Water Has a Memory: Teaching History and Preparing for the Future

by American Association for State and Local History | Dec 11, 2025 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession

This article originally appeared in the latest issue of History News, AASLH’s member magazine. Members can access a digital copy of the issue for free in our Resource Center.By Rodney Rowland, Director of Environmental Sustainability, Strawbery Banke Museum...

Building Supports for Social Prescription as a State Arts Agency

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Dec 11, 2025 | History News, The Profession

12.11.2025 Erik Holmgren, Manager of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships Advancement | CultureRx | Social Prescription The primary driver of a sustainable social prescription program is for cultural organizations to be paid for the therapeutic value they provide...

David T. Slatery to Serve as Acting Executive Director Effective Jan. 1

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Dec 10, 2025 | History News, The Profession

12.10.2025 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Press Release Governing Council Unanimously Selects Deputy Executive Director to Steer Agency Through Executive Director Search Today Mass Cultural Council’s governing body unanimously voted to appoint...

Card to Culture Shout Out – Dec

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Dec 9, 2025 | History News, The Profession

12.09.2025 Dawn Heinen, Digital Communications Manager Card to Culture The Chelmsford Children’s Chorus. Mass Cultural Council is proud to partner with the Department of Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Health Connector, and the Women, Infants, & Children...

An Update Regarding Our Leadership Transition

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Dec 3, 2025 | History News, The Profession

12.03.2025 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Artists for Humanities’ Paint Night. Mass Cultural Council, your independent state arts agency, has a leadership structure that is intentionally designed to ensure stability, continuity, and independence,...

Local Cultural Councils: An Origin Story

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Dec 2, 2025 | History News, The Profession

12.02.2025 Lisa Simmons, Program Manager LCC 45th Anniversary | Local Cultural Council Program Community arts leaders offer reflections as the LCC Program hits its 45th anniversary 3 leaders in the Local Cultural Council Program (l-r): Barbara Schaffer Bacon, Lisa...