We compile a monthly list of presentations, honors, publications, and events featuring past and present MCC Artist Fellows & Finalists. As you'll see, the news is good - not just about these award-winning artists, but also about the breadth and vitality of contemporary arts throughout the Commonwealth. The Rice/Polak Gallery in Provincetown exhibits dozens of intriguing … [Read more...]
2011 Artist Fellowships Guidelines Available
We're excited to announce that the Massachusetts Cultural Council 2011 Artist Fellowships program guidelines are now available. The Artist Fellowships are unrestricted, anonymously judged, competitive grants in recognition of artistic excellence. If you've applied before, you may notice that the deadline structure has changed since previous years. There are two application … [Read more...]
Gov. Dukakis to Virtual Street Corners
John Ewing is interested in sparking public dialogue. And he does so the way he, as a public artist specializing in digital media, knows best: through interactive, boundary-pushing art. The Virtual Street Corners project connects Coolidge Corner, Brookline with Dudley Sq, Roxbury through 24/7 video teleconferencing. The project, which you can read about in a terrific … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – April
April 2010 We compile a monthly list of presentations, honors, publications, and events featuring past and present MCC Artist Fellows & Finalists. As you'll see, the news is good - not just about these award-winning artists, but also about the breadth and vitality of contemporary arts throughout the Commonwealth. Three MCC Fellows/Finalists are featured in an … [Read more...]
Getting to Yes
Robyn Love in collaboration with the Simmons College community have created Unconditional Yes, a mixed-media installation and performance. Artist Robyn Love seeks answers to the question, "Have you ever made a decision with an unconditional yes?" Combining her knitted and crocheted aphorisms with text, objects, and artwork contributed by faculty, staff, students, and … [Read more...]