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		<title>Laura Amico on &#8220;Scene in Boston&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Laura Amico (Grantee &#8217;26) is a writer and educator whose storytelling draws from an extensive background in journalism. During a grant celebration in Spring &#8217;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 [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Artist Opportunities by Candlelight</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-by-candlelight/">Artist Opportunities by Candlelight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.</p>
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		<title>Through the Lens of Artist Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/through-the-lens-of-artist-opportunities/">Through the Lens of Artist Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.</p>
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		<title>Artist Opportunities Beneath the Maple Leaves</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-beneath-the-maple-leaves/">Artist Opportunities Beneath the Maple Leaves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.</p>
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		<title>Grants for Creative Individuals Info Session Recording</title>
		<link>https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/creative-individuals-info-session-fy27/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/creative-individuals-info-session-fy27/">Grants for Creative Individuals Info Session Recording</a> appeared first on <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.</p>
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		<title>Artist Opportunities Mosey Along</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/artist-opportunities-mosey-along/">Artist Opportunities Mosey Along</a> appeared first on <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.</p>
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		<title>Artist Opportunities Hits the Right Notes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Grants for Creative Individuals: Apply by Oct 27</title>
		<link>https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/grants-for-creative-individuals-apply-by-oct-27/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:39:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;s diverse communities. The program offers unrestricted, $5,000 grants to artists, culture bearers, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/grants-for-creative-individuals-apply-by-oct-27/">Grants for Creative Individuals: Apply by Oct 27</a> appeared first on <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.</p>
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		<title>Seedless Artist Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/seedless-artist-opportunities/">Seedless Artist Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.</p>
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		<title>Gearing Up for Artist Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 &#8220;How We Make Creative Connections&#8221; exploration. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/gearing-up-for-artist-opportunities/">Gearing Up for Artist Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.</p>
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