Apply Now for an Artist Fellowship

Reminder to all Massachusetts artists:

“The deadline for 2012 Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowships applications in the Drawing, Painting, and Traditional Arts categories is October 7, 2011. Read the program guidelines and apply online.

“The Artist Fellowships are competitive, anonymously judged fellowships of $7,500 and finalist awards of $500. The grants provide direct support to individual artists in recognition of artistic excellence. Read our tips on applying.

“As a reminder, applications in the categories of Choreography, Fiction/Creative Nonfiction, and Poetry will be accepted beginning December 15, 2011 (Deadline: January 30, 2012).”

The Massachusetts Cultural Council is a state agency that promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and sciences, to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.

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