Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.

Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Why Art Should Imitate the New America

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Alexandra Juckno

Former Program Associate, Arts & Creativity

National trends and demographic data shared by Dr. Manuel Pastor continue to resonate with the Boston arts community.

July 29, 2015 | Category: Arts & Creativity

“How New Audiences Came Through our Doors”

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E. San San Wong

Director of Arts & Creativity

The leaders of two Boston-based theaters share what they’ve learned from successful efforts to diversify audiences.

July 22, 2015 | Category: Arts & Creativity

Northeast Energy Program Lifting Economies and Lowering Emissions

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

New report shows states participating in most recent phase of regional carbon cap-and-trade are experiencing significant economic benefits while dramatically reducing emissions.

July 20, 2015 | Category: Climate

An Update On Our Planning Efforts

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

What to expect in the months ahead at Barr.

July 14, 2015 | Category: From the President

National and Local Supporters Rally Behind Boston’s Disconnected Youth

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Marcos Lucio Popovich

Guest Author · Program Fellow, Education

$810,000 in national funding helps stalled high school graduates jump start their future.

July 07, 2015 | Category: Education

Announcing $10 Million in New Grants

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Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

At their June 2015 board meeting, Barr’s trustees approved 33 grants totaling $10 million.

June 25, 2015 | Category: Barr News

1970s Zoning Calling Your Shots? Not This Boston Suburb

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André Leroux

Guest Author · Executive Director, Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance

By huge margins, Winchester just voted to change the antiquated zoning laws many Massachusetts towns assume are untouchable.

June 25, 2015 | Category: Climate

Boston Digs In To New Report on Social Sector’s Future

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Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

After a year-long research effort, Independent Sector has taken its findings on a nationwide tour to spark conversations, new thinking, and new action.

June 22, 2015 | Category: Sector Effectiveness

Announcing a New Program Officer for the Arts

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E. San San Wong

Director of Arts & Creativity

Please join Barr in welcoming Jaime Cortez to our arts team.

June 18, 2015 | Category: Arts & Creativity

Bus Rapid Transit May Put “Transit Excellence” in Reach

With our quality of life, economy, and climate all on the line, BRT deserves a closer look.

June 16, 2015 | Category: Climate