4-6, 2008 on the Navajo Nation in Kayenta, Arizona.

Visit the Official Monument Valley Film Festival web site for more information and to download a submission forms for the film festival. Deadline for submissions is June 1, 2008.  www.monumentvalleyfilmfest.com.

Indians Arts Research Center Internship – Deadline June 1, 2008

The School for Advanced Research, Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) is offering a nine-month internship to Native individuals who are recent graduates, current graduate students, or junior museum professionals interested in furthering their collections management experience and enhancing their intellectual capacity for contributing to the expanding field and discourse of museum studies.  This internship includes a $2000 monthly stipend, housing, book allowance, travel to one professional conference, and reimbursable travel to and from SAR. The intern will devote their time to working on IARC programs, directed research and writing activities, and collections management and registration.  

The deadline to apply is June 1, 2008.  Finalists will be interviewed in late June and the internship awarded by July 15, 2008. The internship will begin the first week of September 2008 and end May 31, 2009. More information about the fellowship and the application can be found here (PDF).

Latino Public Broadcasting 2008 Open Call – Deadline June 2, 2008

Open Call is an invitation to independent producers to submit proposals for a public television program or series on any subject that relates to or is representative of Latino Americans.  LPB funding will average between $5,000 and $100,000 for programs of most genres. Projects at any production stage will be considered:

• Research and Development $5,000 - $20,000
• Production $25,000 - $100,000
• Post-Production $25,000 - $100,000
• Outreach $10,000-$25,000

The submission deadline is June 2, 2008 at 5:00 pm (not a postmark date). For applications and outreach guidelines, please log on to www.lpbp.org.

Grants for Art Projects Applications – Deadlines August 11, June 2, and June 9, 2008

NEA application guidelines for the Grants for Arts Projects are now available. Organizations may apply under the following categories: Access to Artistic Excellence (Deadlines: August 11, 2008); Challenge America (Deadline: June 2, 2008); Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth (Deadline: June 9, 2008). Learn more at www.arts.gov/grants/apply/.

The National Conference for Media Reform - Minneapolis, June 6-8, 2008

Join fellow activists, media makers, educators, journalists, policymakers and concerned citizens in calling for real and lasting changes to our nation's media system.

Save $55 and register now. June 6-8 in Minneapolis, MN: 2008 is a critical year for our country and for the future of the media. Explore new ideas, bold visions and concrete solutions for building a better media system.

More info: www.freepress.net/conference/

A pre-conference is scheduled for June 5th.

2008 NAMAC Leadership Institute – June 8-12, 2008

The NAMAC Leadership Institute, designed for staff leaders at all levels in NAMAC member organizations, is an intensive intergenerational workshop designed to encourage and sustain visionary leadership in the arts.

The 18th Montreal First Peoples' Festival 2008: Montreal Native Film & Video Showcase

The 18th Montreal First Peoples Festival is calling on you to submit your audiovisual works for this years showcase, taking place June 12th to June 22nd.  As always, the showcase features works by native directors and films by non-native directors about aboriginal topics.

For more information:
tev@nativelynx.qc.ca
(514) 278-4040
www.nativelynx.qc.ca

Beyond Broadcast Conference – June 17, 2008

The Center for Social Media is excited to host this year’s Beyond Broadcast Conference. Over the past few years this has become a can’t-miss event for innovative media-makers, scholars and policy experts seeking to understand the evolution of public media in a digital, participatory era.

The theme of this year’s gathering is “Mapping Public Media,” and which will use mapping and visualization tools to examine shifting forms, functions and fiscal strategies for public media projects. Panelists will explore the role of media in informing and mobilizing publics, and the rise of both citizen and data-driven news. Also featured will be demonstrations of how makers are using participatory tools like Google Earth to create dazzling interactive maps for public knowledge and action.

Don't forget that producers recognized by the National Minority Consortia (NMC), including NAPT producers, receive a $50 discount on registration.  Attending Beyond Broadcast will also give you a special $50 discount on your Silverdocs registration.

3rd Annual Creative Spirit Call for Submissions: Green vs. Grindhouse – Deadline June 17, 2008

If you are a new, emerging, or established American Indian, Alaska Native, or Hawaiian Native writer over the age of 18 from the United States, Creative Spirit invites you to submit a 9-11 page screenplay in either or both of these categories: Green (environmental and ecological themes) and Grindhouse (stories of any genre—horror, action, comedy, etc.—that reflect the fun, rebellious spirit of B-movie genres).

If your screenplay is selected, a cast and crew will be put together and you’ll be brought to Los Angeles, September 20-28, 2008, where you’ll participate in the making of the film with three other Native filmmakers and industry professionals for an intensive week of shooting and editing, culminating with a world premiere screening in Hollywood.

Go to www.nativefilm.com to view the trailer or visit www.geocities.com/scicproductions/CREATIVESPIRIT2008.pdf directly to download the guidelines and submission forms.  The deadline is June 17, 2008.  More questions? E-mail jameslujan@nativefilm.com.

Storytelling, Cinema and Indigenous Peoples: The Talking Stick Festival

Festival and Conference Dates: June 22 - 26, 2008

This hybrid film festival is a combination of speakers, group dialogue, live storytelling, and hands-on workshops.

The film festival will present films from both well-known and emerging artists focusing on themes that are important to both indigenous peoples and the future of all humanity.

For more information: www.seedgraduateinstitute.org/conferences/cinema/

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival Call for Entries – Deadline June 23, 2008

One of the most prominent Latino Film Festivals in the USA, LALIFF promotes the richness and diversity of Latin Cinema by showcasing films from the United States, Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal. LALIFF celebrates the work of existing and emerging Latino talent, creating a bridge between independent filmmakers and the film industry in Hollywood while serving as a catalyst for the promotion and distribution of films.

The festival takes place on September 12- 19, 2008. LALIFF presents feature films, documentaries, shorts and special screenings. It is a competitive festival with prizes and a venue where filmmakers come together with buyers and distributors. LALIFF also offers industry workshops, panels, labs, networking receptions, and educational programs.

For more information please visit the festival website at: www.latinofilm.org.  

P.O.V. Open Call for the 2009 Broadcast Season – Deadline June 27, 2008

Submit your film for consideration for the 2009 broadcast season.

P.O.V., public television's premier showcase for independent nonfiction film and video, is seeking programs from all perspectives to showcase in its annual national PBS series. Each year, P.O.V. brings 12 to 16 new films to public television viewers.  Their summer series and year-round specials push the boundaries of nonfiction television with work from emerging and established filmmakers that reflect the range and diversity of American voices — viewpoints that enrich, enlarge, challenge and refine our experience of the world.

If your non-fiction film has a strong perspective, a dedication to quality, contemporary relevance and a passion for your topic, then the P.O.V. series is the best place for a national television broadcast. If you believe the entire country should see your film, P.O.V. is for you.

Council on Foundations’ 42nd Annual Film & Video Festival Call for Entries – Deadline June 27, 2008

The Council on Foundations and Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media (GFEM) are seeking submissions of films and videos for the Council on Foundations' 42nd Annual Film & Video Festival to be held May 4-6 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. The festival showcases films, videos, and television programs that have received support from foundations, corporate giving programs, and donor networks.

The Council must receive the submission form, completed online at www.fundfilm.org/call_for_entries/ call_sub_form.cfm by June 27, 2008, for each individual submission. To be eligible, projects must have received full or partial funding for either production or distribution from a private, community, operating, or corporate foundation, a corporate giving program, or a donor network.

2008 Fox Writer’s Initiative Call for Submissions – Deadline July 3, 2008

The Fox Entertainment Group announces the 2008 edition of its Diversity Writer's Initiative. They are seeking submissions of original television pilot scripts in the multi-camera comedy, single-camera comedy, animated and drama formats. Writers selected this year will be invited to attend a six week session at Writer's Boot Camp and subsequent consultation with WBC mentors during which their scripts will be rewritten and improved. The goal is to achieve scripts at a level of professional execution that may be submitted to Fox programming executives.

The emphasis in their Writer's Initiative will now be to support the development of original television series ideas by diverse writers, or by non-diverse writers who are writing about inherently diverse themes and/or diverse lead characters. African-American, Latino, Native American and East and South Asian writers are particularly encouraged to apply. You must be at least 18 years old to submit.  For guidelines go to www.fox.com/diversity Click on “CREATIVE” then “FOX Writer's Initiative.”

The Longest Walk 2 – February 2, 2008-July 11, 2008

On Feb. 11th, Longest Walk participants will embark on a 5 month journey taking two routes 8,000 miles from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. arriving on July 11th.  It is an extraordinary grassroots effort on a national level to bring attention to the environmental disharmony of Mother Earth, sacred site issues, and to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original longest walk.

You can support The Longest Walk in its fundraising and organizing efforts by visiting www.longestwalk.org to access the wish list and fill out a sponsor registration form.

ITVS Open Call – Deadline July 18, 2008

Open Call provides finishing funds for single public television programs on any subject, from any viewpoint and in any genre.  ITVS is looking for single programs of standard broadcast length (56:40 or 26:40) that can be completed within one year of contract.

There is no maximum or minimum cut-off for funding, but Open Call funds must be the last needed for completion of the project.  Visit www.itvs.org/producers/opencall_guidelines.html for guidelines. The online application will be available May 1, 2008.

33rd Annual American Indian Film Festival Call for Entries – Deadline August 5, 2008

The American Indian Film Institute is currently seeking film and video entries for the 33rd annual American Indian Film Festival. The film festival will take place November 7-15 in San Francisco, California. Entries should be by or about American Indian or Canada First Nations people and produced during year 2007-2008. Entry deadline is August 5, 2008.

The major categories for competition are: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Feature Film, Live Short Subject, Music Video, Animated Short Subject, Public Service and Industrial.  Please check the AIFI website – www.aifisf.com for American Indian Film Festival entry application and regulations form.  2008 Film Festival Sponsorship packets are available, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

CPB Program Challenge Fund – Deadline August 7, 2008

The Program Challenge Fund works to fund high-visibility, high-impact limited series, feature length documentaries and specials for national public television that offer a definitive take on a subject or break new ground in public service media.

There is no standard application process for the Program Challenge Fund, and producers should submit projects according to the general CPB Recommended Submission Guidelines.  CPB and PBS will dedicate funding to high-definition or standard-definition widescreen programs only, and recipients will be expected to deliver all digital content with the underlying rights. Producers should contact PBS.

For more information and guidelines, please visit the CPB website at www.cpb.org.  

IDFA Call for Entries – Deadline August 10, 2009

The 21st edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, the largest festival for creative documentaries in the world, will take place in Amsterdam, November 20-30, 2008. Each year, IDFA selects and screens more than 250 documentaries, running the gamut from international audience favorites to artistic experiments along the fringes of the genre.

Website: www.idfa.nl/industry/services/film-entry.aspx

Deadline: August 10 (for films finished after April 1).

Urban Film Series - 2008 Call for Films, Participants, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Press

Next Generation Awareness Foundation (NGAF) seeks notable films and participants for its 2008 Urban Film Series programs. Urban Film Series is comprised of several highly-acclaimed film-related programs that enhance awareness and provide exposure of the arts, independent cinema, media, and the motion picture industry to underserved communities across America. Be a part of NGAF's historic programs. Be a volunteer, speaker, vendor affiliate, sponsor, poet or author. Submit your film or your proposal to bring one of the Series to your area. Deadlines range from February 25, 2008 - September 1, 2008 go to www.urbanfilmseries.com/callforfilms.php for a complete listing.

ITVS Development Diversity Fund – Deadline September 26, 2008

ITVS seeks talented minority producers to develop single programs for public television. They want to support minority artists in the research and development phase of their project to tell their stories, inspire multicultural dialogue, and reach audiences often overlooked by conventional programming.

Visit www.itvs.org/producers/ddf_guidelines.html for details.

Citizens Media Summit at APME Conference – October 2, 2008

Ready to start your own community news site? Want to get citizen journalists to write for you? Hear from iBrattleboro to Baristanet, Bakersfield to Backfence. The Citizens Media Summit is a day-long workshop on citizen journalism in conjunction the Associated Press Managing Editors conference.  Register now at  www.j-newvoices.org/index.php/site/story/citizens_media_summit_iii_agenda.

Coming Up: Citizen Media@ONA. A day-long workshop at the ONA Conference, Sheraton Centre, Toronto.  Register at www.j-lab.org/ona07.shtml.

Indie Film Financing and Distribution Tutorial

Studio Daily is offering free tutorials about different avenues for funding and the various distribution deals for independent films.  Visit www.studiodaily.com/main/work/8977.html for information and more tutorials on dealing with the financial and technical pressures of indie films.

Watch & Review Rough Cuts

NBPC would like to let you know that the rough cuts are up for their latest collaboration with the WGBH Sandbox.   Please log on to lab.wgbh.org/open-call/eviction/rough-cut and give these hard working filmmakers some constructive criticism.  Filmmakers selected for this round are: Javan Cornelius, Lisa Russell, Alfred Santana, Jon Goldman, and Sarah Gonser.

“In the Life” Call for Documentaries

In the Life Media, Inc is now seeking documentaries about the LGBTQ experience for their 2008 and 2009 season. They will consider non-fiction films of all lengths created by independent producers or entities in the past five years for acquisition.  Preference will be given to broadcast premieres.  

For submission guidelines and more information go to www.inthelifetv.org/

Join the LPB Directory of Artists

Log on to www.lpbp.org/directory.php to join the Latino Public Broadcasting Directory of Artists.  The Directory of Artists serves as a forum for producers, directors, cinematographers, editors, writers and composers to connect with other artists in their community.  With your help, it can become a useful tool for filmmakers to post their information and find other artists within their community.

High Country News Call for Writers

High Country News, a nonprofit news magazine that focuses on environmental, cultural, and social issues in the Western U.S., is looking for new voices for their pages and Web site, hcn.org.  HCN will consider well-researched stories on any natural resource or environmental topic, as long as it concerns the West. “Resources” include people, politics, culture and aesthetic values.

Submissions are divided into several categories: “Book Reviews,” (350 words); “Roundups,” topical stories of about 800 words; “Uncommon Westerners,” profiles of about 650 words; features are generally up to 4,000 words and essays are under 1,000 words.  New writers should begin by sending a query for a Roundup, profile or book review, rather than for a full-length feature. E-mail queries are preferred; send to editor@hcn.org and include “Story Query” in the subject line.

For more information contact Jodi Peterson, Associate Editor, at jodi@hcn.org.

Wajju Seeks Documentary Submissions

Wajju (www.wajju.com) is a documentary hosting website created as a result of the current digital media age. Multimedia and social networking are prevalent forces in society allowing people to spread their influence and messages using all forms of online services.

Wajju would like to place a positive spin on this digital revolution by using the internet and video to circulate social and cultural awareness, by collecting videos from those involved in grassroots movements, hosting them online, and inspiring a greater number of people to get out, get active, create videos of their own and reach even more people. You can help get this movement started, by donating your own videos and getting the word out.

TWN Wednesday Night Walk-in Producers Seminars

New York City-based Third World Newsreel, an alternative media arts organization, is hosting a series of Wednesday night seminars to aid filmmakers in fundraising, sound and camera work.  All classes are $20/$10 (low income) unless otherwise noted. Register now by e-mailing workshop@twn.org or visit http://twn.org/twnpages/edtraining/workcal.aspx for more information.   Email questions to Roselly Torres Rojas at distribution@twn.org.

IsumaTV Website Call for Submissions

Win a $1000 prize in IsumaTV's 'Best New Video of the Month' contest.

IsumaTV is seeking innovative Indigenous filmmakers to submit their films and videos to the site. If you, or someone you know, would like to submit your film, they accept features and shorts of all genres, as well as music videos, interviews and testimonies.

Uploading your film is free for you and your audience, while offering viewers the option to connect to your distributor. To submit your film, go to www.isuma.tv and click on 'Submit Your Film'.

Please continue to support this word of mouth campaign--tell a friend!  At the beginning of each month, visit the website to see the 'Best Video of the Month'!

Native Arts at NEFA / Native Artist Exchange - National Travel Fund

The Native Artist Exchange provides support for Native artists residing in any of the 50 United States to travel to different regions of the country so that they may exchange artistic knowledge and skills. This fund is designed to encourage and assist American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian artists, and provides an opportunity for Native artists to teach, learn, and collaborate in traditional or contemporary Native art forms through travel from one region to another across the nation.

Travel grants will be awarded up to $1500 based on review of detailed requests and budgets appropriate to the scope of travel.  Applicants may receive one travel grant per fiscal year.  Requests must be received by NEFA no later than two calendar months prior to the departure date of the proposed trip.

For more information about the National Travel Fund, email dspears@nefa.org or call NEFA at (617) 951-0010 ext. 525.  Application guidelines can be found at www.nefa.org/grantprog/nativearts/nativeartistexchange.html.

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