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...]
Arts and Education
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...]
Voice Your Support of Arts Education
IF you believe that: A. schools matter B. art matters and furthermore... C. that it matters that art is taught, celebrated, supported, and fostered in schools... ... THEN we believe you may want to tell your legislators about it. It is, after all, Arts in Education Week (September 12-18, 2010). Furthermore, it's election season. Combine the two and you have an ideal … [Read more...]