Recently, the multi-disciplinary performing arts troupe Sleeping Weazel marked its dramatic arrival to the New England theatre scene. We checked in with the group's leader, playwright Charlotte Meehan, about the company, its past/future, and its fascinating Artistic Director. Why Sleeping Weazel, the org.? Why Sleeping Weazel, the name? Sleeping Weazel was originally … [Read more...]
Surprising Responses to Your Art
Part of the thrill of making art is discovering how your audience interacts with your work. In our conversations with artists in numerous disciplines, we've asked: What's the most surprising response to your work you've ever received? Kathleen Volp, visual artist I have been under the impression that the subject of many of my pieces was a deeply textured cantaloupe. I was … [Read more...]
Campaigning for Art
Son of a Bug Trailer from Nicky Tavares on Vimeo. Raising money for a creative project can be a daunting proposition. Crowdfunding sites, if matched with the right project campaigns, can provide a useful template for attracting funds. If you're curious about starting a crowdfunding campaign of your own, check out how some Massachusetts artists are using the site … [Read more...]
Jeff and Jane: Machine Music
Hold onto your bootstraps kiddies. Celebrating the re-release of their album Flesh, the 80's synth band extraordinare duo Jeff and Jane are returning to the stage at Mass MoCA. Before they unleash their sonic excellence to a live audience in Western MA, ArtSake caught up with one half of the duo, Jane Hudson. Here's our 160 beats per minute nano interview: First concert … [Read more...]
Gallery Glimpse: Balla Kouyate
Your browser does not support the audio element. Today's glimpse from our gallery of past MCC Fellows/Finalists: Ma Ya Ye Hakili Ye by Balla Kouyate (Traditional Arts Fellow '10). Balla is a master of the West African balafon, and he comes from a musical family whose artistic lineage dates back 800 years. Read more about Balla in the Keepers of Traditional blog. … [Read more...]