Periodically, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. We're interested in how setbacks shape (or don't) an artist's work. So we asked artists in different disciplines, Have you ever had a setback that had a major impact on your trajectory as an artist? Toni Pepe, photography artist Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. … [Read more...]
Artist to Artist
Questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives.
Disrupting Norms, Defying Expectations
Roughly once a month, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. Somewhere along the line, "disruptive innovation" became a buzzy concept in business circles. But disruption, innovation, and defied expectations have long been tools in the artist's kit. We asked artists, Is it a priority in your work to disrupt norms or defy … [Read more...]
What Kinds of Support Are Most Important?
Roughly once a month, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. Mass Cultural Council is proud to support artists with Artist Fellowships for excellence, but monetary grants are only one among numerous ways an artist might receive support. We asked a group of artists in different disciplines, What kinds of support have been most … [Read more...]
Challenges in Categorizing Creative Work
Roughly once a month, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. Often, creative work defies easy categorization. We asked a group of artists working in intriguing ways, What challenges do you face when asked to name a category for your work? Liz Nofziger, site-specific installation artist My work doesn't fit neatly in any … [Read more...]
Real People in Your Art
Roughly once a month, we pose questions to artists about their work and lives. We recently asked a group of artists, What special challenges do you face when incorporating real people from your life into your art? Paris Visone, photographer I feel to photograph truly, you should be engulfed in your subject. I have always felt more comfortable photographing people I … [Read more...]