The overall arts economy grew by 4.8% in inflation-adjusted dollars between 2021 and 2022
This marks the seventh consecutive year the Baker-Polito Administration has invested at this level.
A quarterly report on our anti-racism work
The arc of a folklorist’s work experience
A quarterly report on our anti-racism work
FY24 Cultural Facilities Fund grants now available
The overall national arts economy in 2021 represented 4.4% of GDP—a new high-water mark
Join us in Springfield for a panel discussion and a variety of break-out rooms
Mass Cultural Council's Racial Equity Work
This anti-racism course is open to arts and culture leaders committed to building intersectional racial equity
Through this pilot, the Agency is working with experts in the field and a cohort of organizations.
Unrestricted funding is available to equitably advance creative expression in Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker released a state budget proposal today that would invest $16.1 million in the arts, humanities, and sciences through Mass Cultural Council for the coming fiscal year. The Governor’s proposal would maintain current cultural funding levels for Fiscal Year 2020, which begins July 1.
Applications are due March 1 for festivals happening between March 1 and August 31, 2022.
Reflections of a state folklorist
The state budget now advances to the Governor’s desk for final approval
Deputy Director David Slatery Appointed to Serve as Acting Executive Director
The following testimony was submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Ways & Means today.
Senator Ed Kennedy has filed Amendment #135 to increase Mass Cultural Council’s account to $27.4M
Governor Baker has 10 days to review and act on the conference budget.
