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'Yarn bombers' hope temporary art display in Chicopee inspires, connects. Via MassLive.
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'Yarn bombers' hope temporary art display in Chicopee inspires, connects A yarn bomb, also known as a yarn storm, is a fiber art installation that takes knitted and crocheted pieces that people have in their homes and places them in public settings.

Artist News - August 2024

Opportunities & Resources for Orgs - Aug 24 – Mass Cultural Council A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations

CALL TO ARTISTS: Request for Qualifications

Arts Arlington is seeking design proposals from three artists (or artist teams) to transform the Arlington Heights Bus Depot! Artists will receive financial support and be awarded for their work. Artists must be available to complete the mural in October 2024. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SOON SUNDAY AUGUST 11, 2024.

Learn more at www.ArtsArlington.org/depot.

The Needham Council for Arts and Culture is Requesting Proposals for the 'Chapel Street Mural Project'. The mural aims to bring vibrancy, education and inspiration to connect the community.

The NCAC will contract an artist for a professionally painted mural in the Fall of 2024. Get more info & apply here: https://www.needhamma.gov/5562/Needham-Center-Chapel-Mural-Project Deadline to submit is August 5, 2024.

Gloucester's 4th Annual Culture Splash 🎨continues this Thursday, August 1st at 4pm! The event will include many cultural institutions, artists, musicians, makers, and performers. The Cape Ann Harbor Tours Water Shuttle will run for FREE each Thursday from 4:00-8:00pm to transport you between cultural districts with ease.
Learn more: https://discovergloucester.com/culture-splash/
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Spotlight: Massachusetts 250 Grant Program – Mass Cultural Council Time: 1pm This year, to curate information and build awareness about opportunities and resources that may be of interest to the creative and cultural

Tips for Successful School Residencies – Mass Cultural Council We spoke with teaching artists and scientists who shared their strategies and insights

Register for SMU DataArts’ free panel discussion on national financial trends in arts & culture for an exclusive first look at a their soon-to-be released summary trends shaping the sector. July 25 at 1pm (ET).

Happening this Thursday: Register for SMU DataArts’ free panel discussion on national financial trends in arts & culture for an exclusive first look at a their soon-to-be released summary trends shaping the sector. July 25 at 1pm (ET).

https://culturaldata.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/component/events/event/995

Register and grab your tickets for 4th Essex County Arts & Culture Summit on September 27th! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-essex-county-arts-and-culture-summit-tickets-852273341507?aff=oddtdtcreator

4th Essex County Arts and Culture Summit Join local artists, creators, community leaders and friends for a day of discussion and learning.

Starting the week with some fantastic news!

https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/mass-cultural-councils-fy25-budget-appropriation-is-a-record-high-26-9m/

ICYMI: Mass Cultural Council’s FY25 Budget Appropriation is a Record $26.9M.

https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/mass-cultural-councils-fy25-budget-appropriation-is-a-record-high-26-9m/

🎉 Mass Cultural Council’s FY25 Budget Appropriation is a Record High $26.9M!🎉

Mass Cultural Council’s FY25 Budget Appropriation is a Record High $26.9M – Mass Cultural Council The state budget now advances to the Governor’s desk for final approval

Today, we’re spotlighting Jessica “Jay” Wong! Jay joined Mass Cultural Council in October 2021 as a Program Coordinator to help oversee the Asian American and Pacific Islander Arts & Culture COVID-19 Recovery Program. Upon its conclusion, she transitioned to our Community Initiative team where she now works with Local Cultural Councils and Cultural Districts in Greater Boston, Southeastern MA, and Hampshire County and assists with the Festivals & Projects program.

Prior to Mass Cultural Council, Jay was the program director and Interim-Executive Director of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission. She continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Commonwealth Seminar, sits on the planning committee for the annual hip hop jam, Thrillah in the Rivah, serves as a co-Chair for Asset Mapping for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Arts and Culture Collaborative under The Asian Community Fund, and is in the process of writing a book centered on mixed-race Asian Americans with a creative piece to follow. Jay also loves creating digital art and mixed-media art.

Contact Jay to learn more about our Community Initiative.

Enjoy free admission to "Hype the Arts" at the Danforth Art Museum and School this Saturday, July 20th 12-3pm! With live performances, hands-on activities, food trucks, music and so much more! https://danforth.framingham.edu/hype_the_arts/

📢 Cultural workers today's the last day to Complete the Berkshires/Columbia County Pay Equity Coalition’s survey! This anonymous data will be reported out at their Summit on Sept. 25, 2024.

Staff: https://ow.ly/lMkz50Su4vR
Employers: https://ow.ly/nRGT50Su4vQ

"I want every health care provider, every single payer, every single patient, every single doctor to be aware so it can scale. I think this is social entrepreneurship like some of the best we've ever seen — like seatbelts," said Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael J. Bobbitt, who added that the cost of the activities is covered by insurance.

What is 'Social Prescribing'? Program takes artsy new approach to healthcare A first-of-its-kind program in Massachusetts is taking a different approach to addressing certain physical and mental health concerns.

Congrats Nantucket! 🥇

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Top 30 Most Arts-Vibrant Towns in Rural America. DataArts SMU DataArts offers a data-driven analysis of rural America's cultural hotspots. Discover what makes these towns unique and compare your community using our interactive map.

📢 📢 📢 Cultural workers: Complete the Berkshires/Columbia County Pay Equity Coalition’s survey by July 16.

This anonymous data will be reported out at their Summit on Sept. 25, 2024. Staff: https://ow.ly/lMkz50Su4vR Employers: https://ow.ly/nRGT50Su4vQ

“We know that the arts have healing powers – both for physical and mental health. Massachusetts is proud to yet again be pioneering a transformative medical innovation with the nation’s first statewide arts prescription solution,” Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Healey said. “We congratulate the Mass Cultural Council for this incredible achievement and thank Mass General Brigham and Art Pharmacy for their partnership.”


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Introducing the First Statewide Social Prescribing Solution in the U.S. – Mass Cultural Council Art Pharmacy announces Massachusetts launch of innovative healthcare program in partnership with Mass Cultural Council

Are you crafting a call to artists or RFP? - Be clear and concise, include all relevant dates, make it shareable, and show you value artists and their work. Check out our guide for more details:

Guide to Writing a Call to Artists - Massachusetts Cultural Council When crafting a call to artists or RFP, be clear and concise, include all relevant dates, make it shareable, and show you value artists and their work.

The Leominster Cultural Council is pleased to grant partial funding to this inaugural event and invite the community to join the festivities of the French-Canadian Festival, this Saturday June 22nd 3pm to7pm!

French-Canadian Festival coming up Saturday LEOMINSTER — The upcoming French-Canadian Festival on June 22 will celebrate the heritage of those who hail from the north. Longtime city resident Joseph Bolton said when he brought the idea for th…

Artist News - June 2024

Congratulations to the 88 cultural organizations receiving grants for facility projects!
https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/6-1m-invested-into-mass-cultural-facilities/

ACTION: SIGN THE CREATIVE SECTOR’S LETTER TO THE FY25 BUDGET CONFERENCE COMMITTEE — MASSCreative Action Network Sign our request letter to the Conference Committee to increase state investment in the creative sector through the Mass Cultural Council FY25 line item.

Join the Fitchburg Juneteenth Community Collaborative for the 2nd annual Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday, June 22nd! Special performances, vendors, fun & games for all!

Looking for something to do next week? Join Raw Art Works in this celebration of authenticity.

"Museum on Main Street (MoMS) is a unique partnership between the Smithsonian and Mass Humanities that brings world-class exhibits to six rural communities in our state." https://masshumanities.org/active-grants/museum-on-main-street-voices-and-votes/

The deadline to apply to host Museum on Main Street "Voices and Votes" has been extended to Monday, May 20. Share this post with an organization you'd like to see host the exhibit! https://masshumanities.org/grants

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📢 📢 📢 Advocacy Alert: Urge your state Senator to co-sponsor Budget Amendment #171 - filed by Senator Paul Mark - which seeks to increase Mass Cultural Council’s FY25 budget to $26.75M. https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/25-5m-for-arts-culture-in-senate-ways-means-budget/

📢 📢 📢 Advocacy Alert: Urge your state Senator to co-sponsor Budget Amendment #171 - filed by Senator Paul Mark - which seeks to increase Mass Cultural Council’s FY25 budget to $26.75M.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/25-5m-for-arts-culture-in-senate-ways-means-budget/

Check out the May Community Initiative enews, featuring updates on local projects and initiatives to strengthen and amplify the in cities and towns across the state.

Community Initiative - May 2024 Tremendous news from Beacon Hill: The House's FY25 budget includes $26,750,000 for Mass Cultural Council. This figure represents a 3.58% increase to the current operating budget and $855,000 for legislative earmarks. Mass Cultural Council supports the House’s funding recommendation for the Agency ...

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