During its first two years, our organization grew rapidly in the face of adverse conditions and many critical challenges. We were warmly embraced by the Brookline, Cambridge, and the Greater Boston arts community, and with the help of our many supporters, we have strengthened our organizational structure, partnered up with other non-profit organizations and with community-minded businesses and individuals, formed many strategic alliances, have secured a new facility, and are looking forward to re-launching and expanding our offerings.

Since our 501(c)3 status was granted in August 2004, we were fortunate to be the recipients of the following grants, while at our former BCCA Coolidge Corner, Brookline, and subsequently after establishing the our new arts center, the CCCA, at Canal District Kendall.

The generous financial, in-kind, and community support of foundations and businesses, that we have received, especially during these pandemic times, has enabled us to serve hundreds of artists/educators and thousands of community members, and rapidly increase our cultural programming and community services.

In total, our initial fundraising campaign to save our 14 Green Street home raised over $350,000 ($210,000 in donations and grants, and $140,000 in pledges). During that trying period, we were blessed with enormous support on the part of the press, who released over 60 feature articles, as well as coverage on major radio and TV news networks. We wish to thank all those who have continued to support us after we closed our doors in Brookline on May 16, 2005, so that we may look to a brighter tomorrow.

Along with our new Canal District Kendall, Cambridge arts facility, the Cambridge Community Center for the Arts (CCCA), generously sponsored by our Partner Level corporate sponsor and member, BioMed Realty, the BCCA looks to further implement its global initiatives that aim to create and cultivate a network of artists and educators through the use of multimedia and telecommunication technology. The BCCA can serve as a great community based technology & arts partner to the high tech corporate industry and to educational institutions – Stay tuned for more developments in this area of our mission.

Detailed organizational, financial, and artistic information packets are available upon request.