Recognizing the Local Cultural Council Program and the extraordinary members fueling its success
Shining a light on the vital work of the Local Cultural Councils in our cities and towns
Happy 45th Anniversary to the Local Cultural Council Program!
We've been talking with municipal leaders about the importance of culture for supporting vibrant communities
$5.7M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances
Each year, Local Cultural Councils can produce their own programs to help meet cultural needs in the community
Our Mass Municipal Association webinar series discussed how the arts can drive growth and enrich communities
Ideas for providing a more inclusive experience
The more diverse its membership, the better an LCC can serve their community
$7.5M in grants for cultural programming will be made in cities and towns across the state
Artist Kevin Angulo discusses his public mural project funded by Haverhill Cultural Council
$5.5M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances
CreativeGround: Connect with Creative New England
A total of $7.2M in grants for cultural programming will be made in cities and towns across the state
Members of the Community Initiative Team reflect on their experiences of the power of culture at work in cities and towns across the Commonwealth.
How Dr. “The Machine” Jesse Green sculpts confidence in young minds
This new law expands who is able to be appointed to Local Cultural Councils
$5.5M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances.
These “magnificent seven” individuals are your community’s connection to the power of culture.
To date, in FY22 LCCs have awarded 6,472 grants to everything from murals to lectures, festivals, and performances.
