Grants for Artists, Culture Bearers, Creative Individuals The Mass Cultural Council's Grants for Creative Individuals program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth with unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals. Grants are $5,000. Learn more. Deadline: October 28, 2025 Plymouth County Join … [Read more...]
Professional Development
Leaf Me Alone Artist Opportunities
Of Note: Grants for Artists, Culture Bearers, Creative Individuals The Mass Cultural Council's Grants for Creative Individuals program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth with unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals. Watch a recorded information session (optional). Grants are $5,000. Learn … [Read more...]
Root Root Root for Artist Opportunities
Cross-Sector Resource: Professional Development Training for Native Artists and Culture Bearers First Peoples Fund's Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) trainings give artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. This two-day training is intended for emerging and seasoned artists alike. This … [Read more...]
Useful Links for Dance Artists
Mass Cultural Council believes that artists and creatives are at the core of the cultural sector workforce. In our statewide cultural asset inventory, we found that the incomes of most individual occupations in the Massachusetts cultural sector fall well below the state's 2024 living wage of $58,011. Most striking, the median income of individuals working as "Dancers and … [Read more...]
Giddy Up Artist Opportunities
Of Note: Check out the Mass Cultural Council's Programs At-a-Glance to learn about FY26 Funding Opportunities (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). Cross-Sector Resource The Boston Public Library's Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) invites media creators, innovators, job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, investors, coders interested in business research … [Read more...]