Cross Sector Resource: Massachusetts Attorney General Guidance: Know Your Rights: ICE Enforcement A Guide for Immigrants, Families, and Communities. Of Note: MASSCreative is hosting a free webinar: Art & Democracy: Where We Are And Where We're Going, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 12:00PM 1:00PM on Zoom. The webinar will present a a crash course in arts policy and … [Read more...]
Casting a Vote for Artist Opportunities
November 4, 2025 – Municipal Election Day Fifty-five cities and towns in Massachusetts hold biennial municipal elections in November of each odd-numbered year. All other towns annual town elections each spring. Learn more to vote in today's Massachusetts Primary elections. Cross Sector Resource: Massachusetts residents impacted by the SNAP benefits freeze can find food … [Read more...]
Regie Gibson: Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Mass Cultural Council is honored to announce that today (May 30, 2025), at the start of the Mass Poetry Festival in Salem, Governor Maura Healey swore in Regie Gibson as the inaugural Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. The Poet Laureate of Massachusetts is an honorary, statewide position responsible for inspiring the next generation of poets and readers; advancing literacy, … [Read more...]
Watching Artist Opportunities
Unraveling Fiber Art: From Craft to Contemporary Fine Art – Tradition, Innovation, and Activism Join the Sip & Chat panel discussion as they explore the rich evolution of fiber art—from its traditional craft roots to its expanding presence in contemporary fine art. This engaging conversation brings together artists, educators, and curators who are reshaping the narrative of … [Read more...]
Chalk it Up to Artist Opportunities
Mass Cultural Council joins many across the nation, and in the Massachusetts cultural sector, in watching and trying to understand the frequent policy changes and decisions being made by the federal government. Of greatest concern to the Agency at this moment is the dismantling of federal agencies, such as the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National … [Read more...]