Massachusetts International Festival for the Arts

CONTACT:

274 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-4425
www.mifafestival.org

Donald Sanders, Artisitic Director

DESCRIPTION:

Envision strolling past the foliage in rustic Pioneer Valley, and then attending the nationally recognized Eliot Norton Award-winning performance of Catherine Samie in La Derniere Lettre. Imagine walking into a college classroom, and watching Vanessa Redgrave conduct a master class. The Massachusetts International Festival for the Arts is making this, and much more, possible. Since its inception ten years ago, MIFA has dedicated itself to presenting the finest examples of contemporary practice in opera, music, dance, film and visual arts from around the world to communities in Western Massachusetts -- a vital contribution to an area far from major cities. To date, MIFA has presented 134 events and showcased 277 international artists including organizations from Africa, Cuba, Russia, England, Ireland, France, The Netherlands, South Africa Turkey and Germany. The critics and the public rave! Yet despite its accomplishments, MIFA’s 3-person staff lacks the funds to build a sustainable organizational structure. It now has developed a 3-year business plan, but needs support to meet the plan objectives, which include operational, financial, fundraising and marketing components. An organization that can produce such exciting performances deserves a chance to build an equally dynamic internal organization. Your support can make a big difference in the growth of this terrific organization.

(2003: CULTURE: Arts: Community)