Mass Cultural Council has 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.
Annual visitation numbers and new business openings within districts are up
Agency poised to make record-high investments into the Commonwealth's cultural sector throughout FY23
Grants to encourage the development and success of the districts and to foster local cultural preservation
$5.5M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances.
Our field's highest honor for a state arts agency demonstrating innovative and exceptional efforts to support and advance DEI in its state
Each spring, we encourage Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) to gather community input to better inform council priorities for each granting season. Input can be gathered from in-person conversations, public convenings, and/or through surveys. Collecting viewpoints from members of the community can help LCC members better understand the community’s needs, interests, and knowledge of local resources.
It has been my greatest honor to have worked alongside all of you for the past 13 years.
Pending necessary approvals on Beacon Hill, the Commonwealth stands poised to make a $69.3M investment of new public funds into the cultural sector through Mass Cultural Council.
Community organizer Erin Genia reflects on her artistic practice and working in civic spaces
Unrestricted grants of $5,000 to creatives and gig workers to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set a path for growth.
A quarterly report on our anti-racism work
This legislatively-mandated, one-time relief program was established by the MA House Asian Caucus
This represents the highest level of funding proposed for the Agency, and by extension, the cultural sector, by the state in decades.
This figure equals the line item appropriation the Governor proposed in his original H2 budget bill in January – prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unrestricted grants of $5,000 to creatives and gig workers to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set a path for growth.
David T. Slatery reflects on his tenure as Acting Executive Director.
Through our podcast we showcase examples of innovation and leadership in our sector, and provide a space for folks working in the arts and culture realm to hear about what’s happening “under the hood” in organizations and communities across the Commonwealth.
