Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
The Curatorial Opportunity Program (COP) enables first-time or established curators to explore experimental approaches in the presentation of contemporary art. Curators of selected group exhibitions receive a $1,000 stipend. The New Art Center has a 34-year tradition of using its Main Gallery for group exhibitions curated by an exhibiting artist or independent curator. Since May …
Bemis Center, located in Omaha, NE, offers artists-in-residence with the gift of time, space and financial support. TIME: 2 – 4 months of uninterrupted, self-directed work time. SPACE: * The Bemis Center is housed in two urban warehouses totaling 110,000 square feet in downtown Omaha, NE. * Each artist is provided with a generously sized …
Good news from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The MCC presents new funding and other opportunities for communities, cultural organizations, and others to advance efforts to nurture our state’s creative economy. Adams Arts Program Planning and Implementation Grants Intent to Apply Deadline: March 14, 2012 The Adams Arts Program seeks to promote economic and community development through the …
A recent Boston Business Journal poll showed 90% of respondents thought the Massachusetts Film Tax Credit a “Great source of revenue, good exposure for the state”. This has certainly been good news for actors, craft persons and crew who work directly on these productions. But it has also given a boost to the hospitality and tourism industry, to financially strapped cities and towns, and to the many small businesses that productions always call on for a variety of products and services.
Also valuable to the poll were comments by respondents and viewers. See all the results, then let your state legislators know of the survey and your thoughts on the Film Tax Credit and how it supports the arts economy in our state.