Massachusetts Cultural Council https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/ ArtSake - New work & the creative process Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:33:12 +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 Seedless Artist Opportunities https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/seedless-artist-opportunities/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/seedless-artist-opportunities/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:33:12 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72257 Medford Artists Arts Collaborative Medford is providing free studio space, professional mentorship, and a supportive environment to two emerging artists through the Louise Musto-Choate Scholarship. Deadline: September 10, 2026 CAA Publication Grants The Millard Meiss Fund and Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant support the publication of book-length scholarly manuscripts in the history of art, visual studies, […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/seedless-artist-opportunities/feed/ 0 72257 Gearing Up for Artist Opportunities https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/gearing-up-for-artist-opportunities/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/gearing-up-for-artist-opportunities/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:16:18 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72233 Remember to Vote! Massachusetts State Primary Elections are today, September 1, 2026. Polls open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Find your polling place. New England Foundation for the Arts Survey NEFA is inviting community leaders to share their quick feedback on what makes creative connection challenging through our “How We Make Creative Connections” exploration. […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/gearing-up-for-artist-opportunities/feed/ 0 72233 Picture-Perfect Artist Opportunities https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/picture-perfect-artist-opportunities/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/picture-perfect-artist-opportunities/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:17:07 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72209 Filmmakers GBH seeks films by filmmakers from the New England region or stories pertinent to New England audiences, who want to share their work with their viewers. With a rolling open call process, they are currently accepting submissions for completed non-fiction feature length, short films, and series for Local Lens. Scholarships Available for Muralist Toolkit […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/picture-perfect-artist-opportunities/feed/ 0 72209 Governor’s Office Exhibition: Made in Mass. 2026 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/governors-office-exhibition-made-in-mass-2026/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/governors-office-exhibition-made-in-mass-2026/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:14:48 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72299 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 titled “Made in Mass.” and features Pelle Cass (Brookline), Andrew Nixon (Attleboro), and Helena Wurzel (Cambridge). The […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/governors-office-exhibition-made-in-mass-2026/feed/ 0 72299 Artist Opportunities Line By Line https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-line-by-line/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-line-by-line/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:11:33 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72187 Playwright Commission Opportunity: A New Play About Shays’ Rebellion The Majestic Theater in West Springfield, MA, invites submissions from playwrights interested in developing an original full-length play about Shays’ Rebellion (1786–1787)—a defining yet often underrepresented event in American history that began in Western Massachusetts. Supported by a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant, this […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-line-by-line/feed/ 0 72187 Ocean Spraying Artist Opportunities https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/ocean-spraying-artist-opportunities/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/ocean-spraying-artist-opportunities/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:55:52 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=71945 Of Note: Join the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) for Tourism U – a professional development series for the Massachusetts tourism industry. In this session you’ll learn about ways to connect with Mass. Office of Travel and Tourism through professional development, grant opportunities, business listings, and content marketing as well as best practices […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/ocean-spraying-artist-opportunities/feed/ 0 71945 Mass Open Studios Fall 26 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/mass-open-studios-fall-26/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/mass-open-studios-fall-26/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:48:30 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72168 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 […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/mass-open-studios-fall-26/feed/ 0 72168 Arts & Business Insights: Liv Cappello https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/arts-business-liv-cappello/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/arts-business-liv-cappello/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:29:33 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72124 Liv Cappello is an oil painter who has received multiple grants from the Somerville Arts Council and has exhibited at Logan Airport, Aeronaut Brewery, and elsewhere. She’s also the developer of the online resource Gesso, a studio management and website-building tool. As part of our series on Creative Entrepreneurialism, we asked her about her creative […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/arts-business-liv-cappello/feed/ 1 72124 Electrified Artist Opportunities https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/electrified-artist-opportunities/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/electrified-artist-opportunities/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:12 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=71860 Of Note: Join the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) for Tourism U – a professional development series for the Massachusetts tourism industry. In this session you’ll learn about ways to connect with Mass. Office of Travel and Tourism through professional development, grant opportunities, business listings, and content marketing as well as best practices […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/electrified-artist-opportunities/feed/ 0 71860 Artist Opportunities Bouquet https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-bouquet-2/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-bouquet-2/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:39 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=71954 Call for Art Plymouth Center for the Arts encourages member artists to explore the profound, and sometimes quiet, shifts in life, emotion, and perception in Transitions, the early autumn exhibit. Artists are invited to submit their original artwork in the following categories: Painting, drawing, printmaking, pastel, mixed-media, fine crafts, sculpture, photography* and digital art*. Fee: […]

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