A periodic round-up of news of interest to artists, related to the COVID-19 crisis. The image embedded above is Sea Crevice (2019) by Marjorie Kaye (Painting Finalist 18). Kaye was scheduled to have a solo exhibition, Foundation, at the Pine Manor College Hess Gallery. But like many artists … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
The Show Must Go On Artist Opportunities
Mass Cultural Council COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals The purpose of the COVID-19 Relief Fund is to support individuals whose creative practices and incomes are adversely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Grants of $1,000 will be available to … [Read More...]
Fellows Notes – Apr 20
Fellows Notes is a monthly listing of the latest news from awardees in our Artist Fellowships Program. Many of the news items from this list include public presentations and events. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all venues (galleries, theatres, … [Read More...]
Anonymous Was A Woman Emergency Relief Grant
New Opportunity for Women Artists Over 40: The Anonymous Was A Woman Emergency Relief Grant will distribute $250,000 in grants, up to $2,500 apiece, to women-identifying visual artists over the age of 40 who have been impacted by the COVID-19 … [Read More...]
Why Do You Support Other Artists?
Periodically, we pose questions about issues artists face in their work and lives. In this time when supporting one another is even more important, we were interested in the generosity and community we see among artists. We asked: Why is it important … [Read More...]
Announcing the Mass Cultural Council COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals
Mass Cultural Council believes in the power of culture, and we recognize that the work done by creative and innovative individuals is key to our vital communities. We know that the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has caused major disruptions for the … [Read More...]
Luminous Artist Opportunities
COVID-19 Funding and Resources Mass Cultural Council, Arts Extension Service, NEFA, Creative Capital, CERF+ Zoom Workshop for artists Arts Administration Association New England is hosting Artists and Art Teachers Workshop: How to Use Zoom on … [Read More...]
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From the Archives
Artists: Connect with Your Local Community
When individual artists approach Mass Cultural Council looking for support and opportunities, we point them toward our Artist Fellowships (unrestricted monetary awards in recognition of artistic excellence) and ArtSake … [Read More...]
How Have Health Issues Impacted Your Art?
Periodically, we pose questions about issues artists face in their work and lives. This month, we asked: How have health issues impacted your art – or vice versa? Judith Klausner, multi-disciplinary artist I … [Read More...]
Studio Views: Brece Honeycutt
We learned that Brece Honeycutt (Drawing & Printmaking Finalist '18) had been selected for two different artist residencies this summer. Here, she shares images and observations about the three studios in which she … [Read More...]
Julie Mallozzi on Circle Up and Seeing as a Maker
Julie Mallozzi explores cultural intersections and social change through award-winning documentary films. Her latest nonfiction feature, Circle Up, will screen in the GlobeDocs Film Festival on Saturday, October 14, … [Read More...]
Julie Wu on The Third Son and the World(s) of Writing
Julie Wu (Fiction/Creative Nonfiction Fellow '12) is among the writers & poets in Mass Cultural Council's Commonwealth Reading Series, reading at the Forbes Library in Northampton on April 24, 2013, 7 PM. Days … [Read More...]