Mass Cultural Council is grateful for the generosity of the 270+ cultural sites that voluntarily provide discounted admissions through this program.
Tactical steps your organization can take now to make your low-cost access programs more welcoming.
Inside an unassuming Victorian-era building, just west of downtown Holyoke, is one of the nation’s most distinctive creative community development initiatives: The Care Center. It is an example of what can happen when culture and creativity form the foundation to dismantle systemic barriers for individuals, as well as communities.
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
A regular update on our equity work
Harwich Center Cultural District and Harwich Port Cultural District authorized to join vibrant network of 53 state-designated cultural districts across the Commonwealth.
David T. Slatery reflects on his tenure as Acting Executive Director.
Artists recognized for exceptional work in Crafts, Dramatic Writing, Film & Video, Music Composition, Photography, and Sculpture/Installation/New Genres
A look at some of the incredible work that surfaced in response to the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Monthly webinars will shine a light on grants and programs that are of interest to the cultural sector
For the millions of veterans who have served in the United States armed forces, creative expression has been a way to share, to heal, and to give meaning to their experiences. In 2018 the U.S. Conference of Mayors stated: “creative arts therapies and artist-directed programs have the potential to positively impact the healthcare spending concerns, quality of care issues, and healthcare needs of active military and veteran populations.” The Mass Cultural Council seeks to ensure that veterans across the Commonwealth have access to the arts, humanities, and sciences, and opportunities for creative expression, no matter their background. Below is a partial list ...
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
Physically distancing ourselves from one another does not necessarily mean losing social connections. Rather, it gives us all an opportunity to think creatively about what we can do and how we can connect in different ways.
Achieving safe harbor during the current COVID-19 pandemic includes making decisions based on budgets and scenarios to determine a strategy for the organization’s future.
Know before you go. A timeline for the LCC Program grant cycle.
Mass Cultural Council is honored to announce the 2019 Artist Fellowship awards in Crafts, Dramatic Writing, and Sculpture/Installation/New Genres. Sixteen artists will receive fellowships of $15,000, and 15 artists plus one collaborative duo will receive $1,000 finalist awards.
Simone Early and Robert L. Price now serve on the governing body of Mass Cultural Council.
Mass Cultural Council seeks $25.5M budget appropriation for arts & culture
Tips for embracing inclusive recruitment and hiring practices
A quarterly report on our anti-racism work
