Mass Cultural Council believes it's essential to support artists' careers. That's why we are proud to be a funding partner with MASS MoCA's Assets for Artists (A4A) program to support a series of artist-focused webinars and workshops this Winter and Spring 2023. The four online workshops listed below are FREE for Massachusetts artists at all stages of their careers, through … [Read more...]
Fundamentals of Applying for Grants
You, too, can craft grant applications that soar. This article is adapted from a presentation at the TransCultural Exchange Conference in Boston, November 4, 2022. It covers the fundamentals of applying for grants as an artist or culture bearer. WHY Why apply for grants? It's an important question, because even in the best of circumstances, grant applications take time … [Read more...]
Help Shape Our Strategic Plan
Mass Cultural Council is currently undertaking a strategic planning process which will establish goals and shape the Agency's direction for the coming years. We're doing this with the support of a local consulting firm, Strategy Matters. As part of our strategic planning process, we need your input! The consulting team is looking to identify the unique strengths, … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Nov 22
Fellows Notes is a monthly listing of the latest news from awardees in our Artist Fellowships Program. For event-based listings, always confirm event details with the listed venue. Luis Arnias (Film & Video Fellow '13) and Khary Saeed Jones (Film & Video Fellow '21) are among this year's Film Study Center at Harvard Fellows. Laura Baring-Gould … [Read more...]
Mass Open Studios Nov-Dec 22
Mass Cultural Council believes that the work of individual artists is essential to our vibrant communities. If you're interested in supporting and connecting with artists in your very own neighborhood, consider attending a nearby open studios event. Check out these open studios in Massachusetts* this November and December. Unless listed as virtual, all events are in-person. … [Read more...]