October-y news from current and past MCC Artist Fellows/Finalists. Caleb Cole, Dana Filibert, Shelley Reed, and Sarah Wentworth are among the artist exhibiting in Fertile Solitude at the Mills Gallery at Boston Center for the Arts (10/14-12/18, opening reception 10/14, 6-8 PM). The exhibition, curated by FLUX.Boston creator Elizabeth Devlin, explores the idea of reprieve … [Read more...]
Mass Cultural Council Literary Awardees Read at Forbes Library
Every two years, Mass Cultural Council awards grants to some of the most talented writers and poets working in the Commonwealth. Literary artists awarded through Mass Cultural Council's Artist Fellowships Program will share work at the Forbes Library on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 7 PM. Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 7 PM Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton … [Read more...]
Historic Artist Opportunities
Of Note: The National Museum of African American History & Culture has opened in Washington DC. Poets Entries are now being accepted for the New Criterion's Poetry Prize of $3,000 and publication by St. Augustine's Press. The prize is given annually for a poetry collection that pays close attention to form. Erica Dawson, Roger Kimball, and David Yezzi will judge. Submit … [Read more...]
Seldom Discussed Artist Issues
Periodically, we pose questions to artists about issues they face in their work and lives. Whether because they're hard to talk about or because they just fly under the radar, some issues don't get a lot of discussion on forums such as this blog. This month, we're asking, What issues do you see artists grappling with that don't often get discussed? Marian Roth, … [Read more...]
Event with Literary and Dance Awardees at New Art Center
State-honored writers and poets will read and an awarded choreographer will perform at the New Art Center in Newton, MA on Friday, September 30, 2016. The event is in conjunction with the Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellows in Painting, Choreography, Drawing & Printmaking, and Traditional Arts exhibition (Sept 16-Oct 15) and will begin with a performance by Choreography … [Read more...]