RAMP was founded in order to have artists participate in the revitalization of Bellows Falls. In 1995 when Robert McBride moved to town and founded RAMP, the general perception of Bellows Falls was a community where the mills had closed and the the downtown was in decline. Through RAMP, McBride introduced a can-do attitude and successfully integrated the arts into the revitalization strategy of the community. By effectively and creatively collaborating with other not-for-profits, including arts and social service organizations, municipalities and libraries, as well as commercial businesses and individuals, RAMP is able to reach a regional audience of over 100,000 people living and working along the Connecticut River from St. Johnsbury to Brattleboro.
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Art Challenges Rural Communities
NEFA Award Recipient
Robert McBride
Project Dates:
Fall 2010-Fall 2011 Tags
2011 CCX presenter, Business Planning, LeadershipPosted Date:
Sep 11, 2012