Why You Want an Artist on Your Team
Artists are leveraging their unique talents to transform communities across the U.S.
New Directions for Barr’s Arts & Creativity Program
Adapting boldly. Spanning sectors. Activating public support.
Meet the Creatives Behind Boston Creates
A conversation between the Barr Foundation’s San San Wong and Katarzyna Balug, co-founder of Department of Play, about the role of artists in Boston’s cultural planning.
“Makers” Unleashed
Jaime Cortez shares how the maker movement is informing Barr’s planning for its Arts program.
Three Trends Shaping Barr’s Arts Strategy
San San Wong discusses three major trends Barr’s arts team is exploring in the context of strategic planning.
Radio Silence Not Required
At Barr, we don’t think strategic planning requires going quiet until the work is done.
Why Art Should Imitate the New America
National trends and demographic data shared by Dr. Manuel Pastor continue to resonate with the Boston arts community.
“How New Audiences Came Through our Doors”
The leaders of two Boston-based theaters share what they’ve learned from successful efforts to diversify audiences.
Announcing a New Program Officer for the Arts
Please join Barr in welcoming Jaime Cortez to our arts team.