Hi!

Regina, the Executive Director of ACM here! We have some big news to share...ACM is thrilled to announce a partnership with Down By Riverside. Please read on to learn about the incredible way this has shifted our fundraising efforts. Thank you for being here :)

The transformative power of music is undeniable. Sound and connection have the power to save lives in the same way that visual language and creative arts do. We at ACM dream of creating a welcoming and high-quality performance space so that the public can access and experience the talent of local musicians. So that was the seed behind our Music Program Campaign: To raise $15,000, with $10,000 going towards equipment and outfitting and $5,000 going towards paying musicians to play at ACM.

And then everything changed.

Sometimes, I am struck by the serendipitous nature of the world and the true call and response that happens when you put out an ask. Just before our initial Music Program Campaign launch date, we were approached by Hendrik Gideonse, the President and Founder of Down By Riverside. DBR is a Medford-based organization with the mission to create spaces where people can come together, share their stories, and find common ground through musical expression. And what Hendrik had to offer was state-of-the-art sound equipment, including speakers, amps, mixing board, and sound treatment. We were presented with the opportunity to house Down By Riverside and its wonderful programming in exchange for shared use of this invaluable equipment. Our response was an incredibly easy and resounding “YES”!

So just like that, the universe answered our material needs. What DBR is contributing far exceeds our $10k equipment fundraising goal. What that means is that we have shifted our focus for the campaign to the musicians. We can now focus on supporting the process and needs of those in our community who create change through sound and music.

We are asking you to help us give to the livelihood of local musicians.

Every dollar, bid, and social media share will allow us to contribute toward the cost of a musician’s time, transit, meals, and most importantly art practice. It will achieve the ultimate goal of sharing in their vision and finding common ground in new music experiences.

Thank you for reading this, and please support our Music Program Campaign today!

Sincerely yours in art and community,

Regina Parkinson

Arts Collaborative Medford (ACM) is nonprogit gathering place for creative communities in Medford and the Greater Boston area. Our mission is to provide a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive space to create, enjoy, and engage with a diversity of arts and culture experiences.

ACM opened its doors in January of 2024 and in the past 8 months, has realized many of the goals set by the visionaries who founded the center. ACM houses eleven studio artists, creates bimonthly public art exhibitions, and hosts weekly workshops within our 10,000 square foot facility.

All of our programming efforts aim to bolster creative opportunities for our communities and highlight local artists. Through this collaborative space, we aim to celebrate Medford as a destination and generator for arts and culture.

Music holds a transformative power in our lives. The ability to gather around this shared experience is an essential part of any vibrant arts scene. Here at ACM, we strive to create an environment that values all art disciplines equally. We want to include every type of artist and audience member under our roof. Join us in bringing to life our vision for the ACM Music Program to :

Create a low-cost monthly membership available to musicians and music teachers.
- Membership includes access to a music rehearsal room to hold lessons or practice that will be furnished with basic sound equipment including an upright piano, music stands, and a PA system. It will also give them priority access to performance opportunities at ACM.
Turn our main space into a professional performance venue by:.
- Bringing high-caliber local and regional artists for paid performances.
- Funding creative and intentional concert series that are free and open to the public.
- Showcasing the talents of local musicians.
Offer job opportunities for music professionals and local students to run technical support at ACM events.

We cannot do this without your support.Your donation will move our community forward by financially supporting musicians. Your donation will create accessible experiences for the public to be moved, influenced, and empowered by music. You can support us by giving a direct donation on this page or by bidding on our auction items. Stay tuned for new auction items every week and exciting updates from your local favorites.

Add your voice to our chorus of support! Here is how your contribution will help:

🎵 $10 – help to support a community-sponsored music performance

🎵 $20 – sponsor a student in an intro level group music lesson

🎵 $40 – cover one month of a musician's membership at ACM

🎵 $80 – pay for a quarterly piano tuning

🎵 $100 – fund a paid professional to run a music event

🎵 $500 – pay a musician to teach a two hour class

🎵 $1,000 – underwrite a one hour concert at ACM

Music Program Campaign

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Music Program Campaign

Uplift Medford musicians. Create accessible music space in Greater Boston.

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