Acting Executive Director David Slatery's essay for Mass Humanities' “People’s Guide to the Revolution”
Mass Wins Act bolsters cultural sector with policy and new public investments
SWM matches Governor and House $27.35M Recommendations for Mass Cultural Council
HWM matches Governor’s $27.35M Recommendation for Mass Cultural Council
Cultural participation can be part of a stronger cross-sectoral approach to whole-person health
If enacted, the $27M appropriation would represent the largest operating budget in the Agency’s history
If enacted, this would represent an unprecedented level of operating resources for the Agency
The Commonwealth is also home to six of the 50 most arts-vibrant communities in the U.S.
In 2026, the Agency's work and commitments are ongoing – and will continue unabated
Michael J. Bobbitt's Farewell to Massachusetts' Cultural Sector
Working to ensure municipal and tribal cultural facilities can access funding
Supporters of H. 561 may submit testimony by email until September 23, 2025
Creativity is not a luxury or a supplement — it is the fuel that powers STEM
Cultural organizations whose federal funding has been cancelled are encouraged to share their experience with Committee members in writing
A double budget Monday in Massachusetts!
We must resist the effort to slash funding, muzzle artistic expression
This represents a 0.58% increase to Mass Cultural Council’s current operating budget
Who loses when government walks away from the arts, humanities, and sciences?
Including several measures to build a stronger foundation for public investment, strategic planning, robust policy, and economic growth
We want creativity, we demand it—but we don’t invest in it