Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) announced the launch of their 2016 Advocacy Campaign last week in anticipation of the upcoming legislative season. MALC strongly encourages everyone to follow this important MPC initiative and to share this information with your respective communities. (from the MPC newsletter) Advocacy Campaign for 2016 With the legislature back in session …
Deadline: Monday, January 25, 2016!
Learn more at the ArtSake blog:
http://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/blog/artsake/index.php/2015/12/15/artist-fellowships-apply-now-in-choreography-fictioncreative-nonfiction-and-painting/
[blockquote align=”none” cite=”~MCC ArtSake blog”]The Artist Fellowships are unrestricted, anonymously judged, competitive grants of $12,000 and finalist awards of $1,000, in recognition of artistic excellence.[/blockquote]
Be sure to read the full program guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application instructions:
http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/fellows_guidelines.asp
Adjunct professors and Northeastern University reached a tentative contract agreement today that affects more than 900 professors, thus averting the January 19 walkout. (via the NU Adjuncts Facebook page) Great news! With our walkout looming, we reached a tentative contract with the Northeastern University administration very early this morning. Among the wins: improved wages and …
Welcome news for the nonprofit sector The IRS has withdrawn a proposed rule, reported earlier by MALC, that caused great concern among nonprofits. IRS Withdraws Proposed Rule on Social Security Numbers ‘ “The Treasury Department and the IRS received a substantial number of public comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking,” the IRS …