The Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition is finally ready to spend a $25,000 prestigious national grant the city was awarded nearly three years ago, and they promise the results will be worth the wait.

 

But of course, $25,000 doesn’t go as far in 2026 as it once did — so FRACC is seeking matching donations to help beautify Fall River’s new waterfront. The result will be a mural celebrating the city’s textile and immigrant history.

 

"This project has taken years of collaboration, perseverance and community commitment to reach this point," said Tracy Silva Barbosa, FRACC executive director. "The Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative gave Fall River an extraordinary opportunity to create a transformational public artwork. Now we're inviting our community to help us complete that vision.”

 

In November 2023, the nonprofit Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded Fall River with a $25,000 grant as part of its Asphalt Art program.

 

Fall River was one of only 25 communities in the United States, Canada and Mexico to receive this grant, putting the city in rare company with places like New Orleans, Mexico City, San Francisco and Honolulu.

 

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