Understanding the public hearing process and how you can participate will make you a more effective advocate. We have outlines and guides to get you started.

Support increasing public art in Massachusetts by endorsing the PLACE Act.

Support total inclusion and access to the creative economy by endorsing the ACE Act.

Massachusetts arts leaders participated in an oversight hearing with the House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability.

Add your name to an advocacy letter urging the Healey-Driscoll Administration to invest in the Downtown Vitality Fund.

We need advocates to urge Congress to sustain and protect both funding and staffing for the National Endowment for the Arts.

Take action on the FY26 Mass Cultural Council and Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund budgets by signing our advocacy letter to the House and Senate.

Share your support for the Creative Sector Agenda with your elected officials.

Create the Vote Boston 2025 will focus on educating candidates running for Mayor and City Council on the value, impact and needs of the creative community.

The MASSCreative Action Network is continuing its long-term campaign of increasing the Mass Cultural Council’s budget to $35 million, or $5 per capita, by urging the Healey-Driscoll Administration to increase the Mass Cultural Council’s FY26 budget (0640-0300) to $28 million. We are also advocating for $17 million for the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund and Regional Tourism Councils. Sign on in support today!