Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
New Report Proves the Creative Economy is Underpinning New England’s Growth
New England’s creative workers earn nearly $17 billion per year, but are still being affected by global trends in technology and changing consumer habits.
Barr Foundation Appoints Two New Trustees
Emerson College President Lee Pelton and energy expert Sue Tierney to join board of the $1.7 billion private foundation.
Barr Awards $14.2 Million in Second Quarter of 2017
Grants to advance new school models, leverage arts to activate a downtown, and deepen grassroots support for clean energy.
Positive Youth Development – What Does it Look Like in High Schools?
A recap and recording of a recent webinar featuring successful high schools intentionally designed around positive youth development theory.
Against the Tides of Change, Arts and Culture as “Placekeeping” Force
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New arts and cultural center preserves links to a community’s culturally rich past, and brings hope of an enduring place in its future.
Unwavering Resolve to Advance Solutions for Climate Change
Recent remarks from Barr’s president reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to advance ambitious goals, in partnership with others continuing to lead.
New Opportunity for Massachusetts Secondary Educators to Learn, Network, and Be Inspired
Learning-focused school visits aim to generate interest and capacity in the Commonwealth to create excellent high school models.
Investing in New Spaces for Artists and Creative Innovators
Barr contributes $1.965 million for planning, development, and build-out of new arts-related collaborative workspaces across Massachusetts.
Three Boston Congregations Team Up for Community Solar Project
Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, a Class of 2009 Barr Fellow, shares three lessons and a new video documenting a novel collaboration of three churches committed to action on climate change and equity.
Twelve Designs Reimagine the Boston Bus Stop
Michael Kodransky of ITDP reveals ideas for innovative bus stations in Boston and calls on the public to vote for their favorite design.