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Q&A: Greater Worcester Community Foundation's new CEO lays out a vision of long-term equity and opportunity
Updated: January 24, 2022Jim Ayres took the helm as CEO and president at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation at the start of the new year, replacing Barbara Fields, who resigned as head of the organization in March.
Updated: January 24, 2022
The EcoTarium appoints Family Health Center executive as new CEO
January 14, 2022After a rocky year, Worcester science museum The EcoTarium has announced Noreen Johnson Smith, an experienced community health leader, as its new president and CEO, according to a Thursday press release from the organization.
January 14, 2022
Will the show go on? Entertainment venues hanging by a thread must overcome new obstacles
Updated: January 10, 2022The coronavirus lockdowns began in March 2020 lasted longer for indoor performance venues than nearly every other type of business, cutting off the main revenue streams for these Central Massachusetts hubs for arts and culture until May 2021.
Updated: January 10, 2022
GWCF granted $2M to local organizations in 2021
December 22, 2021The Greater Worcester Community Foundation announced Tuesday it has distributed 110 community grants to Central Massachusetts organizations in 2021, totaling $1.9 million, according to a press release from the nonprofit.
December 22, 2021
Hanover Theatre receives anonymous $1M grant, marking largest donation in its history
December 22, 2021The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Worcester announced on Tuesday that it had received a $1-million gift from an anonymous donor, marking the largest single contribution in the venue’s history.
December 22, 2021
Robert Goddard birthplace sold to Worcester nonprofit founder
December 13, 2021The Worcester birthplace and childhood home of Robert Goddard, who is known as the father of modern rocketry, has been sold to a multimedia and space nonprofit founder, Charles Slatkin, according to a Wednesday press release.
December 13, 2021
The Strand theater in Clinton is permanently closing
December 9, 2021The Strand in Clinton announced Thursday the historic theater will close permanently at the end of December.
December 9, 2021
Fitchburg State receives $475K for downtown theater block revitalization
December 3, 2021Fitchburg State University was awarded $475,000 from MassDevelopment for its Main Street Theater Block rehabilitation project, according to a Friday press release from the school.
December 3, 2021
Worcester Art Museum to open new Lancaster Street entrance
November 30, 2021The Worcester Art Museum announced Monday it will unveil its new entrance on Lancaster Street with a ceremony on Thursday.
November 30, 2021
National Endowment for the Arts awards $250K to Worcester Arts Council
November 23, 2021The Worcester Arts Council will receive a $250,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, funded through the American Rescue Plant Act, the City of Worcester announced on Tuesday.
November 23, 2021
Indian Hill Music to open new 1,000-seat Groton HQ and change name
October 20, 2021Indian Hill Music, a regional nonprofit center for music education and performance, announced it will move its headquarters from Littleton to a brand new facility in Groton, and will change its name to Groton Hill Music Center.
October 20, 2021
Mass Humanities awards $91K to Central Mass. nonprofits
October 18, 2021Mass Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has awarded a cumulative $90,508 in grants to nine Central Massachusetts organizations in an effort to support them in the face of ongoing challenges from the
October 18, 2021
With $2M gift, Clark plans to renovate theater center
October 1, 2021Clark University received a $2-million gift, which will go toward restoring its 54-year-old theater and arts center, according to a Thursday announcement on the Worcester university’s website.
October 1, 2021
GWCF launches finance program for Worcester artists of color
September 22, 2021The Greater Worcester Community Foundation is launching a new six-month financial wellness and sustainability program for Worcester artists of color or artists who identify as low-to-moderate income, funded through the foundation’s Creative
September 22, 2021
Old Sturbridge Village names first director of diversity
September 14, 2021Old Sturbridge Village announced on Monday it has named Jasmin Rivas to fill a new position at the living museum: director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
September 14, 2021
Closeted companies: Businesses who identify as LGBTQ+owned remain disproportionately low
September 8, 2021Even though the LGBTQ+ community represents a significant portion of the Central Massachusetts population, the number of owners who identify their businesses as such remains low.
September 8, 2021
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