tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23205025263106432832024-03-12T19:14:31.618-04:00Commonwealth Center for ChangeC3 provides quality, affordable office and program space, shared resources and capacity building services to local nonprofits and artists so they can do their work more sustainably and collaboratively.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-20168464632227623162009-03-20T15:48:00.010-04:002009-03-20T16:07:12.061-04:00artHAPPENED March 13th 2009 at Thornes Marketplace and Kirkland Ave<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;">In true artHAPPENING fashion an eclectic mix of impromptu performance, collaborative projects and visual art unfolded amidst the creative chaos of spinning cakes, mesmerizing animations, dancing trucks, personal maps, site-specific dance and costumes for all!<br /><br />With citizen badges and passports in hand everyone who came contributed to making this a fantastic event! Hundreds of people filled the basement of Thornes Marketplace and Kirkland Avenue where they donned outfits at the transformation station and contributed to art-making stations lead by a dedicated team of artHAPPENING conductors.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our community and collective creativity! We'll see you at the next artHAPPENING!<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyg0t5uYzBXIJaXX7sgxYsbyI1auW5TFCedKDg4tlHpL3rwC-Iew2FWNDQszITJsGmujI5DUzMS5H6qA9om6zS4ZW-ZW4nAknJlgX0t9IJjIw0popoRpIQc6-eM6WwulMvSM3sxJ28m7iR/s1600-h/artHAPPENING+seal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyg0t5uYzBXIJaXX7sgxYsbyI1auW5TFCedKDg4tlHpL3rwC-Iew2FWNDQszITJsGmujI5DUzMS5H6qA9om6zS4ZW-ZW4nAknJlgX0t9IJjIw0popoRpIQc6-eM6WwulMvSM3sxJ28m7iR/s200/artHAPPENING+seal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315360401448007666" border="0" /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Be sure to check photographs of the event on</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BUhGKuxwMwRL32Gsipnp_BkN3cKLzZ1uwHOFQGep0boEHAxiaEW5AQBBUna906WUu5P57eyvmXk6an7KCgfQAgnrynW5bOmmQEBsit-udK6AlHdTvYSVecZoDRdTSgSSLrj7t8Nf9PEl/s1600-h/VASlogo.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 36px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BUhGKuxwMwRL32Gsipnp_BkN3cKLzZ1uwHOFQGep0boEHAxiaEW5AQBBUna906WUu5P57eyvmXk6an7KCgfQAgnrynW5bOmmQEBsit-udK6AlHdTvYSVecZoDRdTSgSSLrj7t8Nf9PEl/s200/VASlogo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315359978757601954" border="0" /></a><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">THANK YOU</span> to all the following community members and businesses for helping to make this artHAPPENING a huge success:<br /><br />Cornucopia, Northampton Brewery, Our Family Farms & Squash Inc. for donating refreshments The Guild Art Centre, Peter Schlessinger & Reprodepot Fabrics for helping to outfit the artHAPPENING conductors Aliya Bonar & Haley Morgan for tireless commitment and creativity the artHAPPENING Conductors for helping us to create this world. Alan Scheinman, Hampshire Property Managment, James Thompson, Joe Blumenthal & Steve Jasinski for welcoming us into Kirkland Avenue, and especially Thornes Marketplace for donating a fantastic venue!</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-90126658364988255752009-01-06T14:04:00.006-05:002009-01-06T14:29:54.170-05:00Welcome to Josh Silver<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >I'm very pleased to announce that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Josh Silver</span> has joined our board. As founder and Director of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Free Press</span>, a nationally-respected media reform organization (</span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://freepress.net/">www.freepress.net</a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >), Josh brings a great deal of experience and savvy to the C3 leadership team.</span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State" downloadurl="http://www.5iamas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place" downloadurl="http://www.5iantlavalamp.com/"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City" downloadurl="http://www.5iamas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} span.nfakpe {mso-style-name:nfakpe;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" class="nfakpe" ><b style=""><span style="color:black;">Josh</span></b></span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><b face="trebuchet ms"> </b></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >co-founded Free Press with Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols in 2002. As Free Press Executive Director, he oversees all programs, campaigns, fundraising and special projects. <span class="nfakpe"><span style="color:black;">Josh</span></span> previously served as campaign manager for the successful statewide ballot initiative for public funding of elections in </span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><st1:state face="trebuchet ms"><st1:place>Arizona</st1:place></st1:state></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > and as the director of development for the cultural arm of the Smithsonian Institution in </span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><st1:state face="trebuchet ms"><st1:place>Washington</st1:place></st1:state></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >. He has served as the director of an international youth exchange program and as a development and management consultant. <span class="nfakpe"><span style="color:black;">Josh</span></span> publishes frequently on media, campaign finance and other public policy issues. He attended the University of Grenoble, France, and Evergreen State College in </span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><st1:place face="trebuchet ms"><st1:city>Olympia</st1:city>, <st1:state>Wash.</st1:state></st1:place><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >I'm very excited to have Josh join the C3 board at this important juncture in our development. His experience and know how will be incredible assets as we work to open our Nonprofit Center in the coming year. To learn more about Josh and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Free Press</span>, check out this </span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB117322652114528926-5zHBmWWxVX17c5ETrY6SKz4_7oQ_20080305.html">article </a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >in the Wall Street Journal and </span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA623028.html">this one</a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > from the Broadcasting and Cable website.</span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" >Welcome Josh!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-59792786443387623512008-11-16T14:09:00.011-05:002008-11-22T13:43:27.046-05:00ART Happening and C3 Fundraiser a Huge Success!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPdfW3qJURv9IyXvgS4iKs3mFgC_0SBC6NjetkX_w6DP2M8gq0QbyfpHPthPkNGimI_nNFXizSiCUL1zDG1pII2hpcLLO0lBl4pZnVAhfDIQZReNvXvOnQZhzUNf2BhqqTXCPL3mID0oq/s1600-h/AH+11.14.08+012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPdfW3qJURv9IyXvgS4iKs3mFgC_0SBC6NjetkX_w6DP2M8gq0QbyfpHPthPkNGimI_nNFXizSiCUL1zDG1pII2hpcLLO0lBl4pZnVAhfDIQZReNvXvOnQZhzUNf2BhqqTXCPL3mID0oq/s200/AH+11.14.08+012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269357662150206514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBTjCbksMiMIyvsdfCodgwnU9YNQT6L6HIfsm1e-ePvtSo_anYYEIe-eOvfGhP9re_J47KtcWT4w6QDa60o1EeQRFe1fm0pgOfn85pX_ATjIRRHEoTT2WI1SeizqNqp_PPuH-2A6MDNNQ/s1600-h/AH+11.14.08+017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBTjCbksMiMIyvsdfCodgwnU9YNQT6L6HIfsm1e-ePvtSo_anYYEIe-eOvfGhP9re_J47KtcWT4w6QDa60o1EeQRFe1fm0pgOfn85pX_ATjIRRHEoTT2WI1SeizqNqp_PPuH-2A6MDNNQ/s200/AH+11.14.08+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269357654671603666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />C3's second <span style="font-weight: bold;">ART Happening and Fundraiser</span> at the Haymarket Cafe on Friday night was a massive success, <span style="font-weight: bold;">raising over $4,000</span>! Hundreds of people crammed their way into the cafe to take in the incredible visual art, join the audience at a raucous reading by some of the area's best up and coming and established spoken word artists, eat delicious food, partake in a glass of wine or two and dance their tails off into the wee hours.<br /><br />Thanks to all the people who made the event's success possible:<br /><ul><li style="font-weight: bold;">Everyone who came to the event!!</li><li>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">visual artists</span> Tasha Robbins, Dan Towers and Donn Boulanger.</li><li>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">spoken word artists</span> Leah Banks, Shira Erlichman, Jamila Gore, Adam Gottlieb, Amina Jordan Mendez, Kerry O'Keefe, Naimah Petigny and Anthony O. Wilson.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJs</span> Brando and Douglas Hernandez.<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">C3 interns</span> Aliya Bonar, Haley Morgan, Sophie Wood and Elisa Loeser.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">C3 Board members</span> Juan Carlos Aguilar, Norma Akamatsu, Andrea Ayvazian, Lori Divine-Hudson, Jennifer Ladd, Gina Nortonsmith, Jeff Rosen, Peter Simpson and Ruth Trujillo-Acosta.<br /></li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">storefront ART</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">curatorial committee members</span> Oceanna Shawanda, Jennifer Orozco, Megan LaBonte and Derek Goodwin.</li><li>All the <span style="font-weight: bold;">volunteers</span> who helped cover all the bases on Friday night!</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">A big thanks</span> to C3 Program Director <span style="font-weight: bold;">Julia Handschuh</span> who worked incredibly hard to pull it all together!</li></ul>Thanks to <span style="font-style: italic;">storefront ART</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> funders and supporters:</span><br /><ul><li>The Northampton Arts Council</li><li>The Art Angels</li><li>A.P.E.<br /></li></ul>Thanks to <span style="font-style: italic;">storefront ART</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">partner </span>the Northampton Center for the Arts<br /><br />Thanks to our event sponsors:<br /><ul><li>The Northampton Brewery</li><li>Spoleto<br /></li><li>Sierra Grille</li><li>Martignetti Liquors</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">And a huge thanks</span> to event host, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Haymarket Cafe</span> and its owner and C3 board member Peter Simpson, who made such a huge investment of time, money and resources in helping make this event so successful.</li></ul>All of these people, organizations and local businesses did their part to help make our ART Happening and C3 fundraiser successful beyond our wildest expectations. If you were a part of it--Thank you! If you could not make it, it's not too late to show your support for C3. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Please visit our </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.commonwealthcenter.org/">website </a><span style="font-weight: bold;">today and make a donation. </span>Your contribution will help C3 as we work to strengthen our community by supporting local nonprofits and artists! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thank you!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-3591728055178846202008-11-04T11:25:00.003-05:002008-11-04T11:30:22.916-05:00Welcome to Lori Divine-HudsonOn behalf of the C3 Board and staff, I'm very pleased to announce that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lori Divine-Hudson has joined our Board of Directors.</span> Our board just keeps getting stronger, and with the addition of Lori, we have gained an articulate, enthusiastic advocate of the C3 vision, who also has deep experience in board leadership and a long commitment to the Northampton community.<br /><br />Lori Divine-Hudson has lived in Northampton for almost thirty years and has served on numerous boards during that time, including the Veteran's Education Project, Congregation B'nai Israel and the Guild Studio School. She actively supports many nonprofit groups whose emphasis is on arts, women, peace and social justice. Lori is a physical therapist, has a Masters in Education and is an eternal student of art. She has four grown kids, two grandchildren and two wacky and lovable dogs.<br /><br />We're very excited that Lori has joined our board--hers will be a strong voice on our board and in our community for the C3 vision, for progressive social change and for the importance of art. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome Lori!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-1221538754572936352008-10-30T11:11:00.004-04:002008-10-30T11:21:44.348-04:00Welcome to Jeff Rosen!On behalf of the C3 Board and staff, I'm very pleased to announce that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeff Rosen has joined our Board of Directors.</span> Jeff brings a great deal of experience in financial management, both in the for profit and nonprofit worlds, and he will help C3 establish effective and transparent financial systems that are powerful and highly useful.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeff Rosen</span> lives in Leeds, MA with his wife and three young children. He serves as the director of Finance and Administration for the Solidago Foundation. Prior to working for Solidago, Jeff worked for more than 20 years in the food sector, owning his own businesses and serving as a senior financial officer for national restaurant chains. In addition, he has worked for several food sector focused nonprofits, including the New Alchemy Institute. He is currently active with a broad coalition of organizations in the Pioneer Valley, working to rebuild the local food system by investing in sustainable agriculture infrastructure projects. Jeff is a graduate of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has a Masters of Resource Economics from the University of Maine. Jeff is an adjunct faculty member in the Green MBA program at Antioch College of New England and teaches Tai Chi in the Northampton area.<br /><br />We are so excited that Jeff has joined our team, and he will help our Board provide experienced and dynamic leadership to the C3 project. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome Jeff!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-37166060504469163152008-10-28T14:00:00.003-04:002008-10-28T14:05:32.751-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">Preparing for the polls?</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Join fellow Florence Savings Bank Customers and vote to support C3 today! </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a track="on" href="https://www.florencesavings.com/index.php?option=com_philaform&form_id=3"><img name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.26" alt="FSB" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs072/1101897126999/img/26.gif?a=1102300007894" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Florence Savings Bank is donating $50,000 to local, non-profit organizations and you get to decide where the money will go. The amount that C3 receives will be determined by the number of community votes C3 receives. Simply click on the link above and enter: 'Commonwealth Center for Change, 126 Main St. Northampton, Ma' into the electronic ballot. </span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); font-weight: bold;">Voting ends December 31, 2008.<br />Submit your vote today!</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-29260586442894604962008-10-24T14:38:00.014-04:002008-10-24T15:18:16.851-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;" >Storefront ART Hosts 2nd ARThappening </span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;" >at the Haymarket Café<br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixY3pYZpsLwPItVmLOn7Ew2KLyafBGtWBb1gOLcBjrjkcxBHN-9R74AvWkqbtiuGLIX8FMRMQPaMSxg8LMqKNs-JW8deZrW2OcqAs1hSUNc5jJWhBTg1UWREv-EI8lTx3kAXbHNjWfDW5P/s1600-h/ARThappening-web.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixY3pYZpsLwPItVmLOn7Ew2KLyafBGtWBb1gOLcBjrjkcxBHN-9R74AvWkqbtiuGLIX8FMRMQPaMSxg8LMqKNs-JW8deZrW2OcqAs1hSUNc5jJWhBTg1UWREv-EI8lTx3kAXbHNjWfDW5P/s400/ARThappening-web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260797679616222370" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" ></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >Friday November 14th, from 8pm-2am, Commonwealth Center for Change's Storefront ART program will host its second ARThappening at the Haymarket Café at 185 Main St. in Northampton.<br /><br />Visual and interactive art, poetry and spoken word-not to mention world funk, hip hop, salsa, merengue and live Jazz-will come together for an incredible night of art, food, music, dancing and fun at storefront ART's November ARThappening!<br /><br />Picking up where Arts Night Out leaves off, storefront ART will once again create a vibrant space for artists and the community to come together and celebrate the creativity that abounds in Northampton. Come for the poignant words of area poets and the striking imagery of local artists. Stay for the music, dancing and friends.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">sliding scale <span style="font-weight: bold;">$5-$25 donation at the door</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">$3 Beer & Wine</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">All proceeds will benefit Commonwealth Center for Change</span></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Evening's Schedule:</span></span></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">8pm-9pm - Reception</span><br />featuring visual art by Tasha Robbins & Dan Towers, live jazz by The Evolution Trio, and delicious food from Haymarket Cafe<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9pm-10pm - Poetry</span><br />from Leah Banks, Shira Erlichman, Jamila Gore, Adam Gottlieb, Amina "Illypsis" Nia Jordan-Mendez, Kerry O'Keefe, Niamah Petigny & Anthony O. Wilson<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10pm-midnight - World Flight Funk</span><br />DJ Brando<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">midnight-2am - Salsa y Merengue</span><br />DJ Douglas Hernandez<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">All Night - Art</span><br />Interactive art with Dana Wilde and Bethann Shannon, outdoor video installation by Lea Donnan, roving NCTV camera crew shooting footage for "Am I Famous Yet?"</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;" >Learn more about the participating artists at:</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 204);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 51, 204);" track="on" href="http://www.commonwealthcenter.org/" linktype="link" target="_blank">www.commonwealthcenter.org</a></span><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">This ARThappening is on </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 51, 204);" track="on" href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=44864963376&ref=mf" linktype="link" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;" >still need more information? email julia@commonwealthcenter.org or call: 413.522.1319</span></span></div><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-84727389721782892482008-09-30T16:07:00.000-04:002008-09-30T16:55:10.230-04:00C3 Has an Office!Thanks to our long-time supporters at A.P.E., C3 now has an <span style="font-weight: bold;">office space downtown</span>! A.P.E. has generously provided office and meeting space to C3 on the second floor of their new building, Window, at <span style="font-weight: bold;">126 Main St in Northampton</span>.<br /><br />This beautiful, bright, downtown location will allow C3 staff to work more effectively toward realizing our vision of creating a shared space center for local nonprofits and artists. A.P.E. has provided space for several C3 events over the last two years, from the first community meetings in early 2007, to a strategic planning meeting with Linda Stout a year ago to the launch of our storefront ART program this past summer. <span style="font-weight: bold;">A.P.E. has been there from the start for C3, and we are grateful for their support!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-33122404326105165242008-09-27T16:08:00.004-04:002008-09-27T16:20:10.264-04:00C3 Receives Solidago Grant!On behalf of the C3 board and staff, I'm very pleased to announce that C3 has received a $5000 grant from the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Solidago Foundation</span>. This grant will help pay for general operating expenses and will be a huge help as we work to open our shared space Nonprofit Center. <span style="font-weight: bold;">We are grateful for Solidago's confidence and support.</span><br /><br />With this generous grant, Solidago joins a growing community of individuals and organizations who see how important C3 will be in helping nonprofits and local artists do their work more effectively and collaboratively by providing affordable space and shared resources. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thanks to everyone who has given so generously! </span><br /><br />If you haven't already, please join this growing community of C3 supporters by making a tax-deductible gift today. Your support is crucial to making the C3 vision a vibrant, exciting reality. You can donate electronically on our website, or send your check to:<br /><br />Commonwealth Center for Change<br />12 Crafts Ave. #4<br />Northampton, MA 01060<br /><br />Thank you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-56593153256656168282008-09-15T15:28:00.000-04:002008-09-15T15:29:12.224-04:00C3 seeks part time volunteer bookkeeper<div style="margin: 1ex;"> <div> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact in the community and use their experience and expertise to help develop and administer a sound and transparent bookkeeping structure for a startup nonprofit.</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><br /><b>Salary:</b> Unpaid<br /><b>Duration of position:</b> 6-12months<br /><b>Time Commitment:</b> 2-3 hours/week<br /><b>Responsibilities:</b></span></p> <ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Bi-weekly payroll</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Work with E.D. to refine and maintain Quickbooks accounts and systems</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">On-going bookkeeping tasks</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Prepare quarterly state and federal employee forms</span></li></ul> <span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><b>Requirements:</b></span> <ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Strong attention to detail</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Strong follow-through</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Self-starter & motivated</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Requires minimal supervision</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Has her or his own computer</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Proficiency in Quickbooks, Filemaker Pro, Excel and Word</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><b>To apply submit cover letter</b></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><b>and resume to:<br /></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Julia Handschuh<br />Program Director<br />Commonwealth Center for Change<br />12 Crafts Ave. #4<br />Northampton, MA 01060</span></p> </div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-77700171888439361352008-09-15T15:24:00.000-04:002008-09-15T15:27:44.606-04:00C3 Seeks Intern<div style="margin: 1ex;"> <div> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact in the community and gain experience working in a vibrant, start up nonprofit environment.</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><br /><b>Salary:</b> Unpaid<br /><b>Duration of position:</b> 6-12months<br /><b>Time Commitment:</b> 3-5 hours/week<br /><b>Responsibilities:</b></span></p> <ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Day-to-day office and program administrative tasks</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Newsletter production and other outreach tasks</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Website updates</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Grant research, writing</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Market research</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Data base maintenance</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Donor tracking </span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Volunteer coordination</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><b>Requirements:</b></span></p> <ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Strong teamwork skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Strong attention to detail</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Strong follow-through</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Ability to listen and willingness to learn</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Ability to work from various locations</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"> </span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Self-starter & motivated</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Requires minimal supervision</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Has her or his own computer</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Proficiency in Quickbooks, Filemaker Pro, Excel and Word</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><b>To apply submit cover letter</b></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><b>and resume to:<br /></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Julia Handschuh<br />Program Director<br />Commonwealth Center for Change<br />12 Crafts Ave. #4<br />Northampton, MA 01060</span></p> </div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-64041204975472121762008-09-10T14:56:00.011-04:002008-09-11T15:04:32.969-04:00storefront ART Receives Arts Council GrantC3 was notified today that our <span style="font-weight: bold;">storefront ART</span> program has received a $2,500 grant from the <span style="font-weight: bold;">BJ Goodwin Memorial Fund</span>, which is administered by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Northampton Arts Council</span>.<br /><br />This generous grant comes at a perfect time for <span style="font-weight: bold;">storefront ART</span>, and will allow us to build on the momentum and energy generated by our debut ARThappening at A.P.E. in June and our debut workSPACE in Thornes Market this summer. We are excited by the enthusiastic response storefront ART has received from the community, and the Arts Council's support will help us build on that enthusiasm and provide new studio, exhibition and gathering spaces for local artists. Speaking of which,<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Check out storefront Art's fall lineup! </span><br /><ul><li>We've just moved into our new workSPACE on the second floor of Thornes, in the old Northampton Box Office space. Be sure to stop by to check out the work of puppeteer Madison Cripps and the custom bookmakers from Jaguar Uprising Press.<br /></li><li>Later in September we'll present a new series of paintings by local artist <span style="font-weight: bold;">Michelle Bellici</span> in our first windowSPACE gallery in the old Crystal storefront on the corner of Green and West Streets, generously donated by Smith College.<br /></li><li>Mark your calenders now for our <span style="font-weight: bold;">November 14th</span> ARThappening and C3 fundraiser at the Haymarket Cafe.<br /></li><li>Plus we have a very exciting new project we'll be announcing in the next few day, so stay tuned!</li></ul><br />As you can see, <span style="font-weight: bold;">storefront ART</span> has a lot going on, and we couldn't do it without the support of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">BJ Goodwin Memorial Fund</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Northampton Arts Council</span>. Thank you so much!<br /><br />We welcome the Arts Council to the growing community of storefront ART supporters, which includes many individuals and the following organizations: the Northampton Center for the Arts, Art Angels, A.P.E., Thornes Market and Smith College. Thank you for your support!<br /><br />We hope you will join this community as well by making a donation to storefront ART. You can donate online at our <a href="http://www.commonwealthcenter.org/">website</a>, or make a check out to Commonwealth Center for Change, with storefront ART in the memo line, and send it to:<br /><br />Commonwealth Center for Change<br />12 Crafts Ave. #4<br />Northampton, MA 01060<br /><br />Thank you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-80668213577263701712008-09-09T12:14:00.003-04:002008-09-09T12:21:13.266-04:00Fall Series of ESL classesHi everyone,<br /><br />A new series of Sunday ESL classes will be starting September 14th in Amherst. The first series last spring was a big success, and we're excited about being a part of this wonderful effort to help our immigrant neighbors feel more confident and welcome in our community.<br /><br />Classes will run from 2-4pm every Sunday, from September 14th till October 26th.<br /><br />If you are interested in teaching or being a tutor, please contact Erin at <a href="http://mail.google.com/mail/contacts/ui/ContactManager?js=RAW&maximize=true&hide=true&position=absolute&hl=en&emailsLink=true&sk=true&titleBar=false&border=NONE&eventCallback=ParentStub1211983138953&zx=tg4wq57hr7ir#" name="contact-email" onclick="doEvent('INITIATE_EMAIL', 'to', "mcnallymonster@gmail.com", 'name', "Erin McNally"); return false;" class="link" id="Node151-[0]">mcnallymonster@gmail.com</a><br /><br />If you are interested in helping with child care or volunteer coordination, or if you or someone you know would be interested in taking the classes, please contact Juan Carlos at<br /><span class="link" id="Node150-[0]"><a href="http://mail.google.com/mail/contacts/ui/ContactManager?js=RAW&maximize=true&hide=true&position=absolute&hl=en&emailsLink=true&sk=true&titleBar=false&border=NONE&eventCallback=ParentStub1211983138953&zx=tg4wq57hr7ir#" name="contact-email" onclick="doEvent('INITIATE_EMAIL', 'to', "jcaguilar@comcast.net", 'name', "Juan Carlos Aguilar"); return false;" class="link" id="Node151-[0]">jcaguilar@comcast.net</a><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-9670348431737492502008-09-08T12:32:00.008-04:002008-09-09T07:13:34.574-04:00<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Jennifer Ladd Consulting</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:78%;">Leadership & Money Coach, Group Facilitator<br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">jladd@jenniferladd.net</span><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Courage to Fundraise</span><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >• Are you new at fundraising?</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >• Do you want to help a cause you love but have conflicted feelings about asking for money?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >• Would you like to be able to ask absolutely anyone for a contribution?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >• Do you want to find playful ways to move toward greater ease and courage where fundraising is concerned?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >We each have a gaggle of voices that are at work in every fundraising phone call, appeal, and encounter. Is it Fear? Is it Begging? Is it Anger? Is it Entitlement? Is it Ambivalence? Is it True Love of the Cause? Is it all of the above and more?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Come join Jennifer Ladd, Ed. D. in a workshop of theater games, play, role-playing and real results as you and others explore all the voices in your head that both help and hinder you in fundraising. Explore and become more conscious so that you can choose who is doing the fundraising and relationship building essential for organizational survival. Learn how to use your fear as a creative catapult into an empowered approach.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >When: Friday, October 10, 9:00 – 12:00</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Where: Room 236, Potpourri Plaza, 243 King St. Northampton</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Cost: $45 - $75, Deposit of $25.00 required</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >If you are interested contact Jennifer Ladd, Ed.D at 413-584-0565 or email her at jladd@jenniferladd.net. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Jennifer Ladd, Ed. D is a philanthropic advisor and leadership coach for those with resources and those seeking funds. She has over 30 years experience in social change philanthropy as well as group facilitation. For more information go to her website, www.jenniferladd.net.</span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-25133615131311315282008-09-06T09:50:00.005-04:002008-09-06T10:06:45.961-04:00Welcome to new Board members!<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >On behalf of the C3 board and staff, I'm very pleased and proud to announce that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gina Nortonsmith </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Norma Akamatsu</span> have joined the C3 Board of Directors. Their expertise and passion, and their commitment to our community will be invaluable assets to C3 as we work together to create a home and resource center that benefits nonprofits, artists and the Northampton community.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Gina Nortonsmith</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > is an advocate who works for community and social change. She and her spouse, Heidi Nortonsmith, were one of the plaintiff couples in the </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><st1:state style="font-family: georgia;"><st1:place>Massachusetts</st1:place></st1:state></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > landmark court case which resulted in equal marriage rights for same-sex couples. Gina, an attorney by training, has worked in the areas of housing, racial justice, children and families, sexual orientation, media, and cycling. She has brought her compassion and sense of justice for those considered institutional outsiders to her work in educational institutions as professor, assistant dean, and ombudsperson. Gina lives in </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><st1:city style="font-family: georgia;"><st1:place>Northampton</st1:place></st1:city></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > with Heidi and their two sons, Avery and Quinn.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><b style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=""><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Norma Akamatsu</span></span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:black;" >, MSW, is a psychotherapist, practicing in </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><st1:place style="font-family:georgia;"><st1:city><span style="">Northampton</span></st1:city><span style="">, </span><st1:state><span style="">MA</span></st1:state></st1:place></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:black;" >. She has facilitated discussion on a variety of topics with many local community, religious and educational organizations through her work with Community Dialogue Associates. She is a founding member of the Pioneer Valley Coalition Against Secrecy and Torture (PVCAST) working to raise awareness and educate about the problem of US sanctioned torture. She has been a member of the Northampton Civil Rights Committee, dealing with issues of equity in the public schools and has taught at the </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><st1:place style="font-family:georgia;"><st1:placename><span style="">Smith</span></st1:placename><span style=""> </span><st1:placetype><span style="">College</span></st1:placetype><span style=""> </span><st1:placetype><span style="">School</span></st1:placetype></st1:place></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:12;color:black;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;"> for Social Work. She is also on the Community Advisory Board of Project 2050, UMass, Amherst.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">The addition of Gina and Norma makes our board an even stronger, more dynamic team, and we are so excited they have decided to join us!</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Welcome Gina and Norma!</span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-51517844523702513112008-09-02T15:11:00.004-04:002008-09-02T15:18:43.943-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHI6V0iYkzF-bIU-fYYXB00a5Tq2rPyKc5sGBp9UETIfdlR0APznvaik_8LTHDxDAJlLZnfrFu_j9tiEQQy_uorRURwaRXz68voqvKQe1YfZiuFSIs5pGSyjcTzVkElHUjzowIHOr0XYkV/s1600-h/C3+header.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHI6V0iYkzF-bIU-fYYXB00a5Tq2rPyKc5sGBp9UETIfdlR0APznvaik_8LTHDxDAJlLZnfrFu_j9tiEQQy_uorRURwaRXz68voqvKQe1YfZiuFSIs5pGSyjcTzVkElHUjzowIHOr0XYkV/s400/C3+header.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241504100257549858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >C3 seeks 2-3 interns to form a dynamic support team for the storefront ART Program Director</span><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact on the local arts community and gain experience working with artists and managing gallery space.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Salary:</span> Unpaid<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Duration of position:</span> 6-12months<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Time Commitment:</span> 4hours/week<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Deadline:</span> September 15th</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Responsibilities:<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Work with the Program Director to:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· maintain relationships with building owners</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· work with artists-in-residence and exhibiting artists</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· develop web and print publicity</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· produce storefront ART events, including openings and ARThappenings</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· install and remove work</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· identify future locations</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· staff workSPACE and windowSPACE locations</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· maintain storefront ART databases</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· research funding opportunities</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Requirements:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">· Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· Strong teamwork skills</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· Strong attention to detail</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· Strong follow-through</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· Excitement about and investment in community arts</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· Ability to listen and willingness to learn</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· Ability to work from various locations</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">· Proficiency in Excel and Photoshop</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >To apply submit:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Cover letter</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Writing sample</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Resume</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />To:</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Julia Handschuh</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Program Director</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Commonwealth Center for Change</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />12 Crafts Ave. #4</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Northampton Ma 01060</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-45572837814267604342008-08-20T15:40:00.003-04:002008-08-20T15:46:18.485-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >C3 featured in The Republican:<br /><br />Commonwealth Center for Change helps nonprofit groups in Northampton</span> <div style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" class="subhead"> <div class="subhead"> </div> </div> <div style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" class="byln">Tuesday, July 22, 2008<div> <div>By FRED CONTRADA</div> </div> fcontrada@repub.com </div> <p style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">NORTHAMPTON - Monday morning was bustling on the first floor of Thornes Marketplace, and Mat G. Matera had his easel set up in the perfect spot. He was inside looking out from the recently vacated store called Details, a wall of windows separating him from the action.</p><p style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.masslive.com/chicopeeholyoke/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-15/1216712861156770.xml&coll=1">Continue story</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-20373727497047019772008-08-19T14:57:00.002-04:002008-08-19T15:17:30.684-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:180%;">Check it Out! </span> </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Storefront ART is on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj58XQCGD6g">Youtube</a>.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Catch a glimpse of the action at the June ARThappening<br /><br />It's not too late to submit a proposal for the October ARThappening: check out our list of <a href="http://www.commonwealthcenter.org/open-calls.htm">current open calls</a> to learn about how you can participate in storefront ART.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-68203973305212445572008-07-26T13:44:00.002-04:002008-07-26T14:14:59.677-04:00Welcome to Ruth Trujillo-Acosta<span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >I am very pleased to announce that Ruth Trujillo-Acosta has joined C3's Board of Directors. She brings invaluable experience and wisdom to the board, which are the fruits of her many years of dedication to movements for civil rights and social justice.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><br />Ruth</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="text-transform: none; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >grew up in </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><st1:country-region style="font-family:arial;"><st1:place><span style="text-transform: none;">El Salvador</span></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style="text-transform: none; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > and immigrated to the </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><st1:country-region style="font-family:arial;"><st1:place><span style="text-transform: none;">United States</span></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style="text-transform: none; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > in 1981. Since then, she has been committed to social justice for under represented communities, manifested in her long-standing work in movements for international solidarity, immigrant rights, women’s rights, and against racism and war.</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><o:p></o:p></span> <p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-transform: none;font-size:100%;" >Since graduating from </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="text-transform: none;">Smith</span></st1:placename><span style="text-transform: none;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="text-transform: none;">College</span></st1:placetype></st1:place></span><span style="text-transform: none;font-size:100%;" >, Ruth has held positions at two Massachusetts-based foundations supporting grassroots organizing in the southern </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="text-transform: none;">United States</span></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style="text-transform: none;font-size:100%;" > and at an organization dedicated to stopping violence against women.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-transform: none;font-size:100%;" ><o:p></o:p>Ruth is a founding member of the </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><st1:place style="font-family:arial;"><span style="text-transform: none;">Western Massachusetts</span></st1:place></span><span style="text-transform: none;font-size:100%;" > Coalition for Immigrant and Workers’ Rights and also serves on the </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><st1:city style="font-family:arial;"><st1:place><span style="text-transform: none;">Rosenberg</span></st1:place></st1:city></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > Fund for Children Board of Directors.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Ruth's joining our Board makes a strong team even more amazing, and we are all thrilled to welcome her as we continue our work to create a sustainable and collaborative home and resource center for Northampton's nonprofits and artists.</span><br /></span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-44702489704446881672008-07-21T07:48:00.006-04:002008-07-21T07:55:20.353-04:00Storefront ART at Thornes Marketplace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHHcNgNAAaF53_ge0CE2jA_KElGq6IEkylZiGCh3VfYLsTH1rMCMRtawWK7j_LkRR4lQAJCbgt2H72gF8-30P6W5wfekWYsVjRfwmSa8KpncEQR0Letv7iKc-M_xOhJGMT4wyHVte-KOL/s1600-h/Blue_Green_Man_2008_Dana_Wilde.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHHcNgNAAaF53_ge0CE2jA_KElGq6IEkylZiGCh3VfYLsTH1rMCMRtawWK7j_LkRR4lQAJCbgt2H72gF8-30P6W5wfekWYsVjRfwmSa8KpncEQR0Letv7iKc-M_xOhJGMT4wyHVte-KOL/s400/Blue_Green_Man_2008_Dana_Wilde.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225434095980103058" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Starting Monday July 21st, the former Details storefront on the ground floor of Thornes Marketplace will be transformed into the first Storefront ART workSPACE, featuring local artists Madison J. Cripps, Mat Matera & Dana Wilde.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Marionettes of wood and cloth with eccentric personalities and strange appendages manifest from Madison's world of Strings Attached. "For me, the most powerful moment is not when my painting looks like what I see, but when what I see looks like my painting" says Mat Matera whose work captures the details of Northampton. Dana Wilde brings a sensitivity to color and personal experience in her intuitive spirit drawings and large</span> scale improvisational murals.<a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVe48_dxd1EAU8T1v-ArxV1tXGdliDMqdXy3nrQEdFrQAyfOxYukkXqMVQeePpawCYzcFajscYQOVue9lYv8DTc_OJvjGtbIB4bvQRTkRgiRXy0_jNKi-JvmEDud-eTtYpItMD3AA3FA0x/s1600-h/Northampton_Steeple_Mat_Matera.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVe48_dxd1EAU8T1v-ArxV1tXGdliDMqdXy3nrQEdFrQAyfOxYukkXqMVQeePpawCYzcFajscYQOVue9lYv8DTc_OJvjGtbIB4bvQRTkRgiRXy0_jNKi-JvmEDud-eTtYpItMD3AA3FA0x/s400/Northampton_Steeple_Mat_Matera.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225433820771041186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Thornes Market has stepped forward to partner with Commonwealth Center for Change’s Storefront ART program to provide local artists with temporary studio, exhibition and gathering space. Following its hugely successful launch last month at A.P.E.’s new Window Gallery, the partnership with Thornes represents a big leap forward for Storefront ART. Not only that, it’s an exciting milestone for local artists, who will benefit from low cost studio and exhibition space, and for the people of Northampton, who have responded so enthusiastically to the potential for a more energetic, interesting downtown that Storefront ART promises.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Now Thornes in not only a great place to shop, it also provides a unique opportunity to see artists at work. Come visit the artists and watch as their work develops!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-11971567946329990632008-07-15T10:43:00.002-04:002008-07-15T10:51:20.818-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIEvvZq4iOynLluCoz94efeSf7Xd0jJM2ZJptlIklyM98gpGo2VlrTFObVV8x27rvhDZ2S3icBabOnIUBGMlFXQmCxEjj8fHFQpLPVXJROfM6e2MWrVqM4uXYbv156UgcGZanPNBRl4OK/s1600-h/storefront+open+call.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIEvvZq4iOynLluCoz94efeSf7Xd0jJM2ZJptlIklyM98gpGo2VlrTFObVV8x27rvhDZ2S3icBabOnIUBGMlFXQmCxEjj8fHFQpLPVXJROfM6e2MWrVqM4uXYbv156UgcGZanPNBRl4OK/s400/storefront+open+call.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223253472364821378" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Calling all artists, performers and all around creative folk!</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Storefront ART</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"> is on the hunt for artwork of all media to include in the next <span style="font-weight: bold;">ART Happening</span> due to the streets of Northampton during <span style="font-weight: bold;">October's Art's Night Out! </span><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">This cabaret style affair will feature a line-up of performances, a video art lounge and space for visual art. Interior and urban spaces will be home for tiny paintings on pebbles to intimate performance actions from spoken word to large-scale installations. How can the streets of Northampton and a gallery space be enlivened by your creative endeavors?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Submit the following no later than August 22nd:</span><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Project Proposal</span>- This should include a description of the work you intend to show and any additional supporting materials, including installation requirements or duration of the work if it is performance or video</span></li></ul></div><ul style="text-align: left; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Slide portfolio or CD</span>; please include 10-12 images of your work or 5-10 minutes of time-based work</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><li style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Artist statement</span></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Resume/CV</span></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;">SASE if you would like your materials returned</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><b>Send Submissions to:</b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Storefront ART<br />c/o </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >Commonwealth Center for Change</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">12 Crafts Ave. #4<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Northampton, Ma. 01060<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Selected Artists will be notified by September 5th.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">For more information contact Julia at: Julia@commonwealthcenter.org or 413.522.1319<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />NEED SPACE?</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Storefront ART has workSPACE available at Thornes Marketplace!<br />Artists are placed in available workSPACE and windowSPACE through filling out our general <a track="on" href="http://docs.google.com/View?docid=ddv6f969_17grnchvdm" linktype="link" target="_blank">application</a>.</div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-62896129471963060142008-07-01T14:35:00.007-04:002008-07-01T14:50:00.116-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclZL_FKEy5hq3_fbgMyruALRt9B6iwmftyFuSR2SOYAY1TpO3zgJA5AYDKuNcwHddIK7_uamfAFVRMub3JEoROYiAbEC1pSyFm2c1ckkzwR45Vr9lHw-JQNYidRFe4gv_GEc_Q70y5ARR/s1600-h/storefront+open+call.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclZL_FKEy5hq3_fbgMyruALRt9B6iwmftyFuSR2SOYAY1TpO3zgJA5AYDKuNcwHddIK7_uamfAFVRMub3JEoROYiAbEC1pSyFm2c1ckkzwR45Vr9lHw-JQNYidRFe4gv_GEc_Q70y5ARR/s400/storefront+open+call.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218119790286079746" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Storefront ART Seeks Time-based Art for NCTV</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:times new roman;"> </div><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-family:times new roman;" ><div style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;" styleclass="style_Title"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Location:</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > A TV near you!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >WindowSPACE: a new take on an exhibition space</span><br /></span></div><b><br /></b></div><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Northampton Community Access Television poses an amazing opportunity to get more local art into the lives and homes of Northampton residents. NCTV is ripe with available airtime and The Commonwealth Center for Change wants to fill it with </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Storefront ART</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">. We are seeking submissions of video art and other time-based mediums: installation, performance, dance, theater, sound, animation, etc. to include in our first run of local arts programming.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis, however to be considered for the first run of programming </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">please submit no later than July 9th</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">.</span><br /><br /></span><div face="times new roman" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Submissions should include the following:</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-family:times new roman;" ><br /><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><ul><li>Up to 15 minutes of video as an uncompressed quicktime file<br /></li><li>Title, running time and credit information (we will create title screens for each work)</li><li>A brief artist statement (100 words or less)</li><li>Resume/CV</li><li>Your contact information: address, phone and email<br /></li><li>SASE if you would like your materials returned</li></ul></div><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: times new roman;"><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Send Submissions to:</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Storefront ART<br />c/o</span></span><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"> Commonwealth Center for Change</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">12 Crafts Ave. #4</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Northampton MA 01060<br /><br />Questions? Contact Julia at: julia@commonwealthcenter.org or 413.522.1319<br /></span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(8, 54, 67);font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-31762881870625597272008-07-01T14:09:00.013-04:002008-07-01T14:43:44.421-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-family: times new roman;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYKAQfJ1JPArwnL2PH7hGEkciAEQitpJqkzm6IvPzDSP2P78m6FOe9LZRLQtpIbT2_DGSRwk4QZEbTF7ZkyZQ7-gxmCUc6ZEvF9-0YJDihb9engA_9wEbNSxNr6vP9XZb2U1QYGAwhUNq/s1600-h/storefront+open+call.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYKAQfJ1JPArwnL2PH7hGEkciAEQitpJqkzm6IvPzDSP2P78m6FOe9LZRLQtpIbT2_DGSRwk4QZEbTF7ZkyZQ7-gxmCUc6ZEvF9-0YJDihb9engA_9wEbNSxNr6vP9XZb2U1QYGAwhUNq/s400/storefront+open+call.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218113009337084994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Storefront ART is now seeking applications for WorkSPACE and WindowSPACE</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">Submit ASAP to be considered for the first available spaces!</span></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Our first ART Happening on June 13th truly kicked things into high gear for Storefront ART. We are in the process of securing two new locations, one for WindowSPACE and one for a combination of WindowSPACE and shared WorkSPACE in downtown Northampton.</span><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >We need to know who is out there creating art, what kind of work you're creating and what you need for studio, exhibition and performance space so that we can begin to match artists with spaces that become available.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This is all happening very soon. We are unsure of the exact dates but it looks likely that we will have spaces available in July, so get your applications in as soon as possible.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">You can find a copy of the </span><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=uyfhsocab.0.0.xcv4chcab.0&ts=S0353&p=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2FDoc%3Fid%3Dddv6f969_17grnchvdm&id=preview" linktype="undefined" target="_blank">application here.</a><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" >Send Submissions to:<br />Storefront ART<br />c/o </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" >Commonwealth Center for Change</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">12 Crafts Ave. #4</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Northampton, Ma. 01060</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" >For more information contact Julia at: julia@commonwealthcenter.org or 413.522.1319</span><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-89983871727474748772008-06-21T07:50:00.004-04:002008-06-21T08:02:48.672-04:00Welcome to Andrea Ayvazian!<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">On behalf of the board and staff of C3, I'm very pleased to announce that Andrea Ayvazian has joined the C3 Board of Directors. </span><br /><br />The Rev. Dr. Andrea Ayvazian</strong> is the Senior Minister of the Haydenville Congregational Church. She is the former Dean of Religious Life at Mount Holyoke Collge. A long-time activist for peace and social justice, Andrea has been involved in movements for social change since the early 1970s. She is firmly rooted in and dearly loves the Pioneer Valley and has served on numerous boards, councils and advisory groups in the region. She and her partner, Michael Klare, have one son Sasha who went through the Northampton public school system and is now in college.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Andrea brings an amazingly deep experience and wisdom to our board, as well as many years of commitment to movements for social change. Her active and enthusiastic embrace of the C3 vision will help C3 come to life in exciting and sustainable ways, and we are all <span style="font-style: italic;">so </span>happy she has decided to join us! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome Andrea!</span></span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320502526310643283.post-18664335018251040422008-06-18T10:23:00.002-04:002008-06-18T10:28:44.797-04:00Storefront ART Launch a Huge Success!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNi11NoMYK0Wv1IsPHMoEPg6BmDyoJTtG3ggS_IevGt_jCv5HDGZ2WpKoQaNQ3kVi7YP-uOef6fnh0H5FEWtszgPq-CxKD2CRSqpT1dfR3TZy6yNfOk55ziITSpFM0P7mn8pbjHchyphenhyphen9SQ/s1600-h/2583813875_2524141223_o.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNi11NoMYK0Wv1IsPHMoEPg6BmDyoJTtG3ggS_IevGt_jCv5HDGZ2WpKoQaNQ3kVi7YP-uOef6fnh0H5FEWtszgPq-CxKD2CRSqpT1dfR3TZy6yNfOk55ziITSpFM0P7mn8pbjHchyphenhyphen9SQ/s200/2583813875_2524141223_o.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213228181667146114" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><o:p></o:p>Hundreds of people passed through A.P.E.’s beautiful new Window Gallery on Main St. in Northampton last Friday to take in the visual art and performance of some of the best young artists the valley has to offer in what was a tremendously successful launch of C3’s new Storefront ART program. <st1:city><st1:place>Northampton</st1:place></st1:city> art lovers of all ages were treated to an eclectic feast of photography, shadow boxes, sound installation, video installation, dance, hula-hooping, theater and music in an energy-filled celebration of local art and local artists. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Follow this link to see Derek Goodwin’s photographs of the evening. <a href="http://derekgoodwin.com/2008/2008/06/16/my-photos-at-the-c3-storefront-art-opening/">http://derekgoodwin.com/2008/2008/06/16/my-photos-at-the-c3-storefront-art-opening/</a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>It was a lot of fun! And only the beginning—Storefront ART has arrived!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>A big thank you goes to everyone who attended the event, both big and small! Your enthusiastic participation made the event a wonderful, exciting success!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Thanks to the intrepid group of artist/curators who worked so hard to make the show happen. Without your energy and imagination, this event would not have happened: Dave Dersham, Martha Fleming-Ives, Derek Goodwin, Julia Handschuh, Megan E. LaBonte, Jenny Orozco, Oceana Shawanda and Brettney Young. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Thanks also to the other artists who showed their work and helped give the evening such wonderful energy: Vanessa Anspaugh and dancers, FemmeAesthetik, Primate Fiasco, Serious Play! Theater Ensemble and Video Vanguards.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>And finally, thanks to A.P.E. for so generously donating their gorgeous new gallery space, to the Northampton Center for the Arts for co-sponsoring the event, to YAC and the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce for helping publicize the event, and to the Art Angels for providing financial support.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>For more information on Storefront ART, please contact Julia at 413.522.1319 or Julia@commonwealthcenter.org.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0