Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
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Blog Post
A Time to Embrace
The official unveiling of Boston’s newest public memorial – The Embrace – offers inspiration and hope for a New Year.
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Blog Post
Francisco Torres Shares His Perspective as a New Member of the Arts & Creativity Team
Francisco Torres recently joined the Barr Foundation as Arts & Creativity Program Officer. A city planner by training, Francisco describes how the arts influenced his career and work in philanthropy.
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Blog Post
Taking the Long View
Barr’s President provides an update on a new racial wealth equity initiative, as the Foundation brings 2022 grantmaking to a close.
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A Time to Embrace
The official unveiling of Boston’s newest public memorial – The Embrace – offers inspiration and hope for a New Year.
Francisco Torres Shares His Perspective as a New Member of the Arts & Creativity Team
Francisco Torres recently joined the Barr Foundation as Arts & Creativity Program Officer. A city planner by training, Francisco describes how the arts influenced his career and work in philanthropy.
Barr Awards $35.7 Million in Final Quarter of 2022
Grants will support a new arts and cultural center for the MetroWest region, continued research on the impacts of extreme heat in Greater Boston, and the planning and piloting of transformative learning experiences.
Taking the Long View
Barr’s President provides an update on a new racial wealth equity initiative, as the Foundation brings 2022 grantmaking to a close.
In Conversation: Seattle Waterfront Director Marshall Foster
A virtual conversation about innovations and strategies driving progress along the waterfronts in Seattle and Boston.
Jenny Curtin Named Education Program Director
Jenny Curtin assumes leadership of Barr’s Education Team and strategies to advance educational equity in high schools across New England.
Boston Public Schools Showcase Innovation Amid Ongoing Challenges
Four high school options provide inspiration for what's possible.
Kathryn Wright Shares Perspectives from her First Year at Barr
Barr's senior program officer reflects on her career in clean energy and what excites her about her new role at the Foundation.
Top Five Urban Parks Ideas from the 2022 Greater and Greener Conference
Our Boston Waterfront Initiative director shares five inspiring ideas for our waterfront from a recent learning journey in Philadelphia.
Five Community-Driven Actions for Change in Arts and Culture Organizations
Cultural researcher Matthew Jenetopulos recaps a series of convenings across Massachusetts focused on turning research into action.