Tracy Slater, founder of the Four Stories literary series (and past ArtSake contributor), is about to publish her memoir The Good Shufu. We asked her about the book, her trailblazing work in the local literary community, and the surprise twist in her life story. Why The Good Shufu (the title)? "Shufu" in Japanese means "housewife," and it's a title that is both … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Jun 15
This June, our past Artist Fellows & Finalists are exhibiting, publishing, premiering, winning, and just generally being excellent, here and abroad. Sandra Allen, Dale Broholm, Todd McKie, and Harold Reddicliffe are among the artists exhibiting in Dynamic Conversations, fine craft furniture paired with distinctive two-dimensional works, at the Dillon Gallery of the … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – May 15
This May, our past Fellows/Finalists are flinging open their studio doors (for Open Studios), making art out of the historic snows of 2015, and singing and dancing with Mandy Patinkin... Check out some of the exciting Open Studios events this month, which feature too many MCC awardees to list: Somerville Open Studios (5/1-5/3), SoWa Artist Guild Art Walk & Open … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Poetry Festival 2015
The seventh Massachusetts Poetry Festival will be held May 1-3, 2015 in downtown Salem, Massachusetts. The festival is a schedule of events, workshops, performances, and readings organized by Mass Poetry (if you ride the T, you may have experienced the awesome handiwork of Mass Poetry during your travels). The 2015 event's headlining poets include past MCC Fellows Regie … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Apr 15
This April, MCC's past Fellows/Finalists are SPRING-ing with news! (Note to self: get better at puns.) Here is this month's news and notes from past Artist Fellowships awardees. Sachiko Akiyama, Laura Chasman, and Caleb Cole are exhibiting in Revealing Identity, a group show at the Concord Art Association (4/9-5/23, opening reception 4/9, 6-8 PM). Karl Baden, … [Read more...]