Hi, Friends!
It's my pleasure to warmly welcome you to the online presence of Blixt Locally Grown, or as we like to call it, simply "BLIXT". BLIXT is the Swedish word for lightning, first suggested by our co-founder Petra Wahlqvist. Our name is a lot like our organization: a little nontraditional, but in ways we hope makes you feel curious and engaged. We liked the idea of arts and culture being a bright, powerful force in our community and beyond and since our start, we've worked diligently to illuminate our world with the arts. We founded BLIXT in 2015 and in 2018, we received our official nonprofit status.
In some ways, BLIXT is an emerging nonprofit. In the big scheme, we're relatively new, so looking back, it's pretty amazing all we've been able to co-create so far: projects like our annual community blanket ititiative, a statewide tour of the original play Snowcatcher, the ASCAP Grow a Show New Musical Theatre Workshop at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, and collaborative clubs with Lincoln Community Learning Centers, to name just a few.
Like all nonprofits, we've weathered and continue to navigate the pandemic. We've allowed what's happening in our world to shape what we create and share, have developed an incredible board of directors, and are flying into the future with arms wide open, heart centered toward the world, continuing to pursue our mission of growing goodness with the arts.
This year, as we continue to move forward into the future with a growth mindset and belief in all that's possible, we are proud to announce our first official season of events. Our 2021-2022 season also comes with a bit of a new look - you'll notice that our logo features three lightning bolts, which represent 3 ways in which BLIXT grows goodness.
These pillars not only help us communicate what we at BLIXT do, but also are a northern star for continuing to build our bright future. Whether you are an old friend, or new to BLIXT, we welcome you to come build it alongside us, by attending performances and events, sharing ideas and dreams, or through a tax-deductible donation (there's a link below).
When lightning strikes...you can do one of two things: sit back and watch, or roll up your sleeves and embrace the opportunity to harness the light. At BLIXT, alongside an incredible Board of Directors, dedicated volunteers, and friends like you, we'll always go for the latter.
It's going to be a great season, with many more to come. Thanks again for being here, and please reach out any time you'd like to chat or learn more about BLIXT.
Let's go bigger than ever in 2021-2022. I'm excited to share the journey!
Warmly,
In some ways, BLIXT is an emerging nonprofit. In the big scheme, we're relatively new, so looking back, it's pretty amazing all we've been able to co-create so far: projects like our annual community blanket ititiative, a statewide tour of the original play Snowcatcher, the ASCAP Grow a Show New Musical Theatre Workshop at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, and collaborative clubs with Lincoln Community Learning Centers, to name just a few.
Like all nonprofits, we've weathered and continue to navigate the pandemic. We've allowed what's happening in our world to shape what we create and share, have developed an incredible board of directors, and are flying into the future with arms wide open, heart centered toward the world, continuing to pursue our mission of growing goodness with the arts.
This year, as we continue to move forward into the future with a growth mindset and belief in all that's possible, we are proud to announce our first official season of events. Our 2021-2022 season also comes with a bit of a new look - you'll notice that our logo features three lightning bolts, which represent 3 ways in which BLIXT grows goodness.
- arts innovation
- education and engagement
- community building
These pillars not only help us communicate what we at BLIXT do, but also are a northern star for continuing to build our bright future. Whether you are an old friend, or new to BLIXT, we welcome you to come build it alongside us, by attending performances and events, sharing ideas and dreams, or through a tax-deductible donation (there's a link below).
When lightning strikes...you can do one of two things: sit back and watch, or roll up your sleeves and embrace the opportunity to harness the light. At BLIXT, alongside an incredible Board of Directors, dedicated volunteers, and friends like you, we'll always go for the latter.
It's going to be a great season, with many more to come. Thanks again for being here, and please reach out any time you'd like to chat or learn more about BLIXT.
Let's go bigger than ever in 2021-2022. I'm excited to share the journey!
Warmly,
Becky
Becky Boesen
Executive Director
Executive Director
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