Resilient Community Arts is hosting the second annual Ball for All on October 30th at CitySpace in Easthampton as part of the Resilient Futures 2025 Fundraising Campaign.

Spooktacular Ball For All - October 30th starting at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

We're kicking off our Resilient Futures 2025 Campaign on October 30th with a HAUNTINGLY good time at CitySpace in Easthampton with our second annual Spooktacular Ball for All. Sliding Scale tickets begin at $25 to enjoy a night of snacks, refreshments, artmaking, raffles, a costume contest, dancing, drag and more! Dress code is terrifyingly glam: come in your eeriest costume, dressed to the nines, or better yet BOTH! All proceeds raised to benefit Resilient Community Arts; because NOTHING is scarier than arts funding cuts... Please note the first hour of the Ball will require masking. Masking is strongly encouraged for the duration of the event. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Live Auction begins at 8:00 PM.

Resilient Futures Fundraising Campaign:

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.

Resilient Community Arts (RCA) is a non-profit arts organization based in Easthampton, MA with an after school program in Springfield, MA, and public art-making offerings in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. RCA’s mission is to sustain collective efforts for social progress and equity through affordable arts programming. Our job is to make this world a better place by creating safe spaces for art making— that everyone can access. We fulfill our mission by bolstering community support & resources to ensure that everyone can access the benefits of art making.

We believe art heals. It brings people together, provides comfort and tools for reflection. Art empowers individuals and communities to tell their story. Art is hope! We believe taking down barriers to art will move our community forward to a more just and peaceful future.

Many folks who stumble into RCA confess they’re new to art or creativity, but they return again and again because creating in community is a remedy for the difficulties we’re all facing. RCA allows folks to connect and create at the same time.

RCA was founded in 2021 by artist and public school educator Maddie McDougall and artist Grace Vo. In the four years since our inception, RCA has provided free and low-cost programming to kids and adults throughout the River Valley. Some of our programs include:

Maple Street Afterschool Art Program: a free afterschool art program for kids in Springfield
Summer & School Vacation Programs: weekly themed sessions for kids in our Easthampton studio
Queer/Trans Art Group
Intergenerational Workshops & Drop-In Art Making time for all ages
New for Fall 2025: Teen Studio Afterschool in Easthampton, plus expanded afterschool options for all school age students

Federal funds we had already been awarded were abruptly revoked in February, and now several months into this turbulent year we are still navigating how to continue to serve our community with integrity to our mission. With the arts under siege, and powerful institutions threatening the most vulnerable communities we serve, we are aiming to raise $12,000 by December 2nd to continue our mission: stabilizing the future of accessible and inclusive community art making and learning spaces for all ages and abilities in the River Valley.

Donations for the Resilient Futures Campaign opened September 1st, including the opportunity to donate and attend our 4-week Swap n' Stitch Costume Upcycling drop-in workshops. These will culminate in our official kickoff fundraising party the “Spooktacular Ball for All” on October 30th at CitySpace in Easthampton with dancing, drag, raffles, a costume contest, and of course art-making!

All of the money raised from the Resilient Futures Campaign will support RCA’s programming, staff, materials, and overhead costs. We are committed to continuing to provide accessible art programming to our community members, but we need your help. We invite you to come join us at the Spooktacular Ball for All, and to consider making a donation to help us reach our goal of raising $12,000 by Giving Tuesday on December 2nd!

Tickets/Preregistration for the Ball are available: givebutter.com/c/artequalshope

Donate to the Resilient Futures Fundraising Campaign on Givebutter

Resilient Community Arts is using Givebutter to collect donations for the Resilient Futures 2025 Campaign. Donors can support RCA with any dollar amount to help reach the $12,000 goal. The crowdfunding will be open until December 2nd. Every contribution helps us stay open to continue offering accessible arts programming into 2026. Donate at: https://givebutter.com/c/artequalshope

Giving Tuesday- December 2nd

Giving Tuesday is an international day of giving that takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, December 2nd marks the closing date for our campaign, and we invite you to direct your charitable donations to the Resilient Futures 2025 Campaign to help us reach our goal. Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to sustaining RCA’s community-driven arts programs into 2026 and beyond.

Other ways you can get involved:

1) Donate through our Givebutter link-- any amount helps us reach our goal!

2) Share information about the Resilient Futures 2205 Campaign on social media, email your network and make a phone call to those you know who have wealth to redistribute.

4) Volunteer to support RCA's programs and events- click here to sign up.

Read additional information about the organization at: linktr.ee/resilientcommunityarts

Resilient Community Arts is a 501c3 non-profit organization. RCA programs are made possible through individual donations, foundations, state and local grants. RCA donations can be made at https://linktr.ee/RCAdonations and are tax deductible.

Spooktacular Ball For All to Benefit RCA

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