Culture inspires.

Arts education – which includes instruction in the practice and appreciation of a wide range of disciplines, including the visual arts, music, dance, theatre, literature, and design – is an essential part of a modern, well-rounded curriculum. We are committed to the idea that every student in Massachusetts deserves to have access to arts education at every level.

STARS Residencies

Grants to schools for residencies of 3 days or more with teaching artists, scientists, scholars, or cultural organizations

Big Yellow School Bus

Grants to help schools meet the costs of providing educational field trips to cultural institutions and events

Local Cultural Council Program

Project grants to individuals and organizations for the benefit of local communities

Poetry Out Loud

A national recitation contest for high school students celebrating the spoken word and a mastery of public speaking skills. Presented by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, in partnership with Mass Cultural Council and Huntington Theatre Company. A project of Mass Historical Society.

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Mass History Day

A competition for middle and high school students. Participants choose an historical topic related to the annual theme, conduct research, and may present their work at school, local, state, and national levels.

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CreativeGround

CreativeGround spotlights the creative people and places at work in New England. A project of New England Foundation for the Arts.

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