In a joint advocacy effort by the cultural sector, the Executive Directors of MASSCreative, Mass Humanities, and Mass Cultural Council delivered the following letter to Governor Baker today.
Governor Baker has 10 days to review and act on the conference budget.
Check out recent episodes of Creative Minds Out Loud, Mass Cultural Council's podcast, featuring:
- Doneeca Thurston of Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts
- Andy Short, formerly of Improbable Players
- Dell Marie Hamilton, artist, writer, and curator
- Dr. Deborah Buccino and Adrien Conklin, BSN RN of MACONY Pediatrics
Local Cultural Councils practice engagement in ways that are responsive to their specific communities. Here are some tips and examples.
Mass Cultural Council to Administer Cultural Organization Economic Recovery Program in Partnership with Baker-Polito Administration's Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Legislature Invests $18.2M into Cultural Sector through Mass Cultural Council
A summary of what we heard at our Fall listening sessions
Mass Cultural Council has received a level funding recommendation - equal to $18.2M and consistent with the House’s FY21 recommendation.
Cultural Organizations Report $484M in Lost Revenue, Artists Cite $20M in Lost Revenue, More than 30K Cultural Jobs Impacted by Pandemic Since March
For Mass Cultural Council to receive a level funding recommendation during a global pandemic that has financially devastated the economy – including our cultural sector – is truly significant.