Periodically, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. We're interested in how setbacks shape (or don't) an artist's work. So we asked artists in different disciplines, Have you ever had a setback that had a major impact on your trajectory as an artist? Toni Pepe, photography artist Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. … [Read more...]
Get Ahead Artist Opportunities
Get your head in the game and take advantage of these upcoming opportunities. Of Note Spark! Networking Event at Sohn Fine Art in Lenox, MA. Register now for the first SPARK! networking event of the year, held at Sohn Fine Art in conjunction with the 4th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition benefiting Berkshire Creative. Meet other creatives working in the region, make … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Mar 15
It's March: in like a lion, out like a much less snowy lion (hopefully). Here's the latest news/notes from MCC Fellows and Finalists. Mary Lum and Rachel Perry Welty are both exhibiting in the Yancey Richardson Gallery booth at the Armory Show in NYC (3/5-3/8). Nathalie Miebach, Cristi Rinklin, and Michelle Samour, are exhibiting in a three person show called … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities in the Ice Box
From an early French ice-skating manual. Translated caption: "The pleasures of the ice-box." Of Note In the Artist-in-Business Training in Holyoke, artists learn and create elements of both their business and marketing plans and leave with next steps to build their business. Sessions topics include pricing, web and offline marketing, understanding your market, finding funds, … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Feb 15
Here it is, the February Fellows Notes, featuring the news and honors of past awardees of MCC's Artist Fellowships Program. Enjoy! (We'll be shoveling snow until further notice.) Amy Archambault, Matthew Gamber, Cristi Rinklin, Leslie Schomp, and Marguerite White are in PULSE: New Works by Faculty Artists at the College of the Holy Cross Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art … [Read more...]