From the President – December 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, three key decisions that will guide Barr into its next era.
Making Room for Artistic Risk-Taking and Innovation
How can arts organizations innovate while managing risk? Barr's senior program officer for Arts & Culture, San San Wong, reflects on an "electrifying panel" held earlier this fall at MIT's Media Lab—part of our Barr-Klarman Arts Capacity Building Initiative.
New Webinar Offers 101 on Political Advocacy for Nonprofits
While the tax codes make it clear nonprofits can’t endorse or oppose specific candidates for office, or specific legislation, it turns out there is quite a lot they can and should do to advance their issues.
Empty seats? Don't (just) look to your marketing department.
At a recent gathering of Boston arts leaders, researcher Alan Brown challenged participants to consider a new way to understand and make progress on a persistent challenge: how to build demand and diversify audiences for the arts.
Artists and a World out of Balance
Boston becomes creative home base for award-winning playwright, poet, author, and actor, Daniel Beaty in his work that uses storytelling for individual and community transformation.
Putting Art at the Center of Community Transformation
Barr joins national network of support for "Creative Placemaking."
National Spotlight on Boston Children's Chorus
For the third year in a row, a Barr grantee stood among the recipients of our nation's highest honor for youth arts organizations.
At Packed Public Hearing, Artists and Arts Lovers Envision a More Vibrant Boston
On a recent Saturday morning, Boston artists and arts lovers packed the Boston Public Library to share their hopes and dreams of a more vibrant arts and culture sector.
Youth Make Voices Heard and Vision Clear Through The Arts
As the mayoral race in Boston heats up, there have been plenty of forums to hear from candidates.
Barr Grantees Setting Tables for Robust Civic Engagement
Boston's mayoral race has ignited a vigorous debate about the city and its future.