The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism has created a Galleries page section on their website. If you have gallery in MA that you'd like to draw visitors to, you can now add your information to their website. Also note, there is an Open Studios listing page and a Film Festivals page that you can add your information to. If you have not yet added your art or craft … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Artists Under the Dome
The 5th Annual Artists Under the Dome Event at the Massachusetts State House, Nurses Hall, Thursday, November 17, 2011 (10 AM-3 PM) is an opportunity for Massachusetts artists working in all disciplines (visual arts, literary, performing, crafts, new media, etc.) to meet with their elected officials and to hear legislators discuss issues around the arts in Massachusetts. It's … [Read more...]
Stitching Together Artist Opportunities
Even the trees are starting to feel the nip in the air. I dare say, it's coming... Photos of Yarnstorming Entries are now being accepted for Yarnstorming 1.01 at The Nave Gallery in Somerville. They are seeking documentary photos of past and current public yarnstorming events. Open to all. No entry fee. Email submissions to yarnstorming11@gmail.com. Learn more. Deadline: … [Read more...]
Ann Wessman’s Memory and Loss
Artist Ann Wessman has created an installation born from love - and pain. Tonight, Friday, October 14, from 5:30-7:30 Ann will be at the Kingston Gallery for a reception. My brother David died of HIV/AIDS in 1996. He had been diagnosed in 1985 and was considered a "long term survivor" among that huge first wave of young gay men infected in the early 80's. While he … [Read more...]
Mira Bartok Talks The Memory Palace
Years ago, Mira Bartók's work as an artist and writer was threatened when a car accident and subsequent brain injury made even the most basic functions of memory a major struggle. Yet rather than shy away, Mira makes memory a central organizing idea of her memoir about life with a schizophrenic mother; the book is called, in fact, The Memory Palace. Similarly, the accident … [Read more...]