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2016 ANNUAL REPORT
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THE CREATIVE CAMPUS >>
This year we launched a mission-driven real estate initiative that invests in the arts sector and its diverse people, organizations, and communities. Through a fund dedicated to developing and owning creative real estate projects, we want to eliminate barriers for smaller organizations and individual artists to access safe, affordable, long-term, flexible space.
SPACEFINDER MASS >>
This free online platform (spacefindermass.org) enables artists and creative spaces to connect with one another through an interactive directory of rehearsal spaces, studios, live/work spaces, and venues available to rent. We have facilitated more than 500 space listings.
EXHIBITIONS >>
Our exhibition programs include the Walter Feldman Fellowship for Emerging Artists, which provides emerging artists with a solo show in our space and supports them with mentorship, business and legal services, and funding; a Corporate Art Lending program that loans outstanding artwork by local artists to Boston-area businesses; and an online gallery in partnership with the world’s largest online auction house, Invaluable.com.
ARTIST LEGACY SERVICES >>
The A&BC partners with artists, their families, and attorneys representing artists of all media to think about legacy on a deeper level. Together, we create programs to extend the impact of their art and, in many cases, to support artists following in their footsteps.
INVESTING IN THE CREATIVE WORKFORCE >>
Launched in 2012, this program addresses the needs of cultural organizations and their employees by: increasing HR compliance through direct legal services and HR consulting; creating educational webinars and workshops for senior staff on HR best practices; and increasing access to employment benefits, such as retirement, disability and life insurance, and employee assistance programs.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP >>
The Arts & Business Council acts as a fiscal agent for startup and small arts groups seeking to raise funds through grants and donor support but that are not yet incorporated as 501(c) 3 organizations. If incorporation is the right next step, we educate and aid organizations through that process as part of our mission to support cultural groups throughout their development.
ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL