Mass Cultural Council seeks a state appropriation of $18 million for FY20, a $2 million increase from the current fiscal year. The agency will put these funds to work toward a Commonwealth where:
Culture elevates the quality of life and well-being of all communities
Culture drives growth and opportunity through the creative economy
Culture is inclusive, equitable, and embraces our diversity
Culture empowers a new generation through creative youth development and education
Mass Cultural Council has also released a case statement on the benefits of arts and cultural funding to the state’s economy, communities, and the education of our young people – and what long-term reinvestment in Mass Cultural Council’s work can accomplish. We will be sharing these updated figures with the Massachusetts legislature this budget season along with our FY20 budget request.
