Deadline Today: Grants for Artists, Culture Bearers, Creative Individuals The Mass Cultural Council’s Grants for Creative Individuals program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth with unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals. Grants are $5,000. Learn more. Deadline Today: October 28, … [Read more...]
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Passing the Torch of Artist Opportunities
Freedom By Langston Hughes Freedom will not come Today, this year Nor ever Through compromise and fear. I have as much right As the other fellow has To stand On my two feet And own the land. I tire so of hearing people say, Let things take their course. Tomorrow is another day. I do not need my freedom when I'm dead. I cannot live on tomorrow's … [Read more...]
Blue Star Museums Program for U.S. Military Personnel and Their Families
The Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families, has launched for this summer. The 2024 program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. Learn more and find the list of participating museums in Massachusetts! The free admission … [Read more...]
Ceremonial Artist Opportunities
Massachusetts Seal and Motto Survey The Special Commission on the State Seal and Motto, a 19-member, governor appointed commission (which includes a designee from the Mass Cultural Council), is gathering public feedback on a new seal and motto for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The web-based version of the survey will be available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, … [Read more...]
Museums Nationwide Provide Free Admission to Military Families This Summer
The NEA and Blue Star Families announced that museums across the nation will be participating in the 14th summer of the Blue Star Museums program. From Saturday, May 20, 2023, Armed Forces Day, to Monday, September 4, 2023, Labor Day, active-duty military families can enjoy free admission to participating museums in all 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. "Blue … [Read more...]