Author: ted@thebrickyard.org

Well, yes, it’s been a little cray-zee. You can pretty much assume that if you don’t hear much from us here, we’re running around like chickens without heads… Here’s the lowdown –

As you probably know, we moved in on February 1st, and within a week had about a dozen full members, and a great group of people they are – an amazing range of talent, and everybody’s rolling up their sleeves and pitching in. Don’t worry, we still have a few spots open.

We also had an amazing honor – we were nominated by the Lynn Chamber of Commerce for “Non-Profit of the Year” (we knew that, but we couldn’t make it to the awards dinner…) and on Feb. 27, at their annual meeting, WE WON! (we had NO IDEA THAT was going to happen…) Our friend Glenn Morris accepted for us (we were hard at work planning our member move-in for the coming weekend), and we picked up our awards the other day. More on that to come.

The big news is our Grand Opening and Open House! On March 17, from noon to 4PM, join us for celebrating all the hard work and persistence of our Board and crew, and enjoy a tour, meet some members, staff and our Board, and maybe even learn a little Raspberry Pi while you’re at it (and maybe eat some raspberry pie too). We’ll have light refreshments and beverages – no RSVP necessary, just stop by.

We’re also hosting the work of Lynn artist Michael Aghahowa – our very first show, and an amazing talent. Michael will be there to meet you and answer your questions.

Where? The Brickyard Collaborative, 71 Linden Street, #105C, Lynn, MA 01905

When? Sunday, March 17, 12-4PM

See you there!

It’s FINALLY TIME! One Feb. 1, we get the keys and the MOVE BEGINS!

Imagine – all that stuff in storage right now getting set up and used! An actual space! Actual members (yes, we already have members who’ve signed up and are ready to roll!) We’d wax all sentimental about where we were a year ago and that stuff, but honestly, there’s too much work to be done (and fun to be had!)

Want to help out? We have no idea what the plan is at this point, but we’re pretty sure it involves trucks, machines and pizza… shoot us a note, but the loose plan is to start the process on Saturday morning, the 2nd, and see what happens.

You know how to reach us – right here, for email, phone or text. As soon as we have a plan, we’ll get it out there.

This is your LAST CHANCE to double your donation to The Brickyard Collaborative through the MassDevelopment Collaborative Workspace grant!

We’re putting together our final paperwork for the grant contract, and it’s going in tomorrow. This is the last opportunity for any cash donations be be matched 100% by MassDEV, so if chipping in to the Brickyard pot has been on your “to-do” list, don’t delay, do it today!

As you’ve no-doubt seen, we now have a lease and a space – we have nearly $30,000 of equipment ready to plug in, and a move-in date of February 1st. We have members signing up, and we’re scheduling classes. We have a shopping list that includes a complete letterpress and printing studio, laser cutters, CNC machining equipment, wide-format photo printing, a full electronics and coding lab, and more. The rubber is hitting the road, after a long time and a lot of work.

Make your tax-deductible contribution here, through PayPal.

You can use any major credit card, or your PayPal account – it’s safe and secure.

As always, thanks for your support! See you soon for the BIG OPENING PARTY!