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...]
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.
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...]
Towering Artist Opportunities
Of Note: Creative Sector Advocacy Week Join artists, creatives, and cultural sector leaders for MASSCreative's annual, statewide Creative Sector Advocacy Week (March 2-6, 2026). This is a week for celebrating the vibrancy of our creative sector and taking action to ensure that it remains strong. Learn more on how to get involved. And be sure to register for the Creative Sector … [Read more...]
Far Out Artist Opportunities
Cross-Sector: Legal Basics For Artists Creative Capitol is offering Legal Basics for Artists, an introduction to essential legal concepts for creative practice, including who owns artwork created across different working relationships—such as partnerships and collectives, employment and independent contracting, and collaborations with presenting organizations. The course also … [Read more...]