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Agency Dates

Mural in Downtown Lynn Cultural District Stay informed about all of Mass Cultural Council's offerings using Agency Dates, a complete list of key dates and deadlines for grant opportunities, convenings, and events. This page is updated frequently, so check back often.

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Register for “Health & Wellness through Creativity” on Oct. 23

Join us in Springfield for a panel discussion and a variety of break-out rooms

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Programs At-a-Glance

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

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New Reference Guide Released to Advance Arts on Prescription

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Developed in partnership between Mass Cultural Council, University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, and Dr. Tasha Golden

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Apply for LCC Grants Supporting Community-Based Arts & Culture Projects

$5.5M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances

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STARS Residencies Grants Available for 2023-24 School Year

Eligible creative learning residencies of 3 days or more can receive $2,500-$6,100

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The power of culture

Culture lifts the human spirit and makes Massachusetts a better place to live, work, and prosper.

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Culture embraces everyone.

Culture enriches community.

Culture drives growth and opportunity.

Culture empowers a new creative generation.

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What culture does.

When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.

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What we do.

We partner with artists, communities, educators, and organizations to unleash the power of culture across Massachusetts. Find out about all of our programs.

Artists & Creatives

We foster creative expression and bring art to a wider audience.

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Youth

We expand education and put creativity at the center of youth development.

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Communities

We help cities and towns create rich cultural experiences and improve quality of life.

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Organizations

We help cultural organizations grow and engage more people in our communities.

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From the Blog

What is up with the Universal Participation Initiative?

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UP Designated Organizations have reported numerous ways they are innovating around access

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Celebrating 10 Year of Cultural Districts

As we kick off another season of heightened tourism, community celebrations and economic boosts through our 55 state-designated Cultural Districts, we wanted to also mark our 10th anniversary of support

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From the Blog

Card to Culture Program Surpasses One Million Admissions

Inter-agency partnership increases access to cultural experiences for low-income and working families

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