MASSCreative

Thanks to our hosts at the Zeiterion, we're offering three hyrbrid workshops and panels at this year's Creative Sector Summit to make it easier for you to join from anywhere in the state.

Reserve an in-person or livestream ticket to attend...

💻The Urban/Rural Divide: Q***r Art as a Guide for Bridging the Gap
💻Civic Infrastructure for Aesthetic Justice: What Public Art Makes Possible
💻The Creative Workaround: Funding Civic Solutions with Non-Arts Dollars

Read more about these sessions and reserve your ticket by visiting our event page.
https://www.mass-creative.org/summit

Image from the 2025 Creative Sector Summit. Photography by Steph Craig Studios.

TAKE TWO MINUTES BEFORE 5PM TODAY 📢 The Senate Ways and Means Committee has proposed a strong FY27 budget for the Mass Cultural Council, but there are six amendments we're advocating for to secure even more support for creativity.

The MASSCreative Action Network has set up a form email and sign-on letter to help you advocate for amendments 59, #87, #234, #255, #288, and #823 and thank the Senate for continuing to support investments into arts and culture. Take action in two minutes or less: www.mcan-ma.org/take-action/fy27-senate-budget


📸 Photo by Steph Craig Studios.

TAKE ACTION: Senate Ways and Means proposed $27.35M for the Mass Cultural Council in FY27 🎉

This is really great news for our sector! But we're not celebrating yet - there are two quick actions we need you to take before this Friday, May 15th to make the FY27 budget even stronger on arts, culture, and creativity.

1. Contact your State Senator and ask them to co-sponsor Senate Budget amendments #59, #87, #234, #255, #288, and #823.

2. Sign our thank you letter to the Senate for their continued support for the cultural sector and creative economy.

Learn more about these amendments, send a quick email to your State Senator, and sign the thank you letter in two minutes or less on our take action page.
https://www.mcan-ma.org/take-action/fy27-senate-budget