RSVP FOR CREATIVE SECTOR DAY AT THE STATE HOUSE 2025

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On April 30th from 10 AM - 3 PM, members of the arts and cultural community from across the Commonwealth will gather at the State House with elected officials to celebrate the contributions of artists, cultural organizations, creative businesses, and arts workers to Massachusetts. Creative Sector Day will begin with a formal program in the morning, followed by performances and exhibits throughout the afternoon.

 

Pictures from Creative Sector Day 2024. Photography by Steph Craig Studios.

 

  • Schedule is subject to change.

    • 10 AM - 12 PM: Formal program in the Great Hall of Flags

      • 10 am doors open and a continental breakfast is available.

      • 10:30 am formal program begins

        • Welcome remarks from Senator Mark and Rep. Garballey, Co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts & Cultural Development

        • Special thanks to outgoing Chair Domb by Mass Cultural Council

        • Remarks from event co-hosts

          • Harold Steward, Executive Director, New England Foundation for the Arts

          • Kayla G. Coleman, Executive Director, New England Museum Association

          • Brian Byoles, Executive Director, Mass Humanities

          • Dr. Mary K Grant, President Mass College of Art & Design

        • Performance by Circus Up

        • Welcome remarks from Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll

          • Release of the Governor’s Creative Economy Policy Advisory Council’s recommendations

        • Call to Action, led by Marc Draisen, Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Council

        • Closing performance by Bomba de Aqui

    • 1 PM - 3 PM: Advocates meet with legislators

    • 1 PM - 3 PM: Creative demonstrations and art displays in the Great Hall of Flags. Performances on the Grand Staircase.

  • As of Monday April 21, more than 400 people have registered to attend Creative Sector Day at the State House! Given the capacity of the Great Hall, we have closed formal registration at this time.

    However, the State House is a public building that welcomes all who wish to visit, engage in the work of state government, and celebrate the contributions of artists, creatives, cultural organizations, and creative businesses.

    We hope you will stop by for displays and performances by artists from across the Commonwealth from 1 pm - 3 pm and visit your legislators’ offices to share your support for a publicly supported arts and cultural sector for all in Massachusetts.

    If you have further questions or are interested in volunteering at Creative Sector Day, please email us at info@mass-creative.org.

  • We encourage Creative Sector Day participants to contact their state representative and state senators to request a meeting.

    MASSCreative does not schedule meetings for constituents to meet with their lawmakers on Creative Sector Day.

 
Resources
A Guide To Hearing And Giving Testimony

An important part of the governing process is public hearings. These occur on all levels of government (Federal, State, and Local). Understanding the hearing process and how you can participate will make you a more effective advocate for a more equitable and inclusive creative sector.

INSIDE THE STATE BUDGETING PROCESS

Maintaining and increasing public investment in the creative community requires constant and broad grassroots activism throughout the annual budget process.

NonProfit Organizations & Advocacy

There is a lot of misinformation on what a nonprofit can and cannot do when it comes to advocating for its interests and the needs of the communities they serve. Check out our Nonprofits and Advocacy Resource on how your organization effectively and confidently advocate for a more equitable and inclusive creative sector of all residents in the Commonwealth.

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6/5/20 - policy & action update webinars

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