Go local! If you're interested in exploring and supporting the work of contemporary artists in your own neighborhood, attending a local open studios is the perfect way. Check out these open studios events in Massachusetts* this September and October. South End Open Studios, Sep 16-17, 2017 Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Sep 23-24, 2017 Backroads Studio Tour, Sep 30-Oct 1, … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Scoring Artist Opportunities
Emergency Financial Relief Program The Craft Emergency Relief Fund provides grants up to $6,000 and interest-free loans up to $9,000 to artists working in craft disciplines who are facing a career threatening emergency or disaster. CERF+ staff is available during the week from 8:30 am-5:30pm EST at 802.229.2306 and info@cerfplus.org to provide counseling and referrals to … [Read more...]
By Artists, For Artists Survey
The Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition (MALC) and Artmorpheus would like Massachusetts Artists of All Disciplines, Makers and Creative Entrepreneurs to participate in their By Artists, For Artists Survey. The project builds on the 2009 "Stand Up and Be Counted" project, the first-ever Massachusetts statewide survey of working artists of all disciplines. The 3,500 working … [Read more...]
Artist Fellows Exhibition at New Art Center
The Mass Cultural Council and New Art Center will present the 2017 Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellows Invitational in Photography, Sculpture/Installation/New Genres. By bringing together Artist Fellows from different disciplines, the exhibition will demonstrate the inventiveness and vitality of today's Massachusetts contemporary artists and photographers. Participating … [Read more...]
Call to Action on Cultural Funding
You may have seen the news that the proposed level funding to the arts and cultural sector through Mass Cultural Council's 2018 fiscal year budget was vetoed in July, which would result in $1.85 million cut to public funding for culture in Massachusetts - if it stands. The House and Senate have the opportunity to override the veto and restore the funding, and bring the state's … [Read more...]