Massachusetts Cultural Council https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/ ArtSake - New work & the creative process Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:40:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-MCC_ProfileImage_1024.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Massachusetts Cultural Council https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/ 32 32 130319932 Artist Opportunities for We the People https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-for-we-the-people-3/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-for-we-the-people-3/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:42:21 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72745 Today is Election Day. Vote!  You can find your polling place online if you don’t know the location. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for all state primaries and elections in Massachusetts. Cities and towns are allowed to open their polling places as early as 5:45 a.m. Polling hours will vary […]

The post Artist Opportunities for We the People appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-for-we-the-people-3/feed/ 0 72745 Artist Opportunities Quoth the Raven https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-quoth-the-raven/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-quoth-the-raven/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:45:46 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72659 The general election is November 3, 2026. Make sure you know your polling place. Grants for Creative Individuals Program Deadline Today The Mass Cultural Council is currently accepting applications for the Grants for Creative Individuals program. This program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth with unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, […]

The post Artist Opportunities Quoth the Raven appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-quoth-the-raven/feed/ 0 72659 Heading Out Toward Artist Opportunities https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/heading-out-toward-artist-opportunities/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/heading-out-toward-artist-opportunities/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:03:58 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72657 Of Note: Be sure to Register to Vote in Massachusetts. The deadline to register to vote, update your registration, or change your party in Massachusetts is 10 days before any election or town meeting. The general election is November 3, 2026. Make sure you are registered and vote! Call to Artists The Bedford Cultural District has […]

The post Heading Out Toward Artist Opportunities appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/heading-out-toward-artist-opportunities/feed/ 0 72657 Laura Amico on “Scene in Boston” https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/laura-amico-on-scene-in-boston/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/laura-amico-on-scene-in-boston/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:49:53 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72749 Laura Amico (Grantee ’26) is a writer and educator whose storytelling draws from an extensive background in journalism. During a grant celebration in Spring ’26, we learned about her podcast project Scene in Boston which explores Boston-area theater and is produced with support from students at Boston Arts Academy. We were curious to hear more […]

The post Laura Amico on “Scene in Boston” appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/laura-amico-on-scene-in-boston/feed/ 0 72749 Artist Opportunities by Candlelight https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-by-candlelight/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-by-candlelight/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:28:21 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72572 Of Note: Be sure to Register to Vote in Massachusetts. The general election is November 3, 2026. MASSCreative  2026 Ballot Question Webinar Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to vote on nine different ballot questions this November 3rd. These ballot questions have the potential to change state law in significant ways. On Thursday, October 15th […]

The post Artist Opportunities by Candlelight appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-by-candlelight/feed/ 0 72572 Through the Lens of Artist Opportunities https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/through-the-lens-of-artist-opportunities/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/through-the-lens-of-artist-opportunities/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:50 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72431 Help Shape the Future Leadership of Mass Cultural Council Chair Ché Anderson and his Governing Council colleagues want to hear from you! Please help shape the future leadership of Mass Cultural Council. The survey will take approximately 6–10 min to complete. Take the survey. DEADLINE TODAY (October 6, 2026). Free Professional Development Workshops Assets for Artists […]

The post Through the Lens of Artist Opportunities appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/through-the-lens-of-artist-opportunities/feed/ 0 72431 Artist Opportunities Beneath the Maple Leaves https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-beneath-the-maple-leaves/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-beneath-the-maple-leaves/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:40:01 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72389 Mass Cultural Council Spotlight Series: Registered Apprenticeship Program Event Join Mass Cultural Council online on October 1, 2026 at 11:00 am, for this next installation in the Spotlight Series as we host staff from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for a presentation on the Registered Apprenticeship Program. During the session, we will […]

The post Artist Opportunities Beneath the Maple Leaves appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-beneath-the-maple-leaves/feed/ 0 72389 Grants for Creative Individuals Info Session Recording https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/creative-individuals-info-session-fy27/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/creative-individuals-info-session-fy27/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:16:02 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72599 Mass Cultural Council staff presented an online Information Session about the Grants for Creative Individuals on September 22, 2026. The webinar shared general information about applying to the FY27 Grants for Creative Individuals program, and staff also answered specific questions from attendees. Watch a video recording of the session, above, or find it on our […]

The post Grants for Creative Individuals Info Session Recording appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/creative-individuals-info-session-fy27/feed/ 0 72599 Artist Opportunities Mosey Along https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-mosey-along/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-mosey-along/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:48:25 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72371 Help Shape the Future Leadership of Mass Cultural Council Chair Ché Anderson and his Governing Council colleagues want to hear from you! Please help shape the future leadership of Mass Cultural Council. The survey will take approximately 6–10 min to complete and will close on October 6, 2026. Complete the survey today. Grants for Creative Individuals […]

The post Artist Opportunities Mosey Along appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-mosey-along/feed/ 0 72371 Artist Opportunities Hits the Right Notes https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-hits-the-right-notes/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-hits-the-right-notes/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:55:38 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72337 Of Note: Grants for Creative Individuals Program The Mass Cultural Council is currently accepting applications for the Grants for Creative Individuals program. This program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth with unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals. Grants are $5,000. Learn more. Deadline: October 27, 2026 Mass Cultural […]

The post Artist Opportunities Hits the Right Notes appeared first on Massachusetts Cultural Council.

]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-hits-the-right-notes/feed/ 0 72337