Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
MALC is actively following the Commonwealth’s FY18 budget process. We watch for several “line items” in the budget- the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), funding to our libraries, the tourism funding formula, and the film tax credit program. We also monitor what is filed in the “outside” section(s) of the budget. The second step in our state budget process is …
URGENT CALL TO ACTION (NEEDED BY MONDAY, MARCH 27TH) to Boston Residents and others who support performing arts* There is an opportunity for a performing arts center/space in the Seaport Square development in Boston’s Seaport District. This development was originally conceived by the City to include 200,000 to 250,000 gross square feet (a standard amount of …
UPDATE: The legislation was pulled on Friday afternoon (March 24th) and thus defeated (for now) THANK YOU to all who advocated!! From the ACT Coalition: We expect the U.S. House of Representatives to vote on the American Health Care Act tonight. We still have an opportunity to stop this harmful legislation. Please spread the message …
Fifty Nifty, an MIT Media Lab project, is a grassroots challenge to participate in democracy by building a network of friends that make calls to congresspeople in all 50 states. Actively calling your Congresspeople is THE most effective way to make your voice heard! “Live phone calls are the best way to directly express your …