New England Art News May 30
Some major museum jobs. Fuller Craft gets $7mil. Two artist residencies. Calls for art with cash prizes. A profile of a printmaker and an exhibition preview. Plus, an artist meetup next Thursday!
Happy Friday!
I hope you had a great long weekend. In personal news, one of my tiny (4” x 4”!) paintings was juried into a virtual exhibition hosted by Rhode Island Watercolor Society and it received the Second Place Award. Thank you to juror Bill Lane for this kind recognition. Also, yesterday was the final installment of my Art Appreciation class at RISD. It was enriching to teach this course. My students were thoughtful and engaged, and the artists we visited were so generous and collegial. I’m hoping to teach again soon, perhaps some affordable online professional practices workshops. What do you think? - Michael
Have a Drink with Me Next Thursday!
Thursday, June 5 from 6:30-9:00pm at RiffRaff Bookstore Bar in Olneyville, I’m hosting my monthly Drinks with Artists meetup. This is a fun opportunity to create community among younger and emerging artists. There will be cocktails, coffee, books and an outdoor courtyard too. You can share my Insta post to invite friends.
A Great Abstract Double Feature in Fall River
This week in New England Art News, I wrote a preview of Summer Cut, a show opening May 31 in Fall River, MA that features strong abstraction by Olivia Baldwin and Ashley Pelletier. Meet the two artists from 1-3pm on Saturday.
Nice News: Fuller Craft Receives Major Donation
The Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA announced this week that they have received a $7 million gift from the Wingate Foundation. It is the largest gift in their history and will support two endowments, capital improvements, and more. It’s wonderful to have good news like this to report.
Art Events in Rhode Island
Sweet Nothings Opens - Abstract show begins May 31 from 6-9pm.
Tory Fair at Odd-Kin - Protest Flowers opens June 1 from 2-5pm.
MJ Sanqui at Paper Nautilus - Installation at bookstore opens June 1, 4-6pm.
RISD Jewelry at World’s Fair - Special pop up on thru June 1. 12-4pm daily.
Estate Fine Jewelry at Vallots - Providence auction house preview, sale June 12.
RI Latino Portraits - Collection by René Gómez on view thru July 18.
Art Happenings Around New England
Important Photo Show - Feat. Bartel, Brown, and Dang. May 31 from 5-7pm.
Burlington City Arts Openings - New shows in VT, June 5.
Openings at NHAA June 6 - Feat. Albanese, Taylor, Wing, and a Pride Show.
May Babcock and Lindsey Beal at Boston Ath. - Opening June 9 at 5:30pm.
Art Party in Maine - Buy your ticket to support CMCA prior to July.
Highlights from Flo Gris in CT - Ongoing permanent collection show.
The Bee Project in CT - Site specific installation on view all summer.
Mentorship Residency for BIPOC Artists
Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland, Maine offers an exciting one-on-one mentorship program that builds connections and offers resources for artists. Applicants from MA, ME, CT, RI, VT, and NH are eligible for a rolling deadline.
Artist Residencies on Nantucket
Nantucket Island School of Design and Arts is seeking artists for residency opportunities coming up June - August. Experience live-work studio on the island. Open to a range of media. Fees start at $1,045+.
Two Funding Opportunities
The Working Artist Grant / Art Purchase Award offers $1,000 to artists throughout the US. $25 entry fee. Deadline May 31.
Teravarna Art Gallery is offering a $2,000 prize to artists throughout the US. $45 entry fee. Deadline June 15.
Art Jobs
There are several big museum jobs open in CT and MA right now, so I’m listing them first this week. If you snag one of these, please remember to pay these big salaries forward.
President and CEO, Wadsworth Athenaeum - $300k+. Apply ASAP.
Director of Facilities at Harvard Art Museums - $121k+. Apply ASAP.
Associate Director of Programs at MassMoCA - $90k. Apply ASAP.
Director of Development at Berkshire Museum - $125k+. Apply ASAP.
Director of Development at the Wadsworth - $135k+. Apply ASAP.
Other Jobs…
Videographer at Brown - $55k+. Apply ASAP.
Production Designer at RISD - $50k+. Apply ASAP.
Makerspace Manager at Bryant in RI - Pay not listed. Apply ASAP.
Drawing and Painting Prof. in Maine - $900+ per credit hour. Apply ASAP.
Grade 5-8 Art Teacher in VT - $45k-$80k+. Apply ASAP.
Education Coordinator at ICA Boston - $26/hr. Apply by June 8.
Res. Hall Director at MassArt - $18.25/hr plus housing. Apply by June 30.
Education Manager at Artisan’s Asylum - $50-$65k. Apply by June 30.
Asst. Curator of Judaica at MFA - $74k-$75k. Apply by July 22.
Calls for Art
Public Sculpture in RI - $2,000 honorarium. Deadline June 1.
Clay and Ink in NH - Show about ceramics and printmaking. Fees start at $40. $600+ in prizes. Deadline June 5.
Expressions of Freedom in Watertown, MA - No fee. Apply by June 7.
Two Calls in Stamford, CT - Marine Art Exhibition and Signs of Summer. Deadline June 9 for both.
Summer Small Works in Newport - $500 and under. $25 entry fee. Due June 11.
Summer National on Cape Cod - Cash awards. Entry fee $30+. Apply by June 15.
Travel Photography in Vermont - $39 entry fee. Apply by June 16.
Regeneration/Transformation Invitational - at Imago in Warren, RI. Free to apply. $25 installation fee if selected. Deadline June 22.
Majestic Theatre in Springfield, MA - Seeking artworks for cafe space at performing arts venue. Submit your work through August 1. Free.
Studio Visit with Printmaker Felicia Touhey
This week for GoLocalProv, I profiled Rhode Island printmaker Felicia Touhey. She is currently featured at Arnold Art in Newport and DeBlois Gallery in Middletown.
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