Call for Visual Artists: C3 seeks visual artists to make use of the Dynamite Space in Thornes Marketplace in Northampton. The Dynamite Space is a raw, open basement space with brick walls, wood floors and huge windows. Work that would visually enhance the space and involve the community is welcomed. C3 offers assistance with publicity and curation. All proposals must be … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2010
Funding Available for Performing Artists
If you're a performing artist, you can get yourself listed (for free) as a New England States Touring (NEST) artist. Why bother? Because New England presenters can apply for funds through the NEST Program to offset the cost of your performing fees. Learn more on becoming a NEST artist. The next deadline for presenters to apply for NEST grants is September 1. These grants … [Read more...]
Tips on Applying for a Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship
Tips to guide you safely through the Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship application process. (2011 Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowships guidelines are now available.) In the Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship Program, we instruct our panelists to make their grants decisions based on two criteria: Artistic quality Creative ability "But wait!" exclaims … [Read more...]
Gallery Glimpse: David Lachman
It's Friday, late afternoon, and creatures everywhere are feeling snacky. In short, it's the perfect time to experience David Lachman's (Sculpture/Installation Finalist '07) essen/fressen, an installation that asks: what divides the human from the feline, or the hors d'oevres from the kibble? Gallery Glimpse is a weekly sampling of our Gallery@MCC. … [Read more...]
Monica Nydam and Big RED and Shiny
In the latest issue of Big RED & Shiny, independent curator, artist, and film producer Jim Manning contributes a terrific video profile of Monica Nydam (Painting Fellow '10). In it, Monica speaks about her affection for the local art scene and shares the origins of her intriguing horse portraits. She also tells the story of learning she won an MCC fellowship: the night … [Read more...]