"Art knows no national boundaries..." President John F. Kennedy Take a listen to a sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. for television broadcast on behalf of the National Cultural Center. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the universality of artistic expression and its ability to transcend national … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Blueprint
Of Note: The UMass Arts Extension Service is offering for free workshops on the Introduction to the Public Art Process. Open to artists of all mediums interested in creating public art projects, participants will receive a broad overview of the unique issues, skills needed, and steps required to create a competitive public art project application at the local and national … [Read more...]
People Powered Artist Opportunities
Voting in the Massachusetts State Primary is this Thursday, September 8, 2016. Find your polling place. Call to Artists Inviting Greater Boston Area artists (and cartoonists) ages 18+ to participate in a multimedia event and exhibition. The call to create 2D art inspired by Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition and its intent - to give tribute to a friend. Submissions will … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Downpour
Call to Artists The city of Pittsfield is looking for artists for the Pittsfield Paintbox Program which is intended to bring paintings to the streets' utility boxes (load centers). Artists will transform the typically drab electrical boxes, increasing the vibrancy of the artful streetscape. Participating Paintbox artists may receive a $400 stipend ($150 supply stipend upon … [Read more...]
Snow Vs. Artist Opportunities
What's the bigger surprise, New England snowfall totals, or the wealth of upcoming arts deadlines?? Short Story Contest A prize of $1,250, publication by Kore Press, and 20 author copies is given annually for a short story of 4,000 to 12,000 words by a female-identified writer. Roxane Gay is the judge. Learn more. Deadline: February 14, 2015 Photography Submissions are … [Read more...]