CREATIVE SECTOR SUMMIT

Learning, Organizing,

and Realizing a Creative Massachusetts for All.

The Creative Sector Summit is an annual convening of cultural thought leaders, artists, creatives, policy advocates, educators, culture bearers, arts administrators, teaching artists, and public officials.

Expect insightful cross-sector panel conversations and an inspiring keynote address. Choose from 16 participatory workshops to strengthen the impact and broaden the reach of the arts and cultural sector across the Commonwealth.

This year’s Summit is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Northampton Center for the Arts. Doors will open at 10 AM for networking and a light breakfast. The formal program will run from 11 AM to 5 PM.

JUNE 6, 2025

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10 AM TO 5 PM

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NORTHAMPTON, MA

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JUNE 6, 2025 | 10 AM TO 5 PM | NORTHAMPTON, MA |

CREATIVE SECTOR SUMMIT 2025

MEETING THE MOMENT: CREATIVE ADVOCACY & CULTURAL ORGANIZING FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES

  • The Creative Sector Summit is an annual statewide convening presented by and for the Massachusetts creative sector to increase cultural policy leadership, and coalition-building towards a more inclusive and equitable creative sector for all residents. The convening will feature insightful conversations and workshops to strengthen the impact and relevance of the creative and cultural sector across the Commonwealth.


    The inaugural conference was held on May 17, 2024 in Lowell. We were proud to welcome Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, State Rep. Vanna Howard, and Quanice G. Floyd as featured speakers at the first convening.


    The 2025 Creative Sector Summit theme is Meeting the Moment: Creative Advocacy and Cultural Organizing for Stronger Communities.

  • If you are a member of the arts and cultural community and ready to work across regions, issues, and sectors to build stronger coalitions, solidarity, and political power, this Summit is for you!

    We welcome artists, creatives, cultural organizations, creative small business owners, civic and community leaders and arts and cultural supporters.

  • We welcome proposals for workshops, panel discussions, and participatory conversations that address our theme: Meeting the Moment: Creative Advocacy & Cultural Organizing for Stronger Communities.


    If you are interested in leading a session or have an idea for a session topic, you can learn more and submit your proposal here. Proposals are due by May 14th at 5 PM.

  • Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Creative Sector Summit.


    If you are interested in volunteering at the 2025 Creative Advocacy Institute, please contact us at info@mass-creative.org and we will reach out.


    All volunteers are eligible for complimentary tickets to the Institute.

  • The Creative Sector Summit is possible thanks to support from participants and sponsors.


    If you are interested in sponsoring the 2025 Creative Sector Summit, please contact info@mass-creative.org for more information.

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