Resources for cities and towns, including administering the Local Cultural Council Program, and a Rural Municipalities Toolkit
A standing list of links showcasing some of the funding, services, and resources available to support the dynamic work of creative and cultural organizations
Community organizer Erin Genia reflects on her artistic practice and working in civic spaces
David T. Slatery reflects on his tenure as Acting Executive Director.
A quarterly report on our anti-racism work
A Creative Community & Economic Development Resource Guide
It has been my greatest honor to have worked alongside all of you for the past 13 years.
Creative & Cultural Sector to Receive $25M+ in FY24 Spending Plan
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
Local Cultural Councils Reimagine Their Role in Community-wide Planning
$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.
In Massachusetts, the cultural sector's economic impact climbed to $29.7 billion
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. ...
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.
