MASSCREATIVE

Our organization envisions a Commonwealth of Massachusetts where arts, culture, and creativity are an expected, well-funded and valued part of everyday life, and are recognized as having significant impact on building civic engagement and economically vibrant, equitable communities.

MASSCreative advances the advocacy learning, cross-sector alliances and organizing efforts necessary for a more equitable and inclusive arts, cultural and creative sector for all in Massachusetts. We are dedicated to partnering with Massachusetts residents, artists, creative and culture workers, as well as local arts leaders and cultural organizations to attract the attention and resources necessary for the creative community to lead here in the Commonwealth.

Together, we will make Massachusetts a creativity-driven state from the ground up.

  We Believe   
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Arts, culture, and creativity are critical components of an equitable and economically thriving Massachusetts. A strong creative sector means a strong Commonwealth.
Arts, culture, and creativity encompasses professional artistic and design practice as well as creative and cultural expression in all its forms.
Equal access to, equitable distribution of support and resources, and participation for all in creative expressions and experiences is essential to a strong creative community.
By truly listening to stakeholders and working in coalition with each other, we will achieve and sustain our goals. We work to find common goals and we incorporate new ideas and feedback into our work for better outcomes.
Engagement in arts, culture, and creative expressions and experiences enhances civic engagement and the practice of democracy.