A periodic round-up of news of interest to artists, related to the COVID-19 crisis. The image embedded above is Sea Crevice (2019) by Marjorie Kaye (Painting Finalist 18). Kaye was scheduled to have a solo exhibition, Foundation, at the Pine Manor College Hess Gallery. But like many artists in the COVID-19 crisis, her exhibition has been disrupted by the gallery’s … [Read more...]
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COVID-19 Arts News Round-Up Mar 30
We'll continue to do periodic round-ups of news of interest to artists, related to the COVID-19 crisis. The image posted above is Watermelon by Zach Horn (Drawing & Printmaking Finalist '20). It struck the ArtSake staff as particularly appealing right now with its suggestions of summery socializing, picnic cuisine, and an all-around warmth and vibrancy (even in graphite, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Arts News Round-Up Mar 25
The COVID-19 crisis continues to reverberate in the Massachusetts arts and culture community. We thought we'd round-up some of the stories of interest to artists in Massachusetts. Survey Mass Cultural Council undertook a survey of cultural organizations and individuals in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis and found striking results. Nonprofit cultural organizations lost … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Funding for Artists
A list of potential funding sources for artists facing lost income due to COVID-19. Mass Cultural Council COVID-19 Relief Fund Pending Council approval, expected April 7, 2020, the program guidelines and online application will be available April 8, 2020, at 10 AM EST, with an April 22, 2020 deadline. The fund will support individuals whose creative practices and incomes are … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Resources and Info for Artists
A list of resources and information for artists related to COVID-19. Mass Cultural Council Resources Mass Cultural Council has posted COVID-19 Resources with ongoing information for Massachusetts artists and organizations. CARES Act On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act (H.R.748) became law. The bill creates a "Pandemic Unemployment Assistance" program that allows … [Read more...]