New England States Touring Grant The New England States Touring (NEST) funds public performances, readings, and screenings of work by regional artists presented by New England-based nonprofit organizations. Learn more. Deadline: April 1, 2026 Grant for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Film, and Literature The 2027 Creative Capital Open Call seeks proposals from individual … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities
A way to find your next contest, artist residency, call to artists, publication, and more. We publish a new roundup every week, so check back often.
Patterning Artist Opportunities
Of Note: The Sound Health Alliance (SHA) is a network of organizations at the forefront of global music and health initiatives. They are working to elevate and advance music’s role in health and well-being by promoting research, sharing resources, and expanding public awareness. On March 27, 2026, SHA is launching the inaugural convening: Sound Health in Action: Arts and Health … [Read more...]
Lucky Artist Opportunities
Register for a Spring Grant Celebration The Mass Cultural Council's regional grant celebrations continue! Register and join us in marking the Commonwealth's investments in the cultural sector: Hampden County - March 23, 2026: 1-3pm in Holyoke; Bristol County - March 30, 2026: 1-3pm in New Bedford; Worcester County - May 8, 2026: 1-3pm in Fitchburg; Berkshire County - May 15, … [Read more...]
Stay the Course Artist Opportunities
New: MITx Arts Entrepreneurship Course Starts March 25 Mass Cultural Council is excited to spotlight a new Arts Entrepreneurship course available on MITx, offering artists and creatives a professional development opportunity to help them build financially sustainable careers while staying true to their creative vision. This course was funded, in part, through a $60,000 grant to … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Under the Palm Tree
New: Free Online Professional Development Class Registration is now open for the MITx Arts Entrepreneurship online learning program. The Mass Cultural Council has partnered with Massachusetts Institute of Technology to offer artists and creatives a professional development opportunity focused on entrepreneurship through online classes. This is a free, virtual class taught and … [Read more...]