Monday, August 31, 2009

A PRIMER ON GRANTS & RESIDENCIES

Hi everyone. So today, Artsake, a great arts blog sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), posted a shortened version of an older post of mine, "Finding Money for Your Dreams," The condensed version, "A Primer on Grants and Residencies," can be found here: Artsake. Although the blog's focus is on Massachusetts I find it very useful for anyone in the arts. There are up-to-date opportunities for everyone, not just Mass artists.

What Artsake says about itself on their blog:
ArtSake is a place to dig into the creative, innovative work of Massachusetts artists. It’s hosted by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), the state’s arts agency. We chose the name ArtSake because support for the arts is often framed in terms of its additional benefits: to education, to the economy, to communities. But we wanted to carve out a space where we celebrated art and art-making for its inherent merits, for its own sake. We’ll use this space to celebrate our state’s innovative and creative minds, highlight new projects, and feature ideas and content straight from the artists. Above all, we hope to encourage readers to participate in the advancement of Massachusetts arts - especially their own.

I hope you check out my post on Artsake and see what other artists are doing in Massachusetts...talk to you later, Mira

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This blog provides information on upcoming grants, fellowships and residencies for artists, writers, composers, and media artists. It is for serious professionals only, from emerging to mid-career to established. I also publish information for graduate students from time to time. However, I do not publish information on exhibition or publishing opportunities, nor do I advertise artist retreats and workshops that charge money. At least that is my current policy. For more info on where to exhibit or publish, please see my links section which I try to periodically update. I sift through hundreds of search engines and websites to find opportunities for YOU dear artist. In return, I ask you to pass the information along to those who need it. Also, since this is a free blog, I don't always have the time to weed carefully through everything. If you find a grant or website or residency that is not up-to-date, is dodgy in some way, or is no longer in existence, please let me know! Also, if you stay somewhere at one of the residencies I suggest and have a good experience, I want that feedback too. Please check my FAQs at the top right side bar if you have questions before starting your search. Best wishes and happy hunting!