The state budget now advances to the Governor’s desk for final approval
A full timeline for the FY21 budget process is not yet available. It is unclear what processes the House and Senate will use to convene in formal sessions to safely have this important debate.
Shipwright and National Heritage Fellow Harold A. Burnham and his son, Alden Burnham, work on a wooden boat restoration
The following testimony was submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Ways & Means today.
The latest on the FY23 state budget process and the Agency's COVID recovery efforts.
Positioning the arts as a valued and integrated part of the community
This cohort of programs paints a diverse picture of the potential of culture as a vehicle for improved public and personal heath in Massachusetts.
New capital spending to revitalize cultural sector. Governor Baker has 10 days to review and act on this legislation.
With the help of our Festivals Audience Lab cohort and ArtsBoston, we've developed an online resource for festival and event producers.
Online Meeting
In-person Meeting
Check out recent episodes of Creative Minds Out Loud, Mass Cultural Council's podcast, featuring:
- Diane Paulus and Diane Borger of the American Repertory Theater
- Alex Oliver-Dávila of Sociedad Latina
- Margaret Keller of Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
Forum
Online Meeting
Urge your state legislators to support and co-sponsor H. 3378 and S. 2243.
We once again collaborated with Revels on its folk music podcast series
We've compiled funding maps in partnership with the National Association of State Arts Agencies and MASSCreative to demonstrate the breadth of public investments made to support the arts, humanities, and sciences in Massachusetts.
Institute
Check out recent episodes of Creative Minds Out Loud, Mass Cultural Council's podcast, featuring:
- Lecolion Washington of the Community Music Center of Boston
- Juliet Feibel of ArtsWorcester
- Brian Boyles of Mass Humanities
Workshop
