New England Art News January 3
A major grant and fellowship for established artists. Sixteen local art jobs. Ten art calls. $25,000+ in awards. Steel Yard Residents Show and many other art events. Plus, I want to see your artwork!
Hello and Happy New Year!
I wish you a great start to your 2025. In this week’s New England Art News I have a lot of upcoming opportunities including funding, jobs, professional development, events, and more. I hope you find something useful for yourself or a friend.
Editor’s Note: What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
What do you want for 2025? To make a new body of work? To exhibit in a venue you admire? To see more exhibitions? To meet artists in your community? The start of a new year isn’t a bad time to sketch out some general goals. It’s also a good time for all of us to set a goal of supporting one another in whatever ways we can. I hope you might consider adding connection and community to your list of resolves for 2025. - Michael Rose
A Personal Call for Group Exhibitors
In addition to my day job managing the galleries at the Providence Art Club, I also regularly work on exhibitions at other venues throughout Rhode Island and the region. I am looking for artists who currently have work available for these opportunities. You can fill out the Google form linked below to express your interest. There’s no entry fee and the form is just 8 short questions. All are welcome to share their info for consideration.
A Must-See Show Opens Thursday in Providence
I wanted to include a special plug in this week’s newsletter for The Steel Yard’s Winter Residency Show, Grit and Polish, which opens Thursday, January 9 from 6-8pm at The WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. It continues through February 9 with an artist panel on Jan. 16.
Featuring artworks Traé Brooks, Brittany Dias, Katie Han, Nyala Honda, Dana Heng, Anne Irving, Prinshu Gautam, Kit Grindeland, and Alex Tum, this show highlights remarkable work being made by artists affiliated with the city’s unique industrial arts space. Objects in metal, ceramic, fiber, mixed-media, and more will be on view. Please go out and support these artists!
Art Events in Rhode Island
Experience art in the Ocean State.
Drink and Draw at RiffRaff - Jan. 8 at 7pm, head to bookstore bar for cocktails, coffee, and art making. Prompts from Sequential Artists Workshop.
Steel Yard Show at WaterFire - Opens Jan. 9 from 6-8pm. Featuring the work of resident artists working in clay, metal, and more.
Print Workshop at PPL - Lois Harada and Jordan Goffin host pop-up workshop for printed matter. Jan. 11 from 10am - 2pm.
Big Community Show in Warren - Imago Gallery hosts unjuried exhibition of local artists thru Jan. 31. Opening reception Jan. 11 from 5-8pm.
BLK Open to Interpretation - Public Shop and Gallery hosts opening reception Jan. 11 from 4-6pm. Six local artists featured.
Introduction to Watercolor - One day workshop at RI Watercolor Society. Jan. 11 from 10am - 3pm. $110 for non-members, plus a $15 materials fee.
Performance with Lilly Manycolors - Providence-based artists hosts performance piece titled Reparent on Jan. 12 from 5-7pm. Admission is $25.
Drawing Wild at the Museum of Natural History - Roger Williams Park in Providence hosts opportunity for artist-led drawing of taxidermy and other artifacts with Kathy Hodge. Jan. 16 from 2-5pm. $35 for non-members.
Art, Wine, and Conversation in South County - Charlestown Gallery hosts new Salon series, Jan. 18 from 5-7pm.
Art Happenings Around the Region
Make and see artworks throughout New England.
First Friday Tonight in SoWA - Galleries and studios open for visitors in Boston from 5-9pm Jan. 3. Great chance to see a lot of art in one stop.
Art Tour in Vermont - Hall Art Foundation in Reading offers hour long docent-lead tours on Saturdays from 10-11am. Next one Sat. Jan. 4. Sliding fee $6-$12.
Free Admission at the ICA - Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art offers free entrance on Jan. 9 from 5-9pm.
Handcraft Bash in Worcester - Stitch a mini-monster at the Worcester Center for Crafts Jan. 11 from 11am - 2pm.
Cyanotypes in Portland, ME - Factory 3 Makerspace offers intro workshop in blue-tinted photographic process. Jan. 12 from 9:30am-12:30pm. $60 for tickets.
Opening Receptions at ArtsWorcester - Jan. 17 from 6-9pm. Explore artworks in a range of media in new shows.
Art Supply Swap in Boston - ShowUp Gallery in SoWA hosts art supply swap and mending event Jan. 18 from 12-3pm.
Major Fellowship and Grant for Established Artists
Two exciting opportunities for mid-career creatives.
Loeb Fellowships at Harvard GSD - Mid-career designers, architects, public artists and more are encouraged to apply for prestigious Loeb Fellowships. $57,000 stipend and you get to take classes at MIT and Harvard. Deadline Jan. 6.
Gottlieb Foundation Individual Artist Grants - Open to artists across the nation in a mature stage of their career with at least twenty years of experience working in painting, sculpture, or printmaking. Last year the foundation awarded $25,000 each to 20 artists. Applications are due by Jan. 15.
Native Craft Artist Program
Money and professional development opportunities.
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums - is offering 21 Native craft artists capacity building programs and funding. Artists are eligible for up to $10,000 each in funding, as well as coaching, and more. Deadline is Jan. 6 at midnight eastern time.
Art Jobs Hiring Now
Employment for artists and arts professionals.
Fellowship in Academic and Public Programs - Harvard Art Museums seeks individual to work on teaching and learning opportunities. Salary of $60,000. Apply ASAP.
Coordinate School Services at NBMAA - New Britain Museum of American Art in CT seeks individual to arrange PreK-12 student visits. Full time. $20 - $22/hr, with benefits. Apply ASAP.
CCRI Seeks Graphic Design Adjunct - Teach graphic design at Community College of Rhode Island for one semester. Pay scale not listed. Apply ASAP.
Two Jobs at MoCA CT - Wesport art museum seeks both an Executive Director ($100k+) as well as a Chief Curator ($70k+). Apply ASAP.
Three Jobs at BCA - Boston Center for the Arts seeks Assoc. Director of Facilities ($80-$85k), Marketing Coordinator ($40-$45k), and Venue Associate ($20/hr). Apply ASAP.
Collections Manager and Registrar - Eric Carle Museum of Book Art seeks museum professional. Salary of $70,000. Apply ASAP.
Exhibit Technician in Springfield - Springfield Museums seek 20 hour a week exhibition assistant. Pay is $17/hr. Apply ASAP.
Visiting Artist at MassArt - College seeks visiting faculty members for fall of 2025. Salary of $66-$72,000. Apply by Jan. 10.
Vacation Art Teacher in Lexington, MA - Munroe Center for the Arts seeks art and maker space instructors for February. Pay is $28/hr. Apply by Jan. 22.
Art Framer in Western MA - R. Michelson Galleries in East Hampton seeks framing professional. $20-$30/hr. Apply by Jan. 31.
Admin. at Danforth Art Museum - Framingham, MA museum and school seeks office administrator. Pay is $22/hr. Apply by Jan. 31.
Art Framer in Somerville - Stanhope Framers seeks individual for fast-paced picture framing job. Salary of $45-$50,000. Apply by Jan. 31.
Ceramics Tenure Track Professorship - MassArt seeks ceramist with an MFA. Salary of $66-$74,000. Apply by Feb 1.
Calls for Art in the Region
Exhibit work locally in person and online.
Fakes and Forgeries in Newport - Spring Bull Gallery seeks copies of famous artworks for annual show. Fee of $30. Deadline Jan. 8.
Figure in Place Show in CT - Milford Arts Council in South Milford hosting show about bodies in spaces. $500 in prizes. Entries start at $20. Deadline Jan. 10.
Portrait Show in New Hampshire - Aplomb Gallery in Dover seeks portraits with a theme of “Grounded” for show. Fees start at $35. Deadline Jan. 15.
Illumination Online Show - RI Watercolor Society seeks works with a theme of illumination for a virtual exhibition. $300 in prizes. Fees start at $15 for non-members. Deadline Jan. 15.
National Monotype Call in Duxbury - Art Complex Museum to host Monotype Guild of New England’s sixth national show. Over $1,800 in prizes. Entries start at $35. Deadline Jan. 19.
Show Art in Fairfield, CT - The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery at the Fairfield Public Library seeks proposals for solo and group exhibitions in 2026. Fee of $250 to exhibit. Rolling deadline.
Calls for Artists Around the Country
Opportunities with wider geographic impact.
Limited Palette Show in Illinois - Fine Line Creative Arts Center seeks paintings that employ a limited palette for special show. $800 in prizes. Entry fees start at $35. Deadline Jan. 6.
Video Art in Syracuse - Light Work / Urban Video Project seeks works for projection at Everson Art Museum. $10,000 commission. Fee of $10. Deadline Jan. 6.
Small Works in Kansas - Rice Art Gallery seeks works sized 14” or less. $1,500 Best in Show Award and other cash prizes. $35 entry fee. Deadline Jan. 7.
Watercolors in Georgia - Show at Morris Museum of Art in Augusta for Georgia Watercolor Society 46th National Show. First prize of $2,000, as well as $10,000 in additional awards. Entry fee is $60. Deadline is Jan. 8.
Creative Space in Fall River, MA
Make work in a community setting on the South Coast.
SoCo Art Labs - has creative co-working space open. Monthly rents range from $125 - $250 with assets like wifi, large format printing and scanning, product photography, and more. Interesting model for artists looking for community.
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