Collaboration is central to arts leadership, but there are too few cases of major players joining forces to tackle shared issues. Grantees in the ArtsAmplified initiative are using new funds to experiment, step into larger civic roles, embrace new artistic directions. Celebrity Series of Boston and GrubStreet are working to attract young adults through digital marketing and joint social events, in an effort to build a sense of community among new audience members. The Institute of Contemporary Arts and The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are testing how art museums can mitigate their environmental impact, with the goal of developing actionable recommendations that enable climate activism at any size. ArtsEmerson and The Huntington are exploring new models for community investment and resource sharing that aim to strengthen the entire arts ecosystem in Boston. Read more about these generative collaborations on the Barr blog, written by San San Wong and Jamilah Bradshaw.
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The Barr Foundation’s mission is to invest in human, natural, and creative potential, serving as thoughtful stewards and catalysts. Based in Boston, the Foundation focuses regionally, and selectively engages nationally, working in partnership with nonprofits, foundations, the public sector, and civic and business leaders to elevate the arts and creative expression, advance solutions for climate change, and connect all students to success in high school and beyond.
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After nine years of leadership during a transformational period for the foundation, Roger Nozaki will step down from his position as Vice President for Strategy and Programs in May 2025. During his tenure, Roger shepherded the near-doubling of Barr's grantmaking and program staff, launched our Learning and Evaluation department, deepened Barr’s commitment to racial equity, and advanced the organizational shifts required by COVID and now hybrid work. Knowing that Barr is in a very different place today than when Roger joined our team in 2016, we intend to take some time to consider how to structure this important leadership role for the next phase of Barr’s journey. For now, we extend our deepest gratitude to Roger for his leadership and friendship.
Barr's Vice President for Strategy and Programs to Step Down in May 2025
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Big news, folks -- Very excited to announce that GBH News has launched our new 4-person Equity & Justice unit! This project has been under construction for more than a year and I could not be more proud of the team we have assembled. Huge thanks to Susan Goldberg Dan Lothian and Lee H. for trusting me to lead/launch this team, and to Barr Foundation for supporting our work. The whole goal here is to amplify the voices and stories that have not been fully part of our news coverage in the past. So.... please don't hesitate to reach out with ideas/suggestions/complaints/comments. Our first mission is to listen better. https://lnkd.in/ejMRfmUC
GBH News Launches Equity and Justice Reporting Unit
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“I make stories. I make movement that can be very challenging. But I really talk about social justice, about regular life, about dreams, about healing,” says Jean Appolon, Artistic Director of Arts & Creativity grantee JEAN APPOLON EXPRESSIONS INC. The dance company expresses a unique artistic vision that educates audiences about Haitian culture, traditions, history, and current experiences.
In Massachusetts and Haiti, Jean Appolon uses dance to dream and to heal - The Boston Globe
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The work of Barr's grantees reflects a bold vision for a more creative, accessible, and equitable region. Learn about a few of our third quarter grants below: From Arts and Creativity: IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción is constructing La CASA – the Center for the Arts, Self-determination, and Activism, a new creative space in the South End neighborhood of Boston. From Climate: Springfield No One Leaves is advancing transportation and climate justice in the greater Springfield, Massachusetts community. From Education: Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) is growing fellowships designed to empower high school and college students from communities of color.
Barr Awards $34.5 Million in Third Quarter of 2024
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Last night, the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy's Public Art program celebrated the installation of "your spirit whispering in my ear," a 70-foot mural in Dewey Square by renowned artist Jeffrey Gibson. Gibson is the first Indigenous artist featured on the Dewey Square wall, one of the most prominent locations for thought-provoking public art in Boston. The work is presented in collaboration with MASS MoCA, another Barr Arts grantee. This work is currently on display, and the artist's commissioned work, POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT, opens November 5 at MASS MoCA.
This extraordinary work from Jeffrey Gibson upholds the values that have long been centered in the public art presented on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy: thousands of people who pass by every day are challenged to wrestle with big questions and ideas, and think about their relationship to the land beneath their feet and the sky above their heads – and everything in between.
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10 years ago, Lisa Jacobson and her team set out to demonstrate how Bus Rapid Transit could create a more reliable and efficient public transportation system in Boston. As the BostonBRT initiative ends, the project proves that investing for the long term requires embracing shifting goals and strategies based on community input—and that the outcome just might be better, more inclusive, and more enduring than what funders came up with on their own. Read more important takeaways for funders and organizers on the Barr blog, originally published to The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Our Last Stop on the Boston BRT: The Right Time to Step Away
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Monica Huertas and the Peoples Port Authority are gaining traction in their fight against pollution in the Washington Park community near the Port of Providence. As federal dollars for clean technology stream in, Huertas has assembled a coalition of residents, researchers, and representatives to make sure they go toward advancing heath, safety, and sustainability.
Providence’s port community punches back against pollution - TPR: The Public's Radio
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In their latest newsletter, Barr's Education team offers resources to help keep student learning front and center in an increasingly chaotic and complicated time: ⭐ Unlocking Campaign Ads, a Transformative Learning Experience unit developed by Springpoint focuses on how ads and rhetoric influence an audience. Students grapple with timely questions while addressing Common Core standards. ⭐ A report from EdTrust encourages us to think about establishing inclusive and affirming learning environments at the school level, rather than focusing on changing individual behavior. ⭐ Navigating Tough Conversations, a tool developed by Leading Now, emphasizes the importance of building consensus when disagreements arise. Access these resources and more in the (Ed)ition: https://lnkd.in/eFmGWC7D
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Understanding where the arts are thriving—and why—can help guide vital decisions and investments. A new report and map produced by SMU DataArts identifies 13 factors that affect the health and sustainability of arts communities across the nation. On the Barr blog, Jennifer Benoit-Bryan and Katherine Ingersoll detail how this resource can encourage arts organizations to find nearby collaborators, help funders identify areas that are ripe for investment, and inspire local advocates.
Exploring Arts Vibrancy in Massachusetts: Strengths and Opportunities
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