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Massachusetts Awarded ‘Race to the Top’ Federal Education Grant
Posted on August 25, 2010 | No CommentsU.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announces 10 winning applicants in the second phase of the Race to the Top competition. Race to the top ” is a $4.35 billion United States Department of Education program designed to spur reforms in state and local district... -
Pittsfield Announces New Collaborative Grant
Posted on August 19, 2010 | No CommentsSheila McKenna, president of the Pittsfield Cultural Council and Jen Lawless, program manager of the Mass Cultural Council announce a new Special Collaborative Grant Initiative for the Pittsfield Community of $100,000 for this upcoming year. This grant is in addition to the regular cycle of... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: A spare life, no spare cash
Posted on August 12, 2010 | No CommentsBy David Pepose Gov. Deval Patrick expressed optimism about the state’s economy at his tourism roundtable discussion Monday, but he added that state tourism and arts organizations such as the Massachusetts Cultural Council were unlikely to see an increase in funding this fiscal year. “I... -
Legislature Maintains MCC’s Place in State Government
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsThe state Legislature has approved an economic development bill that preserves the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s role as an independent agency within state government. The bill also calls for establishing a commission to study how schools foster student creativity. The Governor has indicated that he intends... -
Creative Opportunities + Grants
Posted on August 7, 2010 | No CommentsAUGUST METRO-NORTH RAILROAD TARRYTOWN STATION: Call for Artists Postmark Deadline: August 13, 2010. MTA Arts for Transit seeks professional artists for consideration to create public artwork for the Metro-North Railroad Tarrytown Station on the Hudson Line in Westchester County. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON: Call to... -
Shakespeare & Company announces receipt of Kresge Challenge grant
Posted on August 7, 2010 | No CommentsShakespeare & Company has just received an $800,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation. The funds were released after the Company raised an additional $1.5 million bringing its $10 million Capital Campaign, launched at its 30th Anniversary Gala in May 2007, to a successful conclusion.... -
Learn more about how NEFA can serve you!
Posted on July 23, 2010 | 1 CommentNEFA’s Info Session for New England-based performing artists and organizations July 30, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Berkshire Cultural Resource Center at MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main Street, North Adams, MA RSVP by July 26 to Adrienne Petrillo apetrillo@nefa.org 617.951.0010 x527 Space is Limited!... -
A Message from MCC Director Anita Walker: Help Preserve MCC’s Place in State Government!
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsDear Colleagues, A legislative conference committee is now considering competing bills to reorganize state government agencies that foster economic development in Massachusetts. A final version of this bill must go to the Governor for his approval before the legislative session ends July 31 for the... -
NEA and HUD Announce Two New Funding Opportunities
Posted on July 12, 2010 | No CommentsOn July 7, 2010, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) held a joint webinar and announced two new funding opportunities for the arts community. NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman has been spearheading negotiations with multiple... -
From WiredWest: Commonwealth Awarded $45.4 million in federal stimulus funds to expand broadband access
Posted on July 6, 2010 | No CommentsGovernor Patrick and members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation announce the Commonwealth has been awarded $45.4 million in federal stimulus funding to expand broadband access. The federal grant funding will be supplemented by $26.2 million in matching funds from the Commonwealth, bringing the total investment...
