The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber is launching a new seasonal initiative to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally for art and support the creative economy across Newton, Needham, Watertown and Wellesley.
The new Support Local Arts & Culture campaign provides downloadable, ready-to-share graphics and language designed to highlight the contributions of local artists, makers, galleries, and cultural nonprofits during the peak holiday shopping period.
The campaign centers on “10 Ways to Support Arts and Culture,” highlighting various ways to engage with local arts groups and artists.
This effort builds on the chamber’s long-standing “Support Local” campaign by shining a spotlight on the region’s thriving arts and culture sector — a sector made up of small businesses, independent creators, and nonprofits that offer everything from handcrafted gifts to performances, exhibitions, and community programs.
Download the campaign graphics here.
Visit the campaign’s new webpage at charlesriverchamber.com.
“People have many ways to give during the holidays,” said Jon Rufo, local artist and co-chair of the chamber’s Arts and Culture Committee. “When you choose the gift of local art — by attending a performance, shopping at a gallery, or supporting an arts Nonprofit — you strengthen our communities both culturally and economically. Everything you need to experience the arts is right here in our footprint.”
How to participate
● Download and share the campaign graphics on social media, in newsletters, or in storefronts.
● Visit and share language from our “10 Ways to Support Arts and Culture” webpage
● Use the tags @crrchamber and #SupportLocalArt when posting.
● When shopping for holiday gifts, consider choosing locally made art or supporting a cultural nonprofit in your community.
For more details, contact the Charles River Regional Chamber at info@charlesriverchamber.com.