Holyoke Art! We have fun making sure the fun will happen!
Holyoke Art is a 501c3 non profit organization that supports arts programming and a diverse calendar of cultural and arts events in Holyoke by providing a centralized point of technical assistance and support for established and emerging cultural and arts events and programs. Our goals are to stabilize recurring events and programs while encouraging new and innovative ones
and​ increasing tourism and economic development.
This assistance includes:
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fiscal sponsorship
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event insurance
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volunteer recruitment
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assistance with city permitting and licensing
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placemaking kit: tents, tables, lights, walkie-talkies, wifi hot spots
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amplified marketing and promotion
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grant application assistance & evaluation data collection
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youth leadership recruitment and training
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incubation and technical assistance
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specific event needs
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kathy McKean has been advocating for, producing, supporting, and inspiring art, culture, and community in Holyoke for nearly four decades. Her expertise in nonprofit administration is an invaluable resource to Holyoke Art.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeffrey Bianchine |Chair - Print Shop / ARTery
David A. Silva |Treasurer - MassHire / Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Jennifer Keitt |Clerk - Office of Planning & Economic Development
Jose Maldonado Velez - Holyoke Pride
Kayla Rodriguez - Nueva Esperanza
Jordan Hart - Greater Holyoke Chamber