these are nothing to sneeze at... Sports Fiction and Essay Contest Two prizes of $1,000 each and publication on the Winning Writers website are given annually for a story and an essay on the theme of sports. Ellen LaFleche and Jendi Reiter will judge. Submit up to 6,000 words of prose. Learn more. Questions: adam@winningwriters.com. Deadline: May 31, 2014 Film Entries … [Read more...]
Self in Art
Roughly once a month, we pose questions to artists about their work and lives. We recently asked a group of artists, How much of the "self" is in your art? At what remove do you keep yourself (as a participant/subject), your experiences and memories, and/or your closely-held beliefs from your art? Part one of a two-part discussion. Alissa Cardone, choreographer My … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – May 14
Exhibitions, events, awards - and a festival of poets in Salem. MCC Fellows/Finalists are a-bloom with news in May. The Massachusetts Poetry Festival (May 2-4, 2014, Salem, MA) is a multi-faceted celebration of poetry in the Commonwealth and in the wider literary community. Among the many talented and renowned poets participating are MCC Fellows/Finalists Denise Bergman, … [Read more...]
Snagging Those Artist Opportunities
Choreographers, Dancers The Massachusetts Dance Festival is now accepting applications for their 2014 Concert Series. The Massachusetts Dance Festival highlights the diversity of dance choreography and performance found in the Bay State. It aims to create meaningful connections between dance companies, artists and audiences in order to enhance the dance culture of the region. … [Read more...]
How Do You Define Success as an Artist?
Roughly once a month, we pose questions to artists about their work and lives. We recently asked a group of artists, How do you define success, as an artist? Ronan Noone, playwright and screenwriter 1: If I were a farrier I would like to be the farrier that is always called out to put the shoes on the horse, which means I am recognized as the best farrier in the … [Read more...]