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Thank you for your support!

Why YOU Should Help!

Castle of our Skins was born from the desire to promote a sustainable outlet for the music of Black composers from across the diaspora and a continued conversation around Black culture and history. Energy, innovation, persistence and communication are all key elements in making this happen, but to grow an idea - and more over to make it truly sustainable - it takes more than just enthusiasm. As a presenting concert series, we not only face operational costs but those incurred from production, marketing, musician and commissioning fees among other expenses. At the end of the day, we rely on SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU to help us with our many expenses, especially the following:
  • Venue Rental
  • Artists’ Fees
  • Music Score Acquisition
  • Commissioning Fees
  • Concert Production Costs
  • Marketing Costs
  • Educational Programs
  • Organizational Costs

Interested in Making a Donation?

Please help support us in our mission to celebrate Black artistry through music. Castle of our Skins is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non‐profit arts service organization.  Contributions for the charitable purposes of Castle of our Skins must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” and are tax‐deductible to the extent permitted by law. 

​Donate online through Fractured Atlas HERE.

Donate by check made payable to Fractured Atlas, with Castle of our Skins in the memo line. Mail to:

Castle of our Skins
attn: Ashleigh Gordon
7 Bowdoin Ave Apt. B
Dorchester, MA 02121

Other Ways you Can Make a Difference

  • Host a house concert: Concerts in your home help provide an intimate platform for COOS, allowing us to share our music and mission with your circle of friends and reach new audiences and potential supporters. Learn more HERE.
  • Employee Matching Gifts: An employee benefit offered by many businesses, corporate giving programs match employee donations to eligible nonprofit organizations. 
  • Non-cash Donations: Donations of physical, tangible items are often considered tax-deductible by the IRS, making donations from local businesses especially worthwhile. 
  • Recurring/Monthly Donations: By giving annually, bi-annually, quarterly, or on whatever schedule works best for you, you're able to give smaller portions over a set period of time, rather than in one large contribution. 
  • Referrals: Be an advocate for COOS! Even if you can’t give at this time, you can help Castle of our Skins by sharing our work with your friends, networks, and contacts.