In Greater Boston, there are more arts and cultural organizations per capita

than in any other metropolitan area in the country.

Our mission is to strengthen the arts community

by providing over $1.5 million worth of pro bono legal services each year,

empowering artists with knowledge and resources,

training business executives for not-for-profit board service,

and by celebrating our thriving creative economy.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Dedicated to providing free and reduced fee legal services to artists & arts organizations in Massachusetts. >>

Business on board

Professional development training for legal and business executives, focusing on corporate citizenship, and board development services for arts organizations. >>

Essential Training for the arts

Seminars, professional development programs, consulting services, and resources for artists and arts organizations. >>

Announcements

It's HEre! the ARTIST INVESTMENT FUND! Artists can now apply for small business loans through this joint program between the A&BC and the Bentley Microfinance Group. Learn More >>

The holiday card contest has been won! View all the winning designs! Flickr >>

Investing in the Creative Workforce - a new Human Resources program: We are invested in building a platform of support for the arts community. Investing in the Creative Workforce, a pilot program supported by the Clowes Fund and The Braver Group, is a our latest initiative to do just that. join our mailing list >>