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Boston Arts Academy Foundation raises essential funds for BAA, Boston's only public HS for the arts.

BAA Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the mission of Boston’s only public high school for arts through philanthropy.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Denella Clark, on receiving an Honorary Degree and the Robert M. Coard Leadership Award from Urban College of Boston during its 30th Commencement Ceremony.

Named in honor of the late Robert M. Coard, founder of Urban College of Boston and a pioneering champion for educational opportunity, this award recognizes leadership that expands access, creates pathways to success, and strengthens communities.

At Boston Arts Academy Foundation, we believe that education has the power to transform lives. We are proud to celebrate this recognition of Denella’s longstanding commitment to ensuring that young people have the opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive.

Please join us in congratulating Denella on this well-deserved honor.

06/04/2026

This is what your support makes possible! 👏🏽Scholarships provide access, opportunity, and belonging for BAA students, paving the way for them to pursue their dreams. Thank you for investing in our students and the next generation of creative leaders.

06/03/2026

We were delighted to celebrate the talented students of Boston Arts Academy at our Inaugural Rising Stars Luncheon, which included scholarship, gift and prize presentations. We were proud to distribute more than $250,000 in scholarships to deserving students across all facets of the arts including fashion, music, design, acting and more. Scholarships and gifts awarded included: two students, one accepted to Berklee College of Music and the other accepted to Boston Conservatory at Berklee, receiving the James Taylor Scholarship; three fashion and design-focused students, including two accepted to Massachusetts College of Art and Design and one accepted to Bunker Hill Community College, receiving the inaugural 2026 David Josef Fashions Creative Vision Scholarship; as well as scholarships from The Fenway Music Company; InsuranceLab and Cora Yamagata; NBT II Foundation; the Pastor Pearline James Scholarship funded by Raynya and Omar Simmons; the Denella J. Clark Endowed Scholarship Fund; and awards to purchase art supplies for post-secondary education through the Ralph Bradley Prizes and Trustee Eleanor Goud. We capped off the afternoon with a dance party and an uplifting performance by Raynya Simmons of Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now. 🎓 🎶

Denella Clark

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Denella Clark, on receiving the Robert M. Coard Leadership Award at Urban College of Boston's 2nd Annual Evening of Leadership and Legacy.

The award recognizes Denella's leadership, service, and commitment to expanding opportunity for others. During the evening, she reflected on leadership, identity, opportunity, and the lasting influence of her mother, Pastor Pearline James, whose own Urban College journey continues to inspire generations.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and the impact Denella continues to make throughout our city and communities.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to BAAF CEO and President Denella Clark, who will be honored this evening by the Urban College of Boston at The Boston Foundation for her exceptional leadership.

Denella will be receiving the prestigious Robert M. Coard Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and service to Boston’s arts and education communities, and will also be granted an honorary degree in Human Services from Urban College at this Saturday's Commencement.

Her mother, Pastor Pearline B. James, was a proud Urban College alumna whose decades of service as childcare provider and Boston community matriarch makes this recognition a full-circle moment rooted in family, legacy, and access to education.

05/27/2026

Thank you to our Board and Advisory Committee and our BAAF team members who joined us last Friday to share ice cream, celebrate community, and spend time with our students as the school year comes to a close. We’re grateful for your continued support, partnership, and presence throughout the year. 🍦✨

05/22/2026

“While the arts may be the entry point, what we are really helping to develop is talent, discipline, confidence, creativity and possibility.” - BAAF CEO Denella J. Clark at the Annual Meeting

05/21/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Laura Alpert back to Boston Arts Academy Foundation as Chief Advancement & Communications Officer! 🎉

Laura brings nearly 30 years of experience advancing mission-driven organizations and has helped raise more than $150 million in philanthropic support during her career. After previously serving as BAA Foundation’s Vice President of Philanthropy, Laura returns to advance the Foundation's mission and grow philanthropy to support Boston Arts Academy's students and community.

“Coming back to this caring community feels like coming home,” Laura shared. ❤️

Please join us in welcoming Laura back to the BAA Foundation family!

Denella Clark

05/19/2026

We were honored to host a Staff Appreciation Lunch recently at Boston Arts Academy for the deserving teachers and faculty who work so hard everyday. Thank you to the many BAAF Board Members who also joined us!

Denella Clark

05/14/2026

Boston Arts Academy Foundation President & CEO Denella J. Clark joined the annual meeting of Regan Communications Group as a featured guest speaker, sharing reflections on leadership, philanthropy, strategic communications, and the power of visibility in advancing mission-driven work. She discussed the transformative power of strategic media storytelling, emphasizing how impactful news coverage can elevate visibility, strengthen community engagement, and directly drive philanthropic support. She underscored that public relations is not simply promotional, but an essential vehicle for strategic communications that amplifies long-term impact.

Thank you to George Regan and the Regan Communications team for the partnership and invitation.

Denella Clark
Regan Communications Group

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