APRIL 17, 2023
INITIATIVE OVERVIEW
For a second year, the BARR FOUNDATION/ is providing generous subsidies and other funding to help creatives present work at the JMAC.
Funding is available to individuals and organizations that meet at least one of the following criteria:
Funding is available to individuals and organizations that meet at least one of the following criteria:
- membership in the Worcester Cultural Coalition
- leadership from and/or focus on programming that uplifts historically marginalized or underrepresented groups, such as the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities
Funding Opportunity 1: Rent Subsidy in the BrickBox Theater
Eligible presenters will receive subsidized venue rental costs on a first-come-first-served basis through June 30th, 2023 or until available funds are exhausted.
Staffing and other direct costs still apply.
Eligible presenters with dates already confirmed through June 30th, 2023 will automatically qualify for the rent subsidy and need not rebook.
To apply to present, please submit the form in the pink dropdown, below.
Eligible presenters will receive subsidized venue rental costs on a first-come-first-served basis through June 30th, 2023 or until available funds are exhausted.
Staffing and other direct costs still apply.
Eligible presenters with dates already confirmed through June 30th, 2023 will automatically qualify for the rent subsidy and need not rebook.
To apply to present, please submit the form in the pink dropdown, below.
BRICKBOX RENT SUBSIDY APPLICATION
BRICKBOX PRESENTER
Application
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Funding Opportunity 2: Project Sponsorships
By way of a two-step application process, presenters were selected to receive comprehensive support for a proposed project, including:
- up to $10,000 in venue space rental and staffing cost subsidy
- up to $15,000 in discretionary funds to pay creatives, create marketing materials, and cover other direct costs related to the event
2023 PROJECT SPONSORSHIP AWARDEES
IN ORDER OF CALENDAR BOOKING
The Hanover Theatre Repertory Experimental Staged Reading of Judith: A New Play by Katie Bender
Worcester Writer's Collective 2023 Intensive
Inner Voice Outer Change for Youth Summer Jumpoff Concert
Nathan D. Manna The Acrobatics of the Divine: Exhibition and Symposium Responding to the Work of John O'Reilly
studioXpresents Let Them Eat Cake
VOICES 21C Bridging and Breaking: Incarceration, Community and Empowerment
Kristin Wagner / Bodies Moving Fairy Tales and Folklore: Dreaming with the Body
Crocodile River Music Mali in Massachusetts
Worcester Writer's Collective 2023 Intensive
Inner Voice Outer Change for Youth Summer Jumpoff Concert
Nathan D. Manna The Acrobatics of the Divine: Exhibition and Symposium Responding to the Work of John O'Reilly
studioXpresents Let Them Eat Cake
VOICES 21C Bridging and Breaking: Incarceration, Community and Empowerment
Kristin Wagner / Bodies Moving Fairy Tales and Folklore: Dreaming with the Body
Crocodile River Music Mali in Massachusetts
INITIATIVE HISTORY
In 2022, Barr funding resulted in the BrickBox Theater being used 233 days of the calendar year, with another 40 days use of the rehearsal studio.
Meanwhile, the PopUp supported 21 Barr-funded events and provided peripheral support to much of the BrickBox programming. The PopUp hosted another 80 non-Barr events and 18 exhibits, cementing its reputation as an equitable, accessible creative space.*
*As a reminder, the PopUp is always free to use when events are made available free and open to the public.
Meanwhile, the PopUp supported 21 Barr-funded events and provided peripheral support to much of the BrickBox programming. The PopUp hosted another 80 non-Barr events and 18 exhibits, cementing its reputation as an equitable, accessible creative space.*
*As a reminder, the PopUp is always free to use when events are made available free and open to the public.
2022 PROJECT SPONSORSHIP AWARDEES
IN ORDER OF CALENDAR BOOKING
Broadway in Worcester Free Student Masterclass with Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti
Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire / JSDDance I Am Hayti!
Flamenco Worcester FLAMENCO! Tradition, Art + Passion and VILLANCICOS FLAMENCOS!
Michael Skrzek and Jackson Jirard Woo on Tap
Darren Cole and Missy Whiteman Coyote Way X: Expanded Cinema
Mary Darling 1,5,10: A Short Play Extravaganza
Queer the Scene Club Kiki
studioXpresents Deity
Jennifer Gaskin and Giselle Rivera Flores Don’t Touch My Podcast
Casita Cultura Latina Día De Los Muertos Community Dialogues
Jewish Theatre Company of Central Massachusetts My Son The Waiter
Cassandra Tortorici Winter Warmer
Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire / JSDDance I Am Hayti!
Flamenco Worcester FLAMENCO! Tradition, Art + Passion and VILLANCICOS FLAMENCOS!
Michael Skrzek and Jackson Jirard Woo on Tap
Darren Cole and Missy Whiteman Coyote Way X: Expanded Cinema
Mary Darling 1,5,10: A Short Play Extravaganza
Queer the Scene Club Kiki
studioXpresents Deity
Jennifer Gaskin and Giselle Rivera Flores Don’t Touch My Podcast
Casita Cultura Latina Día De Los Muertos Community Dialogues
Jewish Theatre Company of Central Massachusetts My Son The Waiter
Cassandra Tortorici Winter Warmer
FAQ's
Q: Who qualifies as an eligible presenter?
A: Individuals, collectives and organizations must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- membership in the Worcester Cultural Coalition
- leadership from and/or focus on programming that uplifts historically marginalized or underrepresented groups, like the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities
Please note: funding opportunities are not available to religious or political organizations.
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Q: What is the Worcester Cultural Coalition, and how do I become a member?
A: Click HERE/ to learn more!
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Q: I've already booked dates for 2023. Do I qualify for the rent subsidy, and can I apply for a Project Sponsorship?
A: Eligible presenters who have already booked dates through June 30th, 2023 will automatically qualify for the rent subsidy.
All presenters, including presenters who have already booked through or beyond June 30th, 2023 are welcome to apply for a Project Sponsorship.
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Q: I've read everything on the website and still have questions -- how can I learn more?
A: Save the date for an info session on Q+A session we held on January 19th, 2023!
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Q: Is there a person to whom I can reach out with questions?
A: Yes! Please email teamjmac@jmacworcester.org and we'll get back to you soon!
A: Individuals, collectives and organizations must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- membership in the Worcester Cultural Coalition
- leadership from and/or focus on programming that uplifts historically marginalized or underrepresented groups, like the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities
Please note: funding opportunities are not available to religious or political organizations.
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Q: What is the Worcester Cultural Coalition, and how do I become a member?
A: Click HERE/ to learn more!
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Q: I've already booked dates for 2023. Do I qualify for the rent subsidy, and can I apply for a Project Sponsorship?
A: Eligible presenters who have already booked dates through June 30th, 2023 will automatically qualify for the rent subsidy.
All presenters, including presenters who have already booked through or beyond June 30th, 2023 are welcome to apply for a Project Sponsorship.
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Q: I've read everything on the website and still have questions -- how can I learn more?
A: Save the date for an info session on Q+A session we held on January 19th, 2023!
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Q: Is there a person to whom I can reach out with questions?
A: Yes! Please email teamjmac@jmacworcester.org and we'll get back to you soon!
