Unraveling Fiber Art: From Craft to Contemporary Fine Art – Tradition, Innovation, and Activism Join the Sip & Chat panel discussion as they explore the rich evolution of fiber art—from its traditional craft roots to its expanding presence in contemporary fine art. This engaging conversation brings together artists, educators, and curators who are reshaping the narrative of fiber and textile art today. Thursday, April 24 · 6:30 – 8:30pm EDT, 460 Harrison Avenue #2c, Boston, MA 02118 or on ZOOM. Learn more and RSVP
Call for Artists: Illustrations for the White Mountains Almanac Mount Washington Observatory, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study are seeking a visual artist to contribute illustrations for an annual almanac focused on the climatological and ecological changes recorded in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This almanac, created in collaboration with three scientific organizations, will serve as both a visual resource and scientific tool, showcasing the flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems of this iconic region. Please find the full prospectus linked here. Learn more.
Deadline: April 28, 2025
Creative Sector Day at the State House On April 30th from 10 AM – 3 PM, members of the arts and cultural community from across the Commonwealth will join together at the State House to celebrate the contributions of artists, cultural organizations, creative businesses and arts workers to Massachusetts. Creative Sector Day will start with a formal program in the morning and include performances and exhibits throughout the afternoon. Learn more and register.
Call For Arts And Crafts Vendors Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Cambridge Arts River Festival. Sell your arts and crafts at the Arts Bazaar at the Cambridge Arts River Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, on Memorial Drive along the Charles River. Reach thousands of festival-goers. The Arts Bazaar is a curated marketplace for a wide range of items both domestically made and imported from around the world that are representative of the many ethnic and cultural backgrounds found in Cambridge. We accept vendors who sell unique, high quality, one-of-a-kind, original and/or handmade works. Learn more and apply.
Poets Entries are being accepted for the 2025 Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry. The Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry includes a cash award of $3,000 in addition to publication by Tupelo Press, 20 copies of the winning title, a book launch, and national distribution with energetic publicity and promotion. Manuscripts are judged anonymously and all finalists will be considered for publication. Prize: $3,000. Learn more.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Call for Artists Franklin’s first public art micro gallery is a unique, small-scale exhibition space housed inside a repurposed neighborhood library box. This innovative initiative transforms a traditional book-sharing box into a miniature art gallery, bringing accessible, rotating exhibitions to the heart of our community. Located in an accessible public space, the micro gallery will feature small, original artworks created by local and regional artists. Much like a traditional gallery but on a smaller scale, this space will showcase diverse artistic voices while encouraging engagement, curiosity, and creativity among residents and visitors alike. Artist stipend available. Learn more.
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Call for Artists Applications are currently being accepted for The Art of Play: Franklin’s Cornhole Project. The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is seeking artists to create/share vibrant, pieces of artwork for cornhole boards that will be used at town festivals and events for years to come! This is a unique opportunity to bring public art into an accessible, interactive setting, allowing the community to experience and enjoy local creativity in a whole new way. Upcoming events these boards will be featured: Strawberry Stroll, Farmers Markets, PorchFest! Artist stipend available. Learn more.
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Call for Artists The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites artists to submit work for inclusion in The Shape of Things, to be held at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and online at RNACexhibitions.com. The juror is Adria Arch, a painter and sculptor working in the Boston area. Learn more.
Deadline: May 11, 2025
Poets The James Laughlin Award is given to recognize and support a second book of poetry forthcoming in the next calendar year. It is named for the poet and publisher James Laughlin (1914–1997), who founded New Directions in 1936. The winning poet receives a prize of $5,000, an all-expenses-paid weeklong residency at The Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, and distribution of the winning book to approximately one thousand Academy of American Poets members. Learn more.
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Call to Artists Art Fluent invites artists to submit artwork to our online exhibit, Untamed. Let’s celebrate the untamed spirit of the animal kingdom. From the majestic to the minute every creature carries character, wisdom, and energy uniquely their own. We’re looking for artwork that captures the undeniable presence and beauty of the creatures we share our world with. Over $1,200 in cash prizes. All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com. Learn more.
Deadline: May 16, 2025 at midnight (MST).Visit for a full prospectus.
Open Call for Grant Reviewers Mass Cultural Council contracts with people in the cultural sector to review applications to our grant programs. If you are interested in serving as a reviewer, please complete a Reviewer Registration Form under “My Profile” in our Grants Management System (GMS). If you completed the form in the past, feel free to edit your form to ensure it is up to date.
Deadline: Rolling
Image credit: Tintype of young woman in striped dress. A black-and-white tintype of a young woman in a striped dress. In this half-length portrait, the woman is sitting, facing the camera, with her proper right arm crossed at her waist and her proper left arm resting in her lap. She is wearing a black scarf around her neck pinned with a brooch. Her hair is in an updo. She is wearing drop earrings and has several rings on her right hand. There are no markings on verso. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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