Mass Cultural Council is proud to support artists and creatives with direct funding. But monetary grants are just one of the ways an artist might receive support. Resources like space, professional development, personal/professional networks, and more can be deeply important to an artist's work. We periodically pose questions to artists about issues in their work and lives. … [Read more...]
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Mass Open Studios Mar-Jun 23
Mass Cultural Council believes that artists and culture bearers are essential to our vibrant communities. If you're interested in connecting with creatives in your very own neighborhood, consider attending a nearby open studios event. Check out these open studios in Massachusetts* this March, April, May, and June. Unless listed as virtual, all events are in-person. If you … [Read more...]
Funding for Massachusetts Artists and Culture Bearers
Nayana LaFond, ANONYMOUS, WOMAN OF THE WHITE BUFFALO, from the PORTRAITS IN RED series, acrylic on canvas, 24x36 in. Nayana LaFond is a 2023 grantee of the Cultural Sector Recovery program. You're a Massachusetts artist or culture bearer, and you're looking for grants. Here are some ideas. Direct Funding from Mass Cultural Council When Massachusetts individual … [Read more...]
Winter/Spring ’23 Artist Workshops
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...]
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...]