Dear Loop Lab Community,

As we approach the end of 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support that has fueled The Loop Lab's journey. Your continued commitment has been instrumental in our growth and impact, and we are excited to share some incredible milestones from this year.

8 media arts apprentices graduated from our program and 8 will begin their fellowships in January 2024
11 Cambridge high schoolers took part in our MSYEP summer program
31 organizations/individuals were provided media services through our Studio
14 professionals of color freelanced on 34 different Studio projects
1 new Loop Lab location opened, increasing the number of individuals we can serve

Expanding Horizons in Downtown Crossing, Boston: Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, we finished our expansion into our Downtown Crossing location, marked by a ceremonious ribbon cutting with remarks from Kenny Mascary, Chief of Staff at the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture, and a welcome video from Mayor Michelle Wu. We look forward to continuing to welcome new and old partners, students, and friends of The Loop Lab to this location in 2024!

*Members of the Boston community, TLL Board of Directors and TLL Staff watch as Christopher Hope marks the official opening of The Loop Lab office at 45 Temple Place, Boston.*

Empowering Through Partnerships: Our partnership with the Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture on the Boston Media Arts Empowerment Award resulted in providing 6 emerging Boston-based artists with media documentation services in 2023. In 2024, we will continue this collaboration to offer an additional 24 Boston-based artists with high quality visual and/or auditory content. Selections coming soon!

Sustained Support from Foundations: The Loop Lab has been fortunate to receive multi-year support from visionary foundations such as the Barr Foundation, Liberty Mutual Foundation, State Street Foundation, A.C. Ratshesky Foundation, Wellington Management Foundation, Wagner Foundation, Cummings Foundation, United Way, and many more. This sustained support enables us to pursue our mission and impact lives positively.

Visionary Recognition from the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce: We are proud to share that The Loop Lab has been honored with the prestigious Visionary Award from the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our team, as well as the collective impact of our community.

This holiday season, we kindly ask you to consider making a donation to The Loop Lab. With the new Massachusetts state charitable contribution deduction, all taxpayers are eligible to claim gifts of any amount without needing to itemize. Your contributions not only help us sustain our current programs but also expand our services to inspire more young, talented, yet underestimated artists. Your commitment to empowering individuals through the transformative power of media arts is a gift that keeps on giving. Together, we can continue to inspire, educate, and create positive change within our community. To make a tax-deductible donation, please do so here or by clicking the donate button on our website or at the bottom of our newsletter.

Thank you!

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Warm Regards,

Christopher Hope

Executive Director