Choreography, Fiction/Creative Nonfiction, Painting Fellowships The Mass Cultural Council is currently accepting fellowship applications from Massachusetts artists in the following categories: Choreography, Fiction/Creative Nonfiction, and Painting. The Artist Fellowships are $15,000 each and Finalist awards are $1,500. Read the guidelines and apply. Deadline: January 27, … [Read more...]
Unique Art Events in Boston
Two upcoming events featuring local artists highlight the impact art can have on peoples' lives, across a range of ages and backgrounds. UVA Art Expo at the Prudential In May, Unbound Visual Arts (UVA) will present its 3rd Art Expo at the Prudential Center in Boston (May 3-4, 2019). The expo will feature paintings, jewelry, fiber art, photographs, prints and other works … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Open the Door
Of Note: The Pittsfield Cultural Council is seeking new members. Would you like to have a say in how the local arts community is funded? Are you interested in learning about cultural programming in the city? Theye're a volunteer group that allocates grants to Pittsfield-based arts and cultural organizations on an annual basis. For more information, contact them. Boston-based … [Read more...]
What Is the Responsibility of Public Art?
Periodically, we pose questions about issues artists face in their work and lives. What is it that distinguishes a truly exceptional work of public art? What does a work of public art owe to its community? As Cambridge Arts Council Executive Director Jason Weeks observes in the Creative Minds Out Loud Podcast, "One of the great hallmarks of public art, besides... that it … [Read more...]
Beyond Walls in Lynn
WBUR's The ARTery has a terrific story about the 15 new wall murals created in Lynn, Massachusetts, as part of the Beyond Walls Project. In just 10 days, artists created the murals on brick walls in Downtown Lynn, all within walking distance of one another. Above is an image of the mural by Marka27 (also known as Victor Quiñonez), on 31 Exchange Street. Below is work by … [Read more...]