This is a revised version of a post we created in September 2008, about a subject that never seems to go out of style: funding for artists. Specifically, artists in Massachusetts (though there may be an opportunity or two in here for those of you who live out-of-state). We thought it was about time to examine the piece, pluck out its gray hairs, add some new flourishes as … [Read more...]
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Free Legal Workshops for Artists
You get the sense DangerMilana is a unique law firm when you learn that A. They've created their own board game, and B. They invite your dog (socialized and well-behaved, naturally) to their events. The firm, which specializes in areas of importance to creative individuals - entertainment law, intellectual property & copyrights, and estate planning - is holding a series of … [Read more...]
Congratulations, MA: a round-up
Around the Webs A Very Martha Engagement: when Crystal Hanehan, a Boston-area artist specializing in handmade, vintage-inspired, spun cotton creations through her business Vintage by Crystal, appeared on The Martha Stewart Show, it was already shaping up to be a propitious day. Then she was proposed to by her boyfriend. On air. (I've heard of using Martha designs for your … [Read more...]
Creating pathways
Professional success in the arts is about creating pathways - creatively and in one's career. Organizations like ARTmorpheus, a Boston-based nonprofit that promotes a vibrant artistic community and economic revitalization for working artists, help artists forge those paths. We recently received an email announcement from ARTmorpheus listing a number of upcoming professional … [Read more...]
Ride the Art Bus!
Now, I can't vouch for whether the bus will look like the one depicted below - I suspect it'll be larger, and not made of pixels - but a group of art dealers has announced an interesting way to solve the "how to bring lovers of art to the art they're sure to love" quagmire: The Art Bus. The Boston Art Dealers Association has announced that The Art Bus, a free shuttle … [Read more...]