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 … [Read More...]
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Chiseled Artist Opportunities
Cross-Sector Resource: Need food? A local food bank can help you put food on your table so you don't go hungry. Find a local food bank. Greater Lowell Artists Wanted for the Arts Elevate Training Program The Greater Lowell Community Foundation … [Read More...]
Acrobatic Artist Opportunities
Call for Public Mural The Norwood Cultural Council (NCC) invites artists (or teams of artists) to submit design concepts for Many Stories, One Norwood - a public mural celebrating the diverse past, present, and future of our town. Contact … [Read More...]
Artists: Get Found on CreativeGround
Mass Cultural Council has been working to make deeper connections between the cultural community and other sectors in the Commonwealth. As we meet with leaders in transportation, housing, hospitality, and more, the question arises, "If I'm interested … [Read More...]
Artist Opportunities for All
New: A People's Guide to the Revolution In celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, Mass Humanities is publishing a monthly series called “A People’s Guide to the Revolution,” a special newsletter created by their staff, board, and the … [Read More...]
Budding Artist Opportunities
New England States Touring Grant The New England States Touring (NEST) funds public performances, readings, and screenings of work by regional artists presented by New England-based nonprofit organizations. Learn more. Deadline: April 1, … [Read More...]
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From the Archives
Announcing 464 Grants for Creative Individuals
Mass Cultural Council believes that when creativity thrives, so does the Commonwealth. We are honored to announce 464 grants of $5,000 each - a total of $2,320,000 - supporting artists, culture bearers, and creative … [Read More...]
Useful Links for Dance Artists
Mass Cultural Council believes that artists and creatives are at the core of the cultural sector workforce. In our statewide cultural asset inventory, we found that the incomes of most individual occupations in the … [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, … [Read More...]
Guide to Writing a Call to Artists
When crafting a call to artists or RFP, be clear and concise, include all relevant dates, make it shareable, and show you value artists and their work. Artist wanted to paint my portrait. Must enjoy long hours … [Read More...]
Funding for Massachusetts Artists and Culture Bearers
Nayana LaFond (Grantee '23), ANONYMOUS, WOMAN OF THE WHITE BUFFALO, from the PORTRAITS IN RED series, acrylic on canvas, 24x36 in. You're a Massachusetts artist or culture bearer, and you're looking for … [Read More...]
Fundamentals of Applying for Grants
You, too, can craft grant applications that soar. This article is adapted from a presentation at the TransCultural Exchange Conference in Boston, November 4, 2022. It covers the fundamentals of applying for grants as … [Read More...]