New England Art News April 18
Reminders from RISCA. Deadlines for a big prize and grants. Art jobs across the region. Studios in PVD, residency in MA, national show in NH, portrait commission in VT. Plus, TWO artist profiles!
Happy Friday!
I hope your day is off to a great start, wherever you’re reading this.
Yesterday, I was invited to an art show at School One, a progressive independent school in Providence. Thanks to Head of School Christopher Hayes and Art Chair Jim Drain for the welcome, and to Director of Literary Engagement Diana Champa for keeping me in the loop about the school’s great monthly public artist talk series. If you have the means, you can make a donation to support their work.
Can you think of someone who encouraged your art practice? A family member, teacher, colleague, friend, or partner? I think it’s important to consider how those of us who are more established can be useful peers to others - how we can replicate the mentorship that benefited us. Sharing a coffee, serving as a reference, doing a studio visit, being supportive. These things are all basically free, but still can be extremely meaningful and impactful. - Michael
Two Artist Profiles
Katy Rodden Walker: Community-Focused Artist
In my latest piece for my New England Art News blog, I profiled interdisciplinary artist Katy Rodden Walker. Katy’s immersive installation Community BLOOMS is on view at the New Bedford Whaling Museum through April 27. I really enjoyed a recent coffee with Katy, who is an impressive and dynamic creative person.
Studio Visit with Painter Suzanne Schireson
For my GoLocalProv column this week, I had a wonderful studio visit with painter and UMass Dartmouth professor Suzy Schireson. A fantastic colorist, Suzy is the subject of a solo show at Cade Tompkins Projects opening May 3. Congrats to Suzy!
Art Events in Rhode Island
New Shows Open at Overlap in Newport - April 19 from 3-5pm.
Reception at Nancy Devine Gallery in Warren - April 19 from 4-6pm.
A Pop Up at Public Shop and Gallery - Featuring local creatives. April 26, 12-4pm.
AS220 Exhibitions - Galleries in downtown Prov. feature new work, thru April 26.
RWU Senior Work at Bristol Art Museum - Student show through May 2.
52nd Annual Clay Show in South County - Lots of ceramics, on thru May 10.
Student Tours at Bell Gallery - Multiple dates and times, at Brown University.
Art Happenings Around New England
Amy Lovera Solo at Bridgewater State - Photogram show on thru April 24.
Tibetan Monk Crafts Sand Mandala at Library in VT - Thru April 25.
Frank Poor at Krakow Witkin in Boston - Opens April 26, 3-5pm. Thru June 7.
Student Selects at St. Anselm Chapel Art Center in NH - Thru May 9.
Student Show Opens in Bridgeport, CT - May 5 from 5:30-7pm.
Glenn Murray Paintings at Theatre in West Springfield - On view thru June 1.
Upcoming Events at Artspace Greenfield (MA) - Multiple dates and times.
Miscellaneous Opportunities
Sell Your Work to RI State Council on the Arts:
Major Installation at Rhode Island College - $229,000 budget. Deadline April 21.
Purchase of Individual Artworks for DLT - $25,000 budget. Deadline April 28.
Join an Arts Space in Boston:
Copley Society Adds Emerging Artist Category - Newbury Street venue has a new tier of membership. One time $500 acceptance fee, then $250 in annual dues.
Be a Resident at a Premier Venue:
MASS MoCA Seeks Residents - For January to June 2026. Costs vary, with financial aid and full fellowships available. Application due May 1.
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Prize:
$50,000 to a Practicing Artist - Open to artists across the United States. Culminates in a show in Rockland, Maine. Deadline to apply is May 1.
Fund Your Practice on Cape Cod:
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod - Grants of $2,500 - $10,000 for creative individuals practicing on the Cape and Islands. Deadline May 2.
Study Pit-Fired Ceramics:
Artist Kit Grindeland Offers Unique Class - at The Steel Yard in Providence. Tuition is $470. Runs Thursdays, May 29 - July 10 from 6:30-9:30pm.
Special Portrait Call in Vermont:
The State Curator of Vermont Seeks Portraitist - Create a portrait of Louvenia Dorsey Bright, the first African-American woman and woman of color to serve in the Vermont State Legislature. Qualifications due by May 31.
Studio Spaces in Providence:
The Versailles Building in Olneyville - Multiple spaces available in the heart of artist-rich neighborhood near Dirt Palace, Dye House, Atlantic Mills, etc.
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Art Jobs
Middle School Art Teacher at Wheeler - Teach grades 6-8 at private school in PVD. Pay not listed. Apply ASAP.
Full Time Photographer at Northeast Document Conservation - Entry level. Salary of $49,000. Apply ASAP.
Gallery Job in VT - Bryan Gallery seeks an associate. $18/hr. Apply ASAP.
Printmaker in Maine - At Maine College of Art. $19.10/hr. Apply ASAP.
Summer Camp Art Director in NH - June - August, $3-$6k. Apply ASAP.
Art Teacher in New Canaan CT - New Canaan Country Day seeks educator. Pay range not listed. Apply ASAP.
Director of Visitor Engagement at Yale - Center for British Art is Hiring. Pay range not listed. Apply ASAP.
Director of Collections in New Haven - $80-$90k. Apply ASAP.
Development Director in Western MA - $100-$175k. Apply by April 25.
Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging - at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. $110-$130k. Apply by April 30.
Engagement Coordinator in Newton - $35-$45k. Apply by May 16.
Maintenance Tech at Walnut Hill - $23/hr. Apply by June 11.
Calls for Art in New England
National Printmaking Show in NH - The Art Center hosts juried exhibition. $25 entry fee. Apply by April 19.
Danforth Museum Juried Show - $950 in prizes. $50 to apply. Deadline April 21.
4th Annual Show in Hull, MA - $500 in prizes. $15+ to enter. Deadline April 21.
Everyday Life in Newport - $650 in awards. $25+ to enter. Deadline April 22.
Art League of Lowell Homages Show - Entries start at $40. Deadline April 26.
Multiple Opportunities at Boston Sculptors - Call for 3D artists, due April 30.
Contemporary Queer in Cambridge - Gallery 263 seeks art. Fees start at $25. Deadline May 4.
ArtSpace Maynard Seeks Work About Resilience - Show at 6 Bridges Gallery, juried by Jamaal Eversley. Entry fees $35+. Deadline May 9.
Beyond the Region
Center for Craft Seeks Emerging Curators - 10 month fellowship with a $5,000 stipend and a show in North Carolina. Apply by April 18 (today!!).
Plein Air Magazine Competition - Cash prizes and a chance to be entered to win $15,000 and be on the cover of Plein Air Magazine. $40 entry. Deadline April 30.
Surface Design Association - Exhibition in print, co-juried by Cambridge artist Nirmal Raja. Non-member fee of $45. Deadline May 16.
Exhibit at Seattle Art Fair - Curated by Teravarna. $25 entry fee. Deadline May 31.
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