Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Barr Awards $27.1 Million in First Quarter of 2022
Grants include support for a new black box theater in Boston, a campaign to amplify public transit information for Spanish-speaking riders, and support for an innovative high school redesign.
MA Residents Deeply Value the Arts and Hope for Change
Post Covid-19 pandemic and America’s overdue racial reckoning, what do communities and audiences want from the arts and cultural organizations?
Transformative Schools Require Transformative Leaders
New fellowship for aspiring school leaders who seek to reimagine high school.
Filling the Well: A Podcast for Creative Changemakers
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A new podcast series features stories from artists and leaders to harness creativity to shift power dynamics, avoid burn-out, and build authentic community.
Fair Transit Fares for an Equitable and Climate-Friendly Future
As more fare-free and affordable transit initiatives are implemented across the state, voters support shifting the burden of transportation costs away from individuals to systems.
How CultureHouse is Reclaiming Main Streets to Build Resilient Communities
The impact of a walkable, pop-up space in one Massachusetts community.
Connecticut Voters are Ready for Bold Action on Climate and Clean Energy
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Recent poll shows widespread support for renewable energy sources and opportunities for greater education.
Boston Voters Value the Waterfront — And are Ready for the City to Help it to Change
Responses to a recent voter poll provide a roadmap for how to maximize the benefits of the waterfront for everyone in Boston.
Five Mobility Bright Spots to Build on in 2022
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We’ve been through a lot in the last 22 months. Are we less afraid of change?
Art Equity in Action
An interview with spoken-word artist, Jha D. Amazi about work she created with the support of a Live Arts Boston grant. Live Arts Boston is an initiative of the Boston Foundation and the Barr Foundation that supports performing artists, a majority of whom are artists of color.