Bring on the tryptophan (or, if you prefer, an equally drowse-inducing vegan counterpart). Amidst the travels/tables/tackles/toils, here are a handful of links to keep you arts-clicking from here to Black Friday. Creative Capital has launched a blog to build the national artists community from scrappy underdog to fierce contender. Getting strong now! Read this post on … [Read more...]
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Get Your Art Seen
We've been exploring some of the practical issues working artists face in their creative careers. We asked curators, arts leaders, and visual artists: What's the first thing you'd tell to an artist looking for new opportunities to present his or her work? Brian Crete, Creative Director and Gallery Administrator, UFORGE Gallery It's best to start slow and have a clear … [Read more...]
Phoenix on Microfunding
The Boston Phoenix has an interesting article on how microfunding is proving to be an effective alternative form of support for artists. Boston-based groups like Feast Mass, the Awesome Foundation, and the Cambridge Center for Adult Education's CSArt program aim to make community-sourced funding more democratic and accessible. In a cash-strapped economy where arts funding has … [Read more...]
What Makes for a Good Day Job as an Artist?
As an artist, is it better to earn your living in a field related to your creative work? Unrelated to your creative work? Solely through your creative work? In our conversations with artists, we've asked: What's the best/worst day job you've ever had? Artists' answers often provide insight to the conundrum of how to make money while thriving as an artist. Among some of … [Read more...]
Artists Under the Dome
The 5th Annual Artists Under the Dome Event at the Massachusetts State House, Nurses Hall, Thursday, November 17, 2011 (10 AM-3 PM) is an opportunity for Massachusetts artists working in all disciplines (visual arts, literary, performing, crafts, new media, etc.) to meet with their elected officials and to hear legislators discuss issues around the arts in Massachusetts. It's … [Read more...]