About
Mattapan Cultural Arts Development ("MCAD") is cultivating an arts-driven network invested in creating space(s) for art to happen in Mattapan, MA.
We are a network built (and building) around collaboration, not competition. While we understand the competitive impulse, we believe it is outdated. Instead we are invested fully in operative models predicated on collaboration.
All to say, we prefer the tangibles derived from collaboration to the fleeting intangibles associated with winning ‘at all costs.’ We want a Mattapan on parity with all other Boston neighborhoods, and we believe we can move us closer to it through the arts.
"Sacred communication, the very rhythm of our soul"
Empowering individuals to embrace their unique identities, define their future, and make a positive impact on the world.
Our Mission
ArtsMattapan is the programmatic arm of Mattapan Cultural Arts Development (MCAD).
ArtsMattapan promotes, nurtures, and showcases artists, arts organizations, and cultural events in Mattapan, MA.
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MCAD’s e-newsletter, Poto Mitan, is available upon request. Click & request "Poto Mitan".
Our Vision
Mattapan is an emergent arts-infused ecosystem fueling a dynamic Afrocentric Cultural District.
Mattapan is a thriving cultural destination that inspires residents and visitors alike to access and engage opportunities for creative self-expression, civic and cultural pride.
Company History
Mattapan Cultural Arts Development was organized in 2004 to develop a LEED-certified, mixed-use cultural arts facility in Mattapan, MA.
It is currently home to the Mattapan Arts Council and the Mattapan Alliance to Promote the Creative Economy.