Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition

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

2019 Proposed House Ways & Means Budget Released (Part Two)

Yesterday the proposed 2019 House Ways and Means Budget was released. This is the second step in the Commonwealth’s budget process.

Here is a link to the proposed: budget: https://malegislature.gov/Budget/HouseWaysMeansBudget

As we mentioned in Part One, the proposed House budget level funds the Mass Cultural Council and for the most part seems to echo the funding in the Governor’s proposed budget. There is no change Commonwealth’s Film Tax Credit program. There was also no change in the Tourism Trust Fund which means that the State’s Regional Tourism Councils were level funded.

Amendments to the proposed House budget will need to be filed by the end of this week. MALC will post key amendments to the budget and what you can do to help support them.

MALC follows several line items in the State budget.  In this post we will highlight funding for the libraries. (more…)

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2019 Proposed House Ways & Means Budget Released (Part One)

At noon today the proposed 2019 House Ways and Means Budget was released. This is the second step in the Commonwealth’s budget process.

Here is a link to the proposed: budget: https://malegislature.gov/Budget/HouseWaysMeansBudget

The proposed House budget level funds the Mass Cultural Council and for the most part seems to echo the funding in the Governor’s proposed budget. There is no change Commonwealth’s Film Tax Credit program.

Amendments to the proposed House budget will need to be filed by the end of this week. MALC will post key amendments to the budget and what you can do to help support them.

MALC follows several line items in the State budget.  In this post we will highlight the MCC, MassArt and several others. Part Two will highlight funding for the libraries. (more…)

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Nominate a Champion of Arts Education Advocacy Now!

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2018 Arts Education Advocacy Awards

Nominate a Champion of Arts Education Advocacy Now!

  • Nominations are now being accepted through April 28 in the following categories:
  • Distinguished Arts Educator Advocate (in dance, drama, media arts, Dennis Wrenn music, or Lynn Feldman visual arts)
  • Kathy Tosolini Excellence in School Administration Arts Advocate
  • Outstanding Parent Advocate
  • Outstanding Community Arts Collaborative (in dance, drama, media arts, music, or visual arts)
  • Corporate/Business Support of Arts Education
  • Outstanding Student Advocate
  • School of Excellence
  • School Committee Arts Advocate
  • Good Neighbor

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