Advocating for Local ARPA Funds Guide
In March 2021, President Biden signed into law the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Included in the recovery package are specific funds to support every state, city, town and Tribal government....
View ArticleFebruary 11 MASSCreative Virtual & Policy Action Update
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View ArticleMASSCreative Announces Inaugural Cohort of Create the Vote Fellows
Year-long learning community for grassroots organizers will focus on building and sustaining political power in Massachusetts’ arts and cultural sectorBoston, February 15, 2022―MASSCreative announces...
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Create the Vote (CTV) Fellowship Retreat
During the weekend of February 12th and 13th, MASSCreative hosted the Create the Vote (CTV) Fellowship at Essex Woods Meeting and Retreat Center. The retreat started a yearlong journey for the Fellows...
View ArticleMarch 25 MASSCreative Virtual & Policy Action Update
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View ArticleApril 22, 2022 Policy & Action Update
On Friday April 22, 2022 we held our regular Policy and Action Update Webinar - a chance for advocates across the Commonwealth to hear updates on Federal, State and local arts policy issues and...
View ArticleBoston City Council to Hold Hearing on ARPA Support for Arts & Culture
On Friday, May 27 at 10:00 am the Boston City Council’s Committee on Boston’s COVID-19 Recovery will hold a hearing on the use of Boston’s American Rescue Plan Act Funding specifically focused on...
View ArticleArts and Cultural Leaders Launch Statewide Campaign to Advance Priorities of...
Create the Vote 2022 Will Host Statewide Candidate Forum Aug. 3 in Worcester June 14, 2022—The Massachusetts cultural community today launched the Create the Vote MA 2022 Coalition (CTVMA) to ensure...
View ArticleArts and Cultural Leaders Launch Statewide Campaign to Advance Priorities of...
Create the Vote 2022 Will Host Statewide Candidate Forum Aug. 3 in Worcester June 14, 2022—The Massachusetts cultural community today launched the Create the Vote MA 2022 Coalition (CTVMA) to ensure...
View ArticleJuly 29, 2022 Policy & Action Update
On Friday July 29, 2022 we held our regular Policy and Action Update Webinar - a chance for advocates across the Commonwealth to hear updates on Federal, State and local arts policy issues and...
View ArticleCTVMA Forum Highlights
The Create the Vote Coalition’s 2022 Candidate Forum and Celebration of the Arts featured a moderated conversation with candidates running for Lieutenant Governor, an exhibit of art and creativity...
View ArticleMASSCreative Seeks Candidates for Two Senior Leadership Positions
MASSCreative seeks candidates for two newly created positions, Director of External Relations and Director of Organizing. In collaboration with the Executive Director, these two roles will help direct...
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Voting Details for the Nov 8 General Election
Register or verify your voter registrationYou must be registered to vote on or before Saturday, October 29, 2022 in order to vote in the November 8 General Election. Register online, in person, or by...
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How do You Add Color to the Commonwealth?
Artists, creative workers & cultural organizations bring color and vibrancy to the Commonwealth in many ways. They build inclusive, connected, and more equitable communities. They animate our main...
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2022: A Year in Review
MASSCreative is dedicated to advocating for a more equitable and inclusive arts and cultural sector for all residents of the Commonwealth. Here are a few of the ways we pursued these goals in...
View ArticleCongratulations to Governor-Elect Healey and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Driscoll
December 21, 2022 - The Create the Vote Coalition composed and sent a letter of congratulations to Governor-Elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Kim Driscoll. The letter offered...
View ArticleMASSCreative Appoints New Senior Leadership in Organizing and External Relations
BOSTON (1/17/23) - MASSCreative is pleased to announce the appointments of Richeline Cadet as director of organizing and Kelsey Rode as director of external relations. Both Cadet and Rode will work...
View ArticleTake Action Alert: City of Boston
Boston, January 17th, 20223– MASSCreative Inc. is proud to support the Drawing Democracy Coalition (DDC) and Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) and stand in solidarity with the people of Boston, who have...
View ArticleMOAC Cultural Investment Grant Announcement
Last week, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC) for the City of Boston announced that they are establishing a $10 million multi-year Cultural Investment Grant funded through local ARPA...
View ArticleCreative Sector Advocates Request $5 Per Resident in Healey’s FY24 Proposal
BOSTON (2/8/23) - On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, MASSCreative submitted a letter endorsed by 595 individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth to Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor...
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