Resources for Artists
VSA arts of Massachusetts is here to assist artists with disabilities grow in their art. If there is a demand, we can run classes at the VSAM office. However, there are art classes all over the Greater Boston area and all over Massachusetts that are available to artists with disabilities. And don't forget to sign-up for our mailing list to receive updates for artists. Click the link at the bottom of every page on our website where it says "Mailing List".
General Resources
The National Arts and Disability Center web site is a great resource for artists. There are resources for artists who are working on getting a career in the arts. One resource is a sequel to the book, Putting Creativity to Work. There is also have an extensive list of calls for art for artists with disabilities.
ArtSpaceFinder is the definitive place to find or list space to create in Massachusetts and the Boston Metro Area.
Artist Support Sites is an arts and healing network giving links and descriptions of several sites offering support to artists.
The California Arts Council in collaboration with the National Arts and Disability Center at UCLA announces the availability of $500 grants for arts organizations or artists with disabilities. Funds may be used towards the professional development of artists and to enhance the participation of people with disabilities in the arts.
Online Artists' Portfolios Resource creates online artists' portfolios which may be free of charge for artists with low income, student artists, and artists with disabilities, who do not have their own website.
New Disability Information Web Tool is the U.S. government's one stop federal web site for disability related information and resources, recently unveiled a state and local resources map designed top make it easier for visitors to find information for their own states and localities.
Arts Healthcare Coalition - Get the information you need on understanding the state's new Health Care Reform Law Enacted in April 2006, the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law is designed to provide health insurance to every man, woman and child in the Commonwealth. All Massachusetts residents over 18 years of age are required to have health insurance by December 31, 2007.The new health care system is a significant change with potential benefits for artists and arts-related employers alike. However, to navigate the new system successfully, it is important for you to take initiative and the time to educate yourself about the new requirements.
Matchbook is an online cultural marketplace that brings together New England's performing artists and the people and organizations who present them. This free website features an easy-to-search directory of artists, performance spaces and presenting organizations, designed to MATCH artists with presenters that BOOK them to perform. Contact the MatchBook.org team at 617-951-0010 x29 or info@matchbook.org.
National Arts And Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the issues of arts and disability. The site includes directories, list of available studio space, and other links to serve artists with disabilities.
It's All About Arts is a free art listing service for the Greater Boston Arts Community provided by Janice Williams. Published every Monday morning. Send information on your organization or event to janice@artfulgift.com. Watch "It's All About Arts" on Channel 9 BNNLive every Monday evening from 6-7 p.m. with host Glenn Williams.Guests wanted for It's All About Arts cable television program. Promote your art. Anyone involved in the arts is welcome to come on our TV show with host Glenn Williams. Great promotional venue to showcase art, classes, exhibits, performances and events. We do the show live each Monday evening from 6-7 p.m. at the BNN studios, 10 Park Plaza, Transportation Building. Call Executive Producer Janice Williams at 617-710-3811 or visit the website.
Job Sites
The Center for Arts and Culture website contains nationwide job listings in the arts, humanities and arts advocacy.
CHANGE, Inc. awards artists emergency grants of $100-$500 for medical, living, or other expenses. Contact Change, Inc., Box 705, Cooper Station, New York, NY 10276; 212-473-3742
Creative Hot List - Search by title or location with this tool. It also lets you create a file of job prospects and contacts.
New York Foundation for the Artists - Updated every Sunday, this site features a comprehensive and international list of job opportunities. This is also an extensive source for descriptions and access information for arts job sources, both offline and online.
Grant Sites
The Foundation Center hosts a website that is a deep resource of newsletters, resources, and links to funders. From the main page, click on the "individual grant seekers" on the left-hand column.
Puffin Foundation Grants - The Puffin Foundation supports projects that will advance progressive social change. Grants of $500-$2,500 are open to all artists residing in the U.S. Contact the Puffin Foundation, Dept. AC, 20 E. Oakdene Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Cloud Place is an arts organization serving Boston's youth. Contact info@cloudfoundation.org, call 617.262.2949
Visual Arts
Fort Point Arts Community Gallery (FPAC) - Email questions to gallery@fortpointarts.org or send a SASE to: FPAC Exhibition Committee 300 Summer Street M1 Boston, MA 02210-1115
Fuller Craft Museum - 455 Oak Street Brockton, MA 02301 508-588-6000
New Art Center in Newton - Contact Ceci Mendez at (617) 964-3424 or ceci@newartcenter.org
Massachusetts College of Art - Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Handicapped accessible. Address: 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MBTA: Green "E" line. Information: 617--879-7333
Brookline Arts Center - Call 617-566-5715 or email bac@brooklineartscenter.com to receive a catalog of classes. The Brookline Arts Center is located at 86 Monmouth Street, at the corner of St. Mary's Street, convenient to Beacon Street and the MBTA.
Arlington Center for the Arts - 41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA 02474-6813 Call 781-648-6220, email info@acarts.org
Cambridge Art Association - 25 Lowell Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Call 617-547-6789 or Fax 617-497-7532
Center for Emerging Visual Artists - Formerly called the Creative Artists Network, the Center offers a two-year program, in which artists receive instruction, exhibition, and teaching opportunities. Career consultation and technical assistance include grant writing, tax and legal research, and employment advice. 237 S. 18th St, Suite 3A, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-546-7775.
Craft Emergency Relief Fund provides interest-free loans to professional craftspeople for emergency relief. Loans range from $200 to $2,000. Applicants must spend 50% or more of their time producing and/or marketing their own work. Craft Emergency Relief Fund, 28 Elm Street #2,, Montpelier, VT 05602; 802-229-2306.
Film/Theatre/Dance
Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Harvard Film Archive 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-4700. Admission is $8 General Public, $6 Students and Senior Citizens
CasaNia 46 Porter Road., Porter Sq. (2 blocks from the MBTA) Cambridge, MA $10, General Admission, $8 Students, Seniors, Boston Dance Alliance Members, Call (781) 321-6188 for information and (617) 491-5144 for reservations.
Walpole Footlighters P.O. Box 189, Walpole, MA
The National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture - NAMAC is a nonprofit association composed of diverse member organizations dedicated to encouraging film, video, audio and online/multimedia arts, and to promoting the cultural contributions of individual media artists.
Theatre Communications Group has a subscription service called ArtSearch ($40-$60 for six months) which provides national listings at every level of employment in theatres and performing arts centers, summer festivals, schools, dance and opera companies, symphony orchestras, museums, arts councils, and other art organizations.
Literary
Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street (corner of Milk Street) Boston, MA. Wheelchair accessible and conveniently located near the State Street and Downtown Crossing stops on the MBTA. For information call 617-482-6439
