Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
Important Joint Committee on Revenue hearing regarding H.62 tomorrow, March 31! If you can’t attend, please see “Write Your Representatives” (below). Important update from the Massachusetts Production Coalition: Committee Hearing of House Bill H.62; Tuesday, March 31st Dear MPC Members & Supporters, As many of you are aware, the Joint Committee on Revenue hearing that includes …
This week is filled with needed advocacy! Today is the Americans for the Arts’ National Arts Advocacy Day: http://artistsunderthedome.org/malc/issues/do-it-yourself-advocacy-in-the-field/ Even if you can’t get to D.C. for this, you can still contact your two U.S. Senators and your Congressperson to let them know that the arts are important and need to be supported! On Wednesday …
MALC has always been a strong supporter of our state’s film tax credit and of the Mass Production Coalition (MPC). The Governor’s proposal to end this program has been getting a lot of press and needed pushback. It appears that the desire to end this program is connected to a larger national agenda to attack this …
You don’t need a Political Action Committee (PAC) to have an impact on local, state, and federal politics. Sure, sure, it’s an effective tool, but never underestimate the power of citizen artists working together. Elected officials want to know what those they represent want and/or need for their communities. They also need their constituents to re-elect them …