Creative entrepreneurs – artists, designers, performers, makers, cultural innovators – are business owners who generate revenue, employ workers, pay taxes, and strengthen local and state economies. One of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S., the creative economy drives innovation, tourism, and place-based development, making communities more vibrant and competitive and … [Read more...]
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Downhill Artist Opportunities
Cross Sector Resource: Massachusetts Attorney General Guidance: Know Your Rights: ICE Enforcement A Guide for Immigrants, Families, and Communities. Of Note: MASSCreative is hosting a free webinar: Art & Democracy: Where We Are And Where We're Going, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 12:00PM 1:00PM on Zoom. The webinar will present a a crash course in arts policy and … [Read more...]
Playing Around with Artist Opportunities
Of Note, Cross Sector Resources: Business Resources for Creatives & Entrepreneurs – Mass Cultural Council Walker Youngbird Foundation – Emerging Native Arts Grant This twice-annual $15,000 grant provides funding, mentorship, and a curated showcase to early-career Native artists who are honoring tradition while boldly shaping the future of contemporary Indigenous art. … [Read more...]
Casting a Vote for Artist Opportunities
November 4, 2025 – Municipal Election Day Fifty-five cities and towns in Massachusetts hold biennial municipal elections in November of each odd-numbered year. All other towns annual town elections each spring. Learn more to vote in today's Massachusetts Primary elections. Cross Sector Resource: Massachusetts residents impacted by the SNAP benefits freeze can find food … [Read more...]
Televised Artist Opportunities
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...]