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The Shawna Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Arts Non-Profit named after Shawna Shea

who passed away at the age of 16. We continue this work in her memory.  

Our Mision

We believe the arts and education are essential to creating a vibrant, healthy community and world. 

 

The mission of the Shawna Foundation is to equitably promote and support students through scholarship and showcase artists in filmmaking, performance arts, poetry and other creative endeavors with a focus on underrepresented communities.

COMING NEXT
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July 16 - 19

The Shawna Shea Film Festival returns to Worcester with some of the wildest fringe films we've ever screened!
 Full Schedule Here!

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June 5th

UnderGround Thursdays has moved exclusively to the Shawna Foundation Patreon Page! Sign Up and Join the Fun!

Card to Culture

The Shawna Foundation is a proud partner with the Mass Cultural Council and the Culture Card Program.

We offer 50% off the Film Festival ticket price to anyone with a ConnectorCare Health Plan Insurance Card and US Veterans. Email ShawnaFoundation@gmail.com for more information.

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For more information about the Shawna Foundation
and our programs, check out the video below.

SHE RODE HER OWN WAVE. 
 inviting any and all on,
but never  drifting  off  on others.

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