Musician Resources
New England Musicians Resource Fund offers financial relief grants averaging $1000+.
Additionally, we partner with The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health and the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston to provide access to mental health and legal assistance to freelance musicians in New England.
To apply for these resources, complete the NEMRF grant application here. Referrals to The Brookline Center and the Arts & Business Council are made through a confidential referral.
Musicians: Name That Pit, Stage, or Performance Space 🎶
This spring, share a photo of your favorite pit, stage, or performance space, and you’ll be entered into a random drawing to win $100 to help cover gas or another professional expense.
Simply complete this short form and upload your photo to enter (or access the questions in this PDF).
What kind of photo should you send?
Submit one image of a pit, stage, or performance space in New England (CT, RI, NH, ME, VT, MA). It can be:
> A view from the pit, stage, or performance space
> A shot of the space itself
> Your all-time favorite venue, or just the one from last weekend
How will these photos be used? We may feature selected images in our communications and on social media to highlight freelance musicians and performance spaces across New England.
Deadline: May 28, 2026. We’ll contact the winner by the end of May.
Questions about the form? Reach out to Jodi Ekelchik, NEMRF General Manager.Mental Health
The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health transforms the mental health system through the development and delivery of innovative programs and services that are accessible to our community and beyond. In partnership with NEMRF, the Brookline Center provides access to high-quality outpatient mental health care for musicians.
Legal Services
A&BC, along with Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, refers applicants to a panel of volunteer attorneys who offer their services on a pro bono basis and paid attorneys who offer their services on a reduced fee basis.
Financial Assistance
NEMRF provides financial grants to musicians facing extraordinary financial hardship.
