Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition

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

Mass Cultural Council Requests Your Input by March 5, 2018

If you have applied for a grant or award with the Mass Cultural Council or a local cultural council in the past three years, please take time to fill out the Mass Cultural Council’s short but important survey (10 minutes).

MCC Power of Culture logoMass Cultural Council is conducting an organizational assessment and planning effort to cultivate a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable cultural sector in Massachusetts. You are invited to complete this 10-minute survey because our records indicate that you have applied for a grant or award with the Mass Cultural Council or a local cultural council in the past three years. (more…)

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Update on the Berkshire Museum

Late Friday night it was announced that an agreement was reached by the Attorney General and the Berkshire Museum.  The agreement is still waiting to be approved by the Massachusetts Supreme Court.

Under the proposed deal, a U.S museum will purchase Rockwell’s “Shuffleton’s Barbershop” painting and it will be shown at the Rockwell Museum for 18 to 24 months. The Berkshire museum will be allowed to sell off its collection in several stages and must stop selling works when the total sales reach $55 million. (more…)

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