Alexander Abdulah singing with a guitar at the 2018 UP Award ceremony. Photo: Mercure Photography.
Culture is inclusive and welcoming to all – as creators, participants, or audiences. It breaks down barriers, whether physical, socioeconomic, or educational.
Mass Cultural Council’s Universal Participation (UP) Award celebrates excellence in access and inclusion throughout the Commonwealth’s cultural sector. This year we are hosting a five-part, livestreamed event with HowlRound from June 1-5, 2020. 11-11:30am (ET) daily.
There will also be a daily universal design challenge offered to viewers to complete at home to brush up on their access knowledge.
This event will be captioned and interpreted in American Sign Language. If you have additional questions or access requests, please contact Angelina Lupini.
Part of a suite of plans developed by the Agency and its stakeholders to center equity as a guiding principle and a strategic practice; directing advancement and investment