Samples of Demographic Analysis, Data Collection, Cancellation Communications and more
Both a movement and a designation, UP creates opportunities for leadership, peer networking, and education in universal design principles, audience engagement strategies, and ADA compliance.
We are now accepting Expressions of Interest from cultural organizations that want to participate in our Social Prescription Pilot.
Frequently asked questions about Creative Experiences grants
A quarterly report on our anti-racism work
Culture and community are intertwined, with each feeding into the other; neither can thrive in any meaningful way without individuals and institutions seeing and acknowledging the value of all those who make up our communities.
Read the testimony delivered on July 15, 2020 to the Massachusetts Senate
We've been talking with municipal leaders about the importance of culture for supporting vibrant communities
Findings from the Massachusetts Arts & Culture Access Survey 2022
Backed by a statewide grassroots advocacy campaign led by MASSCreative, Senators voted overwhelmingly to back amendments to boost funding for the arts, humanities, and sciences to $18 million for FY20 and assure Mass Cultural Council’s community-based partnerships and services continue.
Mass Cultural Council has released a case statement on the benefits of arts and cultural funding to the state’s economy, communities, and the education of our young people – and what long-term reinvestment in Mass Cultural Council's work can accomplish.
Meet Sushil Gautam, Himalayan fiddle and jaw harp player
A growing network of organizations that fully embrace accessibility systems and ideals, part of the Universal Participation Initiative.
Systems Replacement Plan Grants application process
Capital Grant application process
Provides major improvement grants to nonprofit cultural organizations, in recognition of their profound economic impact on communities across Massachusetts.
Applicability Mass Cultural Council’s Access Policy applies only to events and services that are directly organized and hosted by the Agency. Grant recipients are encouraged to review this policy as a model of best practice when developing their own accessibility strategies. We have also provided resources at the bottom of this page that may be helpful to grantees to review when developing their own policies. Mass Cultural Council’s Commitment to Accessibility Mass Cultural Council is dedicated to making its events and services inclusive and accessible to all. Our contact for accommodations is Christian Kelly, who can be reached at 617-858-2709. Request Accommodation for Mass Cultural ...
Application process for Creative Experiences grants
Program guidelines and instructions for applying to Festivals & Projects
Culture is intrinsically valuable and unique in its ability to lift the human spirit. Cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature. Mass Cultural Council must be a leader in making Massachusetts a place of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
