A growing network of organizations that fully embrace accessibility systems and ideals, part of the Universal Participation Initiative.
Programs and resources that benefit cultural districts
$3,000 grants for UP Designated Organizations to plan and implement new, innovative solutions to accessibility challenges within their organization.
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
Info Session
FY23 H. 2 budget represents Baker-Polito Administration’s highest investment in Mass Cultural Council
Governor’s Economic Development Bill and Executive Order contain provisions to advance arts and culture
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.
$5.7M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances
Applicability Mass Cultural Council’s Access Policy applies only to events and services that are directly organized and hosted by the Agency. Grant recipients are encouraged to review this policy as a model of best practice when developing their own accessibility strategies. We have also provided resources at the bottom of this page that may be helpful to grantees to review when developing their own policies. Mass Cultural Council’s Commitment to Accessibility Mass Cultural Council is dedicated to making its events and services inclusive and accessible to all. Our contact for accommodations is Christian Kelly, who can be reached at 617-858-2709. Request Accommodation for Mass Cultural ...
Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Project (BYAEP) developed a framework and tools to measure the three main outcome areas which are characteristic of arts-based youth development programs.
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.
Grants to encourage the development and success of the districts and to foster local cultural preservation
A brief history of the CultureRx: Social Prescription Pilot
The public-private partnership between Mass Cultural Council and EdVestors continues to be a vehicle for systems change
