Since 1985, LEF Foundation has served as a resource for New England arts, particularly nonfiction filmmakers. The organization has an upcoming grant opportunity for New England filmmakers and just announced recent awards. Funding Opportunity LEF New England is now accepting submissions for Moving Image Fund grants from New England-based filmmakers making feature-length (40+ … [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...]
LEF Foundation: Crucial Support for Nonfiction Filmmakers
The LEF Foundation is an invaluable resource for nonfiction filmmakers in New England. We're happy to report that LEF New England has upcoming funding and fellowship opportunities. Founded in 1985, the LEF Foundation is a longtime supporter of New England arts. Currently, its funding priority is nonfiction film through the Moving Image Fund. LEF New England is now … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Apr 17
In April, a shower of news from past and present Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship awardees. LEFT ON PEARL Preview/Trailer from Susan Rivo on Vimeo. Natalie Alper, Anne Neely, Jo Ann Rothschild, and Maxine Yalovitz-Blankenship are part of the group exhibition Expanding Abstraction: New England Women Painters from 1950 to Now at the deCordova Museum … [Read more...]
Janice Rogovin Premieres The Man in the Cowboy Hat
More than a decade ago, filmmaker Janice Rogovin embarked on a documentary project about Carlos Arredondo, a grieving man dealing with personal tragedy. Little did she know that his story would someday intertwine with a national tragedy, as he became one of the most recognizable heroes from the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The filmmaker will premiere her film at the Boston … [Read more...]