As an independent filmmaker, it's easy to feel like a lone slugger, expected to play all aspects of the game yourself. Luckily, New England documentary filmmakers have two opportunities this month to engage directly with local foundations, who will field questions about their funding programs. LEF Foundation will be holding a workshop on Monday, August 17, 6:30 8:30, at the … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2009
Karen Aqua talks animation, collaboration, and short films in Somerville
Union Square in Somerville is about to be alight in a curious glow. The Somerville Arts Council, as part of its ArtsUnion season, presents Somerville... in Shorts! on Friday, August 14, 7-10 PM (rain date Sat., August 15), an outdoor screening of animated and experimental shorts by local filmmakers. We talked to participating artist Karen Aqua, an internationally … [Read more...]
Waking up to Artist Opportunities
Wake up little Susie, wake up... The Awesome Foundation for Arts and Sciences (isn't that a great name?) is looking for artists to submit an awesome idea to them. If they pick your proposal, they will give you $1,000 in cash. No time for dozing off because The Allied Artists of America has a call out to artists working in oil, watermedia, pastel, graphics, and sculpture … [Read more...]
Assistance/Resistance with Business Issues
Does just the thought of tax forms, payroll filings, and recordkeeping give you the heebie jeebies? Well breathe deeply and relax. A group of volunteers are ready to answer your questions. Most of us want and enjoy money (when we have it), so why not get your fiscal house in order? Welcome to the "Ask a CPA Day," sponsored by the Young Professional Community Service … [Read more...]
Interview with Rick Berry
ArtSake recently caught up with the painter Rick Berry to ask him about his work. What artists' work do you admire most but paint nothing like? Heres the problem. Any artist Ive ever admired, known or anonymous, has affected my work, my choices. Its impossible for me to not do things because of this. Heres an example: One could look at the paintings and say, Well thats … [Read more...]