Investing in cultural vitality: Northampton Arts Council grant supports local writer’s growth

Investing in cultural vitality: Northampton Arts Council grant supports local writer’s growth

By Carolyn Brown For the Valley Advocate The Valley offers many opportunities for artists — but as one local writer knows, stepping outside the area can help, too. Northampton writer, teaching artist and graduate instructor Richie Wills was recently selected as a recipient of the Northampton Arts Council’s BJ Goodwin Fund. The grant awards money to local creatives on a reimbursement basis, making it possible for them to travel outside the Valley…