Poets The Jane Kenyon Poetry Prize of $1,000 is now accepting submissions. All submissions must be original, unpublished work. Read more. Deadline: December 1, 2011 (postmarked) Poetry Chapbook Competition The Center for Book Arts invites submissions to its annual Poetry Chapbook Competition. The winning manuscript will be chosen in May 2012 and will be awarded with the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Linksgiving
Bring on the tryptophan (or, if you prefer, an equally drowse-inducing vegan counterpart). Amidst the travels/tables/tackles/toils, here are a handful of links to keep you arts-clicking from here to Black Friday. Creative Capital has launched a blog to build the national artists community from scrappy underdog to fierce contender. Getting strong now! Read this post on … [Read more...]
Help Shape Mass Cultural Council’s Strategic Plan
Mass Cultural Council is crafting its strategic plan for the next five years, and we'd love to hear from artists, educators, cultural organizations, and other arts supporters for ideas and inspiration. You can share your ideas at four public forums we've scheduled for early December. Mass Cultural Council staff will join attendees to create a shared vision for expanding … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities of Geometric Proportions
Call for Proposals Montserrat College of Art's alternative display space, Frame 301 Gallery is now accepting proposal submissions. Eligibility to apply is open to all artists: regional, national and international. The process for selecting artists for Frame 301 will reflect the artist's creativity as well as the artist's understanding of art in the community. Learn more. … [Read more...]
Get Your Art Seen
We've been exploring some of the practical issues working artists face in their creative careers. We asked curators, arts leaders, and visual artists: What's the first thing you'd tell to an artist looking for new opportunities to present his or her work? Brian Crete, Creative Director and Gallery Administrator, UFORGE Gallery It's best to start slow and have a clear … [Read more...]