Holyoke Art Receives Community Foundation of Western Mass Flexible Funding Grant

Holyoke Art is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 Flexible Funding grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) for 2025. This vital funding will support Holyoke Art’s mission to foster creativity, collaboration, and cultural enrichment within the community.

A portion of this grant, along with other funds raised, has been committed to unlocking a MassDevelopment Collaborative Workspace grant. Thanks to the incredible generosity of private donors and the Florence Bank Foundation, Holyoke Art successfully reached its $15,000 fundraising goal, enabling it to unlock the full $30,000 needed to fit out the Print Shop makerspace and classroom at 62 Main Street. This funding will allow the Print Shop to acquire new computers and state-of-the-art printing technology, including a direct-to-film printer and other essential equipment. The Print Shop will serve as a dynamic hub for artists, designers, and entrepreneurs, providing access to professional-grade tools and fostering a vibrant creative ecosystem.

Holyoke Art extends its deepest gratitude to the private donors and the Florence Bank Foundation for their generosity and commitment to the arts. Their contributions have been instrumental in reaching this milestone and making the Print Shop expansion a reality.

The remaining CFWM Flexible Funding grant will support Holyoke Art’s operational costs, ensuring the continued success of its initiatives, including the ARTery gallery and marketplace at 289 High Street. The ARTery serves as a platform for local and regional artists to showcase and sell their work, strengthening the creative economy in downtown Holyoke. Additionally, funds will support placemaking and programming projects, such as La Plaza, an innovative vacant lot activation project at 400 High Street aimed at transforming underutilized spaces into vibrant community gathering places.

Holyoke Art extends its deepest gratitude to the private donors and the Florence Bank Foundation for their generosity and commitment to the arts. Their contributions have been instrumental in reaching this milestone and making the Print Shop expansion a reality.