Periodically, we pose questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives. This month, we asked practitioners in a variety of disciplines, Have you had any important mentors? Who have they been, and how did they affect you? Brynmore Williams, filmmaker When I think about my important mentors, the deeper question beyond "who they were" would be "why they … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Senator Rosenberg on How Artists Make a Better World
Earlier this month, Mass Cultural Council celebrated the 2017 awardees from our Artist Fellowships Program at the Massachusetts State House. One of the event highlights was a speech by Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg. Many of the artists in attendance were surprised to learn about Senator Rosenberg's own history in the arts: he has a B.A. in Community Development … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Rock On
Call for Artists Fountain Street gallery located at 460c Harrison Avenue in Boston seeks regionally-based artists to join its gallery membership as core member artists. The gallery showcases a diverse range of contemporary art in a supportive environment that encourages experimentation and growth. Core membership is designed for artists who are looking to be a part of a … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Purrfect Pitch
*Sing out, Louise—sing out! Call for Artists A request for proposals has been re-issued for the design and fabrication of bike rack, bench, and trash receptacle designs. Provide professional artistic design & fabrication services for various furnishings at Blackstone Gateway Park as per the attached requirements and specifications of the City of Worcester Executive … [Read more...]
New in Our Online Gallery
Mass Cultural Council recently announced Artist Fellowships awards in Film & Video, Music Composition, and Photography. (Yay!) Creative work by the awarded artists has been added to the Mass Cultural Council Gallery, our online gallery featuring grantees from our Artist Fellowships Program. Find awarded artists and their work in the Gallery. Images and media: … [Read more...]