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

Artist Opportunities by Candlelight

October 13, 2026 Leave a Comment

Black and white photograph of the American Composer Aaron Copland. He is seated at a table covered with manuscripts he is working on. He is holding a pencil and writing on the manuscript by candlelight.

Of Note: Be sure to Register to Vote in Massachusetts. The general election is November 3, 2026. MASSCreative  2026 Ballot Question Webinar Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to vote on nine different ballot questions this November 3rd. These ballot questions have the potential to change state law in significant ways. On Thursday, October 15th from 2 - 3:30 PM, … [Read more...]

Through the Lens of Artist Opportunities

October 6, 2026 Leave a Comment

Help Shape the Future Leadership of Mass Cultural Council Chair Ché Anderson and his Governing Council colleagues want to hear from you! Please help shape the future leadership of Mass Cultural Council. The survey will take approximately 6–10 min to complete. Take the survey. DEADLINE TODAY (October 6, 2026). Free Professional Development Workshops Assets for Artists … [Read more...]

Artist Opportunities Beneath the Maple Leaves

September 29, 2026 Leave a Comment

Image depicts a woman with smooth, pale skin and wearing a hat, long dress, and gloves, stands holding a bunch of pumpkin-orange leaves against a background of trees painted with touches of rust orange and pine green in this vertical painting.

Mass Cultural Council Spotlight Series: Registered Apprenticeship Program Event Join Mass Cultural Council online on October 1, 2026 at 11:00 am, for this next installation in the Spotlight Series as we host staff from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for a presentation on the Registered Apprenticeship Program. During the session, we will explore the … [Read more...]

Grants for Creative Individuals Info Session Recording

September 25, 2026 Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRghDYlvr8k Mass Cultural Council staff presented an online Information Session about the Grants for Creative Individuals on September 22, 2026. The webinar shared general information about applying to the FY27 Grants for Creative Individuals program, and staff also answered specific questions from attendees. Watch a video recording of the … [Read more...]

Artist Opportunities Mosey Along

September 22, 2026 Leave a Comment

Antique collage of a postman with a cane holding the reins of a horse.

  Help Shape the Future Leadership of Mass Cultural Council Chair Ché Anderson and his Governing Council colleagues want to hear from you! Please help shape the future leadership of Mass Cultural Council. The survey will take approximately 6–10 min to complete and will close on October 6, 2026. Complete the survey today. Grants for Creative Individuals Program … [Read more...]

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