Call Detail
Entry Deadline: 2/9/21
Application Closed
Application Closed
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 5
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 5
Images | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 5
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 5
Call Type: Fellowships
Eligibility: Local
State: Massachusetts
Eligibility: Local
State: Massachusetts
Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowships provide direct, unrestricted support to Massachusetts artists. The fellowships recognize exceptional original work, to foster the creation of new art in the Commonwealth. Artist Fellowships are awarded to primary creators of original works of art.
In the 2021 grant cycle, Artist Fellowships are $15,000, and Finalist awards are $1,500.
Applying to the Sculpture/Installation/New Genres Category (images work sample)
This category includes original three-dimensional sculpture, installation art, time-based media works of art, conceptually driven work, experimental, hybrid, and community-based practice in the visual arts. If you have not already, please read full program guidelines: https://massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/artist-fellowships/application-process
Fill out the online form in CaFE. You will need to upload at least FIVE jpg images to your CaFE Portfolio to add to your Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship application in Sculpture/Installation/New Genres. (If you intend to upload video instead of images, please apply here instead.)
Work Samples
Upload five JPG images into your CaFE Portfolio. When filling out Mass Cultural Council's online application in CaFE, select images in the order (1-5) that you wish them to be viewed.
Preparing Your Digital Images
Images must be in JPG format. The pixel dimension should be at least 1200 pixels on the longest side (horizontal or vertical). The maximum file size is 5 MB.
The panel will review your work samples anonymously. Your name should not appear anywhere in your work samples or in your Work Sample Description. The title of your first work sample will be the "name" we use for your application. We appreciate efforts to avoid identifying information like commissions, awards, or organizations.
Deadline for Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowships applications in Sculpture/Installation/New Genres: Monday, February 8, 2021
In the 2021 grant cycle, Artist Fellowships are $15,000, and Finalist awards are $1,500.
Applying to the Sculpture/Installation/New Genres Category (images work sample)
This category includes original three-dimensional sculpture, installation art, time-based media works of art, conceptually driven work, experimental, hybrid, and community-based practice in the visual arts. If you have not already, please read full program guidelines: https://massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/artist-fellowships/application-process
Fill out the online form in CaFE. You will need to upload at least FIVE jpg images to your CaFE Portfolio to add to your Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship application in Sculpture/Installation/New Genres. (If you intend to upload video instead of images, please apply here instead.)
Work Samples
Upload five JPG images into your CaFE Portfolio. When filling out Mass Cultural Council's online application in CaFE, select images in the order (1-5) that you wish them to be viewed.
Preparing Your Digital Images
Images must be in JPG format. The pixel dimension should be at least 1200 pixels on the longest side (horizontal or vertical). The maximum file size is 5 MB.
The panel will review your work samples anonymously. Your name should not appear anywhere in your work samples or in your Work Sample Description. The title of your first work sample will be the "name" we use for your application. We appreciate efforts to avoid identifying information like commissions, awards, or organizations.
Deadline for Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowships applications in Sculpture/Installation/New Genres: Monday, February 8, 2021