The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation is pleased to announce a national $50,000 award to a contemporary choreographer. The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation is proud to partner with Portland Ovations (portlandovations.org) to present the work of the awardee through their Raising the Bare initiative. For more information, go to www.ellis-beauregardfoundation.org/contemporary-dance-award.

The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation also announces project grants for Maine artists working in all genres. EBF offers five $10,000 grants for projects completed within the grant year 2024. They are interested in supporting bold, compelling, risk-taking work in and outside of the standard exhibition venue. For more information, go to www.ellis-beauregardfoundation.org/project-grants-2.