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Drawing Out Artist Opportunities

December 30, 2025 Leave a Comment

Call to Artists, Performers, Cultural Organizations Request for Proposals (RFPs) are open for artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses to apply to perform or exhibit during Creative Sector Day at the State House on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Performances and displays will be open to the public from 1 - 3 PM, and all selected participants will receive a $300 stipend … [Read more...]

Cerulean Tinted Artist Opportunities

November 18, 2025 Leave a Comment

Call for Session Proposals: Lowell Artists Thrive Summit Submit proposals for sessions that engage artists, cultural workers, educators, organizers, and creatives in exploring how access to creative spaces—physical, virtual, and conceptual—shapes creative opportunity, belonging, and community resilience. In particular, they welcome sessions addressing strategies to preserve or … [Read more...]

Weeding Out Artist Opportunities

October 21, 2025 Leave a Comment

Cross-Sector Resource: Learn about legal information for artists through the national resource hub of Artists Thrive. Professional Development Workshops for Musicians The New England Musicians Resource Fund is once again hosting two workshops this Fall to support professional development for freelance musicians, in partnership with the Arts & Business Council: Contract … [Read more...]

Artist Opportunities Snapshot

August 12, 2025 Leave a Comment

Emergency Funding for Dancers Are you a dancer in the US in dire financial emergency? Have you recently lost engagements, or been ill or injured? You may be eligible for a one-time Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant of up to $3,000. Cycle 19 is open through August 12 for essential expenses including rent, utilities, medicine/healthcare, and food. Cycle 20 will be open … [Read more...]

Artist Opportunities Takes the Stage

March 25, 2025 Leave a Comment

Of Note: Creative Sector Day at the State House On April 30th from 10 AM - 3 PM, members of the arts and cultural community from across the Commonwealth will join together at the State House to celebrate the contributions of artists, cultural organizations, creative businesses and arts workers to Massachusetts. Creative Sector Day will start with a formal program in the morning … [Read more...]

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