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...]
Arts & Business Insights: Likemind Design
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...]
Stay the Course Artist Opportunities
New: MITx Arts Entrepreneurship Course Starts March 25 Mass Cultural Council is excited to spotlight a new Arts Entrepreneurship course available on MITx, offering artists and creatives a professional development opportunity to help them build financially sustainable careers while staying true to their creative vision. This course was funded, in part, through a $60,000 grant to … [Read more...]