Mass Cultural Council is proud to support artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners with our Grants for Creative Individuals (apply by October 28, 2025). For this program, applicants can receive a "Funding Priority" (or a modest increase to their score during the review process) for being a “traditional artist or culture bearer”. The Traditional Artist Funding … [Read more...]
Elizabeth James-Perry: Creating Timeless Connections
As a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe on Martha’s Vineyard, Elizabeth James-Perry's artistry is drawn from her culture, community and the land her ancestors have lived on for thousands of years. A past grantee of Mass Cultural Council and a recipient of the 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship award, Elizabeth’s artistic prowess lies in the traditional … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Teams at Lowell Folk Festival
We are proud to share that eight Mass Cultural Council-funded apprenticeship teams will be demonstrating at the Lowell Folk Festival from July 28-30, 2023. Attendees to the free festival in Lowell, MA can experience traditions including Chinese papercutting, Nipmuc wampum and tanning, Dominican Carnaval mask-making, Uyghur calligraphy, and more. Mass Cultural Council Folk … [Read more...]
Traditional Arts Apprenticeships: Telling Their Stories
The Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program is a vital part of Mass Cultural Council's strategy to help the many diverse communities in Massachusetts preserve their cultural heritage. Through one-on-on mentorships, the Apprenticeships help strengthen traditional arts - especially those that may be endangered. We are pleased to share three new videos, telling the stories of … [Read more...]
Rep. Trahan Honors Young Artist
Recently, Congresswoman Lori Trahan, who represents Massachusetts' 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, hosted participants in the District's annual Art Competition. We are pleased to share that this year's competition winner, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School student Medhita Sinha, is a student of Sunanda Sahay. Sunanda, who was … [Read more...]