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Stay informed about Mass Cultural Council's offerings using Agency Dates, a complete list of key dates and deadlines for grant opportunities and events. This page is updated frequently, so check back often.
Power of Culture blog
Happy Arts & Humanities Month, Massachusetts!
Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll issue a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Arts and Humanities Month
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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Oct 26
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations
$1.9M Invested into 84 Creative Youth Development Programs
For more than 30 years, YouthReach has nurtured creativity, connection, and leadership opportunities with young people
Arts & Creativity are Vital to the STEM Economy
The evidence and the urgency for bridging these two sectors
The power of culture
Culture lifts the human spirit and makes Massachusetts a better place to live, work, and prosper.
What culture does.
When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.
Billion
That's the economic impact of culture in our state.
Thousand
That’s how many jobs are linked to the arts and culture sector in Massachusetts.
That’s the percent of the state economy the cultural sector represents.
What we do.
We partner with artists, communities, and organizations to unleash the power of culture across Massachusetts. Find out about all of our programs.
From the Blog
Transforming Spaces into Places and Residents into Stakeholders
When housing entities embrace arts and culture strategies
New Capital Investments of $706,000 Awarded for 4 Cultural Facilities
FY27 Cultural Facilities Fund applications are due by December 10, 2026
Centering Visual Artists in Local Business Partnerships
Community-driven directory of 1,200+ Massachusetts visual artists launched