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...]
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Veterans, Gold Star Families Get Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, other Public Lands
On Veterans Day 2022, the National Park Service announced a lifetime pass providing free entrance to national parks for Veterans and their families. The Interagency Military Lifetime Pass waives entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. … [Read more...]
Deal with It Artist Opportunities
Deadline Today for STARS Residencies for Teaching Artists, Scientists, or Humanists The Mass Cultural Council's STARS program is accepting applications and for the first time individuals can apply! STARS Residencies support three-day-plus residencies that bring students and teachers together with practicing artists, scientists, and humanists to create rich cultural … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Remain Cloudy
Of Note: Mass Cultural Council's Cultural Sector Recovery Grants for Individuals are unrestricted $5,000 grants to creatives and gig workers to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set a path for growth. Watch a recorded webinar about the program in English or Spanish. Read the program guidelines and apply. Key dates for this program include: Information … [Read more...]
Carved Artist Opportunities
Of Note: The Mass Cultural Council offers HireCulture, a free, searchable database of cultural employment opportunities throughout Massachusetts. Be sure to check it out if you're looking for job opportunities or internships. Dancers Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA), which offers direct support to individual artists who have a sustained and intentional practice of … [Read more...]