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Dear friends, 

Boston Art Review began with a dream for a more engaged, equitable, and connected arts ecosystem.

From our earliest days in my Mission Hill living room to our current office inside the Boston Center for the Arts’ Artist Studio Building, this work has always been community-supported. This means we rely on the direct financial support of our readers to produce our most mission-critical programs: our twice annual print publication, over 150 online articles annually, our Weekly Happenings newsletter, and our Emerging Art Writing Fellowship program. We also rely on in-kind support from editors, advisors, and community partners. 

For six years, Boston Art Review has filled a gap with a pioneering approach to arts coverage that puts community and connectivity at the center of our work. 

To maintain momentum, we are building and fortifying systems for financial sustainability and programmatic growth. You can be a part of our next chapter by becoming a member of the BAR Giving Circle. 

Please consider donating to support independent arts publishing in Boston. We truly couldn’t do this work without you.

Jameson Johnson 
Founder & Executive Director

Boston is an extremely difficult city for working artists to thrive in. Boston Art Review is one of few cultural resources that supports Boston’s fragile artistic ecosystem.

véronique d’entremont, Artist and Educator

Ways to Support

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All gifts above $75 include a print subscription.

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Your Support Goes Toward

Seed Funding our most mission-critical programs

Catalyzing the next stage of Boston Art Review’s growth into a sustainable operation

Co-creating a vibrant community where access to the arts is a pillar of our city

Since 2017...

13Print Issues
495Artists featured
160Writers paid
5Emerging Art Writing Fellows
7000+Local events shared
100%Women-led

Our Generous Supporters

We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to our generous donors for their support.

The recognition from Boston Art Review connected me with other artists, opportunities, and institutions. Their investment in me was successful for the development of my work, visibility, and practice.

Cicely Carew, Artist, 2023 Foster Prize Awardee

FAQs

Ways to give (DAF, mailing details, etc.)

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Wire Transfers


Bank Name: Eastern Bank

Bank address: 287 Third St., Cambridge, MA 02142

Account Name: BUSINESS CHECKING

Account Number: 600932925

Routing Number: 011301798

Swift Code: NA

Staff contact at organization who can verbally confirm wiring instructions if needed:

Name: Jameson Johnson

Phone: 949-289-8989

Email: jameson@bostonartreview.com


Payments by Check

Please make checks payable to:

Boston Art Review

551 Tremont St. #310
Boston, MA 02116

Donor Advised Funds

Boston Art Review Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization in the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts.

EIN: 20-42195783

We are registered with Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan

for gifts made through Donor Advised Funds or matching gifts.

What does my donation fund?

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Unless designated for a specific fund (i.e. our Emerging Writer Fund), your donation goes toward supporting all aspects of Boston Art Review’s work. We operate with a lean budget where ninety-seven cents out of every earned dollar goes directly toward our programmatic and operational expenses. 

 

Some top-level budget line items: 

Staffing = $159,000
Editor Fees = $48,000
Writer Fees =
Emerging Art Writing Fellowship Program = $19,000

Print Production = $45,000

Photo / Artist / Illustrator Fees = 

Fundraising (Includes annual launch party) = $41,744 

Public Programs = $12,700
Misc. Overhead = $22,900

Can my company advertise with you?

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Yes! For inquiries, or to request a full copy of our media kit, please contact: 
jameson@bostonartreview.com

What do I get with my subscription?

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Yearly subscriptions include a copy of our bi-annual print publication, entrance to our launch parties, and invitations to special events!

What does “volunteer-supported” mean?

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Our editorial team is comprised of folks who are talented in a number of areas—from marketing to writing to editing—who believe in our mission to serve the Boston arts community so much that they donate their time and skills to see that we reach our goals. The work they contribute to BAR is done in addition to day jobs or personal artistic practices.

Are you currently looking for volunteers?

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We’re always looking for individuals who are passionate about the work we do. Interested in joining us? Feel free to reach out to editorial@bostonartreview.com.