329 Local Cultural Councils to support public programs in every community in Massachusetts.
Mass Cultural Council’s “CultureRx”: Evaluation of a Social Prescription Pilot is an exciting new report that explores intersections of arts, culture, and health.
$5.5M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances
A brief history of the CultureRx: Social Prescription Pilot
Our field's highest honor for a state arts agency demonstrating innovative and exceptional efforts to support and advance DEI in its state
$5.5M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances.
A historic day for arts & culture
Historic investment of state COVID relief funds will support 1,000s of cultural organizations and creative individuals living and working in Massachusetts.
CultureRx is a new Mass Cultural Council initiative that advances the role of culture as a protective factor for the health of everyone in the Commonwealth.
Governor’s Economic Development Bill and Executive Order contain provisions to advance arts and culture
Annual visitation numbers and new business openings within districts are up
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.
FY23 H. 2 budget represents Baker-Polito Administration’s highest investment in Mass Cultural Council
Info Session
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.
Learn how community input and development are important aspects of running a successful LCC
A powerful argument for robust public investment in arts and culture has been made this week, albeit unintentionally, with a recent high-profile suggestion that cultural sites in the Middle East could be in potential danger.
