Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
Attend one of the State-Wide Economic Development Plan Listening Sessions on June 25th! It is key that artists of all disciplines, artists run organizations, and members of the arts, culture, and creative economy sector show up at these listening sessions and share HOW our sector needs to be included in this new economic development plan. …
The state legislature is about to enter the “conference committee” stage of its budget process, possibly as early as today (Thursday, June 4). Three members of the House of Representatives and three members of the Senate will serve on the conference committee. They will discuss any and all differences between the two chambers’ budget proposals …
Tax-exempt*, or “non-profit,” organizations spend hundreds of millions of dollars on advocacy: “get out the vote campaigns”; candidate forums; legislation; issues; ballot campaigns; and political races, including presidential elections. A new report says come June, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) might release a draft proposal of new regulations regarding how such groups may operate politically. However, …
Boston Creates depends on your participation! Let’s all show up and participate! (via Julie Burros, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture) As you may know, Boston has recently launched a Cultural Planning Process. Boston Creates, under the leadership of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, will provide an opportunity for Boston’s many communities and neighborhoods to participate in …