Since 2018, ValleyCreates has supported hundreds of arts organizations and individual artists living and working in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties by providing funding for artists to create, along with workshops and events for artists to share expertise and resources and be in community with each other. This has been made possible with ten years of generous support from our foundation partner, the Barr Foundation, along with supporters like you who are committed to fostering creativity and empowering artists.
We are now preparing to sustain this program independently, ensuring that it continues to nurture the talent in our region. As we enter the next phase of our journey, we are transitioning toward a sustainability model, where our organization will take the lead in ensuring the future of this impactful program. Our goal is to continue to offer the same level of opportunity and support while building a lasting foundation for arts organizations and the next generation of artists. With your help, we can continue to provide grant funding, business development training, and access to opportunities for hundreds in our arts sector each year.
Gifts can now be made directly to the ValleyCreates Arts and Creativity Fund, which will carry us forward. We seek partnerships with businesses and individuals who share our strategic vision of equity and our appreciation of our vibrant arts community. Together, we can ensure that ValleyCreates continues to empower our arts ecosystem and enrich our communities well into the future.
Our Impact through ValleyCreates: Fiscal Year 2023
- total assets raised
- $2.6 Million
- total assets distributed
- $2.2 Million
- Total Grants to Arts Organizations
- $2.1 Million
- TOTAL Grants to artists
- $185,000
ValleyCreates in the Studios with Kurt Meyer
Discover artists in our vibrant arts community through the Community Foundation of WMass’ ValleyCreates in the Studios series.
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ValleyCreates in the Studios with Mark Guglielmo
Discover artists in our vibrant arts community through the Community Foundation of WMass’ ValleyCreates in the Studios series.
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