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Agency Dates

Mural in Downtown Lynn Cultural District Stay informed about Mass Cultural Council's offerings using Agency Dates, a complete list of key dates and deadlines for grant opportunities, convenings, and events. This page is updated frequently, so check back often.

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Power of Culture blog

Rooted in Purpose, Looking Ahead

In 2026, the Agency's work and commitments are ongoing – and will continue unabated

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Programs At-a-Glance

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Jan 26

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A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations

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Join Us in Celebrating the Cultural Sector This Spring

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Regional gatherings to honor the work of grant recipients and partners across all of the Agency's programs

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Innovation Fund Invests in Cultural Organizations’ Institutional Accessibility

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$465,000 has been awarded to 93 UP Designated Organizations

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The power of culture

Culture lifts the human spirit and makes Massachusetts a better place to live, work, and prosper.

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Culture embraces everyone.

Culture enriches community.

Culture drives growth and opportunity.

Culture empowers a new creative generation.

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What culture does.

When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.

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That’s how many jobs are linked to the arts and culture sector in Massachusetts.

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That’s the percent of the state economy the cultural sector represents.

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What we do.

We partner with artists, communities, and organizations to unleash the power of culture across Massachusetts. Find out about all of our programs.

Artists & Creatives

We foster creative expression and bring art to a wider audience.

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Youth

We expand education and put creativity at the center of youth development.

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Communities

We help cities and towns create rich cultural experiences and improve quality of life.

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Organizations

We help cultural organizations grow and engage more people in our communities.

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From the Blog

CDCs: Building Belonging Through Arts & Culture

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Community Development Corporations are using the arts to stabilize neighborhoods, prevent displacement, and build community wealth

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From the Blog

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Welcome Native American & Indigenous People’s Advisory Committee Members! 

This new committee will provide leadership and expertise on implementing the Agency's equity goals

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Adaptive Reuse of Buildings

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A series of case studies providing guidance for arts organizations and municipalities that may be considering adapting surplus public buildings for creative uses

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