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.
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.
$7.5M in grants for cultural programming will be made in cities and towns across the state
It has been my greatest honor to have worked alongside all of you for the past 13 years.
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
These public and private sector stakeholders are charged with examining ways to create economic opportunities in the arts and culture sector
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.
Creative & Cultural Sector to Receive $25M+ in FY24 Spending Plan
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. ...
Mass Cultural Council seeks to enhance cultural vitality in cities and towns across the Commonwealth through community-based grants and advocacy. Working with a broad range of cultural communities across the Commonwealth, we celebrate traditions and talents, champion the sector’s collective needs, and equitably invest public resources. From our unique network of 329 Local Cultural Councils to state-designated Cultural Districts and other grant programs and initiatives, we are working to enrich communities through culture and creativity. What we do Mass Cultural Council’s Community Initiative is an effort to unleash the power of culture in cities and towns across the Commonwealth. Our investments help ...
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.
A regular update on our anti-racism work
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
Legislators are starting the process of determining how to invest these federal funds.
