NEW Call to Artists The Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) has announced a call for art to Massachusetts artists for North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation artwork to be featured at the Trust's Massachusetts Right Whale Day Celebration on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the New England Aquarium. … [Read More...]
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Ducky Artist Opportunities
Of Note: Local Engagement 101 for Local Cultural Councils, Tribal Cultural Councils, and Cultural Districts Join MASSCreative and the Mass Cultural Council for a webinar on Wednesday, February 4th at 5:30 PM about the ways that Local Cultural … [Read More...]
Downhill Artist Opportunities
Cross Sector Resource: Massachusetts Attorney General Guidance: Know Your Rights: ICE Enforcement A Guide for Immigrants, Families, and Communities. Of Note: MASSCreative is hosting a free webinar: Art & Democracy: Where We Are And Where We're … [Read More...]
Winterized Artist Opportunities
Urvashi Vaid Changemakers Fund Applications are currently being accepted for this grant to fund programs or projects that activate communities on Outer Cape Cod (Provincetown – Orleans) around shared challenges and that creatively build relationships … [Read More...]
Playing Around with Artist Opportunities
Of Note, Cross Sector Resources: Business Resources for Creatives & Entrepreneurs – Mass Cultural Council Walker Youngbird Foundation – Emerging Native Arts Grant This twice-annual $15,000 grant provides funding, mentorship, and a curated … [Read More...]
Drawing Out Artist Opportunities
Call to Artists, Performers, Cultural Organizations Request for Proposals (RFPs) are open for artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses to apply to perform or exhibit during Creative Sector Day at the State House on Tuesday, March 3, … [Read More...]
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Mass Cultural Council believes that artists and creatives are at the core of the cultural sector workforce. In our statewide cultural asset inventory, we found that the incomes of most individual occupations in the … [Read More...]
Mass Open Studios Fall 25
Mass Cultural Council believes that the work of artists, cultural bearers, and creative individuals is essential to our vibrant communities. If you're interested in connecting with artists in your very own neighborhood, … [Read More...]
Opportunities for Native American and Indigenous Artists and Culture Bearers in Massachusetts
The voices of Native American and Indigenous artists and culture bearers in Massachusetts are vital to our communities, the broader region, and beyond. It’s important that we support them in sharing their stories, … [Read More...]
Guide to Writing a Call to Artists
When crafting a call to artists or RFP, be clear and concise, include all relevant dates, make it shareable, and show you value artists and their work. Artist wanted to paint my portrait. Must enjoy long hours … [Read More...]
Funding for Massachusetts Artists and Culture Bearers
Nayana LaFond (Grantee '23), ANONYMOUS, WOMAN OF THE WHITE BUFFALO, from the PORTRAITS IN RED series, acrylic on canvas, 24x36 in. You're a Massachusetts artist or culture bearer, and you're looking for … [Read More...]
Fundamentals of Applying for Grants
You, too, can craft grant applications that soar. This article is adapted from a presentation at the TransCultural Exchange Conference in Boston, November 4, 2022. It covers the fundamentals of applying for grants as … [Read More...]