Mass Cultural Council believes it's essential to support artists' careers. That's why we are proud to be a funding partner with MASS MoCA's Assets for Artists (A4A) program to support a series of artist-focused webinars and workshops this Winter and Spring 2023. The four online workshops listed below are FREE for Massachusetts artists at all stages of their careers, through … [Read more...]
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Fundamentals of Applying for Grants
You, too, can craft grant applications that soar. This article is adapted from a presentation at the TransCultural Exchange Conference in Boston, November 4, 2022. It covers the fundamentals of applying for grants as an artist or culture bearer. WHY Why apply for grants? It's an important question, because even in the best of circumstances, grant applications take time … [Read more...]
Mass Open Studios Nov-Dec 22
Mass Cultural Council believes that the work of individual artists is essential to our vibrant communities. If you're interested in supporting and connecting with artists in your very own neighborhood, consider attending a nearby open studios event. Check out these open studios in Massachusetts* this November and December. Unless listed as virtual, all events are in-person. … [Read more...]
How Has the Pandemic Impacted Your Creative Practice?
Periodically, we pose questions about issues artists face in their work and lives. This month, we decided to return to a question we first asked in Summer 2020: How has the pandemic impacted your creative practice? Dance artist Swati Biswas, visual artist Audrey Goldstein, composer Ryan Suleiman, and photographer Bruce Wilson reflect on the pandemic's impact, 2+ years after … [Read more...]
Message to Yourself as a Younger Artist
Periodically, we pose questions about issues artists face in their work and lives. This month, we decided to return to a question we first asked in 2018: If you could deliver one message to yourself as a younger artist, what would it be? Photographer and writer David Bookbinder, writer Carin Clevidence, poet Wendy Drexler, painter Liang Guo, paper cutting artist Zhonghe … [Read more...]