Teaching Artist-in-Residence Arts Fellowship The Benedetti Arts Fellowship provides opportunities for early career arts professionals from historically-minoritized communities to complete large-scale arts projects within a community-focused liberal arts college program. During their time in residence, Fellows will further have such opportunities to teach students within the … [Read more...]
First Year Reflections
Traditional Arts Program Officer Summer Confuorto looks back on a year spent supporting Massachusetts artists and culture bearers. As I wrap up my first year as Traditional Arts Program Officer at Mass Cultural Council, I've been reflecting on the some of the many experiences that have helped to shape my understanding of this role, the field of traditional … [Read more...]
Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color
Artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners are at the heart of our rich cultural life in Massachusetts, and Mass Cultural Council is excited to share that a new traditional arts grant opportunity has recently been announced, called Walking Together: Investing in Folklife Communities of Color. Its aim is to support folklife and traditional arts rooted in communities of … [Read more...]
Opportunities for Native American and Indigenous Artists and Culture Bearers in Massachusetts
The voices of Native American and Indigenous artists and culture bearers in Massachusetts are vital to our communities, the broader region, and beyond. It’s important that we support them in sharing their stories, preserving traditions, and expressing creativity. In recognition of these voices and their artistic contributions, and in alignment with our Native American & … [Read more...]
Tips on Applying as a Traditional Artist or Culture Bearer
Mass Cultural Council is proud to support artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners with our Grants for Creative Individuals (apply by October 28, 2025). For this program, applicants can receive a "Funding Priority" (or a modest increase to their score during the review process) for being a “traditional artist or culture bearer”. The Traditional Artist Funding … [Read more...]