OPPORTUNITIES

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    Ford Foundation Space for Change Planning and Pre-Development Grants

    LINC, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, announces an open call for proposals to the Ford Foundation Space for Change Planning and Pre-Development Grant program. The grants will provide a complementary suite of material support, with access to a national learning community, as well as...

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    Berkshire Carousel Seeks Local Volunteers

    The mission of Berkshire Carousel, which established itself as a not for profit entity in 2006 “is to create a form of family entertainment and work of art by building an authentic classical wooden carousel. The project involves residents of the entire Berkshire Community who...

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    CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES + GRANTS

    AUGUST CUSHING MARTIN GALLERY: Call for Artists Deadline: August 25, 2010 The Cushing-Martin Gallery at Stonehill College is accepting submissions for an exhibit, Heavy Metal, which will take place in November 2010. Artists’ work should explore metal with a scientific connection – either through process...

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    Pittsfield Announces New Collaborative Grant

    Sheila McKenna, president of the Pittsfield Cultural Council and Jen Lawless, program manager of the Mass Cultural Council announce a new Special Collaborative Grant Initiative for the Pittsfield Community of $100,000 for this upcoming year. This grant is in addition to the regular cycle of...

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    50 Days of Local Arts Advocacy in 50 States!

    When was the last time your organization met with your member of Congress? Have you invited him or her to an arts event recently? Now’s your chance: Americans for the Arts  is offering the tools you need to advocate for the arts in your community...

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  • From ArtistLink: Capital Grant Opportunities

    From ArtistLink: Capital Grant Opportunities

    Capital Grant Opportunities: Kresge and Ford Foundations Two national funders are now offering opportunities for arts and cultural organizations to access capital grants. One is for pre-development phases of construction, and the other is for renovation costs and capital reserves. Please be aware that both...

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  • Join in the Co-Working Space Discussion!

    Join in the Co-Working Space Discussion!

    Co-working, or shared work space, is a hot trend across the country & beyond. From New York City, Boston, Austin and San Francisco to London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Australia, creative entrepreneurs and solo practitioners are discovering both the cost savings of shared office/creative space and...

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  • Internship Opportunities-Updated!

    Internship Opportunities-Updated!

    The Berkshires are an excellent place to gain experience at a variety of creative economy businesses and organizations. Check out some of these opportunities available now! Barrington Stage Company Professional Internship Program (PIP) Accepting Applications beginning January 2nd, 2010 The Professional Internship Program (PIP) is...

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  • @BerkshireMade: 2010 Membership

    @BerkshireMade: 2010 Membership

    Berkshire County Artists, Makers, and Crafters! BerkshireMade has announced the following changes to their membership! BerkshireMade has votes to open membership; no limit on the number of members or number of members in any medium. This means: Any crafter/artist/artisan/maker living in Berkshire County, MA is...

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