Lynn and Peabody were front and center at the Essex County Arts & Culture Summit
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation
The upbeat daylong event, sponsored by the Essex County Community Foundation and the Barr Foundation, introduced the Creative County Initiative, which supports partnerships to create public artworks,...more

Foundation to invest $750000 in arts
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation
In the summer, the city has live outdoor music four days a week, and more people are living in the downtown as development continues near the train station, he said. "We're becoming...more

Foundation to invest $750000 in arts
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation
BEVERLY — The Essex County Community Foundation has an ambitious goal of improving the region's quality of life through the power of arts and culture. The organization took a first step on that...more

Beverly to Host Essex County Arts &Amp; Culture Summit
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation
The Essex County Arts & Culture Summit will be held this Friday, April 13.The daylong event will focus on strengthening the arts and culture communities in Essex County.The event will provide a full...more

A new creative partnership
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation of Sheffield is one of five similar organizations across the state that was chosen to participate in this two-year pilot program that is ... We're...more

Boston Foundation announces nearly $800000 in grants for Year 2 of Live Arts Boston
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Boston Foundation
The Boston Foundation, with support and partnership from the Barr Foundation, has awarded 65 project grants to performing artists, groups and small producers and presenters across Greater Boston as...more

Ready to paint the town: New Bedford is about to get SUPERFLAT
Foundation: Barr Foundation
The Community Foundation itself is the agent for a significant investment in the arts courtesy of the Barr Foundation, and SUPERFLAT's mission may dovetail nicely with recommendations for the use of...more

Community foundation names new CEO
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation
Beth Francis will succeed Dave Edwards as president and CEO of the Essex County Community Foundation. Edwards, who has been with the foundation since January 2015, will retire in May. Francis has...more

Foundation to fund arts in Essex County
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation
The Essex County Community Foundation has announced an initiative that could make a large impact on arts and culture throughout the region. Partnering with the Boston-based Barr Foundation, the...more

Foundation to fund arts in Essex County
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation
The Essex County Community Foundation has announced an initiative that could make a large impact on arts and culture throughout the region. Partnering with the Boston-based Barr Foundation, the...more