Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
From the Illustrators Partnership Orphan Works Blog: At last it may be possible for some illustrators to start receiving reprographic royalties. The Illustrators Partnership has been pressing this issue for several years. Last April we announced that the New York State Supreme Court, New York County, had dismissed all claims in a million dollar lawsuit …
Sara Wookey, a professional artist, dancer and choreographer, posted a passionate and well informed appeal to all artists to unite to form fair and ethical work standards based on the story of her treatment during auditions for a performance at one of Los Angeles’ respected arts institutions. Please read Sara’s Open Letter to Artists. “If …
Violence Transformed 2012 seeks entries in any medium for exhibition and digital projection at the Massachusetts State House and other curated venues in April, May and June.
We welcome artworks addressing issues of protest, refuge, healing and commemoration and are particularly interested in works that give expression to the transformative power of art by imagining alternatives to violence.
Submit disk containing up to 6 jpeg images, printed image list (title, medium, dimensions), c.v., artist’s statement and $15 submission fee by February 18 to:
Violence Transformed
c/o Gail Bos
48 Sheridan Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Download the prospectus and submission form here: www.violencetransformed.com
The MCC wants to hear your voice. The agency is crafting its strategic plan for the next five years and is asking you – our cultural organizations, local cultural councils, educators, artists, and others – for ideas and inspiration. We have scheduled four public forums in early December at which MCC staff will join with you to …