Rachel Kadish just published her third novel The Weight of Ink, a work that layers Jewish history with an exploration of female scholarship across centuries. We asked Rachel, who received Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowships in 2002 and 2008, about the novel, its debt to history, and the interest and surprises of her fascinating story as a writer. Can you talk about … [Read more...]
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Useful Links: New Plays
Are you a creator and/or a lover of new plays? We've rounded up some links you may find useful. New England New Play Alliance First, to find out about new plays being performed locally, sign up for the New England New Play Alliance e-newsletter. This is a weekly newsletter featuring the current and upcoming performances and readings of new plays by New England playwrights. … [Read more...]
Studio Views: Judith Klausner
Judith Klausner work revels in the minutia of the world. She has recently taken a great artistic and personal risk with her new series Coming Out of the Medicine Cabinet. Here she graciously offers us a peek into her studio. Lorazepam (view 1); 2.75"×1.5"×1.5"; prescription pill bottle, Swarovski crystals; 2014 I have not naturally been an organized person with my … [Read more...]
What Makes a Work of Art New?
Artist grants (such as Mass Cultural Council's fellowships) often require that submitted work be original, not a translation, adaptation, or interpretation of work by another artist. But where the dividing line resides between original and interpretation is not always so clear. What about art that begins as an adaptation or interpretation but then veers into entirely new … [Read more...]
Artists as Presenters
The platforms and technology make it feasible, and even, in the right circumstances, advantageous: artists bypassing traditional gatekeepers and presenting work themselves. In some cases, an artist may decide that self-publishing/presenting is the most appropriate method for a particular work. In others, an artist or group becomes a presenter to benefit their discipline's … [Read more...]