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Our Racial Equity Journey

Working to invest financial, programmatic, and informational resources equitably.

2024
March 25
Racial Equity Progress Report (Jan – Mar ’24)

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A regular update on our anti-racism work (Image: Dan and Claudia Zanes performing at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center.)

2023
December 27
Racial Equity Progress Report (Sept – Dec ’23)

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A regular update on our anti-racism work (Image: Participant in the culminating Trashion Show by Multi-Arts students.)

October 16
Michael J. Bobbitt Receives Sojourner Truth Award from OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center

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In recognition of his support shown to BIPOC artists and BIPOC-led organizations by expanding access to and deepening knowledge of funding opportunities (Image: Award object for Michael J. Bobbitt’s Sojourner Truth Award from OrigiNations)

September 5
Racial Equity Progress Report (June – Aug ’23)

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A quarterly report on our anti-racism work, including internal and external steps we are taking. (Image: Lionesses El Atlas at the African Festival of Boston. Photo: Allison Brown.)

June 27
Charting the Future of Our Support for Artists, Culture Bearers & Creatives

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Please share your perspective on our new direction: Complete a survey by July 12, 2023. (Image: Multimedia art by Bayda Asbridge of Worcester, a 2023 Cultural Sector Recovery Grantee)

June 20
Racial Equity Progress Report (Apr – Jun ’23)

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A quarterly report on our anti-racism work, including internal and external steps we are taking. (Image: BOO at the Stone Zoo.)

May 26
Join the Cultural Equity Learning Community Summer 2023 Cohort

graphic with a photo of two smiling people with text - Registration now open - The Cultural Equity Learning Community (CELC) is a self-paced, two-unit anti-racism training course with wrap-around supports for arts and culture sector workers committed to building intersectional racial equity. Learn more and join us at www.culturalequity.org

This anti-racism course is open to arts and culture leaders committed to building intersectional racial equity

April 5
Tips for embracing inclusive recruitment and hiring practices

 

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Advancing Racial Equity & Disability Access through Inclusive Hiring in the Arts (Image: Mural in Lynn.)

March 28
Racial Equity Progress Report (Jan – Mar ’23)

 

photo of an art piece where black and white polka dotted feathers are attached to the the hands of a clockA quarterly report on our anti-racism work, including internal and external steps we are taking. (Image: Time Flies Clock by Jocelyn Dana Thomas.)

March 21
Racial Equity Progress Report (Sept ’22 – Jan ’23)

Reflecting on a Year of More Equitable Grant-Making. (Image: Public Art Work by Tran Vu.)

2022
November 21
Assessing Recent Outreach & Recruitment Efforts

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Applicant pool for Cultural Sector Recovery Grants shows increased reach (Image: Attendees networking at the Western Mass BIPOC Artist Salon & Resource Share on October 24, 2022.)

October 17
Michael J. Bobbitt Receives 2022 Action Bearing Award from MassOpera

photo of a crystal award object with the inscription MassOpera proudly presents the Action Bearing Award to Michael J. Bobbitt

Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael J. Bobbitt was honored by MassOpera as the recipient of the 2022 Action Bearing Award, recognizing his advocacy and activism towards the development of a cultural sector that is more equitable, just, representative, and anti-racist. (Image: Award from MassOpera.)

September 26
Mass Cultural Council Receives NASAA 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Agency Award

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Our field’s highest honor for a state arts agency demonstrating innovative and exceptional efforts to support and advance DEI in its state (Image: Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael J. Bobbitt receives award with Deputy Director, Dave Slatery and Director of People and Culture, Cathy Cheng-Anderson.)

August 10
Racial Equity Progress Report (June – Aug ’22)

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A quarterly report on our anti-racism work, including internal and external steps we are taking. (Image: Child participates in Brand Out with C1, an event hosted by Company One Theatre.)

July 12
Expanding the Leadership Pipeline for BIPOC Talent Across the Cultural Sector

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Agency invests in NAACBoston’s Mentorship & Sponsorship Program 2.0 (Image: 2022 Mentorship & Sponsorship Program participants laughing.)


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