Of Note: Massachusetts Poet Laureate In February, Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order creating the first-ever Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. This new, honorary position is intended to promote poetry and creative expression across the state, serve as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor’s ambassador of the arts, and inspire the next generation of writers. Mass … [Read more...]
Arts and Education
Boosting Artists Careers: Online Workshops This Spring/Summer
Mass Cultural Council is thrilled to announce a partnership with MASS MoCA's Assets for Artists program to present a series of webinars and workshops for artists, Spring and Summer 2021. With the COVID-19 pandemic's devastating effect on practicing artists, Assets for Artists (A4A) has redesigned its business and financial education programming to provide artists with … [Read more...]
Historic Artist Opportunities
Of Note: The National Museum of African American History & Culture has opened in Washington DC. Poets Entries are now being accepted for the New Criterion's Poetry Prize of $3,000 and publication by St. Augustine's Press. The prize is given annually for a poetry collection that pays close attention to form. Erica Dawson, Roger Kimball, and David Yezzi will judge. Submit … [Read more...]
Maud Morgan Arts in Cambridge
We're interested in Massachusetts organizations that identify a specific need in the arts, then shape their programs accordingly - the right horse for the course, so to speak. Here, we look at Maud Morgan Arts, an art center that tailors its programs to its community of artists - and to the eclectic creativity and generous spirit of the artist after which it's … [Read more...]
Artist Events Roundup
The Massachusetts Artists Coalition has organized two free events for artists of all disciplines: Live-Art-Speak at the Boston Public Library, Saturday, November, 6, 2010 (1-4:30pm) includes a tour of the Kirstein Business Library geared for artists as well as information sessions on Cultural Districts, Fair Trade, Artists Spaces, and networking opportunities. … [Read more...]