Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
VOTE! SoWa as Best Arts District in the USA! You can vote once every day up until noon on March 2, 2015. There are twenty – 20! – nominees and they will be selecting ten winners. Let’s go for #1 USA Today is sponsoring this event as they say: “What makes an inspiring art district? …
On Thursday, Feb 5th, Governor Baker gave a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. In that speech, he mentioned that his budget for 2016 is due by March 4th. In his address to TheChamber, Governor Baker spoke about his priorities. Please watch it. You can view it on the WBUR website: http://www.wbur.org/2015/02/05/video-charlie-baker-chamber-speech or It …
MALC has always been a strong supporter and defender of Co-ops. We have been very impressed with the Cooperative Development Institute (http://www.cdi.coop/) and the good work they do. Like MALC, CDI has been steadfast in their support and help in stopping any anti-coop legislation from passing on any level in our state. Below, please find …
Governor Baker filed his 9C cuts legislation this week. Like all legislation, it needs to go through the full legislative process to be implemented. https://malegislature.gov/Engage/HowIdeaBecomesLaw For a refresher on 9C Cuts see MALC’s “DIYA: 9C Cuts” post from January 16th, 2015: http://artistsunderthedome.org/malc/diya/diya-9c-cuts/ There is a webpage with links for more information about what is targeted …