Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
Monday, May 19th 2014 Greetings everyone! First, thank you to everyone who contacted their State Senator last week on three issues! The three issues: http: //artistsunderthedome.org/malc/legislation/important-contact-state-senator-today/ The Senate will begin debate on their budget this Wednesday, May 21st. You can watch the Senate debate in person at the State House or via the “Senate Cam” …
MALC stands in solidarity with the National Writer’s Union and artists of all disciplines who want to retain both their moral and legal rights to their work(s)/intellectual property. One of the main reasons for the formation of MALC was the 2008 federal battle over “Orphan Works”. Several of MALC’s cofounders, myself included, fought hard in …
Please contact your State Senator about three issues! Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Greetings everyone, Today the Massachusetts State Senate released its version of the state budget for 2015. There is good news and bad news. (to view the budget: https://malegislature.gov/Budget/FY2015/Senate) First the good news. A. In an outside section of the Senate budget there is …
Creating Musical Pathways for Youth: A Statewide Forum hosted by the Massachusetts Cultural Council Saturday, May 31, 2014 Boston, MA The Massachusetts Cultural Council invites you to help design a new initiative focused on youth development through sustained involvement in intensive, ensemble music making. The initiative will engage and support the broad musical ecosystem of …