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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... -
Happenings + Events
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No Comments10/26 BeCreative BarCamp at Hancock Shaker Village The BeCreative BarCamp is a FREE night of Berkshire Creatives like you sharing their ideas, projects, resources, and innovations! Wednesday, October 26, 2011 5:30-8:30pm Hancock Shaker Village Pittsfield, MA Free Present, Attend or Volunteer: CLICK HERE TO RSVP!... -
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.... -
From MCC News: MCC Partners with MassINC in “Creative Placemaking”
Posted on September 19, 2011 | No CommentsGrant to MassINC puts the arts at center of economic development strategies for state’s network of older, industrial cities. 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... -
The MCC Announcing the 2012 Artist Fellowships Program
Posted on August 16, 2011 | No CommentsWe are pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 Artist Fellowships Program. MCC’s Artist Fellowships are competitive, anonymously-judged grants for individual artists, with awards based solely on the artistic excellence of the original work submitted*. The 2012 Artist Fellowships Program accepts applications in the... -
Berkshire Creative head selected for Massachusetts Economic Development Planning Council
Posted on May 12, 2011 | No CommentsBerkshire Creative Economy Council (Berkshire Creative) Director Helena Fruscio appointed by Governor Deval Patrick to serve on the Commonwealth’s Economic Development Planning Council. The Economic Development Planning Council, which was first convened this April by Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki,... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: Lawmakers team up to beef up tourism
Posted on April 20, 2011 | No CommentsBy Clarence Fanto, Berkshire Eagle Staff Wednesday April 20, 2011 With steep slashes in funding for cities, towns and social services looming as the Massachusetts budget for the upcoming fiscal year advances on Beacon Hill, two lawmakers from the Berkshires and Cape Cod are on... -
Assets for Artists Now Accepting Applicantions for 2011
Posted on March 22, 2011 | No CommentsSince 2008, Assets for Artists has piloted an innovative matched savings grant program and financial and business training opportunities for low- to moderate-income artists in Berkshire County. As of this Spring, Assets for Artists will be offered state-wide. DEADLINE: April 21, 2011, 5:00 PM The... -
New MCC Funds Fuel MA Creative Sector $765,500 Supports Innovative Projects in Arts, Science, and History: Multiple Berkshire Organizations Benefit
Posted on February 1, 2011 | No CommentsThe Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) today announced the release of $765,500 to help revitalize communities and generate new economic activity through arts, science, and history projects across the state. MCC’s Adams Arts Program for the Creative Economy will fund 24 projects throughout Massachusetts, including 4... -
Sen. Downing tapped to lead telecommunications, utilites & energy panel
Posted on January 27, 2011 | No CommentsState Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D- Pittsfield) is pleased to announce that he will serve as Senate Chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy during the 2011-2012 legislative session. “I am grateful for the opportunity and privilege to serve as Chair of...
