We have a unique opportunity to increase state support for culture and ensure Mass Cultural Council continues its work in partnership with communities across the Commonwealth. Sen. Ed Kennedy of Lowell, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development, has filed amendments to the Senate Ways and Means budget for the coming fiscal year that would accomplish two key goals...
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 ...
New operating support grant program to launch next month
Forum | Grants for Creative Individuals
This new, honorary position is intended to promote poetry and creative expression across the state
The arts and culture are essential to our health and our economy. This was the consensus at the conclusion of an online Town Hall Forum with Congressman Jim McGovern, presented by Mass Cultural Council and the Worcester Cultural Coalition.
Art Pharmacy announces Massachusetts launch of innovative healthcare program in partnership with Mass Cultural Council
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
For Mass Cultural Council to receive a level funding recommendation during a global pandemic that has financially devastated the economy – including our cultural sector – is truly significant.
Dig into the creative, innovative work of Massachusetts artists
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
Let’s take action to dismantle systemic racism and the legacy of white privilege.
History of the LCC Program
Who loses when government walks away from the arts, humanities, and sciences?
We are all grappling with the unprecedented and rapidly changing challenges presented by COVID-19. Here are some steps Mass Cultural Council is taking.
$475K from the National Endowment for the Art's CARES Act allocation will be awarded to 74 CYD programs statewide.
The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts released its findings from Phase I of the pilot which launched in January 2020 in Springfield and Berkshire County.
Agency poised to award $38M in grants to the creative and cultural sector in FY24
The FY25 CFF application is anticipated to open in the fall
All stakeholders are encourage to submit their written testimony to the Committee on Tourism, Arts & Cultural Development.
