The movement to turn STEM into STEAM made a splash in DC last month when a new Congressional STEAM Caucus announced its membership. The bipartisan caucus is dedicated to furthering the incorporation of art and design into STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). A video of the congressional briefing hosted by the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) – leaders in … [Read more...]
Restore Public Investment in Arts and Culture
A new state budget process is nigh. MassCreative, a grassroots organization devoted to strengthening our creative community through advocacy and empowerment, is asking folks to sign a petition urging Governor Deval Patrick to restore the Commonwealth’s investment in the arts and cultural community. The Commonwealth’s investment in the creative community this year is less … [Read more...]
Two-Faced Artist Opportunities
Call for Wampanoag Artists The Cape Cod Maritime Museum in collaboration with Ej Mills Brennan, Mashpee Wampanoag and Linda Coombs, and Aquinnah Wampanoag will be hosting a juried exhibition in all media of Wampanoag art, entitled Maushop's Vision: Maritime Art of the Wampanoag. The exhibit will officially open the spring season on March 8. Learn more. Deadline: January 14, … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities from the Blue Planet
Call for Visual Artists: C3 seeks visual artists to make use of the Dynamite Space in Thornes Marketplace in Northampton. The Dynamite Space is a raw, open basement space with brick walls, wood floors and huge windows. Work that would visually enhance the space and involve the community is welcomed. C3 offers assistance with publicity and curation. All proposals must be … [Read more...]
Senate Panel Proposes 57% Cut to Cultural Funding Through Mass Cultural Council
The Senate Ways & Means Committee yesterday released its version of the Massachusetts state budget. Its plan calls for an appropriation of $5.39 million for Mass Cultural Council - a proposed cut of 57%. The Committee's budget plan for fiscal 2010 would cut Mass Cultural Council's appropriation to $5.39 million from its current $12.65 million. That would reduce funding … [Read more...]