Webinars By and For Artists
Abstract Black
Join local and regional artists from the African Diaspora as we discuss art, mentorship and the multi-site art exhibition Abstract Black
The panel includes:
Aisha Russell, Multidisciplinary dancer / Visual Artist
Amira Brown, Visual Artist
David Andrews, Visual Artist
Nickolle Knowles, Visual Artist

Moderated by Nicole M. Young-Martin
Writer, performer, producer, musician, nonprofit manager and educator
Valley Arts Mentors supports artists in the Connecticut River Valley, connecting them with resources to help grow their practice. We provide new artists with the opportunity to work with experienced artists for extended periods of time, while creating a referral network and fostering resource sharing between affiliated artists and partnering organizations.
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In spring 2019, Shelburne Falls' Piti Theatre Company, Holyoke Media and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County received a planning grant from the Community Foundation of Western MA through their Valley Creates initiative to lay the groundwork for a new organization dedicated to supporting artists and arts organizations committed to mentoring young people.
Our Goals
Resources
Massachusetts
Big Brothers Big Sisters of:
Franklin County
Hampshire County
Hampden County
Partner Organizations & Artists
A Shurman Edit
Amherst Cinema
Anne macon
Artspace Greenfield
Ascendance Inner World Arts
Battat Glass
BluesEnBop
Center for Design Engagement
Children’s Museum at Holyoke
Drama Studio
Enchanted Circle
Eric Lemm, Guitarist
Girls Inc. of the Valley
Greater Holyoke YMCA
Greene Room Productions
Greenfield Public Library, Children’s Department
Greenfield Community Television
IzzyG and Company
Judy Kahooti Design
Lyra Music
Laura Josephs, Pianist
Make-It Springfield
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
MIFA Victory Theatre
Musica Franklin
Northampton Community Music Center
Nuestras Raices
Piti Theatre Company
Print Shop Inc.
RadioPlasma, Holyoke
RiverCulture
Springfield Cultural Partnership
Wayne Smith, Cellist
Starlight Youth Theatre
The Dieselworks
Water Street Barn
Non-Arts Partner Organizations
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Pioneer Valley Network
Community Action Pioneer Valley, Youth Programs
Creative Economy Network
Greenfield Savings Bank
Greenfield Public Library
Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts
MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board
Signature Sounds
Springfield Partners for Community Action
Donald M. Stevens Consulting
Valley Arts Mentors is supported by a grant awarded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts’ ValleyCreates Program, with funding from the Barr Foundation.
Valley Arts Mentors Webinar Series and Early Career Artist Mentoring programs are supported in part by grants from the Agawam, Chicopee, Easthampton, Holyoke, Ludlow, Northampton, Orange, Southampton, South Hadley, Springfield and Wilbraham Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.


