Overriding a veto by Gov. Charlie Baker, the Mass Legislature has given final approval to a FY 2019 budget that increases funding for the arts, humanities and sciences by $2M to $16M, a nearly 15% increase from FY 2018.

The Mass Cultural Council is a state agency that promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and sciences through grants, services, and advocacy for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists.