A periodic round-up of news of interest to artists, related to the COVID-19 crisis. The image embedded above is Sea Crevice (2019) by Marjorie Kaye (Painting Finalist 18). Kaye was scheduled to have a solo exhibition, Foundation, at the Pine Manor College Hess Gallery. But like many artists in the COVID-19 crisis, her exhibition has been disrupted by the gallery’s … [Read more...]
Anonymous Was A Woman Emergency Relief Grant
New Opportunity for Women Artists Over 40: The Anonymous Was A Woman Emergency Relief Grant will distribute $250,000 in grants, up to $2,500 apiece, to women-identifying visual artists over the age of 40 who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The program will distribute $250,000 in unrestricted grants, up to $2,500 apiece, to artists who have experienced financial … [Read more...]
Announcing the Mass Cultural Council COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals
Mass Cultural Council believes in the power of culture, and we recognize that the work done by creative and innovative individuals is key to our vital communities. We know that the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has caused major disruptions for the careers of individuals who earn income through their work in the cultural sector. In response, Mass Cultural Council today announces … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Arts News Round-Up Mar 30
We'll continue to do periodic round-ups of news of interest to artists, related to the COVID-19 crisis. The image posted above is Watermelon by Zach Horn (Drawing & Printmaking Finalist '20). It struck the ArtSake staff as particularly appealing right now with its suggestions of summery socializing, picnic cuisine, and an all-around warmth and vibrancy (even in graphite, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Arts News Round-Up Mar 25
The COVID-19 crisis continues to reverberate in the Massachusetts arts and culture community. We thought we'd round-up some of the stories of interest to artists in Massachusetts. Survey Mass Cultural Council undertook a survey of cultural organizations and individuals in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis and found striking results. Nonprofit cultural organizations lost … [Read more...]