Culture Chat
Culture Chat
Today we are celebrating a new budget. This is the Commonwealth’s investment, through the Mass Cultural Council, in innovation, inclusion, public service, global citizenship, and the arts. We are over the moon with joy that our elected leaders saw fit to substantially increase the financial resources available for this work by $2 million to a total of $18 million.
Culture Chat
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Culture Chat
Including several measures to build a stronger foundation for public investment, strategic planning, robust policy, and economic growth
Next up in the FY24 budget process is House budget debate in April
Programs and resources that benefit cultural districts
A growing network of organizations that fully embrace accessibility systems and ideals, part of the Universal Participation Initiative.
$3,000 grants for UP Designated Organizations to plan and implement new, innovative solutions to accessibility challenges within their organization.
Grants to encourage the development and success of the districts and to foster local cultural preservation
Annual visitation numbers and new business openings within districts are up
Governor’s Economic Development Bill and Executive Order contain provisions to advance arts and culture
FY23 H. 2 budget represents Baker-Polito Administration’s highest investment in Mass Cultural Council
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.
Info Session
Last week the governing Council of the Mass Cultural Council closed its business meeting in a very special way: honoring Executive Director Anita Walker with a surprise, virtual celebration of her 13 years at the Agency’s helm.
Media sponsorships are part of our long-term effort to leverage our unique position as Massachusetts’ largest public investor in arts and culture to raise the visibility and impact of our sector.
$5.7M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances
