Among the life forms springing forth this time of year: an abundance of Massachusetts open studios. For artists participating in one of the numerous open studios in April, May, and June, it's a time to welcome friends, fans, and strangers into your work space to see your art (for some advice when doing so, read a past ArtSake post). For others, artists and art-lovers alike, … [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...]
Fellows Notes – Apr 14
No foolin'! Here's the April news & notes from past MCC fellows/finalists. Three MCC awardees are showing films in the 2014 Boston Cinema Census at the Brattle Theatre (4/10, 8 PM): Kimberly Forero-Arnias (Hay Algo Y Se Va), Cristina Kotz Cornejo (Buena Fe), and Robert Todd (LOVESONG). Elizabeth Alexander has a solo show, Mary Mary, at Jane Deering Gallery in … [Read more...]
Artist Fellowships Deadline: Jan. 27, 2014
Massachusetts dance artists, painters, and writers: it's deadline time. Mass Cultural Council is accepting 2014 Artist Fellowships applications in Choreography, Fiction/Creative Nonfiction, and Painting, and the deadline is Monday, January 27, 2014. So if you're an artist in one of these categories who fits the eligibility requirements outlined in our guidelines, apply … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Jan 14
A new year of news/notes from past MCC Fellows and Finalists. Deborah Abel and The Deborah Abel Dance Company will present Calling to You, an evening of modern dance that premiered in Boston in 2012. After a 3 city tour of India last December, the company is returning to perform at the Tsai Performance Center (1/25 at 7:30 PM & 1/26 at 3 PM) with an ensemble of 11 … [Read more...]