Poetry Chapbook Prize The Center for Book Arts offers a prize of $500 and letterpress publication for a poetry chapbook. The winner will also receive 10 copies of their chapbook and a reading with the contest judge at the Center for Book Arts in New York City in fall 2023, and a free weeklong residency at Millay Arts in Austerlitz, New York, for their Wintertide Rustic Retreat. … [Read more...]
Funding
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...]
Peak Artists Opportunities
Last Chance! Apply Now The Mass Cultural Council's Cultural Sector Recovery Grants for Individuals are unrestricted $5,000 grants to creatives and gig workers to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set a path for growth. Watch a recorded webinar about the program in English or Spanish. Read the program guidelines and apply. DEADLINE TODAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, … [Read more...]
Deal with It Artist Opportunities
Deadline Today for STARS Residencies for Teaching Artists, Scientists, or Humanists The Mass Cultural Council's STARS program is accepting applications and for the first time individuals can apply! STARS Residencies support three-day-plus residencies that bring students and teachers together with practicing artists, scientists, and humanists to create rich cultural … [Read more...]
Playing Games with Artist Opportunities
Of Note Artists in Business, presented by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Mass Cultural Council, will share resources for artists and entrepreneurs to help you take the next step as a creative entrepreneur. Learn about SBA programs and funding as well as grant opportunities and support from the Mass Cultural Council. Please note that this session is for artists and … [Read more...]