The Foundry Consortium

Did you know? The Foundry's spaces are designed to be adaptable for multi-use. That means one room in the building could be used for endless types of gatherings, like a book club, a play rehearsal, a dance class, or a science fair! ?? Today, we kick off our first-ever annual giving campaign! This month, you’ll meet a handful of some of our wonderful community members- like Darren Hairston (Darren Hairston)! Darren is a longtime weekly program partner here at The Foundry and teaches an electrifying and energetic Zumba class on Monday evenings. ?? We want to be able to continue to do the work we love, so we’re asking for your help. This season, you can help strengthen your community by donating to our annual giving campaign. Your donation will help us continue our efforts to connect makers, organizations, families, and teaching artists, as well as increase access to resources and opportunities. Donations also allow us to continue to offer our sliding scale program to individuals and organizations in financial need. More than 50% of our community qualifies for our lowest sliding scale rate. Any-sized donation is appreciated. You can support access at cambridgefoundry.org/give. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your donation! Look for “The Foundry Consortium” in your organization’s portal. Thank you! -- Captions "I recommend The Foundry to many people- first as friends, students. I repost their things on Instagram. It has so many things to offer to the community and all surrounding communities. From sewing, dancing, open events, everything under the sun, you can find at The Foundry."

?? It’s here! Our full Festival program agenda is now live! ??? https://lnkd.in/gZvvHrgW We are excited for you to stop by the celebration Saturday, February 15 - Saturday, February 22! Fiber arts and mending, cooking, crafts and building, movement, environment, community discussions- there’s something for all ages! Some programs are drop-in, so they will not require registration. If you’re trying to register for a full program, you can add yourself to the?waitlist. If you see a program you think someone else would enjoy, please share it with them! ?? Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making the February Festival possible and for supporting arts, creativity, and community at The Foundry!

As our Annual Giving Campaign comes to a close, we’re filled with appreciation for everyone who contributed and helped us get the word around. Your commitment to our shared vision inspires us to keep growing, innovating, and connecting. Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive community—one that uplifts every individual and empowers creativity in all its forms. Thank you for your support! See the impact of your donation firsthand at our third annual Festival happening here at The Foundry February 15-22. This extravagant week of free programs fosters creativity, connection, and community. You won’t want to miss it! Check out some of the preliminary info at https://lnkd.in/gZvvHrgW

Did you know? The Foundry is a safe, nurturing environment where people can explore new passions and skills. You may know Watsky from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Mixtape or his 2020 Guinness World Record for the longest rap marathon (continuously freestyle rapping for 33 hours and 33 minutes) to raise money for COVID relief. Last year, the writer and performer hosted a limited-attendance thank-you celebration with fans at The Foundry. The private event featured a meet and greet and a pop-up gallery of Watsky’s original art. ?? Today is the last day to donate to our annual giving campaign! Help us continue to facilitate opportunities for creative expression and professional development at cambridgefoundry.org/give. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your donation! Look for “The Foundry Consortium” in your organization’s portal. -- [CAPTIONS] "I think it's crucial for artists to have places where they can gather like this. My whole career started because I was part of a youth nonprofit, and I joined the board, and I was part of the final Friday open mic organization. I know for myself- my cohorted youths, we became artists largely because we had a space that nurtured us and let us be ourselves and gave us positive reinforcement for being creative, so I know it changed the course of my life; I know it changes the course of folks' lives especially when they're younger- you can really set people off on a path that they didn't think was possible."

Did you know? Donations help keep our sliding scale affordable for local artists and organizations. Jennifer Kuhnberg is the Director of OnStage Dance Company and hosts multi-genre weekly dance classes here at The Foundry. Jen is one of the many program partners who benefit from our sliding scale program, and this financially accessible option allows her to offer classes to participants at a low cost. ?? There is only 1 day left to donate to our annual giving campaign! Any-sized donation allows us to continue offering our sliding scale to individuals like Jen. Help us break down barriers at cambridgefoundry.org/give. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your donation! Look for “The Foundry Consortium” in your organization’s portal.

Did you know? The Foundry is a vital community resource, providing a safe and accessible space for all ages. Gallery System Art Displays hosted an event and artist panel discussion that provided emerging artists with tips on how to get their work seen in galleries. Fun fact: They also provided the hanging system in our upstairs gallery, The Point and downstairs in the Community Hall! ?? There are only 3 days left to donate to our annual giving campaign! You can help us expand opportunities for local creatives by donating at cambridgefoundry.org/give. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your donation! Look for “The Foundry Consortium” in your organization’s portal. ?? Photo by Norm?Eggert

Did you know? The Foundry offers hands-on learning experiences, from sewing workshops to cooking classes. This past May, our Food Lab hosted students from the Community Charter School of Cambridge who took a culinary workshop and learned the basics of cooking and baking. ?? There are only 5 days left to donate to our annual giving campaign! You can help us support access for young learners by donating at cambridgefoundry.org/give. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your donation! Look for “The Foundry Consortium” in your organization’s portal.

Did you know? Our sliding scale helps local artists, nonprofits, and small businesses. Ploy Khunisorn (Ploy's Kitchen) is a small business owner who hosts floral cupcake decorating classes here at The Foundry and is one of the many program partners who benefit from our sliding scale program. ?? There are only 7 days left to donate to our annual giving campaign! Any-sized donation allows us to continue offering our sliding scale to individuals and organizations. Help us break down barriers at cambridgefoundry.org/give. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your donation! Look for “The Foundry Consortium” in your organization’s portal.

Did you know? The Foundry's artist-in-residence program nurtures local talent. Lonnie King is one of our two artists-in-residence. We’re excited to help them on their artistic journey by offering a private studio space at no cost. We’re also lucky that they’ll be sharing their talent with our community over the next year. ?? This season, give the gift of access. Your donation helps us expand opportunities for local creatives looking for a no-cost workspace. Support access at cambridgefoundry.org/give. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your donation! Look for “The Foundry Consortium” in your organization’s portal.

Did you know? The Foundry's events celebrate the talents and stories of our local community. The Cambridge Public Schools CRLS World Jazz Ensemble performed a concert at The Foundry that raised over $2000 for their trip to the Panama Jazz Festival this past January! ?? Cross a gift off your list by giving access and opportunities to young musicians like the CRLS World Jazz Ensemble at cambridgefoundry.org/give. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your donation! Look for “The Foundry Consortium” in your organization’s portal.