Of Note: The Mass Cultural Council offers HireCulture, a free, searchable database of cultural employment opportunities throughout Massachusetts. Be sure to check it out if you're looking for job opportunities or internships. Dancers Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA), which offers direct … [Read More...]
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Artist Opportunities Round and Round
Artist Resume Workshop Arts Administration Association New England invites emerging art leaders and artists to a workshop: Build, Redesign or Update your RESUME, Mon, December 13, 2021, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET. Tickets $10. Learn more and … [Read More...]
Massachusetts Literary Artists Receive Prestigious Honors
We are pleased to congratulate two Massachusetts-based literary artists who were recently recognized with prestigious honors. Martín Espada and Yara Liceaga-Rojas are among the inaugural recipients of the Letras Boricuas Fellowship. The … [Read More...]
Autumnal Artist Opportunities
Webinars with Arts Administrators Arts Administration Association New England hosts a series of "Sip and Chat" webinars with arts administrators from the region. The next discussion, "Arts and Culture Organizations in Conversation: Urban Art: The Art … [Read More...]
Chipping Away at Artist Opportunities
Call to Action: Email your State Senator today - urge them to co-sponsor Amendment #49 to include artists and increase the level of investment Artists, cultural organizations, and cultural sector stakeholders have 125 million reasons to email their … [Read More...]
Mass Open Studios Nov-Dec 21
Mass Cultural Council believes that the work of individual artists is essential to our vibrant communities. If you're interested in supporting and connecting with artists in your very own neighborhood, consider attending a nearby open studios … [Read More...]
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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...]