ArtSake recently caught up with Boston Hip Hop Rap Artist Daniel Laurent, one of this year's Cultural Sector Recovery Grant For Individual awardees to learn more about his work. My artistic process for this piece (Cry for Me) was inspired by two recent tragedies that happened that hit close to home. Both mothers who were killed, the details vary but nonetheless it broke my … [Read more...]
Bucolic Artist Opportunities
Pittsfield Artists Capacity-Building Grant Applications are currently being accepted for the Pittsfield Artists Capacity-Building Grant program. The cohort of 10 artists will receive: an unrestricted grant of $2,000 paid upon completion of a simple written plan; free, priority access to Assets for Artists online workshops for the year specifically selected with this cohort in … [Read more...]
Emerald City Artist Opportunities
Cambridge Artists The City of Cambridge invites local artists to submit their work to the Vacant Storefront Creative Design Contest. The program from Cambridge's Community Development Department, with support from Cambridge Arts, aims to energize neighborhoods by filling empty store windows with reproductions of locally-made art. Six finalists, chosen through a jury and public … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Tunes In
Call to Artists Artists wanted for Newton Artful Pianos 2023. They've collected donated pianos from Newton neighbors and are looking for individual artists or artist teams to transform them. These gorgeous and playable works of art will be delivered to community gathering spots across the city early this summer, ready for all to admire and play. Learn more and apply. Call … [Read more...]
Painted Artist Opportunities
Call to Artists The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture Boston is looking to commission artists to redesign City-owned neighborhood signs. The City will be offering a stipend of $1,000 in addition to credit to the artists for designs that are chosen. You must either live or work in the City of Boston and be at least 18 years old. Selected artists will be commissioned for no more … [Read more...]