$5.5M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances.
A historic day for arts & culture
Historic investment of state COVID relief funds will support 1,000s of cultural organizations and creative individuals living and working in Massachusetts.
CultureRx is a new Mass Cultural Council initiative that advances the role of culture as a protective factor for the health of everyone in the Commonwealth.
Governor’s Economic Development Bill and Executive Order contain provisions to advance arts and culture
Annual visitation numbers and new business openings within districts are up
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.
FY23 H. 2 budget represents Baker-Polito Administration’s highest investment in Mass Cultural Council
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Unrestricted general operating grants for Massachusetts-based, nonprofit cultural organizations with year-round operations offering public programming in the arts, humanities, or sciences. Grant amounts start at $6,000.
