2017-18 NEA BIG READ – Guidelines available and public webinar
Showcasing a diverse range of contemporary titles that reflect many different voices and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire conversation and discovery. The main feature of the initiative is a grants program, managed by Arts Midwest, which annually supports approximately 75 dynamic community reading programs, each designed around a single NEA Big Read selection.
The application deadline is Thursday, January 26, 2017. In addition, the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest will co-host a public webinar about the NEA Big Read on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 3:00-4:00 pm ET. Learn more.
