Jazz Touring Network - Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
The Jazz Touring Network supports mid-Atlantic arts presenters in collaboratively curating jazz tours and fostering professional development to enrich regional jazz programming.
Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Jazz Touring Network membership application)
Funding Amounts: Performance grants up to $3,000 per engagement (max 50% of fee); travel grants for annual meeting; additional small subsidies for lead presenters.
Summary: Supports presenters in the mid-Atlantic region with professional development, networking, and collaborative jazz tour curation.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
The Jazz Touring Network (JTN) is a membership-based program from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation designed for performing arts presenters in the mid-Atlantic region. Its purpose is to foster professional development, build partnerships, and collaboratively curate jazz tours that reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the jazz field. The program is open to both organizations new to jazz presentation and experienced presenters seeking to enhance their programming. JTN provides members with access to performance fee grants, travel support for professional development, and opportunities to collaboratively organize and book jazz tours, especially in communities underserved by the arts.
