BIOGRAPHY
Michael J. Bobbitt
Michael J. Bobbitt (he/him) is a theater director, choreographer, and playwright who has dedicated his professional career to arts leadership. He joined the Mass Cultural Council as Executive Director in February 2021 and is the highest-ranking cultural official in the Massachusetts state government. Upon joining the Agency, he was invited to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies’ (NASAA). As Executive Director Michael has led Mass Cultural Council through the development of its first-ever Racial Equity Plan; worked with staff, Council Members, and cultural sector advocates to secure and distribute a historic $60.1M in state pandemic relief funding; and overseen the drafting and adoption of the Agency’s FY24 – FY26 strategic plan.