Brendan Mathews, a fiction writer whose stories have twice been selected for the Best American Short Stories anthologies, just published his first novel, The World of Tomorrow. We asked Brendan about the book, "balance" and "control" as a literary artist, and what's next. Where did the idea for your new novel The World of Tomorrow begin? And what has been its journey since … [Read more...]
From the Archives
Studio Views: Cassandra Klos
Cassandra Klos uses photography to explore other worlds and inner mysteries. Her Mars on Earth series captures scientific simulations of the Martian landscape, and here, she discusses how her process and workspace impact her photographic expeditions. Most of my practice takes place out in the world. For the past three years, I have been traveling around the United States … [Read more...]
How Do You Approach the Business of Art?
Periodically, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. It can be challenging to balance artistic creation with the business, financial, or other career aspects of artists' work. Artists are encouraged to see their art career as a "business" - but how does that translate into practice? We asked artists in different disciplines, What is … [Read more...]
Funding for Individual Artists in Massachusetts
Ethan Murrow (Drawing & Printmaking Fellow '16), WOODLAND MADRIGAL - SUCCULENT ODE (2016), graphite on paper 52x36in You're a Massachusetts artist and you're looking for grants. Here are some ideas. (Article updated July 2016.) Direct Funding for Artists When Massachusetts individual artists ask us about grants, our first response is to strongly encourage … [Read more...]
Work You’ve Set Aside
Art-making is all about starts, stops, and unanticipated turns. When a work goes unfinished, it may be to make room for another project... or it may just be time to move on. We asked artists: If you've ever had to set aside a work of art that still had potential, why did you do so? And will you ever return to it? Part one of a two-part discussion. Amy Dryansky, poet When … [Read more...]