Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
THE MFA REFUSES TO HIRE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF GUARDS TO PROTECT ART, AND CONTINUES TO BRING IN OUTSIDE SECURITY COMPANY, SECURITAS. ~ Museum Independent Security Union Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts’ guards will be rallying outside the museum today from noon to 3pm asking that the museum drop the hiring freeze imposed in 2013 …
Governor Watch Update:
Governor Baker renews push to change state’s film tax credits program
http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/lawmakers_skeptical_on_gov_cha.html
Next Wednesday, January 27th*, Governor Baker will file his proposed state budget for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1st. 2016. We have heard the Governor will also file his Economic Development Bill on Thursday, January 28th.
Stay tuned as they say!
* “The behind the scenes budget activities began in the fall, when agencies submitted budgets to their Executive Offices and open budget hearings and public testimonies were held. The official first step in the budget process is the release of the Governor’s budget. According to the Massachusetts Constitution, the Governor must propose a budget for the next fiscal year within 3 weeks after the Legislature convenes, which translates into the 4th Wednesday of January (or five weeks later if at the start of a new term).” quote from http://www.mass.gov/anf/budget-taxes-and-procurement/state-budget/budget-process/
A First for Boston Artists Last night Boston Mayor Walsh announced in his second State of the City address a $1 Million investment for Boston’s artists. This was a major “first” for the City of Boston. MALC would like to publicly thank Mayor Walsh and key members of his team, Joyce Linehan, Chief of Policy, …
Beginning in February, 2016, festival organizers across the Commonwealth will be able to apply for grants in a new, pilot Festivals Program.