Happy Friday!
It is going to be a very warm couple of days, in case you haven’t already heard. Local municipalities throughout the region are offering some valuable safety resources including access to public cooling centers. Boston is offering free admission to select museums today including the Institute of Contemporary Art. I hope that you find some ways to relax and stay cool during this heat wave. Have a nice weekend and be safe out there friends! - Michael
Drinks with Artists at RI Foundation Next Week
I am excited to be collaborating with Rhode Island Foundation on a special Drinks with Artists next Thursday, July 9 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. This event is free but RSVPs are required and space is limited. As of this writing only 7 tickets remain. After that, waitlist spaces are available. Hope to see you there!
Special: Interior Design at Murmur HiFi Lounge in Providence
Murmur HiFi Lounge in Providence recently opened and the space is a celebration of midcentury modern design. Sleek and well-appointed, it boasts a soundtrack of curated vinyl as well as thoughtful decor. I stopped in on one of their first nights with some artist friends and had a lovely time at this new third space. Congrats to the team that made this venue a reality. It’s a testament to how valuable engaging design can be in everyday life.
Exhibitions to See
Featured: Lucinda Hamilton Summer Memories in Concord, MA - Solo exhibition of paintings in the Munroe Gallery at Concord Free Public Library. On view July 6 - 30, Reception July 11, 2-4pm.
Exquisite Corpse in Pawtucket, RI - Closes July 5, 12-2pm.
Sarah Egan at True Grit Gallery in Middleboro, MA - Opens July 11, 6-8pm.
Were You Always There in Boston - Opens July 16, 5-8pm. Thru July 26.
Mary Lynn Burke at The Phoenix Gallery in VT - Opens July 17, 6-8pm. Thru Dec.
Iranian Artists Featured in New Bedford, MA - On thru July 30.
Kelsey Miller at World’s Fair in Providence, RI - On thru Aug. 2.
Asagi Maeda at Fuller Craft Museum - Jewelry show on thru Nov.
America 250 at Yale Center for British Art - On thru Dec.
Art Events, Classes, and More
Artist Dialogue with Anoushka Mirchandani in Maine - July 6 at 5:30pm.
Paint Like Jackson Pollock at FloGris in CT - July 9 at 5:30pm. $40 fee.
Photo Meet Up at AVA Gallery in NH - July 14. Free.
July Events at ICA Boston - From play dates to fashion and dance.
Live/Work Space in Providence
Live at AS220 - Downtown arts space is offering a live/work space at 785 sqft for $1,520 a month. Apply ASAP.
Public Art Accelerator in Boston
Public Art Triennial Accelerator - Open to Greater Boston artists. Mentorship and training. Opportunity to pitch for $27k in funding. Due July 31.
TED x POSCA Global Artist Search
A New Residency Format - No central studio, but collaborative and community-engaged projects. $15,000 in funding. Due July 31.
Three Residencies in the Region
Truro Clayworks - One space has opened up in this yearlong ceramics residency on the Cape. Costs $1,500 a month. Due Aug. 1.
Mosesian Center for the Arts - 24hr studio access in Watertown, MA. Teaching opportunities. Due Sept. 8.
The Factory on Willow - Funded residency in Manchester, NH. $350 travel stipend, $1,600 for food and art supplies. Rolling apps.
Employment in the Arts
NE Museum Association Admin Coordinator - PT. $24/hr. 15 hrs a week. Due ASAP.
Director of Public and External Affairs at VT Arts Council - $76-$82k. Due ASAP.
Director of Marketing Communications at North Bennet Street School - $104k+. Due ASAP.
Assoc. Director of Marketing at MassMoCA - $85k. Due ASAP.
Development Assistant at Gardner Museum in Boston - $23-$25/hr. Due July 13.
Tour Manager at Cyrus Dallin Art Museum in Arlington, MA - $18/hr. Due July 17.
Grant Writer for ArtsLearning in Worcester, MA - $8k stipend. Due Aug. 26.
Calls for Art
Cup Show in Portsmouth, NH - $30 fee. Due July 12.
Call for Proposals at Cooper Center Gallery in Newton, MA - Due July 12.
Stand by Me at Aplomb Gallery in NH - $35 fee. Due July 15.
Northampton, MA Print and Book Fair - Fees of $25 - $100. Due July 15.
Regional Juried Exhibition at Guild of Boston Artists - $2,000+ in prizes. $50 fee. Due July 18.
Adjusting to the Dark at AS220 in Providence - Curated by Izzy Uliasz. Due July 19.
Hip to Be Square at Spring Bull Gallery in Newport, RI - $500+ in prizes. $25 fee. Due July 21.
Holiday Festival of Crafts Vendors Sought in Worcester, MA - $200 deposit. Booth fee of $470 - $625. Due July 31.
Opening of the Week: American, Unfinished?! at WaterFire Arts Center
Last night, WaterFire Arts Center opened a large group show titled America, Unfinished?! There were many friends and peers to be found at the opening reception, making it feel like a reunion. The show continues through August 30. On August 6, I’ll be co-hosting a Drinks with Artists at the venue with my friend Kannetha Brown. More details on that soon. In the meantime, stay cool!
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