Through our podcast we showcase examples of innovation and leadership in our sector, and provide a space for folks working in the arts and culture realm to hear about what’s happening “under the hood” in organizations and communities across the Commonwealth.
These public and private sector stakeholders are charged with examining ways to create economic opportunities in the arts and culture sector
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
Creative & Cultural Sector to Receive $25M+ in FY24 Spending Plan
$7.5M in grants for cultural programming will be made in cities and towns across the state
This figure equals the line item appropriation the Governor proposed in his original H2 budget bill in January – prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pending necessary approvals on Beacon Hill, the Commonwealth stands poised to make a $69.3M investment of new public funds into the cultural sector through Mass Cultural Council.
As the state re-opens and recovery from COVID-19 continues, Regional Tourism Councils will be a key partner in getting the creative economy back on its feet.
Local Cultural Councils Reimagine Their Role in Community-wide Planning
A Creative Community & Economic Development Resource Guide
As part of our equity work, the Agency is providing educational resources for inclusive hiring processes
Executive Director Anita Walker's remarks at MASSCreative’s 2019 Arts Advocacy Day: I just read about a new book that contends “the bright side has been denied the attention it deserves.” That’s not because there isn’t plenty of bright side. I’m looking at it…all of you...filling this hall. ...
To date, in FY22 LCCs have awarded 6,472 grants to everything from murals to lectures, festivals, and performances.
Mass Cultural Council has been tasked with the enormous and amazing direction to equitably invest almost $100M in state dollars into the cultural sector this fiscal year!
FY22 spending plan adopted by governing Council
Tips on working with the media and other strategies for gaining visibility
Your feedback on our plans for a new artists funding program
Because the MA House and Senate each endorsed its own version of the bill, a Conference Committee was appointed to reconcile the two bills and develop a final conference report.
Applicant pool for Cultural Sector Recovery Grants shows increased reach
Today Governor Baker released a budget for FY21 that proposes an investment of $16.3M for the arts, humanities, and sciences through the Mass Cultural Council, representing a 9.455% funding reduction from FY20.
