Cultural Districts

Within the State of Massachusetts there are several areas than have been designated as Cultural Districts.  These districts promote the arts and have many programs and activities that benefit the community and that residents can participate in whereby making the arts accessible and also enriching the community.

Two of these districts, Central Square Cultural District and Central Exchange Cultural District, have had an impact on my life.  Within these two districts there are many people working hard to positively benefit the community.  There are a couple wonderful women that stand out in my opinion.

In the Central Exchange Cultural District JK runs an art gallery that has many community programs including art classes, the opportunity for local artists to display their works, and community events.  She brings an energy and excitement to an area that is seeing many positive changes, and she will no doubt be involved in many positive changes in the future.

Within the Central Square Cultural District RL is the executive director of the business association and is frequently involved in projects that add to the community.  She recently coordinated an effort to paint a large mural facing the street in front of a construction project.  This is a project thousands of people go by every day and that adds to the positive culture of the area.

I have sent both of these women a thank you card along with a $10 gift card to a local arts and crafts store.  I hope they continue to make a difference for many years to come.