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		<title>Funding Opportunities from the MCC</title>
		<link>http://berkshirecreative.org/2012/02/06/funding-opportunities-from-the-mcc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MCC presents new funding and other opportunities for communities, cultural organizations, and others to advance efforts to nurture our state’s creative economy. Adams Arts Program Planning and Implementation Grants Intent to Apply Deadline: March 14, 2012 The Adams Arts Program seeks to promote economic and community...]]></description>
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		<title>February Tricks of the Trade: Integration of Art and Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FEBRUARY: Integration of Art and Community How can you effectively reach out and collaborate with the community through art? In these open-forum workshops, participants will discuss how to establish the connection between artist and community. Facilitating this relationship requires us to discuss identity, history,...]]></description>
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		<title>Creative Opportunities + Grants</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LZink</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Find other creative opportunities and grants at Artsake, Berkshire Art Start, Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the New York Foundation for the Arts. February Contemporary Artists Center, Woodside Artist Residency  Award Priority Deadline: February 1; Regular Deadline: February 15 The Contemporary Artists Center has recently opened its newest...]]></description>
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		<title>From the MCC: Governor&#8217;s Budget Calls for $9.2 Million for MCC</title>
		<link>http://berkshirecreative.org/2012/01/26/from-the-mcc-governors-budget-calls-for-9-2-million-for-mcc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rweinman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(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&#8217;s fiscal year 2013 recommendation for the MCC represents level funding for...]]></description>
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		<title>From iberkshires: Cultural Grants Are Investment in Berkshire Economy</title>
		<link>http://berkshirecreative.org/2012/01/24/from-iberkshires-cultural-grants-are-investment-in-berkshire-economy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rweinman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Tammy Daniels, Photo Credit: iberkshires GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The backstage investment of more than $8 million so far in the region&#8217;s cultural venues is strengthening its economy and sustaining some its most important historical and artistic buildings. The latest round of Massachusetts Cultural Facilities...]]></description>
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		<title>Adams Creative Economy Grants Restored</title>
		<link>http://berkshirecreative.org/2011/10/28/adams-creative-economy-grants-restored/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rweinman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Yesterday 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&#8217;s decision followed vigorous advocacy from cultural leaders, local officials, and business groups, and...]]></description>
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		<title>Berkshire Creative Director named Director of the Massachusetts Creative Economy</title>
		<link>http://berkshirecreative.org/2011/09/22/berkshire-creative-director-named-massachusetts-creative-economy-director/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rweinman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Experienced 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...]]></description>
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		<title>MCC Call to Action: Support the Adams Arts Program</title>
		<link>http://berkshirecreative.org/2011/09/19/call-to-action-support-the-adams-arts-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>berkshirecreativeintern</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 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....]]></description>
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		<title>From MCC News: MCC Partners with MassINC in &#8220;Creative Placemaking&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://berkshirecreative.org/2011/09/19/from-mcc-news-mcc-partners-with-massinc-in-creative-placemaking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>berkshirecreativeintern</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Grant to MassINC puts the arts at center of economic development strategies for state’s network of older, industrial cities. &#160; The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) will join MassINC in an expanded effort to use arts and culture to jump-start local economies and transform communities in...]]></description>
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		<title>Creative Opportunities + Grants</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>berkshirecreativeintern</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Find other creative opportunities and grants at Artsake, Berkshire Art Start, Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the New York Foundation for the Arts. OCTOBER Tribeca Film Institute: Call to Filmmakers Deadline: October 10, 2011 Five narrative...]]></description>
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