Congratulations to Ailin Sha from Boston Latin School
FY24 STARS Residencies to reach 32,000 students in 299 schools
85 Creative Youth Development programs across the state share their challenges and successes
Join us in Boston for a panel discussion and a few break-out rooms
These residencies fostered more than a basic understanding and appreciation for the arts, sciences, and humanities
Join us in Springfield for a panel discussion and a variety of break-out rooms
Eligible creative learning residencies of 3 days or more can receive $2,500-$6,100
Agency poised to award $38M in grants to the creative and cultural sector in FY24
Under this plan we will work to advance the creative and cultural sector to other sectors
We spoke with teaching artists and scientists who shared their strategies and insights
Over 12 years the program served 1000s of children who otherwise might never have had the opportunity to engage with the arts in a meaningful and individualistic way
Congratulations to 2023 Massachusetts State Champion Jaden Riley, a senior at John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science in Roxbury
Johnson String Project Ensures High-Quality Instruments for Young Musicians
CYD orgs identified staffing, mental health, and a need for consistent networking as primary challenges
STARS Residencies will be funded in 274 schools across the Commonwealth and reach more than 30,000 students.
We want to hear from you! Please complete Mass Cultural Council's stakeholder survey.
New this year: Schools, teaching artists/scientists/humanists, and nonprofit organizations can apply directly for STARS funding
The work of Rajaiah Jones and the Alumni Council shows the creativity and innovation they injected into our work as grantmakers
Bendu Davis shares their experience with building connections with CYD youth and alumni
STARS Residencies offer space for students to explore and create