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High Bar Artist Opportunities

May 5, 2026 Leave a Comment

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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

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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...]

Arts & Business Insights: Likemind Design

April 24, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Artist and business owner Amanda Beard Garcia on shaping meaningful local collaborations Creative entrepreneurs – artists, designers, performers, makers, cultural innovators – are business owners who generate revenue, employ workers, pay taxes, and strengthen local and state economies. As part of our series on Creative Entrepreneurialism, we spoke with Amanda Beard Garcia, … [Read more...]

Chiseled Artist Opportunities

April 21, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Cross-Sector Resource: Need food? A local food bank can help you put food on your table so you don't go hungry. Find a local food bank. Greater Lowell Artists Wanted for the Arts Elevate Training Program The Greater Lowell Community Foundation invites greater Lowell artists to join Arts Elevate's Artist Training Program, a comprehensive training experience that prepares … [Read more...]

Acrobatic Artist Opportunities

April 14, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Call for Public Mural The Norwood Cultural Council (NCC) invites artists (or teams of artists) to submit design concepts for Many Stories, One Norwood - a public mural celebrating the diverse past, present, and future of our town. Contact norwoodculturalcouncil@gmail.com with your ideas.  Learn more. Deadline: April 22, 2026 Craft Artists Applications are currently being … [Read more...]

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