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$7.2M Invested in Cultural Organizations Statewide
394 unrestricted grants have been awarded through our Cultural Investment Portfolio and Operating Grants for Organizations programs
Check out these episodes of Creative Minds Out Loud, Mass Cultural Council’s podcast:
Evelyn Francis, Interim Artistic Director of the Theater Offensive, discusses their youth program – a national model for creative youth development – where young people create original work, share it back to the community, and are true partners in developing the program itself.
Matthias Waschek, Executive Director of the Worcester Art Museum, says truly accessible museums create experiences that make visitors want to return. In doing so they must challenge institutional norms to welcome and engage more diverse populations.
Reverend Steve Ayres, Vicar of the Old North Church, discusses Revolution 250, the challenges of stewarding historic sites, and the long-term benefits of knowing our history and where we’ve come from.