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NEFA;s Creative Ground Offers Uplift

New England Foundation for the Arts j(NEFA) ust launched its latest iteration of the online directory and data source for New England's creative economy, called Creative Ground.  
Here's how NEFA explains it:

                "CreativeGround spotlights the rich range of creative people and places at work in the six New                              England states. This free online directory includes profiles for cultural nonprofits, creative businesses                  and professional artists of all disciplines."

Now, if you were already registered via MatchBook, and later CultureCount, your profile has likely survived, though some data might have been lost.  So you might want to check and update your profile there,. 

If you're an artist, an arts organization, or in any way involved in the creative economy, and you haven't added your profile to this directory, it's well worth the time it takes.  Alll artists and/or creative economy types are encouraged to set up a profile. You can even showcase your portfolio. Once you've registered there post your profite to  our LinkedIn group as well.  

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