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Are you interested to supporting and growing the Creative Economy in your region?
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsFrom Washington, DC to Milwaukee, WI, emerging creative economies are referencing and utilizing Berkshire Creative’s innovative processes, partnerships, programs, and initiatives to successfully grow and support the creative economy. Economic development in the creative economy can be daunting. It is a multi-faceted, relatively new field.... -
Berkshire Creative Announces NEW Creative Challenge at The MASS MoCA Stores
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsBACKGROUND MASS MoCA is the largest visual and performing arts center in North America; a world-class cultural institution that exists to catalyze and support the creation of new art, expose its visitors to bold visual and performing arts, and re-invigorate the life of a region... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: A spare life, no spare cash
Posted on August 12, 2010 | No CommentsBy David Pepose Gov. Deval Patrick expressed optimism about the state’s economy at his tourism roundtable discussion Monday, but he added that state tourism and arts organizations such as the Massachusetts Cultural Council were unlikely to see an increase in funding this fiscal year. “I... -
Governor Signs Law Establishing Cultural Districts
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsGovernor Deval Patrick signed a bill into law yesterday that allows communities to create state-sponsored cultural districts to stimulate new arts and cultural activity and attract creative businesses. The law directs the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to create a new program that designates local districts... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: County makes strikes in the filmmaking business
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsBy Jenn Smith, Berkshire Eagle Staff Sunday July 25, 2010 Berkshire County has a good-looking head shot, with Mount Greylock and the Taconic mountain range at its crown and Gilded Age mansions near its nape. Since the county already has a presence in the motion-picture... -
A Message from MCC Director Anita Walker: Help Preserve MCC’s Place in State Government!
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsDear Colleagues, A legislative conference committee is now considering competing bills to reorganize state government agencies that foster economic development in Massachusetts. A final version of this bill must go to the Governor for his approval before the legislative session ends July 31 for the... -
From MASS Hi-Tech: Movie pioneer Trumbull plans sci-fi film to jumpstart western Mass. cluster
Posted on July 12, 2010 | 1 CommentWhile taking a breather from Hollywood, visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull re-located to the Berkshires in 1987 — ultimately begetting a cluster of visual effects companies in the area. The cluster has seen several core companies depart since the mid-1990s. Now, Trumbull, who remains in... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: Economic efforts lauded
Posted on June 14, 2010 | 1 CommentTrevor Jones, Berkshire Eagle Staff Friday June 11, 2010 PITTSFIELD — Creative economy officials from across the state came together at the Colonial Theatre on Friday to praise Pittsfield’s redevelopment efforts and discuss the steps that are needed to further those improvements. The meeting is... -
BIFFMA Announces Fifth Season and Expansion to Pittsfield
Posted on May 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) announces film selections that will screen from June 3rd through June 6th, 2010 in Great Barrington and Pittsfield, MA. The film festival will feature some 75 US and international independent feature films, documentaries, and shorts. In addition BIFF will... -
Mark Your Calendars for SPARKettes!
Posted on March 30, 2010 | No CommentsSPARKette: (n) mini-SPARK! networking event for industry clusters within the creative economy. SPARKettes are an opportunity for colleagues in an industry cluster to meet and connect at a scaled down, focused networking event. Whether you are part of one of the clusters, seeking services from...
