Watch: “What does the 250th mean to me?” – Jah’Nyah Spencer

by Mass Humaities | Mar 16, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video

In partnership with Massachusetts 250, we’re excited to share a new video series this year dedicated to the 250th. You’ll hear from historians, artists, elected officials, business people, and more, all with a unique perspective on what the American Revolution means...

2026 Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts State Champion Named

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Mar 13, 2026 | History News, The Profession

03.13.2026 Gabrielle Jaques, Associate Director of Publicity Poetry Out Loud | Press Release 2026 MA State Champion Nia Cao. Photo: David Marshall. The Huntington Education Department announces the top five students in the Massachusetts chapter of Poetry Out Loud, the...

Centering Black history in the 250th

by Mass Humaities | Mar 11, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

As part of our ongoing exploration of the 250th this year, we invited a group of Expand Massachusetts Stories grantees to join us in Holyoke on February 25 for a workshop and convening about Black history in the context of the American Revolution. Staff from seven EMS...

Ché Anderson Named Mass Cultural Council Chair by Governor Healey

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Mar 11, 2026 | History News, The Profession

03.11.2026 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Press Release Worcester leader will guide the state arts agency’s governing Council and oversee search for next executive director Ché Anderson, New Chair of Mass Cultural Council. Photo: Phil Smith...

Watch: Creative Sector Advocacy Day 2026

by Mass Humaities | Mar 10, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

600+ artists, changemakers, activists, and nonprofit leaders gathered at the Massachusetts State House on March 3 to show their support for the arts, creativity, and the humanities in Massachusetts. “We are all here because we never, ever gave up in believing in us...

A Fond Farewell to Our Outgoing Chair, Marc Carroll

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Mar 10, 2026 | History News, The Profession

03.10.2026 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Former Mass Cultural Chair Marc Carroll with Council Member Jo-Ann Davis at Creative Sector Day at the State House. Today, Mass Cultural Council’s staff and governing Council recognize the seven-year tenure...