Key Leaders of Worcester’s Arts Community (Boston, MA) Governor Deval Patrick today announced the appointment of Joyce Kressler and Troy Siebels—two highly accomplished leaders of the Worcester arts community—to the Board of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. “Joyce Kressler and Troy Siebels have each played a central role in fostering the creative economy in Worcester,”...
Read more →First Meeting with Leaders MASSCreative is poised to build a powerful grassroots network of local cultural councils, arts and cultural institutions, artists, educators and arts advocates across Massachusetts. Your Community will benefit- Join in a Bristol County Conversation Promote your community - Learn from others Tuesday, May 15th, from 4:00-5:30pm The Dedee Shattuck Gallery 1...
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The National Governor’s Association released a report yesterday, “Five Roles for Arts, Culture and Design”. In this report Massachusetts is named multiple time, showing we are truly leading the way in the development of the creative economy. Organizations listed in the report include: DIGMA, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Berkshire Creative, and Artists for Humanities. Click...
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The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) announced last week that Governor Deval Patrick signed into law legislation that will enable small nonprofits to leverage their collective power to purchase affordable and accessible retirement plans. Treasurer Steven Grossman, a critical architect and champion of this law, commented on its importance, saying: “In too many cases, nonprofits...
Read more →The MCC wants to hear your voice. The agency is crafting its strategic plan for the next five years and is asking you – our cultural organizations, local cultural councils, educators, artists, and others – for ideas and inspiration. We have scheduled four public forums in early December at which MCC staff will join with you...
Read more →Thank you to all the artists who came to the 5th Annual Artists Under the Dome event on November 17th at the State House! It was a fun-filled, invigorating day for all who attended! The 2011 event was brought to you by the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, the Joint Committee...
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When: Sunday, November 6, 2011 What: Undivided: Dewey Square Pop-up Art Show By: Inspired by Occupy Boston/Occupy Wall St. Link: Occupy Boston Art The purpose of the exhibition is to provide an artistic platform to inspire open dialogue about the economic divide in this country, the democratic process as an organizing tool, and the...
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We Need You! Written Testimony Deadline: Friday, June 17, 2010, noon! Shannon.Moore@mahouse.gov Now is the time to help our artists’ communities. Send in your testimony against Senate Bill S00953, An Act Relative to Eligibility for Cooperative Housing. Send in your written comments via email to Shannon.Moore@mahouse.gov by Friday, June 17th, noon. “…in cooperatives...
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