These public and private sector stakeholders are charged with examining ways to create economic opportunities in the arts and culture sector
The state budget now advances to the Governor’s desk for final approval
Urge the Conferees to retain the highest possible funding recommendation for arts & culture
Urge your state Senator to co-sponsor Chair Mark’s Amendment #171 to increase this appropriation
Thank you to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for their continued support!
The overall arts economy grew by 4.8% in inflation-adjusted dollars between 2021 and 2022
SMU DataArts 2023 data ranks Massachusetts as #3 in the nation for state vibrancy
Mass Cultural Council seeks $25.5M budget appropriation for arts & culture
Governor’s Economic Development Bill and Executive Order contain provisions to advance arts and culture
Governor’s FY25 Budget Invests $25.5M into Arts & Culture
Advancing the Arts & Creativity in Massachusetts
The annual state budget process kicks off in January
Advancing the Arts & Creativity in Massachusetts
Proposed legislation seeks to reinvest 5% of remote retailer tax revenue back into our Main Streets and downtowns
Check out our recently submitted testimony on various legislative topics
Agency submits testimony in support of investing remaining uncommitted ARPA funds in cultural sector
Creative & Cultural Sector to Receive $25M+ in FY24 Spending Plan
Senate Committee on Ways & Means embraces Mass Cultural Council’s FY24 funding request
A historic day for arts & culture
Next up in the FY24 budget process is House budget debate in April
