Every month, we pose questions to artists about their work and their lives as creative individuals. What with the generous spirit of the season, we thought it might make sense, this month, to ask artists to... Go local! Share a local artist (or several) whose work excites you. Part One of a two-part post. Mary O'Malley, visual artist The paintings of Nicole Duennebier … [Read more...]
Congratulations Brother Thomas Fellows
The Boston Foundation has announced the 2013 Brother Thomas Fellows, receiving unrestricted awards of $15,000: Ambreen Butt, visual artist Lorraine Chapman, choreographer Sean Fielder, tap dance artist Ekua Holmes, visual artist Matti Kovler, composer Megumi Naitoh, ceramics artist The awards are part of the legacy of Brother Thomas Bezanson, a Benedictine monk whose … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Oct 13
As Autumn marches on and becomes increasingly, well, autumnal, take a minute to read the latest news from MCC's past and present Fellows/Finalists. Still Life Lives! at Fitchburg Art Museum includes work by Matthew Gamber, Mary Kocol, Catherine McCarthy, Mary O'Malley, Shelley Reed, Janet Rickus, Evelyn Rydz, Tara Sellios, Randal Thurston, and Deb Todd Wheeler, among … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Artist Opportunities
Arts Workshops Proposals Artists are invited to share your arts expertise with students (ages 8-18) through the ArtsNashoba Regional Arts Center. On an ongoing basis, they are seeking proposals for workshops and classes that deliver relevant and thought-provoking information, concepts and experiences to youth in the artistic disciplines of Theatre, Music, Dance and Visual Arts. … [Read more...]
Lilith takes Center Stage
Of Note: This weekend, a new solo work created and performed by choreographer Wendy Jehlen (MCC '12 choreography fellow) is being performed. Lilith is a study of the story of the first woman, created as Adam's equal, who rebelled against Adam and fled Eden. This character is explored as a figure from ancient texts who has been re-envisioned and reclaimed in modern feminist … [Read more...]