Exploring the impact of grants on people receiving public benefits
Check out our recently submitted testimony on various legislative topics
Our blog chronicling the Power of Culture at work across the Commonwealth.
We know that the COVID-19 crisis has caused major disruptions for the careers of individuals who earn income through their work in the cultural sector. In response, we have launched a relief fund for individuals.
This year we were able to fund all eligible STARS Residencies thanks to a record-level of investment by the state Legislature in our FY22 budget.
Last month, Mass Cultural Council proudly awarded 15 new Amplify grants for 2020 totaling $22,500.
Boston, Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, Pittsfield, and Vineyard Haven score high in national arts-vibrancy index
At the time of her retirement, Walker, nationally recognized as an innovative and visionary leader for the creative economy and nonprofit cultural sector, will have led the Council for more than 13 years.
Check out recent episodes of Creative Minds Out Loud, Mass Cultural Council's podcast, featuring:
- Jay Calderin of Boston Fashion Week
- Christina Turner and Sarah Rose of New Bedford Whaling Museum
- Benjamin Forman of the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute at MassINC
$500 grants to help festival programmers meet the needs of producing, promoting, and developing audiences.
Application process for the Local Cultural Council Program.
Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Project (BYAEP) developed a framework and tools to measure the three main outcome areas which are characteristic of arts-based youth development programs.
What does your community want and need in terms of arts and culture?
Cultural District managers are playing key roles in COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts statewide.
As part of our Universal Participation (UP) Initiative, Mass Cultural Council invites cultural organizations that demonstrate inclusive practices to apply for an UP Designation.
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
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As the Agency is evaluating our support for artists as part of our Racial Equity Plan
LCCs approved grants this year for nearly 7,000 community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Then COVID-19 hit.
