Archive for the ‘Cultural Council Connection’ Category

Cultural Council invites proposals (9/4/10)

The following is a press release from the Salem Cultural Council. The Salem Cultural Council (SCC) is now accepting applications for projects that will take place during the next calendar year. The Council encourages applications from Salem individuals, artists, non-profit groups, cultural ... more »

North Shore arts backers key to public funding effort (2/1/10)

Three North Shore House members are among the strongest advocates for the arts in the Massachusetts Legislature. This week they helped lead an effort to create the first Cultural Caucus to generate increased support for public funding for the arts and arts education. Rep. John Keenan ... more »

Value creativity in the “Race to the Top” (12/3/09)

If there's a future for a robust arts community here in Massachusetts, it resides in the kids going through our public schools today. The sad fact is, though, that too many of them have little or no access to music, theatre, visual arts, or dance in their classrooms. Sure, today's young ... more »

White House awards Beverly arts and humanities program (11/6/09)

By Greg Liakos This week Express Yourself Inc. of Beverly was recognized at a White House ceremony with prestigious Coming Up Taller Awards as one of our nation's best arts and humanities programs for young people. The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) is proud to be a longstanding ... more »