Have you always wanted to participate in the London Biennale but aren't near enough to the London-centered DIY arts festival to do so? Well, if you're near enough to Boston this Thursday evening (August 19), you're in luck. TransCultural Exchange, a Mass. org specializing in connecting international cultural communities, is holding a local satellite event - a curated salon - as … [Read more...]
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Signs of the times: a roundup
What discoveries await you in this fan blog about Williamstown writer Jim Shepard? A. the above video. B. news of a new collection coming out March 2011, and that The Millions thinks You Think That's Bad'll be really, really good. And C. that a Project X movie may be on the way. (I guess I just spoiled all your discoveries. Sorry. But still go check out the blog.) Boston … [Read more...]
Ask an Arts Attorney
We're excited to welcome guest blogger Jenny Milana, of DangerMilana, whose experience in contract negotiations, copyright issues, and other legal matters spans the publishing, theater, music, film and television industries. What's more, while growing up in California, Jenny worked as an actor, so she knows the field from the creative side, too. She's generously agreed to … [Read more...]
Jonathan Papernick on the Secrets to DIY Book Promotion
Jonathan Papernick's short story collection There Is No Other has just been published, and Jonathan recently wrote an essay about that crucial step after you publish your book: promoting it with all available resources (mainly you). Jonathan has generously allowed us to re-post the essay, which originally appeared in Beyond the Margins, a superb blog by writers connected to … [Read more...]
Free Museum Pass for Military Families
Hey neighbors, Help us spread the word to families with an active military member. Museums across the Commonwealth are participating in the Blue Star Museums Initiative and will be offering free admission to military personnel and their families through Labor Day, September 6, 2010. Active duty military personnel and/or up to five immediate family members … [Read more...]