Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
On Wednesday the Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a $25 million cut to the Cultural Facilities Fund. The creative sector, led by MASSCreative, fought to restore the funding but came up short. MASSCreative released the following statement: “Thanks to all who jumped to action over the past couple of days as the House debated the …
[dropcap type=”rounded” color=”blue”]T[/dropcap]he Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee has cut the vital Cultural Facilities Fund by 1/3, from $75 million down to $50 million. This is a serious blow to maintaining our cultural infrastructure throughout the state. MALC has joined with MASSCreative to fight this cut. Please take a moment to read MASSCreative’s call …
For Immediate Release Contact: John Weeks Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition Download Press Release here (.pdf) 2/10/14 Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition Releases Arts, Culture, And Creative Economy Policy Recommendations For Mass. Gubernatorial Candidates Boston – The Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition (MALC) released its arts, culture, and creative economy policy recommendations (PDF) for the state’s gubernatorial candidates today. …
[dropcap type=”rounded” color=”orange”]S[/dropcap]aturday’s Arts and Culture Public Hearing, sponsored by Mayor Walsh and his Arts and Culture Transition Team, can be summed up in two words – resounding success! Artists, educators, and advocates from all sectors and neighborhoods lined up to speak eloquently and passionately about their work and their needs-to-succeed . Several even chose …