Priya Bangal, a 2019 recipient of a Traditional Arts Apprenticeship award to work with master artist Shipra Mehrotra in Odissi dance, recently shared how their work together moved online during the COVID-19 pandemic. My daily practice moved from a large rented studio to a small area of the dining room at home... But the slowdown of pace and shift to the virtual realm opened … [Read more...]
Recent Posts
Recent posts about the creative process, support for individual artists, and new art in Massachusetts.
Envisioning Your Art, Post Pandemic
Periodically, we pose questions about issues artists face in their work and lives. About a year ago, we asked artists how the pandemic had impacted their art. For good or ill, COVID-19 forced many artists to reimagine their creative practice. Now, as the pandemic starts to ebb and society begins to reopen, we asked, What possibilities do you see for your art? Katrina … [Read more...]
Virtual Convening: American Recovery Rescue Plan Funds
Dear Massachusetts artists, You are invited to join MASSCreative and our partners for a teach-in to learn about the American Recovery Rescue Plan funds and get the tools you need to ensure the equitable recovery of the entire arts and cultural ecosystem in Massachusetts. The virtual convening is this Friday, July 16, at 9:30am. Learn more and register. Image: Andy Warhol, … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding and Membership Platforms as an Artist
Let's say you have an in-progress creative project (a film, music album, graphic novel, etc.) and you want funding so you can realize your vision. Or let's say you have a steady output of work (a bi-weekly publication or a new song a week) requiring resources to continue making and sharing. Traditional grant programs (such as our Grants for Creative Individuals or Local … [Read more...]
Synthensizing Artist Opportunities
Of Note: Staying Authentic While Marketing Your Work, July 14, 2021, 6-8pm. Best suited for visual and media artists. Open and free to artists across Massachusetts. Hosted by Assets for Artists in partnership with Mass Cultural Council. Learn more and register. Artist Grant Workshop The Basics of Building a Grant (Part 2), July 15, 2021, 2-4pm. Yara Liceaga Rojas will cover … [Read more...]