ArtSake recently caught up with Boston Hip Hop Rap Artist Daniel Laurent, one of this year's Cultural Sector Recovery Grant For Individual awardees to learn more about his work. My artistic process for this piece (Cry for Me) was inspired by two recent tragedies that happened that hit close to home. Both mothers who were killed, the details vary but nonetheless it broke my … [Read more...]
Recent Posts
Recent posts about the creative process, support for individual artists, and new art in Massachusetts.
Bucolic Artist Opportunities
Pittsfield Artists Capacity-Building Grant Applications are currently being accepted for the Pittsfield Artists Capacity-Building Grant program. The cohort of 10 artists will receive: an unrestricted grant of $2,000 paid upon completion of a simple written plan; free, priority access to Assets for Artists online workshops for the year specifically selected with this cohort in … [Read more...]
Emerald City Artist Opportunities
Cambridge Artists The City of Cambridge invites local artists to submit their work to the Vacant Storefront Creative Design Contest. The program from Cambridge's Community Development Department, with support from Cambridge Arts, aims to energize neighborhoods by filling empty store windows with reproductions of locally-made art. Six finalists, chosen through a jury and public … [Read more...]
What Kinds of Support Are Most Important?
Mass Cultural Council is proud to support artists and creatives with direct funding. But monetary grants are just one of the ways an artist might receive support. Resources like space, professional development, personal/professional networks, and more can be deeply important to an artist's work. We periodically pose questions to artists about issues in their work and lives. … [Read more...]
Mass Open Studios Mar-Jun 23
Mass Cultural Council believes that artists and culture bearers are essential to our vibrant communities. If you're interested in connecting with creatives in your very own neighborhood, consider attending a nearby open studios event. Check out these open studios in Massachusetts* this March, April, May, and June. Unless listed as virtual, all events are in-person. If you … [Read more...]