ARTIST RESOURCES
General Resources
Anchor House of Artists (Northampton)
Founded with the mission to support and expand the creative careers of artists living with mental illness
Directory of creative enterprises and artists in New England
Flywheel Arts Collective (Easthampton)
Performance space and arts collective
Healthcare for Artists (western MA)
Free site for individual artists and artist-run organizations to aid them in navigating the Affordable Care Act, its requirements and programs, and the existing available health care options
Hire Culture (Mass Cultural Council)
Creative employment in Massachusetts
Arts advocacy and action
Requires signatures from the Department of Public Works and the Northampton Police Department
Pioneer Valley Theatre Newsletter
Weekly listing of performances and auditions
Straw Dog Writers Guild is a volunteer 501(c)3 organization, committed to paying writers for their presentations.
Creative exchange in the Pioneer Valley
Weekly newsletter for visual art/artists in the Valley. Listing is free
VFR is independent media, all volunteer run, and their mission is to support the community
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts
Serves individual artists, musical groups, and cultural organizations in MA
Grants & Funding
Art Angels (Northampton)
Grant proposals are discussed each spring. Art Angels funds organizations and artists who facilitate empowerment, transformation, and education through the arts
Mass MOCA Financial Wellness Residency for Artists (North Adams)
Free opportunity for Massachusetts artists. Deadline to apply for 2020 is June 20
National Endowment for the Arts
Grants for organizations and individuals
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Grants, job postings, and artist directory
Grant opportunities for individual artists available throughout the year
Puffin Foundation (National)
Grants for individual artists
Open Mics/Jams
Bishop's Open Mic & Open Late Night Jam
Tuesday nights 7:30-1:30
Northampton Jazz Workshop Tuesday Night Jam Session
7:30-10:30 at City Sports Grille at Spare Time in Northampton
Thursdays from 7-9:30 (sign up at 6:30) at Thirsty Mind in South Hadley.
Select Thursdays monthly at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke. Featured artist followed by open jam
Opportunities
Hosmer Gallery (Forbes Library, Northampton)
Created to showcase local artists
The Studios at Mass MOCA Residency Program (North Adams)
Need-based subsidies available
Women Composers Festival of Hartford
Annual festival, calls for scores, and workshop opportunities
Youth Arts Opportunities
Dwellings 2019 Call for Youth Poets
Northampton Center for the Arts
Check their schedule for youth programming
The Performance Project - First Generation
(Springfield)
Young adults ages 12-24 who identify as "first generation,” for intensive artistic training, leadership development, and inter-generational mentoring
Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts (Greenfield)
Free performing arts camp for youth ages 12-17