Two July Deadlines for Artists (updated July 7th)
Boston’s New Artist Fellowship deadline has been extended to July 17th
The City of Boston will offer five fellowship awards, each worth $10,000 in 2017. Awards will be distributed across artistic disciplines, and the number of awards per discipline will vary according to the applications received and the recommendations of the review panel. Awards will be distributed throughout Boston to artists from a diverse range of backgrounds who live and work in different neighborhoods throughout the city.
Individual artists who work professionally in art disciplines, including but not limited to dance, music, theatre, visual arts, poetry/fiction writing, interdisciplinary/performance art, and media arts may apply. Applicants must be City of Boston residents and able to provide accurate documentation upon request. Applications submitted on behalf of an artist are welcome. Awardees must maintain their residency through the 12 months following when they receive the fellowship.
To find out more and to apply:
https://cityofbostonartsandculture.submittable.com/submit/86397/boston-cultural-council-artist-fellowship-award-pilot-english
[note color=”#ffe066″]Have you filled out the “By Artists For Artists” state-wide survey?[/note]
Request for Proposals for Temporary Public Art in the Fort Point Channel
Fort Point Arts Community, is seeking proposals for a temporary work of public art for installation in conjunction with its annual fall Open Studios event, October 13 -15, 2017. The work of public art will serve to engage the public, highlight the Channel, the Fort Point neighborhood and its creative community, and promote Open Studios.
Floating Art Installation
One award of $10,000 for a prominent, temporary work of public art sited in, or making significant use of the Fort Point Channel between the Summer and Congress Street bridges. Specific requirements for proposed installations are listed in Appendix A section below on this form.
Q & A Sessions for Applicants: Thursday, July 13th at 6:00 pm. location: FPAC Gallery, 300 Summer Street, M1, Boston MA 02210 RSVP HERE
Proposal Due: Sunday, July 30th by 12:00 midnight EST
For complete information, go to:
https://fortpointartscommunity.formstack.com/forms/temporaryfloatingart_fall2017?blm_aid=16582
Important Reminder
Please take the “By Artists For Artists” state-wide survey for Massachusetts artists of all disciplines! MALC needs your answers to help us better advocate for our community!
The survey can be found at http://www.artistsunderthedome.org/
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