Montserrat College of Art is taking a multi-pronged approach to increase awareness of the Creative Economy in the region, and to partner with and bring resources from other organizations to increase opportunities for those working in the creative community.
Montserrat has assumed leadership of CEANS (Creative Economy Association of the North Shore)and will increase educational opportunities to the 3,000-member mailing list.
With a partner, the college has begun offering the Artists Professional Toolbox to increase business acumen of working artists.
With Beverly Main Streets and the City of Beverly, the college has received an NEA grant to plan for an arts and cultural district in downtown Beverly.
Also working with state agencies to increase opportunities for creative industries.

