The Loop Lab

We’re still reflecting on the incredible success of our inaugural #LoopDreams2024 fundraising event! Click through to see key moments captured by the talented Kuran Freeman. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we surpassed our fundraising goal of $55K! This milestone allows us to expand our Media Arts Apprenticeship and High School Pre-Apprenticeship Programs, as well as further develop our creative facility, Loop Lab Studio. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported us. Your contributions are helping The Loop Lab nurture the next generation of media arts creatives. Special recognition goes to those who made the #LoopDreams2024 program a reality: Lee Hill, Kwani A. Lunis, Rep. Marjorie Decker, Letta Neely, Alyssa Wang, DJ Chinua Unites and our alumna Katt. #TheLoopLab #MediaArts #NonprofitSuccess #FundraisingAchievement #YouthEmpowerment #CreativeIndustries #BostonCommunity

A big thank you to The Loop Lab for trusting Lee H. and me to emcee its inaugural Loop Dreams gala. It’s inspiring to see an organization dedicated to helping the next generation of media professionals. Congratulations to Chris Hope and the team on a fantastic event!

The inaugural #LoopDreams2024 was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a memorable evening of fundraising and celebration of the media arts. A special thank you to our incredible hosts, Kwani A. Lunis and Lee Hill, and to Letta Neely and Alyssa Wang for their captivating performances. We were honored to recognize Rep Marjorie Decker for her commitment to Cambridge and our mission to empower diverse voices in media and technology. Together, we are building a more inclusive creative economy by providing underestimated individuals with the tools and support they need to excel. This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors: United Way of Massachusetts Bay, City of Boston, State Street, BioMed Realty, Someone Else's Child, Inc., AVIXA, Clermont Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Red Thread, MK3 Creative, The Anthem Group, Eastern Bank Foundation, Faherty Brand, Black Math, NESN, GrubStreet, AVNation Media, Jobs for the Future (JFF), Northern Light Productions, Pentecostal Tabernacle, Lesley University, Teak Media + Communication, Cambridge Savings Bank, and Gordon's Fine Wine & Liquors #TheLoopLab #MediaArts #CreativeEconomy #DiverseVoices #CommunitySupport 

Thank you Thomas Englehardt, MBA and Lesley University!

🎉 TONIGHT at 6PM – The LOOP DREAMS Fundraiser GBH is happening! Even if you can’t attend, you can still help us meet our fundraising goal and support young BIPOC creatives by donating. 💡 Your contribution makes a difference! 👉🏽 Click the link to donate and be part of something bigger—> https://lnkd.in/eAhgU8pk Click here to see our thermometer-> https://lnkd.in/gqhJp-fi #FundraisingEvent #BIPOCCreatives #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #DonateNow #LoopLab

Less than 24 hours until #LoopDreams2024! Recently, we spoke with three individuals connected to The Loop Lab about their visions for the future of Boston's media and arts culture. They emphasized the importance of accessibility, diversity, and the power of storytelling. From expanding accessibility through live-streamed events to ensuring diverse voices have equal access to opportunities, their insights reflect a commitment to making Boston a vibrant and inclusive hub for creativity. They believe Boston has the potential to lead the way in reshaping the stories we tell. Swipe to see highlights and read the full conversation below! These are the aspirations that #LoopDreams2024 is bringing to life. We hope to see you tomorrow to support the next generation of Boston creatives. Ellice Patterson, M.S., Founder/Director of Abilities Dance: My dream for the future of Boston's media and arts culture is that they can incorporate more recorded or live-streamed options so that there is continued accessibility for the folks who not just might not be able to make it in person in Boston for COVID-conscious or other health reasons, but continue to broaden the reach of our sector beyond Boston and show that we are a vibrant arts culture and a place to invest and build roots within. Miranda Yung, The Loop Lab Instructor: I’m a filmmaker. I fell in love with the movies because of their magic, but today, I persevere as an artist, storyteller and educator because of the power that media holds in influencing and reflecting our culture. The stories that we tell matter. Who tells those stories matters. Currently, our country’s media is desperately lacking in stories and storytellers that could truly inspire positive change in our society and reflect the true beauty of the cultural richness of our nation’s ever-expanding diversity. I truly believe that Boston, in all of our comradery, solitude and strength, could be a leading agent in changing the stories we tell for the better. The Loop Lab is a key runner in this race, and my dream is for more key organizations who align with our mission to put their money where their mouth is and back us up. The world needs it. Our youth depends on it. Our country brethren deserve it. Anna, The Loop Lab Alumni: My dream for the future of Boston’s media and arts culture is one where diverse voices and backgrounds are represented with pride and celebrated across all platforms and places. I envision women and BIPOC creatives and artists having equal access to opportunities, resources, and platforms. I envision spaces that would foster communities and cultivate creativity and cultural expression. Spaces that reflect Boston’s diversity and cultural scene and will inspire future generations of creatives to support and share their talents. #MediaArts #DiversityInMedia #CreativeCommunity #YouthEmpowerment #ArtsAccessibility #TheLoopLab #BostonCreatives #SupportLocalTalent #BIPOCCreators 

Only TWO DAYS LEFT until #LoopDreams2024, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have YOU join us for an unforgettable night! With NBC10 Boston’s Kwani A. Lunis and GBH’s Lee Hill as our hosts, LOOP DREAMS promises an evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and captivating performances. We are proud to present The Dream Award to Rep. Marjorie Decker, recognizing her outstanding achievements and support in helping us advance our mission. And the excitement doesn’t stop there! Enjoy powerful performances from Letta Neely and Alyssa Wang, plus beats by DJ Chinua Unites to keep the energy flowing throughout the night. Join us on this special evening and be part of a movement championing diversity and equity in the media arts and audio/video industries. #TheLoopLab #DiversityInMedia #EquityInArts #BostonEvents #CommunityEngagement #SupportTheArts

We recently spoke with three individuals connected to The Loop Lab about their aspirations for the future of Boston's media arts scene, the youth of Boston, and the impact of The Loop Lab. Their insights reflect a shared vision of empowerment, creativity, and community. Read some of their key highlights and check out the full answers below. These are the dreams that #LoopDreams2024 will help bring to life. We hope to see you this Friday as we celebrate and support the next generation of Boston creatives! ✨ Ellice Patterson, M.S., Founder/Director of Abilities Dance: My vision for the Youth of Boston is that they not only cultivate skills here but remain here and continue to invest in the city of Boston. I think that The Loop Lab can contribute to that by continuing to offer employment experiences for youth to remind them that, not just in The Loop Lab, but in the many organizations that they will work with in their time here, there are employment opportunities and you just have to dig in and find what works for you. Miranda Yung, The Loop Lab Instructor: Change for the future begins with our youth. And the media arts industry is in desperate need of positive change in equity, diversity and inclusion. Our youth can’t become what they can’t see, and The Loop Lab is doing essential work to not only repair that, but to inspire and coach personal, creative and professional strength, motivation and skill within our apprentices. This world and this business is tough. On top of that, it has time and time again told our BIPOC youth both in media and in greater socio-political dialogue that they don’t matter. It is our human responsibility to rectify this false, damaging narrative, and I am proud to be a part of an organization that does just that. Anna, The Loop Lab Alumni: The Loop Lab has shown that there is a space for creative youth to turn to, to express themselves and show what they are capable of. As the years go by, they do all they can to see how they can further improve and develop the organization as a team. They consider the future for the students and alumni and how they can further their help and provide more spaces for young creatives to go to. #BostonCreatives #MediaArts #TheLoopLab #YouthEmpowerment #CreativeCommunity #DiversityInMedia #ArtsEducation #FutureOfMedia #SocialImpact #BostonEvents 

Thrilled to see The Loop Lab, our founder Chris Hope, and Media Arts Apprenticeship Alumni featured in the Boston Business Journal! Thank you to Elias Chavez for covering our story! Dive into the inspiring words of our alumni and founder as they share the mission driving us forward and why #LoopDreams2024 will be a game-changer. Don’t miss out on this story—read it here: https://lnkd.in/geaSKtEp

We are constantly amazed at The Loop Lab's work to bridge the opportunity gap between underrepresented communities and the media arts world in just seven years! WIFVNE wholeheartedly supports Loop Lab's ongoing mission to advance equity & diversity in our shared media & AV industries. Check out their upcoming inaugural fundraising event, "Loop Dreams," happening October 19th! https://lnkd.in/ev77RfDD