In November 2016, I relocated to the Greater Boston area from Dayton, OH just days after the Presidential election. As I reflect upon my first few days, months, and years in Boston, I was always asked “where do you live” or “where are you from?”
This technical change to the statute seeks to ensure CFF can invest in the state of good repair of all eligible municipal, nonprofit, and tribal cultural facilities
Agency submits testimony in support of investing remaining uncommitted ARPA funds in cultural sector
Mass Cultural Council is working to invest financial, programmatic, and informational resources equitably
This year the Agency is tasked with investing a historic amount of state and federal funds into the cultural sector — nearly $100M!
94 awards were made in the program's 15th grant round
The question: How do we use Mass Cultural Council’s social capital to assist the field’s human capital in increasing organizations’ intellectual capital to help leaders build sustainable financial capital?
Unrestricted grants of $5,000 to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners to equitably advance creative expression throughout our diverse communities.
A quarterly report on our anti-racism work
Funding to help festival programmers meet the needs of producing, promoting, and developing audiences.
Grants to support publicly available cultural activities taking place across the state
Newton Cultural Council and Northborough Cultural Council offer examples for celebrating their grant recipients during this period of social distancing.
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
This asynchronous anti-racism course supports our arts and culture ecosystem — and its leadership — in progressing equitable practices.
A regular update on our equity work
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
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.
