announcing:

the resilient futures

fundraising campaign

We are dedicated to providing accessible arts programs to our community. RCA has served over 600 people annually since our inception in 2021, but the expenses for this work continues to rise. We need your help to continue this work into 2025 and beyond.

Our goal is to raise $20,000 by January 1st to support our operational costs. Donate to our crowdfunding on Patronicity. Any amount makes a difference.

The campaign includes several local events and our first annual “Ball for All Auction: Celebrating Arts, Inclusion and Resiliency in the Valley” on December 8 at Progression Brewery in Northampton! Read below for all event details.

resilient (re·sil·ient) - adjective 1. to be able to adapt, transform, and thrive, growing into new possibilities in the face of difficulty or hardship.

A peek behind the scenes at what makes RCA an inclusive creative home for so many! Video Produced & Edited by Hannah Hafner, Smith College STRIDE fellow.

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Join us at community events to support the campaign, and be sure to get tickets to the grand finale: The first annual BALL FOR ALL AUCTION: Celebrating Art, Resiliency & Inclusion in the Valley on December 8th at Progression Brewery in Northampton!

Visit RCA at Eastworks Open Studios to purchase original artwork, prints and jewelry, holiday gift packages, exclusive Resilient Futures merch and stationary, enter to win raffle prizes, and learn more about the artists featured at the Ball for All auction. Visitors of all ages are welcome to add to a participatory art piece, asking the question, “What does resiliency mean to you?”
Ball for All tickets can also be purchased at Open Studios with VIP perks exclusive to Open Studios attendees!
Giving Tuesday is an international day of giving that takes place every year the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
This December 3rd, we encourage you to direct your charitable donations to the Resilient Futures Campaign.
Every donation brings us closer to our goal of sustaining RCA into 2025 and beyond.
The Grand Finale of the Resilient Futures Fundraising Campaign– the first annual Ball for All Auction: Celebrating Art, Resiliency & Inclusion in the Valley will take place on December 8th at Progression Brewery in downtown Northampton.
Sliding Scale tickets begin at $25 to enjoy a spread of local desserts and treats, wine, Progression’s iconic brews, and music from local DJ BFG.
The event will feature Live & Silent Auctions, with bidding opportunities to spend time with local artists and makers to learn new skills from them.
Hyperlocal featured artists will include ceramicists, photographers, fiber artists, printmakers, jewelry makers, and more.
Raffle prizes from local businesses and original artworks will also be available. Guests will be invited to participate in on-site art-making at the Ball to celebrate what makes our artistic valley so special: Resiliency and Inclusion.
Doors open at 6:30 PM, Live Auction begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets available for purchase beginning October 5th.