REGISTER FOR CREATIVE SECTOR DAY AT THE STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 3RD
Image of Circus Up performing at Creative Sector Day 2025. Photography by Steph Craig Studios.
Massachusetts Creative Sector Day at the State House is back on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Join us for the third annual public gathering of artists, creatives, cultural organizations, and advocates from across the Commonwealth to celebrate Massachusetts’ creative sector and to advocate for the funding and resources we need to better support artists.
Creative Sector Day will include opportunities for networking, a formal speaking program, meetings with your elected officials, and performances and exhibits from Massachusetts artists. Together, we’ll elevate the ways that the creative sector positively impacts Massachusetts communities, civic life, and the economy.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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LOCATION:
Creative Sector Day 2026 will take place at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM. The State House is located at 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133.
AGENDA:
10 AM - 10:30 AM: Registration opens. Breakfast and networking will take place in the Great Hall.
10:30 AM - 12 PM: Kickoff and formal remarks in the Great Hall with speakers and performers.
1 PM - 3 PM: Performances and demonstrations in the Great Hall. Exhibitions will be in front of the Grand Staircase.
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CART services and ASL interpretation will be available for the formal speaking program at Creative Sector Day.
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Yes! Creative Sector Day is taking place within a public building and is free to attend. The registration form includes an option to donate to MASSCreative to support expenses related to organizing this celebration. You are not obligated to make a donation.
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We’re showing up to take action on Creative Sector Day. Planning to attend is a first, but significant step!
What are some other actions that you could take on Creative Sector Day?
1. Schedule a meeting with your State Representative and State Senator or drop by their offices. Bring something to leave behind and plan to share quick stories about your work, your creative community, and how they’re important to the district. If you need to look up your elected officials, use our directory.
2. Ask your State Representative and State Senator to support our coalition’s FY27 Budget requests and the Creative Sector Agenda.
3. Use your platforms to uplift the contributions of the creative sector and creative workers. Help us build public will for supporting and investing in the creative economy.
4. Make sure to network with other creatives at the State House! This is a great opportunity to meet people who are doing really cool work across the state. While you’re talking with legislators and legislative staff, consider asking them how they participate in the creative sector, too - you might be surprised to learn who in the Legislature is a practicing artist.
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There are complimentary transporation options available to residents of Worcester County and Western Massachusetts, courtesy of sponsorships from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
If you are interested in reserving a spot on buses that are departing from Northampton, Springfield, or Worcester, please use the links below to register. There are more details included about departure and arrival times, as well as contact information for local organizers, available on the registration pages.
If you are booking space on a bus, you MUST also register for Creative Sector Day.
Bus spaces are available on a first come, first served basis until full.
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By registering to attend Creative Sector Day, you are acknowledging that there will be professional photographers on hand documenting the event and that pictures will be shared externally. Your picture may be shared for external uses.
We will have stickers available at the registration tables that you may add to your nametag to indicate to photographers that you do not want your picture taken.
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Yes! We are looking for individuals to help support Creative Sector Day as event volunteers. Volunteer roles will include assisting with check-in, setting up for performances and exhibits, and wayfinding. Let us know you’re interested in volunteering by emailing us at info@mass-creative.org.
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Yes! We are seeking sponsorships for Creative Sector Day. In exchange for your support, you’ll receive exclusive marketing benefits.
Sponsorship levels begin at $1K. Learn more by downloading our sponsorship packet. You can contact krode@mass-creative.org with any questions about sponsorship.
REGISTER FOR CREATIVE SECTOR DAY
Thank you to our sponsors at the Mass Cultural Council, Bloom Arts Strategy, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, CreativeGround, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, New England Foundation for the Arts, Philanthropy Massachusetts, SouthCoast Community Foundation, and Third Sector New England for supporting this year's Creative Sector Day.
