We've been excited to see a number of new funding and support opportunities for Boston/New England artists announced recently. Here's a brief rundown. New England Dance Fund The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) announced its New England Dance Fund, which awards "small, catalytic grants directly to choreographers who identify and articulate a critical … [Read more...]
Arts Business
How Do You Approach the Business of Art?
Periodically, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. It can be challenging to balance artistic creation with the business, financial, or other career aspects of artists' work. Artists are encouraged to see their art career as a "business" - but how does that translate into practice? We asked artists in different disciplines, What is … [Read more...]
How Do You Approach the Business of Art?
Periodically, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. It can be challenging to balance artistic creation with the financial, marketing, or other career aspects of artists' work. Artists are encouraged to see their art career as a "business" - but how does that translate into practice? We asked artists in different disciplines, What is … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Turkey Trot
With her feathered friend guiding the way, an ArtSake staff chooses the path less traveled! Of Note An Artist-in-Business training will be held on Saturday, January 9 - Sunday, January 10, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm at Greenfield Community College. This training is a project of the UMass Amherst Arts Extension Service's Arts Entrepreneurship Initiative in partnership with Greenfield … [Read more...]
Hoofing for Artist Opportunities
Grants for Artists With Financial Need The Pollack Krasner Foundation is accepting applications from visual artists (painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper, including printmakers) with genuine financial needs. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time, with the size of the grant to be determined by the artist's individual circumstances and professional … [Read more...]