Establishes a program for local art and community engagement in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes the Program for Local Art and Community Engagement (PLACE) in Massachusetts. It creates the PLACE Fund, which receives contributions from private sources and half-of-one-percent of public funds allocated for construction or renovation projects, up to $300,000 per project. The fund is managed by the executive office of housing and livable communities. The PLACE Commission, consisting of appointed members, administers the fund to support public art projects. The commission ensures projects are distributed across the state and supports local artists.

Establishes a program for local art and community engagement in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes the Program for Local Art and Community Engagement (PLACE) in Massachusetts. It creates the PLACE Fund, which receives contributions from private sources and half-of-one-percent of public funds allocated for construction or renovation projects, up to $300,000 per project. The fund is managed by the executive office of housing and livable communities. The PLACE Commission, consisting of appointed members, administers the fund to support public art projects. The commission ensures projects are distributed across the state and supports local artists.