Fall River and New Bedford art communities are thriving with engaging art installations, well-appointed museums – both new and old, burgeoning artist communities, and an incredible creative vibe. Our Creative SouthCoast Initiative supports these efforts and...
When it comes to economic development, are the arts a “nice to have” or a “must-have”? The answer to that question was made clear when MassDevelopment chose, not a commercial business, but a mill converted to artists’ studios in New Bedford to announce the newest...
So, what do we mean by capacity building? Glad you asked! Capacity building is the investment in the effectiveness and future sustainability of a nonprofit. This can take the form of financial support, community building, mentoring, and resources to strengthen...
This free online workshop led by nationally recognized arts finance consultant Rebecca Thomas of Rebecca Thomas & Associates is for donors and grantmakers and will focus on building a stronger and healthier arts and culture ecosystem. The SouthCoast Community...
Welcome to our new monthly blog, where we plan to highlight the resources the Community Foundation is providing to advance arts and culture in the South Coast region. First, a bit of background: Four years ago, the SouthCoast Community Foundation was selected as one...
FREE: Saturdays, March 26 & April 9, 2022 | 9:00 – 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE As part of our Creative SouthCoast Initiative and our commitment to a thriving arts and culture economy that is equitable and inclusive, we are providing free access to this two-part...
