How do artists earn their living? How do they support their creative endeavors? Do they support themselves via their art alone, or augmented by other work? In short: How do artists get by? A group of artists are convening at Lesley University in Cambridge on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 7 PM, to discuss these very questions. The event is free and open to all. More about … [Read more...]
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Crowdfunding: a Primer
We noticed a large number of Massachusetts artists launching crowdfunding campaigns this month, and we thought it would be a good opportunity to update this previously published article about crowdfunding as an artist. So, you have a creative project (a yet unfinished film, music album, novel, interactive crochet installation, etc.) and you want funding so you can adequately … [Read more...]
Nonprofit Arts + Tech Networking Opportunity
The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) now offers a Nonprofit Arts Community of Practice, a place where people working at the intersection of the nonprofit arts sector and technology can share ideas, resources, and anything else that comes to mind. Next call: September 22, 2015 at 2pm ET How is mapping technology informing the narrative of art-making and … [Read more...]
Tips on Applying for a Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship
Here are some tips for applying to the Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowships. Read current guidelines. In the Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship Program, we instruct our panelists to make their grants decisions based on two criteria*: 1. Artistic quality, and 2. Creative ability. Given that all decisions are based solely on artistic excellence, you might … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Health Care Reform Update
A note from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), HealthCareForArtists.org, and the Artists Health Care Working Group: This fall, the Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), will start to roll out more of its policies and programs. Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), HealthCareForArtists.org, and the Artists Health Care Working Group encourage all Massachusetts … [Read more...]