THE NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY ARTS TRUST’S mission is to protect and ensure the long-term vitality of the Northampton community through the acquisition and preservation of affordable and accessible space for creative work. We are a recognized 501(c)3 organization. 33 Hawley Street is our first project and houses three local arts organizations: the Northampton Center for the Arts, A.P.E. (Available Potential Enterprises) and Northampton Open Media (NOM)

WELCOME TO 33 HAWLEY!

In 2022, Congressman Jim McGovern secured for the Arts Trust a $2.5 million federal Community Project Funding grant. Also in 2022, we were awarded a $150,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund for renovations to the lobby and visual art gallery. With these grants, we were able to substantially complete the renovations to 33 Hawley. New and improved spaces include:

• Flooring, new box office and concession bar in the Lobby

• New construction of the Barn Door Gallery, off the Lobby

• Walls, flooring and catwalk in the Workroom black box theater

• New construction of a Green Room with dedicated dressing rooms and a catering staging area

• New construction of administrative offices for the Northampton Center for the Arts and A.P.E.

The Arts Trust is deeply grateful to Congressman McGovern for this funding. 

We are also immensely grateful for the incredible work of our architects, Bonham & Douglas Architects, who have worked with us since the very beginning to realize our vision for 33 Hawley. For a wonderful virtual tour of their work, click HERE

Now - in 2024 - we are excited to announce that the Arts Trust has been awarded a 6th Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund matching grant to complete the final improvements for the Workroom! While our Community Project Funding grant allowed us to complete the Workroom’s infrastructure, we lacked the funds to equip the Workroom with full theatrical lighting and sound systems, and with a seating system to accommodate 200 people. 

In order to secure this $107,000 Cultural Facilities Fund grant, we must match the full amount of the grant dollar for dollar. We will be reaching out to raise the match and fully equip the Workroom so that it will fully serve the community. 

Please help us secure this funding. See how to make a gift at our Donation Page !

33 Hawley Street art partners

The Northampton Community Arts Trust arts facility, 33 Hawley  is inhabited by three art partners - Available Potential Enterprises, Ltd. (A.P.E.), Northampton Center for the Arts (NCFA), and Northampton Open Media (NOM). Each partner maintains an active presence at 33 Hawley through its own specific programming, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for the whole building.

With the support of —

Community Project Funding Grant, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

APE, Ltd.

The Northampton Center for the Arts

The Massachusetts Cultural Council Cultural Facilities Fund and MassDevelopment

The Commonwealth Office of Housing and Economic Development

The Commonwealth Executive Office of Finance and Administration

City of Northampton

City of Northampton ARPA Funds

The Beveridge Family Foundation

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

C&S Wholesale Grocers

Smith College

The Wellspring Fund of the Peace Development Fund

and individual donors