these are nothing to sneeze at... Sports Fiction and Essay Contest Two prizes of $1,000 each and publication on the Winning Writers website are given annually for a story and an essay on the theme of sports. Ellen LaFleche and Jendi Reiter will judge. Submit up to 6,000 words of prose. Learn more. Questions: adam@winningwriters.com. Deadline: May 31, 2014 Film Entries … [Read more...]
Spring Open Studios Gallery
Among the life forms springing forth this time of year: an abundance of Massachusetts open studios. For artists participating in one of the numerous open studios in April, May, and June, it's a time to welcome friends, fans, and strangers into your work space to see your art (for some advice when doing so, read a past ArtSake post). For others, artists and art-lovers alike, … [Read more...]
Snagging Those Artist Opportunities
Choreographers, Dancers The Massachusetts Dance Festival is now accepting applications for their 2014 Concert Series. The Massachusetts Dance Festival highlights the diversity of dance choreography and performance found in the Bay State. It aims to create meaningful connections between dance companies, artists and audiences in order to enhance the dance culture of the region. … [Read more...]
Creative Ground
If you're a visual artist or a public artist and you want to reach a wider audience, you might consider creating a free profile on CreativeGround, a project of the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). CreativeGround highlights creative people and places at work in New England. This online directory includes profiles for cultural nonprofits like libraries and theaters, … [Read more...]
Lapping Up Artist Opportunities
Depicted above, 18th century dishwasher. Artist-in-Residence The Artist-in-Residence Program at Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, Maine, is now accepting applications for its June 2014 – May 2015 season. Open to professional writers, composers, and all visual and performing artists. Housing provided. Learn more. Deadline: October 28, 2013 Fiction The 2013 Indiana … [Read more...]