Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition

Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts

Up and Coming: Springfield, MA

Springfield Central Cultural District Launched; will promote arts, culture, tourism

By Peter Goonan

SPRINGFIELD — The newly named “Springfield Central Cultural District” was formally launched on Tuesday, with the state designation designed to help promote and expand upon the historic, artistic, and cultural assets in the downtown area.

The name of the district was revealed during a press conference at One Financial Plaza in the downtown, attended by many advocates for the arts and culture and downtown business leaders.

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Governor’s Budget Proposal Cuts Arts and Culture Funding

BUDGET BATTLE BEGINS Governor Deval Patrick released his state budget proposal on Wednesday. The $36.4 billion proposal recommends cutting $1.5 million from arts and culture funding, a 13 percent cut from its current funding level. Arts and culture funding is administered through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). MCC Executive Director Anita Walker voiced concerns about the cuts in a press release yesterday. …

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Learn about the Affordable Care Act for Creatives

 Join us for a webinar to learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and what it means for your creative business and employees in Massachusetts. Do you have question about the Affordable Care Act and your creative company? Join us to learn: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will usher in new changes and opportunities …

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2013: Wrap Up and Review

The Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition (MALC) was busy in 2013. We fought for artists’ rights and for a healthy creative economy. We helped to make arts and culture an important policy issue in the Boston mayoral race and much, much more. MALC fought for… Policy and Funding Advocacy MALC works to ensure Massachusetts artists of …

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