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Culture
elevates.
In all its forms, culture is essential to the health and vitality of the Commonwealth.
Agency Dates
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.
Power of Culture blog
Rooted in Purpose, Looking Ahead
In 2026, the Agency's work and commitments are ongoing – and will continue unabated
Connect with Culture.
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Stay up-to-date with the Mass Cultural Council and learn how culture works in communities across Massachusetts.
Programs At-a-Glance
Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Jan 26
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations
Join Us in Celebrating the Cultural Sector This Spring
Regional gatherings to honor the work of grant recipients and partners across all of the Agency's programs
Innovation Fund Invests in Cultural Organizations’ Institutional Accessibility
$465,000 has been awarded to 93 UP Designated Organizations
The power of culture
Culture lifts the human spirit and makes Massachusetts a better place to live, work, and prosper.
Culture embraces everyone.
Culture enriches community.
Culture drives growth and opportunity.
Culture empowers a new creative generation.
What culture does.
When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.
Billion
That's the economic impact of culture in our state.
Thousand
That’s how many jobs are linked to the arts and culture sector in Massachusetts.
That’s the percent of the state economy the cultural sector represents.
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.
Communities
We help cities and towns create rich cultural experiences and improve quality of life.
Organizations
We help cultural organizations grow and engage more people in our communities.
From the Blog
CDCs: Building Belonging Through Arts & Culture
Community Development Corporations are using the arts to stabilize neighborhoods, prevent displacement, and build community wealth
From the Blog
Welcome Native American & Indigenous People’s Advisory Committee Members!
This new committee will provide leadership and expertise on implementing the Agency's equity goals
Adaptive Reuse of Buildings
A series of case studies providing guidance for arts organizations and municipalities that may be considering adapting surplus public buildings for creative uses
Mass Cultural Council
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Boston, MA 02116-3803
Tel: 617-858-2700
Toll Free (in MA only): 800-232-0960
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From Artist News, Community Initiative, and Power of Culture, our email lists are a great way to keep up with the work of Mass Cultural Council and its partners across the Commonwealth.
Photography credits
Main Banner: Mural in Downtown Lynn Cultural District
Agency Dates Item: Mural in Downtown Lynn Cultural District
Programs At-a-Glance Item: Juan Solis presents as part of the Origins of the Eternal Art of the Maya exhibit at Bunker Hill Community College. Photo: Lauren Miller.
"What Culture Does" Item: Massachusetts-based artist Yotron The Don at his studio at Humphreys Street Studio during Dorchester Open Studios. Photo by Annielly Camargo.
Blog Item (bottom center): Collage of some of the Advisory Committee members
Blog Item (bottom right): Archival image of the Avery School in Dedham, MA
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