Arts and Entertainment
June 30, 2022
From: Arts Foundation of Cape CodDon't Wait — Apply Now!
Did you know that the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) will be granting out $139,000 to cultural nonprofits in Barnstable County that have been impacted by the pandemic?
Applications are available now and the deadline closes in nearly two weeks — by the close of business on Friday, July 15th!
Grants will range from a minimum of $4,000 and a maximum of $20,000 and will be used to assist arts-related organizations in Barnstable County with the following costs:
-Salary support (full or partial) for one or more staff positions;
-Facilities costs, such as mortgage, rent, and utilities;
-Costs associated with health and safety supplies for staff and/or patrons; and
-Marketing and promotion costs.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive funding for the critical work you're doing to positively impact Cape Cod through arts and culture!
Learn How to License Your Art
Art of Licensing with Allison Cole
In May, we held a special CEX Lab featuring illustrator Allison Cole who has licensed her work for an array of high profile clients, including Target, Hasbro, CVS, and more!
In this online workshop, Allison covers everything from the basics (what is licensing) to in-depth, practical tips for how you can license your art to achieve financial sustainability for your creative work.
The CEX Lab is available to watch online through July 11th!
Expand Your Reach with Arts Cape Cod
Whether you're an artist on Cape Cod or you're hosting a cultural event in our region, Arts Cape Cod is for you!
Our arts-marketing website is completely free to use. Creative Exchange Members receive priority for being featured on the AFCC's weekly It's On email (sent every Thursday to nearly 8,000 people) as well as its social media channels.
Artist Resources
Funding
New Bedford Creative — Art/Funding Toolbox
New York Foundation for the Arts
Fundamentals of NFTs (Workshop One) Thursday, July 14 OR Tuesday, July 19, 10 am to 4 pm both days, Zoom Webinar
How to Create NFTs (Workshop Two) Thursday, June 30 (tomorrow) OR Saturday, July 9 OR Tuesday, July 26, 10 am to 4 pm all three days, Zoom Webinar
Jobs
Check out HireCulture for cultural employment opportunities across Massachusetts
Opportunities
Massachusetts Cultural Council — ArtSake Artist Opportunities
Create a Creative Ground Account — A project of the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Professional Development Resources
Effective Project Narratives — NYFA Business of Art
MASSMoCA Assets for Artists Summer Workshops
MassMoCA Business and Financial Resources
AFCC's Modern Love
Modern Love is a virtual series featuring engaging discussions with creatives from their studio spaces on Cape Cod and beyond. This year, guests have included the AFCC's Artist of the Year Jo Hay (watch here) as well as painter Joe Diggs of Osterville (watch here).