We are so excited to announce the Springfield Cultural Partnership & Springfield Museums have been awarded the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts grant!
The Our Town award of $100,000 was awarded to Springfield Library & Museums Association in partnership with the Springfield Cultural Partnership for Spark!: Igniting Our Community, a project in the newly renovated Pynchon Park, to envision and create public art that serves to connect our city, residents & visitors. Read more from the joint press release.
A Public Piano Sparks An Anthem For A Pandemic — And Another For George Floyd - NEPR
Learn how young musician, Shamari “Shamrock” Shampp uses music to push through the hard times & make a positive change through powerful expression.
Watch Shamrock’s George Floydd Tribute on Twitter
News coverage for the “Say Their Names” mural:
MLK Jr. Community Center mural in Springfield honors black lives ended by police brutality - MASSLIVE
The phrase “say their names” is written in bold large print across the side of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in honor of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality. - READ MORE
Mural painting underway at MLK Jr. Family Services to remember lives lost - WESTERN MASS
Mural on MLK building in Springfield to pay tribute to people of color killed by police - WWLP 22 NEWS
Artists Paint Mural Inspired By Death Of George Floyd - WAMC
Say Their Names Mural to Be Painted in Downtown Springfield - LASER 993
Fresh Paint Springfield Festival Releases Economic Impact Report - BusinessWest, January 2, 2020
‘Hope is Welcome’: Mural seeks to inspire homeless shelter guests in Springfield - Mass Live by Dave Canton, October 19, 2019
“Noted pianist pays visit to Springfield financial plaza” - WWLP News 22, July 12, 2019
“The Springfield Cultural Partnership” - AfAm Point of View by Ken Harris (page 17), July 1, 2019
“Fresh Paint Brings Nine Murals to Downtown” - The Reminder by G. Michael Dobbs, June 18, 2019
“Dozens assist remodel mural into murals forward of Contemporary Paint Springfield” - 22 Information by danilfineman, June 1, 2019
“Arts Stop(s) 2019 entertains downtown Springfield (photos)” - MassLive by By Frederick J. Gore / Special to The Republican, May 3, 2019
“Art Stop(s) pop-up galleries, street festival celebrates Springfield art, culture” - MassLive, By Elizabeth Román, May 2, 2019
“Top Painters To Transform Building Walls Into Works Of Art” - WAMC Radio with Paul Tuthill, April 2, 2019
“Fresh Paint Springfield raising $50K for downtown murals” - MassLive, April 1, 2019
“Culture Vulture: Painting a New Face in Springfield’s Cultural Gallery …” - Western Mass Politics and Insight by Linda Mattys O’Connell
“Springfield Cultural Partnership Announces Return Of Art Stop” - BusinessWest, January 22, 2019
“New Executive Director At Springfield Central Cultural District” - WAMC Radio with Paul Tuthill, October 2, 2019
“Springfield Central Cultural District names new executive director” - MassLive, September 25, 2018
Springfield Cultural Organizations Sign Pact With Massachusetts Cultural Council (WAMC Public Radio, 1.16.2018)
Springfield cultural organizations hope to boost region's economy through 'cultural compact' (MassLive, 1.16.2018)
Springfield’s cultural entities sign compact at City Hall (WWLP 22News, 1.16.2018)
Grant to Support Central Cultural District (The Reminder, 1.11.2018)
Springfield Central Cultural District Receives $25,000 Grant (BusinessWest, 1.4.2018)
Let's elect arts champions in Holyoke and Springfield (MassLive, 10.19.2017)
New mural on A.W. Gifford Building Adds Color to Downtown (The Reminder, 10.20.2017)
Local Artist Honors Milton Bradley with Mural in Springfield (WWLP 22News, 10.11.2017)
Artist Kim Carlino Finishes labor of love with "Milton Bradley Deconstructed" mural... (The Republican, 10.11.2017)
Downtown Springfield welcomes latest public art installation featuring another first invented in the city (MassLive, 9.29.2017)
New Public Art Sculpture Installed (WAMC, 10.2.2017)
New phone app will help you navigate downtown Springfield (WWLP 22News, 8.30.2017)
Downtown Springfield Now Has an App to Accompany Walking Tour (BusinessWest, 8.30.2017)
Springfield Cultural Walking Tour Map available as a mobile app (MassLive, 8.29.2017)
Mayor Sarno, students played piano for downtown Springfield crowd (WWLP 22News, 8.9.2017)
To Promote Public Art, The Mayor Takes A Public Piano Lesson (WAMC, 8.9.2017)
No Liberace, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno gets public piano lesson (MassLive, 8.9.2017)
Ever heard a mayor play piano? It's happening Wednesday in Springfield (MassLive, 8.8.2017)
Art Stop event brings 5 pop-up art installments, street performers to downtown Springfield (MassLive, 8.3.2017)
Seen@ Art Stop(s) pop-up galleries in Downtown Springfield (MassLive, 8.2.2017)
Art Stop event brings 5 pop-up art installments, street performers to downtown Springfield (MassLive, 8.3.2017)
Art Stop Pop-up Gallery Walk Returns to Downtown Springfield (BusinessWest, 7.24.2017)
Musicians to play lunch-hour concerts on downtown Springfield's painted pianos (MassLive, 7.11.2017)
Pop-Up Painted Piano Performances Begin in Downtown Springfield (BusinessWest, 7.12.2017)
Cultural District adding color to downtown Springfield with painted pianos and more (MassLive, 6.23.2017)
Springfield places trust in downtown with painted public pianos (MassLive, 6.12.2017)
Painted pianos on Main Street in Downtown Springfield (22 News, 6.12.2017)
Street Pianos Make The Scene In Springfield (WAMC, 6.11.2017)
Cultural District Celebrates New Public Art Venture Downtown (BusinessWest, 6.9.2017)
Springfield Central Cultural District Seeks Pop-Up Gallery Proposals (BusinessWest, 5.19.2017)
Downtown Springfield Features 'Pop-Up' Art (The Reminder, 4.13.2017)
Second Art Stop Event Brings Artwork, Street Performers to Downtown Springfield (MassLive, 4.5.2017)
Springfield Pop-Up Gallery Walk Brings Art Downtown (MassLive, 4.4.2017)
Art Stop to Bring Galleries, Street Performers to Springfield in April (MassLive, 3.15.2017)
Springfield Central Cultural District Extends 'Call for Art' Deadline, Encourages Artists to Apply (MassLive, 3.7.2017)
Springfield Central Cultural District Connects Downtown Through Art (BusinessWest, 3.7.2017)
Springfield Cultural District Seeks Unconventional Gallery Proposals (BusinessWest, 2.16.2017)
Artists invited to display work in 'unconventional' downtown Springfield pop-up galleries (MassLive, 2.13.2017)
Springfield Cultural District Releases Video Map for Cultural Walking Tour (BusinessWest, 12.08.2016)
New 'video map' showcases Springfield's cultural attractions (MassLive, 12.05.16)
Consultant says Springfield should Seuss-ify and diversify into an arts mecca (MassLive, 11.30.2016)
Springfield's Architectural Gems (MassLive, 11.2016)
Photos: Springfield Central Cultural District holds organ concert at Old First Church (MassLive, 11.06.2016)
Organ Concert Slated for Nov. 6 at Historic Old First Church (BusinessWest, 11.04.2016)
Organ concert Nov. 6 at Old First Church breathes new life into old organ, downtown Springfield cultural scene(MassLive, 10.19.2016)
State Sen. Eric Lesser and challenger 'Chip' Harrington both voice support for arts funding (MassLive, 10.13.2016)
"Art Stop" event brings street art to downtown Springfield (22 News, 10.5.2016)
'Art Stop' event highlights local artists with pop-up galleries in Downtown Springfield (photos) (MassLive, 10.5.2016)
‘Art Stop’ to feature the work of three artists in pop-up galleries in Springfield (The Reminder, 9.29.2016)
Art, music and a Food Truck Coming to Downtown Springfield on Oct. 5 for 'Art Stop' Event (MassLive, 9.27.2016)
Three Pop-Up Gallery Receptions and Street Art Announced for October 5 (BusinessWest, 9.13.2016)
Want to make Downtown Springfield Beautiful? City Offering $5,000 Grants for Public Art (MassLive, 9.7.2016)
Springfield Cultural District Seeking Unconventional Gallery Proposals (BusinessWest, 8.29.2016)
Arts and Culture are the New Economic Driver (The Republican, 8.19.2016)
8 Things to do in Downtown Springfield before summer ends (MassLive, 8.8.2016)
Want your Artwork Displayed in Downtown Springfield? Here's How... (MassLive, 8.4.2016)
The CityBlock Summer Concert Series is back! Again. (Valley Advocate, 7.20.2016)
Kateri Walsh interviews Mark Davy and Anita Walker on FutureCity Springfield (The Kateri Walsh Show, 7.19.2016)
Initiative Looks to Link Arts, Culture and Economic Development (WAMC, 7.18.2016)
FutureCity Founder says Springfield has 'Authenticity by the Bucketload' (MassLive, 7.15.2016)
Davy: Springfield's a 'small city with big ideas' (The Reminder, 7.22.2016)
Futurecity Working to Transform Springfield Through the Arts (WWLP, 7.15.2016)
Officials Look to Improve Cultural Offerings in Springfield (Western Mass News, 7.15.2016)
Futurecity Initiative Looks to Unite Arts and Development in Springfield (WMAC, 7.15.20016)
Futurecity aims to make Worcester Developments 'Part of Something Bigger' (Worcester Telegram, 7.13.2016)
Futurecity to Wed Arts and Development in Fenway District, Springfield, and Worcester (WBUR, 7.13.2016)
Springfield One of Three Cities to Launch Futurecity Massachusetts (BusinessWest, 7.12.2016)
Project Seeks to Put Arts at Center of Redevelopment (Boston Globe, 7.12.2016)
Cultural District Celebrates Artists of Utility Box Mural Project (The Reminder, 7.1.2016)
Connecting Point with Jim Madigan - Springfield Central Cultural District (WGBY, 6.1.2016)
Watch Artists Transform Downtown Springfield Utility Box into Art - Video (MassLive, 5.31.2016)
Snapchat: Artists Paint Utility Boxes in Downtown Springfield (MassLive, 5.26.2016)
Springfield Beautification through Art Starts Monday (WWLP 22News, 5.23.2016)
Artists Begin Painting Springfield Utility Boxes (WAMC Public Radio, 5.23.2016)
Artists Attack Springfield Utility Boxes with Paint... (The Republican, 5.24.2016)
Springfield Utility Box Beautification Begins Monday (BusinessWest, 5.20.2016)
Artists to Begin Painting Springfield Utility Boxes on Monday (MassLive, 5.19.2016)
Explore Local History and Culture with a Downtown Springfield Walking Tour! (Hilltown Families, 5.17.2016)
Seen@ Plug In To the Creative Valley Networking Event at the MassLive Building (The Republican, 5.11.2016)
Networking Event for Creatives Comes to Springfield (BusinessWest, 5.6.2016)
Springfield Central Cultural District Looking for Outdoor Art (BusinessWest, 4.26.2016)
Calling Artists: Springfield Central Cultural District Expands Utility Box Art Program (The Republican, 4.25.2016)
Muralists Wanted to Paint Downtown Springfield Utility Boxes (WWLP 22News, 4.25.2016)
Springfield Central Cultural District Welcomes 15 New Members (BusinessWest, 3.16.2016)
Springfield Central Cultural District Walk Impresses City, State Officials (MassLive.Com, 3.8.2016)
Take a Walk : Springfield to Promote Pedestrian-Friendly Downtown District (The Republican, 3.4.2016)
Springfield on the Journey to Revitalization : Many Small Steps Moving in One Direction (WMa Women's Magazine, 1.20.2016)
UMass Landscape Design Students Bring Attention to Downtown Springfield (BusinessWest, 12.29.2015)
UMass Amherst Landscape Architecture Students Use Art to Draw People to Market Place... (The Republican, 12.12.2015)
Photos: Seen @ 'Plug Into the Creative Valley' Networking Event (The Republican, 12.8.2015)
Check out Downtown Springfield's Holiday Market (Mass Appeal, 12.4.2015)
Downtown Springfield Holiday Market Set to Open (BusinessWest, 12.1.2015)
Photos: Downtown Springfield Holiday Market Opens (The Republican, 11.28.2015)
Photos: A Tour of the Downtown Springfield's Holiday Market and Pop-Up Artisan Gallery (MassLive.Com, 11.27.2015)
Holiday Market Now Open in Downtown Springfield (WWLP 22News, 11.27.2015)
Arts, Culture Key to Downtown Springfield Revitalization : Guest Viewpoint (The Republican, 11.13.2015)
Springfield Central Cultural District Names Morgan Drewniany Director (BusinessWest, 11.9.2015)
Downtown Holiday Market to Open in Vacant Springfield Storefronts (MassLive.Com, 11.5.2015)
Art Encourages Moviegoers to Dream Big at Springfield's Stearns Square Park (MassLive.Com, 9.25.2015)
Photos: Springfield Under the Stars Movie Night in Stearns Square (The Republican, 9.23.2015)
Movie Night Held at Stearns Square in Springfield (WWLP 22News, 9.23.2015)
Movies to be Shown at Stearns Square (The Republican, 9.1.2015)
Central Cultural District Looks to Turn Utility Boxes Into Art (The Reminder, 8.27.2015)
Springfield Shout Out to Artists: Help Beautify Stearns Square Utility Boxes (The Republican, 8.19.2015)
'Peep This: Art in Springfield Storefronts' Enlivens Unused Windows (The Republican, 6.1.2015)
PAINTED PIANO DUO - PASTOR TIMOTHY PAUL & MUSICIAN, SHAMROCK
Video of coronavirus song goes viral after Archbishop Timothy Paul runs into piano player in Springfield - MASSLIVE, May 19, 2020
Official Video: Performance by pastor & young musician in downtown Springfield goes viral
Performance by pastor, young musician in downtown Springfield goes viral - WWLP-22News, May 18, 2020