Recently, the multi-disciplinary performing arts troupe Sleeping Weazel marked its dramatic arrival to the New England theatre scene. We checked in with the group's leader, playwright Charlotte Meehan, about the company, its past/future, and its fascinating Artistic Director. Why Sleeping Weazel, the org.? Why Sleeping Weazel, the name? Sleeping Weazel was originally … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
DocYard with Ross McElwee and Michael Negroponte
The DocYard is a film and discussion series running at the Brattle Theatre every other Monday January 23-April 16. The series is an integral part of the LEF Foundation's mission to highlight and foster New England as a center for documentary film. The series screens diverse, pivotal documentary films and hosts the filmmakers to discuss the work with the local community. It … [Read more...]
Cashing in on Artist Opportunities
Call to African American Artists under 40 The Art Gallery at Bunker Hill Community College is now accepting entries for their exhibition That's A Fact: Young, Gifted and Black, an invitational group exhibition of Massachusetts and Boston-area African American Artists under 40 years old. Work should address themes of race, injustice, identity, and aspiration. For guidelines and … [Read more...]
Pucker Up for Artist Opportunities
How many of your new year resolutions have already gone by the wayside? No need to let these artist opportunities melt away. Call for Artist Proposals - Frame 301 Gallery is currently accepting proposals for their alternative exhibition space. Frame 301 is a storefront window that has been converted into an alternative exhibit space on 301 Cabot Street in Beverly, MA. Each … [Read more...]
Grants Info Session for Film and Video Artists
So, you're a New England film, video, and/or media-maker, and you're scoping out the local terrain for grants funding. Well, come say howdy to LEF Foundation, MassHumanities, and us (MCC)! We're pleased to let you know about a workshop organized for area film, video, and media-makers to learn more about the grants available to them. Program officers from media funders LEF … [Read more...]