New England Art News February 28
Emergency funds for artists. $100,000+ in grants. $7,000 in prizes. A fundraiser seeks art. Board and employment opportunities. 3 residencies. 3 national calls. Plus, meet an art dealer!
Happy Friday!
I hope you’re enjoying the warmer weather! This week, mentorship is on my mind. I’ve benefited immensely from the support and advice of so many people and I think it’s important to pay that forward. A couple of weeks ago I spoke to Suzanne Schireson’s class at UMass Dartmouth, this week I visited University of Rhode Island to talk to students of Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, and on March 5 I am on a panel about cultural careers for Rhode Island College. I am always genuinely honored to be invited into conversations like these. It feels really special to be entrusted to share advice with younger peers. We each have ways in which we can positively impact the next generation of artists in our region, and even actions that seem small can have a positive influence on an individual starting out. Can you think of how that could manifest in your life and practice? I hope you might consider becoming a mentor or supporter of an emerging artist in 2025. - Michael
Help Circulate Art Resources
Reader sharing has been a great driver in growing the community of people who receive this newsletter each Friday. Do you have a friend or colleague who might benefit from these weekly listings? Please consider sharing New England Art News.
A Celebration of Art Dealer Catherine Bert
This week for my GoLocalProv column, I wrote a profile of art dealer and scholar Catherine Little Bert. Cathy has been representing the work of historic Rhode Island artists for forty years. She has also been a mentor and inspiration to me throughout my career (my first experience in a gallery was interning for her!). I am so appreciative of her contributions to the Providence art scene.
Join Me for Drinks March 13!
My next Drinks with Artists will take place at Kimi’s at 373 Washington Street in Providence Thursday, March 13 from 6:30 - 9:00pm. These monthly gatherings are geared towards younger creatives looking to cultivate community. If you’re shy, please say hi to me. I’m happy to introduce you to other artists. It would be great to meet you!
New Urban Arts Seeks Artwork Donations
Providence after school arts organization is seeking donations of artwork for a fundraising auction. Looking for pieces valued $25 - $1,000. New Urban Arts does great work. If you have the means, please consider supporting them.
CAA has Open Board Positions
Cambridge Art Association is seeking individuals in the greater Boston area to join its Board of Directors. Must be willing to donate $250+ a year, engage in donor cultivation, and support the organization. Serving on a board is a great way to uplift the local arts ecosystem. Send your letter of interest by April 1.
Art Events in Rhode Island
New Show Opens at Public - Olneyville gallery opens group show with a theme of home March 1 from 4-6pm.
AS220 Opens New Shows - Featuring five local artists. March 1 from 5-7pm.
Latinx Artists Meetup - Hosted by RILA in Central Falls. March 5, 5:30-7:00pm.
Drink and Draw at RiffRaff - Prompts included. March 5 at 7pm.
Last Days of Open Juried at SCAA - Exhibition of drawings and prints concludes March 8.
Venice Biennale Comes to Brown - Julian Creuzet, who envisioned the French Pavilion, is featured at The Bell. On thru June 1.
Art Happenings Around the Region
Art Opening in Fall River - Internalized, featuring 20 artists, opens March 1 from 2-5pm. Continues thru March 14.
Susan Lyman Show Opens March 7 - At Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Fascinating sculptural forms. On thru May 11.
Art Quilts in Maine - LA Arts presents a retrospective of quilts thru March 14.
Gordon Parks in CT - Show highlights photographer at Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury. On thru March 30.
Winners from Juried Regional in NH - Library Art Center in Newport, NH presents show of seven artists thru April 3.
Art Jobs
The following opportunities don’t have deadlines so you should apply ASAP:
Deputy Director at Smith College Museum of Art - Salary of $91-115k.
Greeter at Harvard Art Museums - Welcome visitors for $18/hr.
Mellon Curatorial Fellow at RISD - Prints and Drawings focus. Three year term. Salary range starts at $37,700.
Teaching Artist in Burlington, VT - At BCA. Pay is $35/hr.
AS220 Hiring Property Tech - Prov arts space seeks maintenance help. $21/hr.
The following opportunities are in order by deadline date:
Summer Arts Camp Jobs at FirstWorks - RI org seeks help for summer camp. One post is $21/hr, another is $23/hr. Limited contract. Apply by March 1.
Fuller Craft Hiring for Two Posts - Ceramics Instructor and Mixed Media Instructor. Both start at $35/hr. Priority given to apps submitted by March 15.
Art Instructors for Kids in Newton - New Art Center. $26/hr. Apply by March 21.
Provincetown Art Assoc. Hiring Two Roles - Teaching Artist ($65/hr) apply by March 21. Education Intern ($19/hr) apply by March 24.
Elliot School Summer Programs Coordinator - Center for craft in Jamaica Plain seeks admin. $26/hr. Apply by March 28.
Exhibitions Manager at Tufts - Salary of $58-$74k. Apply by March 28.
Two Jobs at Artisan’s Asylum - Somerville space is seeking an Operations Director ($60-$70K) and a Development Director ($65-$75K). Apply by April 1.
Three Residencies in the Region
Pillar Gallery and Projects - New Hampshire gallery seeks immersive exhibition for a resident show in April. $50 fee. Deadline extended to Feb. 28 (today!).
The Steel Yard - Providence’s unique industrial arts space seeks resident artists working in metals, jewelry, and ceramics. Residency comes with a stipend, exhibition opportunities, crits, and more. Applications close March 1.
Low Season Residency - On Block Island. Free housing, breakfast, and small travel per diem. $1,000 stipend. Teach young artists. Get an artist’s talk and crit, too. $15 fee. Apply by April 4.
Three Funding Opportunities
Emergency Grants in Providence - Interlace Grant Fund offers artists grants of $50 - $500 each month to mitigate effects of eviction, utilities shutoff, etc. Apply by March 7.
Black Women Photographers x Nikon - $50,000 in grant funding as well as $20,000 in equipment available. Open to artists throughout the US and beyond. Apply by March 28.
Creative Capital has opens its call for 2026 grants March 3. These offer up to $50,000 for artists across the country to create new work. There’s also the Creative Capital Award which offers one artist in each state $10,000. Deadline is April 3.
Calls for Art in New England
South Coast Artists at NBAM - New Bedford Art Museum hosts juried show with $1,500 in prizes. $40 entry fee. Deadline is Feb. 28 (today!)
ArtTalk Newport Last Call - Show about relationships with anxiety in Newport. Deadline March 1. Free application.
Medford Print Show About Political Resistance - Timely call for entry in MA. No fee to apply. Deadline March 3.
Spring Show in Newport - $975 in awards. First place of $400. Juried by Ana Flores. Fees start at $25. Deadline March 4.
Photo Show in Vermont - Theme of ruins and remnants, 10% of proceeds are being donated to photographers affected by LA wildfires. Entries start at $39. Due by March 10.
Fiber Show Call in Boston - The Art Gallery hosts show juried by RISD’s Kate Irvin. Fees start at $35. Apply by March 13.
Coolidge Corner Arts Festival - In Brookline, in June, focused on fine craft and other work. $15 app fee. $225 booth fee. Apply by March 15.
Opportunities Beyond the Region
Wood-Fired Ceramics in North Carolina - Focused on artists who are ‘students of their craft’. $1,000 in prizes. $30 entry fee. Deadline Feb. 28 (today!).
American Tapestry Biennial - Exhibition in Chicago. $500 in prizes. $70 entry fee. Deadline of March 1.
Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival - 40,000 visitors, $3,000 in prizes. Entry fee of $25. Deadline to apply is March 3.
Thanks for Reading!
Thanks for perusing this edition of New England Art News. Please email me at michael@michaelrosefineart.com with ideas, tips, etc. You can also follow me on Instagram at michaelrosefineart. You can share and subscribe using the links below:
This is the BEST and most informative regional newsletter on the arts. I look forward to its every issue. Thank you Michael!