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This bill establishes a new position of choreographer laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, creating a formal process for selecting and appointing an artist to this honorary role. The governor will appoint a resident choreographer for a 4-year term, renewable once, chosen from a list of 3 nominees submitted by a 5-member nominating committee composed of representatives from key Massachusetts dance organizations like the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, The Dance Complex, The Yard, and Boston Ballet. The choreographer laureate will have the responsibilities of encouraging arts participation, elevating the state's dance legacy and community, and choreographing performances for important state events. While the position is unpaid and not considered an official state job, the laureate can receive up to $1,000 annually for expenses and can select performers for state events who will be compensated at market rates. The nominating process requires culturally competent outreach to find nominees who are current or former choreographers with a significant body of work, with a goal of representing the commonwealth's diverse dance community.

Budget and Finance

Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2741