This year’s funding is composed of around $489,000 in grants from the council’s annual budget, leaving just under $7,000 available for later use. Applicants included local writing contest Boston in 100 Words, City Ballet of Boston and Chinatown’s Pao Arts Center.
Many arts and culture organizations have taken efforts to support artists whose income is affected by the current decreased ability to work, by adapting policies and creating funds.
Black women who work in Boston’s arts and culture sphere spoke at the EmpowerHER panel Wednesday evening, about how to empower women on their strive to make the art world more inclusive for all artists.
In recognition of his promotion of the arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council honored Boston Mayor Martin Walsh with the Commonwealth Award for Leadership Tuesday at the Massachusetts State House in...
