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Fall River and art association dedicate 'The Griffin,' a mobile art studio funded in part by ARPA

5869659 · September 29, 2025
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The Greater Fall River Art Association and city leaders unveiled The Griffin, a mobile art studio outfitted to bring classes and activities to neighborhoods; the project was supported by ARPA funds from Bristol County and the city and was marked by a ceremonial citation from the City Council.

The Greater Fall River Art Association and city leaders on Sept. 27 dedicated The Griffin, a mobile art studio that will bring arts programming to neighborhoods and community events across Fall River, organizers said at a ceremony at Heritage State Park.

The Griffin was funded in part with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated by Bristol County and the city of Fall River, Dana Barnes, past president and current treasurer of the Greater Fall River Art Association, said. "The goal of this van is to bring art to people who really want to be creative," Barnes said, describing the vehicle as a fully equipped mobile art studio that can set up, run activities, clean up and leave…

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