Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
From our friends at the Massachusetts Cultural Council: (Boston, MA)—Governor Charlie Baker announced today that his Administration’s first state capital plan includes $10 million for the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF). With this new Fiscal Year 2016 allocation, the Governor builds upon the investment of nearly $85 million in capital support for the nonprofit cultural …
Important Call for Written Testimony Regarding the Independent Contractor Law The 2004 Independent Contractor law change is negatively impacting the artists’ community and the creative economy. The law made it next to impossible for people to be classified as “independent contractors” in this State. Once you are classified as an “employee” you do not own …
An Arts Action Alert from Americans for the Arts: On June 11, the U.S. House of Representatives Interior Appropriations Subcommittee approved legislation on a voice-vote to fund the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) at level funding – $146 million for FY 2016. If approved by Congress, this would be the 5th year of level …
MALC supports the revitalization of former industrial centers throughout the state. These “Gateway Cities” have existing artists communities that are integral parts of our cultural workforce. MALC has consistently focused on the state’s work in these cities: http://artistsunderthedome.org/malc/news/massinc-launches-gateway-cities-innovation-institute/ http://artistsunderthedome.org/malc/news/governor-patrick-signs-executive-order-support-public-art-across-commonwealth/ We highlighted the Gateway Cities in our “2014 Governor’s Race Ask List” policy paper: k. Ensure …