Since 2024, Mass Cultural Council has been proud to partner with the Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll to exhibit Massachusetts artists in the Governor's reception area in the State House. The current exhibition is titled "Made in Mass." and features Pelle Cass (Brookline), Andrew Nixon (Attleboro), and Helena Wurzel (Cambridge). The gallery … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Line By Line
Playwright Commission Opportunity: A New Play About Shays' Rebellion The Majestic Theater in West Springfield, MA, invites submissions from playwrights interested in developing an original full-length play about Shays' Rebellion (1786–1787)—a defining yet often underrepresented event in American history that began in Western Massachusetts. Supported by a National Endowment for … [Read more...]
Mass Open Studios Fall 26
Mass Cultural Council believes that the work of artists is essential to our vibrant communities. If you're interested in connecting with creative practitioners in your very own neighborhood, consider attending a nearby open studios event. Check out these open studios in Massachusetts* this August through December. Unless listed as virtual, all events are in-person. If you … [Read more...]
Governor’s Office Exhibition: Pride Month 2026
Since 2024, Mass Cultural Council has been proud to partner with the Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll to exhibit Massachusetts artists in the Governor's reception area in the State House. The current exhibition is in celebration of Pride Month and features three Massachusetts-based artists: Jo Hay (Provincetown), Ashley Jin (Boston), and Rowan … [Read more...]
Arts & Business Insights: Cambridge Common Restaurant
As part of our series on Creative Entrepreneurialism, we spoke with Shelby Feltoon, a practitioner, educator, and facilitator who curates for Cambridge Common restaurant; and Holly Heslop, co-owner of Cambridge Common and Lizard Lounge. Tell me about yourself and how you came to this curator role. What kind of business are you consulting with? Shelby: I came to Boston years … [Read more...]