We see culture as a necessary ingredient for public health, one that is often neglected or underappreciated. Our new our CultureRx Initiative aims to change that.
Gateway grants provide two years of organizational support for organizations and programs with public cultural programming that benefit Massachusetts residents.
Stay up-to-date with the Mass Cultural Council and learn how culture works in communities across Massachusetts.
Culture lifts the human spirit and makes Massachusetts a better place to live, work, and prosper.
When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.
That's the economic impact of culture in our state.
That's how many full-time-equivalent jobs are supported by our cultural nonprofits.
That's how many youth in creative youth development programs plan to go beyond high school education.
We partner with artists, communities, educators, and organizations to unleash the power of culture across Massachusetts. Find out about all of our programs.
A list of key dates for our grants, programs, and events (e.g., workshops, trainings, convenings).
Explore more than 3,000 works by visual, literary, media, and performing artists distinguished through our Artist Fellowships
The weather on the Cape and Islands may be getting crispier than a bag of Cape Cod Chips but the arts and cultural happenings continue to heat up.