Thoughtful event details can build community, spark collaboration, and amplify the impact of local arts and culture
It has been my greatest honor to have worked alongside all of you for the past 13 years.
$7.5M in grants for cultural programming will be made in cities and towns across the state
In Massachusetts, the cultural sector's economic impact climbed to $29.7 billion
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.
We’re imagining this spirit of performance—of unexpected joy—everywhere across the Commonwealth
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. ...
As part of our equity work, the Agency is providing educational resources for inclusive hiring processes
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.
Applicant pool for Cultural Sector Recovery Grants shows increased reach
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.
Your feedback on our plans for a new artists funding program
A regular update on our anti-racism work
Tips on working with the media and other strategies for gaining visibility
FY22 spending plan adopted by governing Council
We want creativity, we demand it—but we don’t invest in it
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!
Legislators are starting the process of determining how to invest these federal funds.
Opioid settlement funds to fuel prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts
