Your browser does not support the audio element. Today's glimpse from our gallery of past MCC Fellows/Finalists: Ma Ya Ye Hakili Ye by Balla Kouyate (Traditional Arts Fellow '10). Balla is a master of the West African balafon, and he comes from a musical family whose artistic lineage dates back 800 years. Read more about Balla in the Keepers of Traditional blog. … [Read more...]
2012 Artist Fellowships Guidelines Available
We're excited to announce that the Massachusetts Cultural Council 2012 Artist Fellowships guidelines are now available. The Artist Fellowships are unrestricted, anonymously judged, competitive grants in recognition of artistic excellence. There are two deadlines per fiscal year, divided by discipline, and applications are now being accepted in Drawing, Painting, and … [Read more...]
Miniature Travel Guide to the Republic of Art Awesomeness in MA (This Weekend Edition)
So, you want art this weekend. You've come to the right place. Here's a handy dandy guide to your art-seeking travels. Your starting point is Taunton, Massachusetts, on Sat., June 4, 2011, for the Dighton Cow Chip Festival. There, you'll behold chainsaw sculptor "The Machine" Jesse Green as he lives out his slogan - "Carving Dreams into Reality" - by sculpting (live, in … [Read more...]
Gallery Glimpse: Kieran Jordan
Today's glimpse from our gallery of past fellows/finalists: Irish dance by Kieran Jordan, whose blend of traditional heritage with contemporary innovations has won her international acclaim – and an MCC Traditional Arts Fellowship. … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Aug 10
We compile a monthly list of presentations, honors, publications, and events featuring past and present MCC Artist Fellows & Finalists. As you'll see, the news is good - not just about these award-winning artists, but also about the breadth and vitality of contemporary arts throughout the Commonwealth. The Rice/Polak Gallery in Provincetown exhibits dozens of intriguing … [Read more...]