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Recent posts about the creative process, support for individual artists, and new art in Massachusetts.

Magnifying Artist Opportunities

May 19, 2026 Leave a Comment

Antique scientific drawing of aquatic organisms, with a numbered list of Latin names.

Cross Sector Resource: Aging Resources Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence (AGI) had a list of services and supports designed for older adults in Massachusetts. Learn more about each program to learn about eligibility and cost. Military Families Receive Free Admission This Summer at Participating Blue Star Museums 2026 Actively serving military members … [Read more...]

Arts & Business Insights: Cambridge Common Restaurant

May 14, 2026 3 Comments

photo of a restaurant with a large window decorated by a wreath of greenery, the inside brick red wall has a piece of colorful, abstract art hanging on it.

As part of our series on Creative Entrepreneurialism, we spoke with Shelby Feltoon, a practitioner, educator, and facilitator who curates for Cambridge Common restaurant; and Holly Heslop, co-owner of Cambridge Common and Lizard Lounge. Tell me about yourself and how you came to this curator role. What kind of business are you consulting with? Shelby: I came to Boston years … [Read more...]

Artist Opportunities Emerging

May 12, 2026 Leave a Comment

Unfinished painting in silhouette of an adolescent boy.

Cross Sector Resource: Sign up for the Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) Residency Opportunities Newsletter and search through their Directory to advance your research, inquiry, and application process. Call to Artists Artists in all media are invited to submit work for We hold these truths...American Stories, a juried exhibit to be held at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, … [Read more...]

High Bar Artist Opportunities

May 5, 2026 Leave a Comment

A black and white photograph of an African American man jumping over a bar in a sporting event.

Of Note: The Americans for the Arts is mapping the future of arts and culture — and they need your voice to do it. The 2026 National Arts Policy Survey takes two minutes (really!) and directly shapes the federal policy agenda for our field. Five questions covering NEA funding, arts education, creative workforce support, and more. The data makes the case. Your story makes it … [Read more...]

Chirping Artist Opportunities

April 28, 2026 1 Comment

An old-timey drawing of three birds clinging to branches, chirping at something in the distance.

Cross Sector Resource: Legal Basics for Artists. Creative Capital Artist Lab online courses are created by art professionals, industry experts, and fellow artists who share vital concepts, skills, and tools to help grow artists' careers. Courses are delivered through online lectures and discussions, videos, and text-based learning formats—and include exercises, best practices, … [Read more...]

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