Cultural Investment Portfolio

to fulfill the community’s need for information, education and inspiration concerning the art and science of gardening and the preservation of our local environment.

to enhance village life by providing a place where community gathers and all individuals achieve personal growth.

to support Haverhill arts and culture, providing experiences and access at the intersection of art, culture, and community and the development of high-quality spaces as platforms for community and cultural expression.

to enrich the lives of diverse audiences and participants by providing exceptional experiences in theatre, visual, and literary arts.

to advance the personal and career goals of South Coast residents through innovation, education and mentoring, by using creative writing, graphic design, music, theater and video projects to inspire a healthy individual and a vibrant community.

to create positive, innovative, and accessible arts programming and cultural events to generate and increase opportunities for artists and the local economy.

to achieve environmental justice and greater quality of life through collective action, unity, education and youth leadership across neighborhoods and communities.

to use the tenets of improvisation as a tool to amplify each person’s authentic voice and creativity in an inclusive, welcoming community inspired and empowered by the diversity of all members.

for students to receive instruction in a supportive environment that fosters confidence, discipline, teamwork, pride, aspiration, and community engagement experiences, defying the stereotypes of who belongs in classical music.

to collect, preserve, share, and animate the history and heritage of Lawrence and its people.

to promote the art of jewelry and metals through exceptional classes, workshops, studio space, outreach programming and events for professional and personal enrichment within a supportive community of artists and learners.

to celebrate and promote the joys and rewards of reading, writing, and literacy.

to enrich the cultural life of Nantucket by fostering and supporting music education and performance opportunities for young people and adults.

to enrich the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education.

to recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture.

to preserve and celebrate the history and heritage of African Americans, Cape Verdeans, Native Americans, and other people of color in New Bedford,

to bring together community members across generations to reclaim a critical piece of Chinatown history and to create healthy families and vibrant communities.

to foster excellence in and access to the Performing Arts by producing exciting live music, circus, theater, dance, and humanities.

to bring together artists, institutions and individuals, to create programs that strengthen our community and contribute to Springfield’s economic vitality and cultural enrichment.

to celebrate local food while teaching about the health of our bodies, community, and environment.

to build empathy, respect, and understanding across differences in communities through the honoring of true life stories.

to generate year-round opportunities for the community to learn, grow, celebrate and enjoy the Outer Cape, provide experiences for all generations, support economic vitality through the promotion of arts and culture, and protect and preserve the Hall.