Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
Calling All Advocates! Now that the MA House of Representatives has released its proposed FY2018 budget, it’s important to advocate now for funding increases for our arts and cultural institutions. Making calls to your representative takes minimal time and effort, and the upside is, they’ll be so glad to hear from you! See our recent FY2018 budget posts …
Increased Funding is Essential “’We’re pleased with the much needed increase to State Aid, especially that it comes during a tight budget year” said MBLC Director Dianne Carty. “However, state funding to support libraries is still just .06% of the state budget which is $3.57 per capita for the vital services libraries provide to all …
(Press release from the Massachusetts Cultural Council) House Committee Proposes Deep Funding Cuts for Arts, Humanities & Sciences Supporters Seek Increase through Budget Amendment (Boston, MA) – The House Committee on Ways and Means today released a state budget proposal that recommends $10 million for the arts, humanities, and sciences through the Massachusetts Cultural Council …
Greetings. The proposed House FY18 was released today. This is the second step in the budget process. To review the full proposed House FY18 budget: https://malegislature.gov/Budget/FY2018/HouseWaysMeansBudget/Ways_Means_Final_Budget Note the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) was not level funded (i.e., it was cut), the Massachusetts International Trade Council was not level funded, and funding for the Center of …