Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
-
Blog Post
Information on Barr Foundation Presidential Search
Read updates on Barr's ongoing presidential search.
Read the blog post
-
Blog Post
Announcing Catalyzing Vitality: New Grantmaking from the Arts & Creativity Program
Fifty-five grassroots arts organizations across Massachusetts receive a total of $7 million in flexible multi-year funding.
Read the blog post
-
Blog Post
Meeting The Moment
A message to our partners.
Read the blog post
Barr Awards $12.9 Million in First Quarter of 2025
New grants support ongoing economic development through the arts, ensure accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation, and help advance excellence in public high schools in Massachusetts.
Information on Barr Foundation Presidential Search
By the end of 2025, Jim Canales will end his 11-year tenure as Barr's president. This page provides periodic updates on the search process.
Announcing Catalyzing Vitality: New Grantmaking from the Arts & Creativity Program
Fifty-five grassroots arts organizations across Massachusetts receive a total of $7 million in flexible multi-year funding.
Designated Port Areas: A Generational Opportunity to Create a Thriving Boston Harbor for All
Established in 1978 to safeguard maritime industries, DPAs must now evolve to address contemporary realities and unlock their untapped potential for the benefit of the entire region.
From Data to Development: Empowering how we Define the Creative Economy
Quantifying the true scale and impact of the creative economy as a vital part of communities across Massachusetts has historically been a challenge. Until now.
Announcing Cultural Evolution: Supporting Organizations through Business Model Transformations, a new initiative from the Arts & Creativity program
Over $3.3 million will be invested in eight leading arts organizations over three years as they transform their business models.
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
Jim Canales shares his personal reflections on forthcoming leadership transitions at the Barr Foundation.
Jim Canales to Conclude Tenure as Barr President by End of 2025
Upon installation of new president, Canales will succeed Co-Founder Barbara Hostetter as chair of the board of trustees.
Barr Awards $40.7 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2024
New grants will support community-based organizations working to expand arts and cultural access and belonging, create a collaborative regional structure to increase climate resilience, and help improve academic achievement and well-being of students.