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Philanthropy

The Art Connection: Bringing Art to Healing Environments

September 13, 2010 1 Comment

We're interested in Massachusetts cultural organizations that identify a specific need in the arts, then shape their organization to directly meet it. In essence, they match the right horse with the right course. We contacted Tova Speter, a local artist, art therapist, and arts educator - and the program manager for an organization that connects contemporary art with … [Read more...]

Rifrakt: Shining a light on emerging artists

August 4, 2010 1 Comment

The Rifrákt artist collective takes the conventional approach to art exhibitions and bends it a bit (the name is a play on the word "refract"). Founded by Carolyn Hulbert and Stephanie Goode, the collective shows work in a variety of spaces, including private homes, galleries, and alternative spaces like coffee houses and libraries. And, with their latest effort, the book 25 … [Read more...]

Concord Free Press: literature of subversive altruism

December 4, 2009 Leave a Comment

This is the second in a series of posts about Art and Philanthropy, looking at those projects that merge artistic with philanthropic vision. Interestingly, they often invent unconventional, innovative work models in the process. In 2008, novelist, former rocker, and community activist Stona Fitch founded Concord Free Press, an outfit that blends his literary, DIY, and … [Read more...]

Madras Press: giving fiction the perfect fit

November 13, 2009 Leave a Comment

There are interesting unities between philanthropy and art-making, particularly when art is produced and presented in non-traditional ways. Both require out-of-the-box approach to commerce, an eschewing of financial norms. In Art and Philanthropy, we'll look at those projects that merge artistic with philanthropic vision - creative, innovative, altruistic. Sumanth Prabhaker, … [Read more...]

Poetry pledge drive in the Pioneer Valley

October 30, 2009 Leave a Comment

It's like a walk-a-thon or telethon. But with poems instead of miles or Jerry Lewis. The Valley Poetry blog recently featured Leslea Newman (left), Northampton Poet Laureate and launcher of an intriguing blend of artistry/philanthropy: She's encouraging poets to write 30 poems in 30 days and sponsors to pledge donations per poem. The 30 Poems in 30 Days Project raises … [Read more...]

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