Mass Cultural Council is thrilled to share that we are once again partnering with MASS MoCA's Assets for Artists (A4A) program to support Massachusetts artists. We are proud to be one of the funding partners in a series of artist-focused webinars and workshops, Spring 2022. All workshops listed … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
Winter Artist Fellowships Info Session Materials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peLTRowOdb4 Mass Cultural Council staff presented an Information Session about the Artist Fellowships on January 12, 2022. The info session shared general details about the Artist Fellowships as well as specific … [Read More...]
Mass Cultural Council Seeks Public Input on COVID Relief Programs
Seeking Public Input on COVID Relief Programs Mass Cultural Council will convene a virtual Public Input Session on January 24, 2022, from 4-6pm, to solicit public comment on how the $60 million in the state’s ARPA spending plan to aid artists and … [Read More...]
Pitch Perfect Artist Opportunities
New England Nonfiction Filmmakers LEF New England is now accepting submissions for Moving Image Fund grants from New England-based filmmakers making feature-length (40+ minute) non-fiction film projects. This program cycle accepts applications for … [Read More...]
Head Over Heels Artist Opportunities
Artist Residency The Studios at MASS MoCA will only be able to accept applications for Summer/Fall 2022 from artists who qualify for one of their limited number of residency fellowships. Learn more to apply. Deadline: January 8, 2022 Of Note: … [Read More...]
Fellows Notes – Jan 22
Happy New Year! Here follows the first Fellows Notes of 2022. Fellows Notes is a monthly listing of the latest news from awardees in our Artist Fellowships Program. The slideshow features images from some of this month's artists. To see more … [Read More...]
Videos
Artist Fellowships in Massachusetts: Supporting Artistic Excellence Since 1975
Harold A. Burnham: Master Shipwright
Jesse Marsolais: Letter carver/Letterpress printer
From the Archives
Announcing the 2022 Artist Fellowships Grant Cycle
Mass Cultural Council believes that the work of individual artists is essential to a thriving society. We are excited to announce the Fiscal Year 2022 grant cycle of the Artist Fellowships to support Massachusetts … [Read More...]
Studio Views: Nilou Moochhala
Artist Nilou Moochhala has embarked on a heartfelt work, "Reflecting on our Pandemic Experience: A 2021 Public Art Project". The work consists of 100 mixed media drawings printed on meditation flags at Menotomy Rocks … [Read More...]
Envisioning Your Art, Post Pandemic
Periodically, we pose questions about issues artists face in their work and lives. About a year ago, we asked artists how the pandemic had impacted their art. For good or ill, COVID-19 forced many artists to reimagine … [Read More...]
Crowdfunding and Membership Platforms as an Artist
Let's say you have an in-progress creative project (a film, music album, graphic novel, etc.) and you want funding so you can realize your vision. Or let's say you have a steady output of work (a bi-weekly publication … [Read More...]
Virtual Programming: Getting Started
It's time to get the future started. Since March 2020, the COVID-19 crisis has separated Massachusetts artists and arts patrons from in-person cultural experiences. There are some exceptions, like outdoor … [Read More...]
What Does a Healthy Partnership Between Organizations and Artists Look Like?
Periodically, we pose questions about issues artists face in their work and lives. This month, we asked a group of artists and arts professionals: What does a healthy partnership between cultural organizations and local … [Read More...]