LOCAL ENGAGEMENT 101 FOR CREATIVE SECTOR ADVOCACY WEEK
Join MASSCreative and the Mass Cultural Council for a webinar about the ways that Local Cultural Councils, Tribal Cultural Councils, and Cultural Districts can take advantage of Creative Sector Advocacy Week to advance their priorities.
Attend an office hour for Creative Sector Advocacy Week if you have questions about hosting a local event or want to brainstorm ways to celebrate the sector. We’re holding office hours on January 13th, January 16th, and February 5th.
Check out our guides for setting up advocacy campaigns, coalition agendas, and meetings with elected officials.
We want to bring Advocacy Week to as many creatives as possible through local events, but we need your help. Send us your event ideas before January 30th at 5 PM.
Learn more about how nonprofit organizations can legally participate in advocacy and lobbying in this webinar on February 12th.
Register for the “Activating Your Community” webinar on January 27th for resources and expertise about hosting legislative breakfasts, roundtables, and community events to advance arts activism.
If your cultural organization is based in New England and your NEA, NEH, IMLS, or CPB grant was terminated or rescinded in 2025, please complete our survey before Tuesday, February 17th at 5 PM.
The Creative Space Act and PLACE Act hearing happened on Tuesday, October 21st. Learn how you can take action to protect creative maker spaces and increase public art.
The ACE Act hearing happened on Monday, September 22th. Learn how you can take action to support greater access to the sector.
Comments on proposed Public Service Loan Forgiveness changes were due by September 17th.
Learn what 2025 Somerville mayoral candidates shared about their visions for arts and culture.
Learn what 2025 Boston mayoral candidates shared about their visions for arts and culture.
