Massachusetts Cultural Council https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/ ArtSake - New work & the creative process Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:40:01 +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 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-hits-the-right-notes/feed/ 0 72337 Grants for Creative Individuals: Apply by Oct 27 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/grants-for-creative-individuals-apply-by-oct-27/ https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/grants-for-creative-individuals-apply-by-oct-27/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:39:56 +0000 https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/?p=72446 Mass Cultural Council believes that creativity is a vital part of what makes the Commonwealth thrive. We are proud to announce that we are now accepting applications to the Grants for Creative Individuals, a program to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth’s diverse communities. The program offers unrestricted, $5,000 grants to artists, culture bearers, […]

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]]> https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/grants-for-creative-individuals-apply-by-oct-27/feed/ 0 72446 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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