New: Free Online Professional Development Class Registration is now open for the MITx Arts Entrepreneurship online learning program. The Mass Cultural Council has partnered with Massachusetts Institute of Technology to offer artists and creatives a professional development opportunity focused on entrepreneurship through online classes. This is a free, virtual class taught and … [Read more...]
Recent Posts
Recent posts about the creative process, support for individual artists, and new art in Massachusetts.
Towering Artist Opportunities
Of Note: Creative Sector Advocacy Week Join artists, creatives, and cultural sector leaders for MASSCreative's annual, statewide Creative Sector Advocacy Week (March 2-6, 2026). This is a week for celebrating the vibrancy of our creative sector and taking action to ensure that it remains strong. Learn more on how to get involved. And be sure to register for the Creative Sector … [Read more...]
Announcing 464 Grants for Creative Individuals
Mass Cultural Council believes that when creativity thrives, so does the Commonwealth. We are honored to announce 464 grants of $5,000 each - a total of $2,320,000 - supporting artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Grants for Creative Individuals. See a list of this year's grant recipients. The program awards unrestricted … [Read more...]
Far Out Artist Opportunities
Cross-Sector: Legal Basics For Artists Creative Capitol is offering Legal Basics for Artists, an introduction to essential legal concepts for creative practice, including who owns artwork created across different working relationships—such as partnerships and collectives, employment and independent contracting, and collaborations with presenting organizations. The course also … [Read more...]
Watered Down Artist Opportunities
Cross Sector Resource: Massachusetts Personal Income Tax Filing Assistance Resources to help you file and pay your Massachusetts taxes. From updates to e-filing, this page has you covered. Also included is how to amend a return and file an extension. Learn more. Of Note: Creative Sector Advocacy Week Join artists, creatives, and cultural sector leaders for MASSCreative's … [Read more...]