We've been talking with municipal leaders about the importance of culture for supporting vibrant communities
Meet Sushil Gautam, Himalayan fiddle and jaw harp player
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Unrestricted general operating grants for Massachusetts-based, nonprofit cultural organizations with year-round operations offering public programming in the arts, humanities, or sciences. Grant amounts start at $6,000.
Governor’s FY25 Budget Invests $25.5M into Arts & Culture
These “magnificent seven” individuals are your community’s connection to the power of culture.
This represents an 11% increase to Mass Cultural Council’s current operating budget
Updates on the budget process and data on the nonprofit cultural sector’s contributions to the Massachusetts economy and quality of life
For the millions of veterans who have served in the United States armed forces, creative expression has been a way to share, to heal, and to give meaning to their experiences. In 2018 the U.S. Conference of Mayors stated: “creative arts therapies and artist-directed programs have the potential to positively impact the healthcare spending concerns, quality of care issues, and healthcare needs of active military and veteran populations.” The Mass Cultural Council seeks to ensure that veterans across the Commonwealth have access to the arts, humanities, and sciences, and opportunities for creative expression, no matter their background. Below is a partial list ...
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Cultural organizations whose federal funding has been cancelled are encouraged to share their experience with Committee members in writing
Inside an unassuming Victorian-era building, just west of downtown Holyoke, is one of the nation’s most distinctive creative community development initiatives: The Care Center. It is an example of what can happen when culture and creativity form the foundation to dismantle systemic barriers for individuals, as well as communities.
A total of $970,000 is expected to be awarded.
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The Mass Cultural Council today announced finalists for the 2019 Commonwealth Awards, which honor exceptional achievement in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
Thank you to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for their continued support!
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