Charles Baldwin | Massachusetts Cultural Council

What fun to connect with Mass Culture Council Program Officer Charles Baldwin. Charles heads up the Universal Participation Initiative (UP) that “aims to break down barriers and bring full civic participation in Massachusetts’ cultural sector.”

An educator, puppeteer and stage designer, Charles has a long history of working as a theatre professional both in San Francisco and in Boston (Wheelock Family Theatre for 15 years). Over iced tea and zucchini flatbread at Tatte, we discussed the value of quiet action, celebrating arts advocates who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes, often without formal recognition. These heroes exist throughout the Boston arts scene. We also discussed the rich intersections between arts and health and the new CultureRX Initiative. Cool stuff!

Check out the 2020 UP Award - A Virtual Celebration

Mass Cultural Council’s Universal Participation (UP) Award celebrates excellence in access and inclusion throughout the Commonwealth’s cultural sector. This year they are hosting a five-part, livestreamed event with HowlRound from June 1-5, 2020. 11-11:30am (ET) daily.