Liv Cappello is an oil painter who has received multiple grants from the Somerville Arts Council and has exhibited at Logan Airport, Aeronaut Brewery, and elsewhere. She's also the developer of the online resource Gesso, a studio management and website-building tool. As part of our series on … [Read More...]
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Electrified Artist Opportunities
Of Note: Join the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) for Tourism U - a professional development series for the Massachusetts tourism industry. In this session you’ll learn about ways to connect with Mass. Office of Travel and Tourism … [Read More...]
Artist Opportunities Bouquet
Call for Art Plymouth Center for the Arts encourages member artists to explore the profound, and sometimes quiet, shifts in life, emotion, and perception in Transitions, the early autumn exhibit. Artists are invited to submit their original artwork … [Read More...]
Pigmented Artist Opportunities
Cross Sector Resource Resources for Immigrants in Massachusetts. Learn more about the rights afforded to immigrants under state law and resources available to immigrant communities in Massachusetts. Creative Youth Development The Creative Economy … [Read More...]
Artist Opportunities Adrift
Massachusetts Authors The Massachusetts Center for the Book is seeking applications for inclusion in the Massachusetts Writers Directory. If you are a Massachusetts author or represent one, you can apply. Learn more. Call to Artists ShowUp invites … [Read More...]
Storefront Artist Opportunities
Register to Vote Register to vote and exercise your rights as a citizen of the United States. Your voice matters! URGENT: Advocacy Engagement Opportunity - Mass Wins Act The Massachusetts House of Representatives is scheduled to debate the 2026 … [Read More...]
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From the Archives
Arts & Business Insights: Julia Emiliani
As part of our series on Creative Entrepreneurialism, we spoke with Julia Emiliani a Boston-based illustrator & designer creating vibrant artwork for murals, packaging, advertising, brand design, and more. Tell me … [Read More...]
Announcing 464 Grants for Creative Individuals
Mass Cultural Council believes that when creativity thrives, so does the Commonwealth. We are honored to announce 464 grants of $5,000 each - a total of $2,320,000 - supporting artists, culture bearers, and creative … [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...]