Updated 1/27/2023

Rachel Cyrene Blackman-Free Pass Project

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Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Studio Artist and showing: photography, writing, found object assemblage and poster making. Lead artist in Public Art/ Social Practice: The Free Pass Project an ongoing public engagement of spontaneous compassion and conversation. And originator and programmer the Florence Poetry Carnival as an individual artist. Creator of 'afterWords POEtry that sticks.' MFA musical composition and writing. Arts activities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Production management, marketing and grant content support for other artists. rachelcyeneblackman.com thefreepassproject.org

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Rachel Blackman

Job Title: Lead Artist

Address:

Northampton, MA 01060

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Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1990

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1990

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Multi-Disciplinary

Additional Disciplines:

Multi-Disciplinary

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
Performance / Concert / Reading
Professional Network Gatherings / Events
Community Arts
Exhibitions
Art Sales

Seasons Active: spring, fall

Events Per Year: 3

Communities

Populations Engaged:

Adults
Elders
General Public
LGBTQ Populations
Nonprofits
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens

Languages Available:

English

Geographic Reach:

Multi-State Region
National

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility

The Free Pass Project is a social engagement that can take place anywhere. The Florence Poetry Carnival is in accessible buildings and outdoor spaces. There is no elevator for my second floor studio space.

Media Gallery

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

Project Evolution Grant: Assets for Artists/Community Foundation Western Ma
Florence Poetry Carnival: MCC Festival grant 2x
Artist Grant: RISCA (Free Pass Project)
Smith College Poetry Center: poetry carnival funding.

Awards

Awards:

Project Evolution Grant: Assets for Artists/Community Foundation Western Ma
Florence Poetry Carnival: MCC Festival grant 2x
Artist Grant: RISCA (Free Pass Project)
Smith College Poetry Center: poetry carnival funding.

Education

Education:

Hampshire Colege B.A.: arts admin and musical composition double major
Bard: MFA. Musical Composition
Assets for Artists: mutiple workshops and mentors