Join HowlRound plus a group of artists, arts administrators, and others from around the US on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8;00 pm EST to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting freelance artists (those who identify as independent contractors) from all disciplines and where artists can look for support in this complicated moment. The conversation will focus on shared resources (legal, … [Read more...]
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Help Shape an Upcoming Cultural Convening
This fall the Mass Cultural Council plans to hold a daylong event on a Saturday in Worcester that will bring together community members from across the Commonwealth. The goal is to provide resources, training, tools, and most importantly, inspiration to help communities build capacity and effect change in order to increase the impact of their community led-efforts to sustain … [Read more...]
For the Win
In mid-August, we plan to publish our guidelines for the 2017 Artist Fellowships cycle. In preparation, we've updated our Tips on Applying for an Artist Fellowships article on ArtSake. We've also recently updated our compendium of opportunities to find funding as a Massachusetts artist. If you're a Massachusetts artist hoping for funding to make your work, both articles … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding: A Primer
This is an updated version of a previously published article. So, you have a creative project (an unfinished film, music album, graphic novel, etc.) and you want funding so you can realize your vision. Instead of relying solely on traditional grant programs (such as our Artist Fellowships or Local Cultural Council grants), which may or may not match up with your project's … [Read more...]
Learn about Mass Cultural Council Support for Artists
This month, Mass Cultural Council has been holding a series of informational sessions about Mass Cultural Council Support for Individual Artists, exploring the grants, services, and other forms of support Mass Cultural Council and its partner organizations provide for individual artists. The final event in this series takes place Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 7-8:30 PM, at … [Read more...]