Arts & Culture
2025 Making It Public Cohort Information Session
Zoom (Virtual)The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) is pleased to invite municipalities in Massachusetts to participate in the Making it Public for MA Municipalities 2025 cohort. Applications are due on September 30, 2024. Join us for this information session to learn more about Making It […]
ACR Speaker Series Webinar | Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation
Zoom (Virtual)Please join us for the next Accelerating Climate Resilience 2024 Speaker Series webinar “Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation.” In this session, we will explore the ways that art, culture, and climate came together to advance social justice. Learn more about the process; from procurement to community engagement to […]
EMHCC Webinar | Funding History & Heritage Projects
Zoom (Virtual)Join the Eastern Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition (EMHCC) for this webinar which will cover local funding opportunities for heritage preservation projects. Panel of Speakers: Jennifer Doherty (Massachusetts Historical Commission) covering Survey and Planning (S&P) and Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF) grants. Elizabeth O’Connell (State Archives) discussing State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) programs, including the […]
Webinar | Integrating ADUs in Historic Communities: Policy, History, and Practice
Zoom (Virtual)Join the Eastern Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition (EMHCC) for a discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in historic landscapes. This session will explore the role of ADUs in historic communities, covering planning considerations, their historical presence, and examples of communities successfully integrating ADUs while maintaining historic character. The program will include: An overview of ADU […]
Making It Public for Massachusetts Municipalities 2026 Cohort Application Info Session
Virtual (Zoom)The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) Arts and Culture Department (MAPC), is pleased to invite municipalities in Massachusetts to participate in the Making It Public (MIP) for Massachusetts Municipalities' 2026 cohort. Deadline to apply is Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:59pm. This session is […]
EMHCC October Meeting: Exploring Historic District Bylaws, Guidelines, and Rules
Virtual (Zoom)This webinar, hosted by the Eastern Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition (EMHCC), will explore how historic district bylaws and guidelines can be updated to meet the specificity of today’s laws, including state climate and housing laws, while tracing the history of Massachusetts preservation frameworks and highlighting regulatory authority, best practices, local approaches, and funding. Speakers will […]