Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
Important Update on the 2015 State Budget and Call to Action. Greetings! The 2015 Budget Conference Committee members from the Massachusetts House and Senate have been appointed! They are: The Honorable Brian S. Dempsey, House Chair The Honorable Stephen M. Brewer, Senate Chair The Honorable Stephen Kulik, House Vice Chair The Honorable Jennifer L. Flanagan, …
We are very happy to announce that as of June 2, 2014, Midway Artist Collective is the proud owner of Midway Artist Studios! This marks a huge accomplishment for all of us. Based on letters and comments from artists and arts organizations in the greater Boston area, what we’ve done here is both unexpected and …
Thanks to everyone who reached out to your Senators during this important time. Your voice really mattered! Stay tuned, though. The job is not complete but the current good news is most welcome! May 23, 2014 The state Senate approved a budget late yesterday that would increase annual funding for the arts, humanities, and sciences through the …
The Massachusetts State Senate voted yes today for a key amendment for the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) funding within its “Yes Bundle.” Amendment 457, filed by Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives, increases MCC funding from $9.6 million to $12 million. It was done by “yes-bundle,” which means the Senate is in agreement on the fate of a …