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Berkshire Creative Economy Council Names Catharine Deely as Board Chair
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe Berkshire Creative Board is happy to announce the appointment of Cathy Deely as the new Board Chair, succeeding Kevin Sprague of Lenox, MA. In addition to overseeing the organization’s programs and operations, Deely will continue to serve as one of three Berkshire Creative representatives... -
From the MCC: Governor’s Budget Calls for $9.2 Million for MCC
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No Comments(Boston, MA) Governor Deval Patrick today released a proposed state budget for the coming fiscal year that calls for $9.2 million for arts and cultural funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). The Governor’s fiscal year 2013 recommendation for the MCC represents level funding for... -
From iberkshires: Cultural Grants Are Investment in Berkshire Economy
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsBy Tammy Daniels, Photo Credit: iberkshires GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The backstage investment of more than $8 million so far in the region’s cultural venues is strengthening its economy and sustaining some its most important historical and artistic buildings. The latest round of Massachusetts Cultural Facilities... -
From MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center: Three North Adams based artists chosen for 2012 deCordova Biennial.
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No Comments“Mary Lum, Kim Faler and Ven Voisey will be exhibiting new work. The deCrodova Biennial is a survey exhibition focused on emphasizing the quality and variety of work rather than any single or overarching theme. Highlighting artists from across New England, the exhibition displays a diverse range of approaches to media... -
2012 MassChallenge Date Announced
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe 2012 MassChallenge will launch March 1, 2012 What is MassChallenge? MassChallenge is the largest startup accelerator and competition in the world, and the first to support high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs with no strings attached. 4-month Accelerator Program. World-class mentorship and training, free office space, access to funding, media and more. $1M... -
Gov. Deval Patrick Announces $7.4 Mil in Mass Cultural Facilities Fund Grants
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No Comments(Boylston, MA)—Governor Deval Patrick today announced $7.4 million in grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) to support building projects for nonprofit arts, heritage, and science organizations across the Commonwealth. The new CFF investment will support repairs, improvements, and expansions for 54 cultural organizations... -
Mass. Arts and Culture Nonprofits Key to $4.6B in Annual Spending
Posted on November 9, 2011 | 1 CommentOctober 27, 2011 — More than 8,000 arts and cultural nonprofits in Massachusetts, which employ 27,100 people, spend $2.1 billion annually and generate another $2.5 billion of economic activity across the state, according to a newly released study of the impact of the creative sector.... -
Adams Creative Economy Grants Restored
Posted on October 28, 2011 | No CommentsYesterday Governor Deval Patrick signed a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year that restores $750,000 to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for its Adams Arts Program for the Creative Economy. The Governor’s decision followed vigorous advocacy from cultural leaders, local officials, and business groups, and... -
Berkshire Creative Director named Director of the Massachusetts Creative Economy
Posted on September 22, 2011 | No CommentsExperienced leader charged with creating jobs, growing $1 billion industry Berkshire County, MA – Thursday, September 22, 2011 – Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki today appointed Helena Fruscio, an experienced creative economy leader in Berkshire County, to the position of Creative... -
MCC Call to Action: Support the Adams Arts Program
Posted on September 19, 2011 | No CommentsIn August, as you know, the board of the Massachusetts Cultural Council voted to suspend grantmaking for the Adams Program in fiscal year 2012 – but also to seek a supplemental state appropriation of $750,000 to restore funding for the program in the current year....
