One weekend this July, an art party will spring up on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. When it's over, the whole event will disappear without a trace. (Like, say, a figment of someone's imagination?) FIGMENT Boston is a free, collaborative art experience, open to all. Artists/volunteers were encouraged to submit proposals that fit with FIGMENT's principles, which include … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Jul 14
It's July and the mercury is climbing. Regulate the temp of, if not your home, then at least your Massachusetts pride with this month's news and notes from past MCC Fellows/Finalists. Video by Gallery NAGA of installation of the show On the Wall, which features MCC awardees Sophia Ainslie, Masako Kamiya, David Moore, and Randal Thurston, with John Guthrie (thru … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Peel Out
Participate in Public Performance Art Outside the MFA Now, Speak! is an outdoor installation at the Museum of Fine Arts by Argentinean artist Amalia Pica. The work encourages impromptu performances by all MFA visitors and passersby. Pica’s lectern is an invitation to publicly share voices. On June 14th at 1pm, an original text art piece text called Jayne Telephones, by Boston … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – May 14
Exhibitions, events, awards - and a festival of poets in Salem. MCC Fellows/Finalists are a-bloom with news in May. The Massachusetts Poetry Festival (May 2-4, 2014, Salem, MA) is a multi-faceted celebration of poetry in the Commonwealth and in the wider literary community. Among the many talented and renowned poets participating are MCC Fellows/Finalists Denise Bergman, … [Read more...]
Spring Open Studios Gallery
Among the life forms springing forth this time of year: an abundance of Massachusetts open studios. For artists participating in one of the numerous open studios in April, May, and June, it's a time to welcome friends, fans, and strangers into your work space to see your art (for some advice when doing so, read a past ArtSake post). For others, artists and art-lovers alike, … [Read more...]