Last year Seyrel Williams, Jenny Rangan, and Susan Hershey started a ceramics festival in Gloucester in hopes of educating the public to see pottery as art as well as functional work. They teamed up with the Pucker Gallery on Newbury Street in Boston and presented work by some of Pucker’s world- renowned potters as well as local professional potters. This year they will again … [Read more...]
Spring Open Studios Gallery
Among the life forms springing forth this time of year: an abundance of Massachusetts open studios. For artists participating in one of the numerous open studios in April, May, and June, it's a time to welcome friends, fans, and strangers into your work space to see your art (for some advice when doing so, read a past ArtSake post). For others, artists and art-lovers alike, … [Read more...]
Work You’ve Set Aside
Art-making is all about starts, stops, and unanticipated turns. When a work goes unfinished, it may be to make room for another project... or it may just be time to move on. We asked artists: If you've ever had to set aside a work of art that still had potential, why did you do so? And will you ever return to it? Part one of a two-part discussion. Amy Dryansky, poet When … [Read more...]
Congratulations Brother Thomas Fellows
The Boston Foundation has announced the 2013 Brother Thomas Fellows, receiving unrestricted awards of $15,000: Ambreen Butt, visual artist Lorraine Chapman, choreographer Sean Fielder, tap dance artist Ekua Holmes, visual artist Matti Kovler, composer Megumi Naitoh, ceramics artist The awards are part of the legacy of Brother Thomas Bezanson, a Benedictine monk whose … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Shaping Up
More proof that it is good to get your hands dirty! Artist Residency Eyebeam Artist Residencies will grant a minimum of $4,000 to each selected residency project but will consider requests for additional project-based funding up to an additional $10,000 maximum (to be awarded in stages based on mutually agreed on milestones). Learn more. Deadline: June 14, … [Read more...]