IN THE NEWS: ACE ACT Hearing
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 advocates from the creative sector and disability community testified in support of H.151/S.113, An Act improving accessibility in the creative economy, referred to as the “ACE Act”. MASSCreative’s Executive Director, Emily Ruddock, was joined by Nicole Agois, Managing Director of Open Door Arts, and Christopher Robinson, Co-Founder of Think Outside the Vox to present leading advocate testimony supporting the Ace Act.
MEDIA HITS:
Bill Aims To Make Arts More Accessible (State House News Service)
Bill Aims to Make Arts More Accessible, Inclusive (Newburyport News/The Daily News)
Bill Aims To Make Arts More Accessible For Those With Disabilities (WBZ News Radio 1030)
Arts institutions back bill to expand access to people with disabilities (MassNonprofit News)
Bill aims to make arts more accessible, inclusive (Athol Daily News)
Arts advocates packed Boston City Hall to reject a proposed 27% cut to arts and culture funding in FY2027.
On March 3rd, more than 600 creatives participated in the 2026 Creative Sector Day at the State House.
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship graduates.
Advocates testify in support of the Creative Space Act and PLACE Act.
Advocates testify in support of the ACE Act: H.224/S.160
Read for a recap of the 2026 Creative Sector Summit, links to session recordings, and a photo gallery.
Learn more about Ngoc-Tran Vu, this year’s keynote speaker.
Things to check out in New Bedford before and after the Summit.
Check out this year’s schedule of Summit sessions and workshops.
A suggested guide for what to do if an ICE agent or law enforcement officer comes to your studio, nonprofit, creative maker space, or small business.
There is a lot of misinformation about what nonprofits can and can’t do when it comes to advocacy and lobbying. MASSCreative put together this guide and list of resources to help you better understand how your cultural nonprofit can increase its advocacy.
