Spanning Sectors

Janet Echelman's "As If It Were Already Here" on The Greenway

Arts + Creativity | Strategy

Supporting cross-sector collaborations to promote creative problem solving and expand arts participation

When the arts are integrated in other sectors – be that business, government, the sciences, health care, or nonprofits – it fosters creative problem-solving, broadens arts participation, and promotes a virtuous cycle of further investment into the arts.

“Creative placemaking” integrates arts and creativity into community planning and development to strengthen the social, physical, and economic fabrics of communities.

Grantmaking in Spanning Sectors

City of Boston

To support the Cultural Access Program (“Museum Sundays): 60% to Innovation Fund and 40% to unrestricted project expenses.

Award Date: 10/25/2024
Amount: $1,000,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
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Strategy:
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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

To support Valley Creates grants

Award Date: 09/30/2024
Amount: $150,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Arts + Creativity Click to see more of the Arts + Creativity program
Strategy:
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Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation, Inc.

To support the second phase of its Community Development and Sustainability Initiatives strategy.

Award Date: 07/29/2024
Amount: $1,000,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Arts + Creativity Click to see more of the Arts + Creativity program
Strategy:
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More Spanning Sectors Grants

Grants awarded by the Barr Foundation originate in several ways. The majority are initiated by our staff. Given the value we place on long-term partnerships, many grants are renewals for current grantees. However, we also welcome those who feel their work aligns with our priorities to introduce themselves to us through an inquiry process.

To submit an inquiry to the Barr Foundation’s Arts & Creativity Program, please assemble your responses and requested materials outlined in the inquiry form below and submit via email to arts@barrfoundation.org.