BOSTON, November 12, 2015— Statement by MASSCreative Executive Director Matt Wilson on Gov. Baker’s veto of Massachusetts Percent for Art Program:
“We are disappointed with Gov. Charlie Baker’s decision to veto the legislature’s Percent for Art program. More than half the states around the country, including every other New England state have a program like this in place. Setting aside what are relatively small dollars on multi-million dollar construction projects to fund the development of arts and cultural programs would have a huge impact throughout the state.
“We know that the arts community plays a vital role in the development of cities and towns -- this has been borne out over and over again through quantitative studies as well as by our own personal experience. We are encouraged by Gov. Baker’s support of a Percent for Art program in general and we hope that agreement can be reached between the governor and lawmakers for a program that will work for Massachusetts.”
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Founded in 2012, MASSCreative works with creative leaders and entrepreneurs, working artists, arts educators, and arts and cultural supporters to empower creative organizations and the public with a powerful voice to advocate for the resources and support necessary to build vibrant and connected communities. MASSCreative has more than 300 arts and cultural member organizations from around the state.
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Carolyn Fuchs commented
2015-11-21 18:58:24 -0500
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We continue to lag behind other states despite our enormous wealth of talent and history.
