INITIATIVES

  • CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

    CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

    BERKSHIRECREATIVE.ORG This website provides daily updates about news, jobs, funding opportunities, business/professional resources, and more in our Creative Economy! Share what you are working on with the Creative Community! Suggest a post to: blog@berkshirecreative.org! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ BERKSHIRE CREATIVE EBLAST With a busy schedule, it is not...

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  • CREATIVE EVENTS

    CREATIVE EVENTS

    SPARK! NETWORKING EVENTS Berkshire Creative’s signature networking event bringing people from all sectors of the Berkshire economy together to spark innovative ideas and collaborations. Click here to see posts and pictures from past SPARK! events! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ BECREATIVE BARCAMPS An event model adapted from the technology...

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  • ECONOMIC INITIATIVES

    ECONOMIC INITIATIVES

    BERKSHIRE GALLERY GUIDE Collaborative marketing effort launched in 2008 to promote contemporary Berkshire art galleries and museums, spearheaded by Berkshire Creative, Berkshire Living Magazine and the Berkshire Visitors Bureau. Click here to visit the online Berkshire Gallery Guide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ CREATIVE CHALLENGE Connects designers and innovators...

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  • FUNDING

    FUNDING

    ASSETS FOR ARTISTS* Helps participating Berkshire County artists become homeowners and/or strengthen their creative businesses through access to individual development accounts (IDA’s) and a rigorous financial training program. Nine artists participated in Round One and fourteen more are slated to being Round Two! Please Click...

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  • CREATIVE RESOURCES

    CREATIVE RESOURCES

    BUSINESS RESOURCE MEETINGS Berkshire Creative, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, helps local business owners connect with resources that meet their specific business needs. Click here to learn more or to schedule a meeting! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ TRICKS OF THE TRADE* Eighteen part seminar...

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  • ADVOCACY

    ADVOCACY

    MASSACHUSETTS CREATIVE ECONOMY COUNCIL (MCEC) Berkshire Creative represents Berkshire County on the MCEC, which is tasked with the development of a statewide strategy for the enhancement, encouragement, and growth of the creative economy. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL CONNECTIONS Berkshire Creative collaborates with government and...

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