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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.

Gearing Up for Artist Opportunities

September 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

Remember to Vote! Massachusetts State Primary Elections are today, September 1, 2026. Polls open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Find your polling place. New England Foundation for the Arts Survey NEFA is inviting community leaders to share their quick feedback on what makes creative connection challenging through our "How We Make Creative Connections" exploration. They are hoping to … [Read more...]

Picture-Perfect Artist Opportunities

August 25, 2026 Leave a Comment

Filmmakers GBH seeks films by filmmakers from the New England region or stories pertinent to New England audiences, who want to share their work with their viewers. With a rolling open call process, they are currently accepting submissions for completed non-fiction feature length, short films, and series for Local Lens. Scholarships Available for Muralist Toolkit Training … [Read more...]

Artist Opportunities Line By Line

August 18, 2026 Leave a Comment

Painting with thick brushstrokes of a finely-dressed woman reading a book.

Playwright Commission Opportunity: A New Play About Shays' Rebellion The Majestic Theater in West Springfield, MA, invites submissions from playwrights interested in developing an original full-length play about Shays' Rebellion (1786–1787)—a defining yet often underrepresented event in American history that began in Western Massachusetts. Supported by a National Endowment for … [Read more...]

Ocean Spraying Artist Opportunities

August 11, 2026 Leave a Comment

Of Note: Join the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) for Tourism U - a professional development series for the Massachusetts tourism industry. In this session you’ll learn about ways to connect with Mass. Office of Travel and Tourism through professional development, grant opportunities, business listings, and content marketing as well as best practices for … [Read more...]

Electrified Artist Opportunities

August 4, 2026 Leave a Comment

Of Note: Join the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) for Tourism U - a professional development series for the Massachusetts tourism industry. In this session you’ll learn about ways to connect with Mass. Office of Travel and Tourism through professional development, grant opportunities, business listings, and content marketing as well as best practices for … [Read more...]

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