Mass Cultural Council believes that creativity is a vital part of what makes the Commonwealth thrive. We are proud to announce that we are now accepting applications to the Grants for Creative Individuals, a program to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth's diverse communities. The program offers unrestricted, $5,000 grants to artists, culture … [Read more...]
Recent Posts
Recent posts about the creative process, support for individual artists, and new art in Massachusetts.
Seedless Artist Opportunities
Medford Artists Arts Collaborative Medford is providing free studio space, professional mentorship, and a supportive environment to two emerging artists through the Louise Musto-Choate Scholarship. Deadline: September 10, 2026 CAA Publication Grants The Millard Meiss Fund and Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant support the publication of book-length scholarly manuscripts … [Read more...]
Gearing Up for Artist Opportunities
Remember to Vote! Massachusetts State Primary Elections are today, September 1, 2026. Polls open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Find your polling place. New England Foundation for the Arts Survey NEFA is inviting community leaders to share their quick feedback on what makes creative connection challenging through our "How We Make Creative Connections" exploration. They are hoping to … [Read more...]
Picture-Perfect Artist Opportunities
Filmmakers GBH seeks films by filmmakers from the New England region or stories pertinent to New England audiences, who want to share their work with their viewers. With a rolling open call process, they are currently accepting submissions for completed non-fiction feature length, short films, and series for Local Lens. Scholarships Available for Muralist Toolkit Training … [Read more...]
Governor’s Office Exhibition: Made in Mass. 2026
Since 2024, Mass Cultural Council has been proud to partner with the Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll to exhibit Massachusetts artists in the Governor's reception area in the State House. The current exhibition is titled "Made in Mass." and features Pelle Cass (Brookline), Andrew Nixon (Attleboro), and Helena Wurzel (Cambridge). The gallery … [Read more...]