We've collected professional development resources that we most frequently recommend for artists. Resources are broken down into categories and are mostly geared toward New England artists. However, we think there’s something in here for everyone!

 

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resource hubs

There are lots of wonderful websites dedicated to bringing resources to artists. They are updated frequently and usually searchable to suit your needs. We’ve listed some of our favorites here.


ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

A regional collection of artist opportunities, collectives, and other initiatives.


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Business & Financial 

A compendium of online information resources that address many of the challenges facing artist and artist-led nonprofit arts organizations.


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Health & safety

Information on affordable health care in Massachusetts and New England for artists in all disciplines and their families. Plus, selected links to national resources on health and safety issues for artists. 


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Space Finder

Selected links for resources on artist space rentals or ownership opportunities, with a focus on artist spaces in Massachusetts.


North BERKSHIRE Artist Resources

Resources for the local creative community.


 

Resource Hubs

A compendium of already-existing resource lists for artists.

 

To stay up to date, join our mailing list or read our e-blast archive.

For North Berkshire artists + admins: your monthly roundup of grants, deadlines, events, and more!


A justice-oriented public education and community resource featuring original text, visual media, recordings and virtual live events by activists, artists, and academics.


A service of Mass Cultural Council, collecting opportunities for MA artists.


The Valley Arts Newsletter is a weekly newsletter published on Tuesdays with listings for art shows & events, craft fairs & pop-ups, calls for artists, art classes, studio space, and artist crowdfunding. Focused on the visual arts in the Pioneer Valley area (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties).


A central online resource to help the region’s creatives in business thrive and connect with each other—and with patrons, audiences, and cultural leaders across all fields.


Connecting the arts and creative communities across Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.


A monthly resource from Haverhill Arts Council geared towards Eastern MA artists.


Online resource for teaching artists and artists alike across CT.


 

Artist Opportunities

A regional collection of opportunities and initiatives for artists.

 

A grassroots collective of artists across all disciplines, who are cultivating an inclusive creative community in North Adams.


An initiative of the city of Easthampton to promote art, music, and culture.


Supports the health of underinsured artists and musicians through festivals at which they exchange art-making and performances for wellness services: the art of medicine for the medicine of art.


Celebrating its 11th year as an artist’s collective, the Sawmill River Arts Gallery currently includes 15 member artists and 18 guest artists who are all exclusively local to the Western MA area.


An artist co-op promoting creative independence in systematically undervalued communities, including BIPOC, ALAANA+, LGBTQIA+, emerging and experimental artists through adaptive methods and hyperlocal engagement.


Provides funding opportunities and other resources for Connecticut artists.


Providing a local forum and home for the arts, through the maintenance of residential and work studios, galleries, performance and educational spaces.

 

Business & Financial

A compendium of online information resources that address many of the challenges facing artist-entrepreneurs and artist-led nonprofit arts organizations.

 

Provides underrepresented artists and creative entrepreneurs with resources that help them take their ideas and enterprises to the next level.


Accelerating economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship.


Empowering self-employed people with accessible tax and business setup skills.


Providing resources for artists that range from opportunities, fiscal sponsorship, visas, and more.


A local business development resource for small independent businesses in North Adams.


Taxes for freelancers, artists, writers and psychotherapists.


Providing legal assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs, and help in the following areas: Contract review and negotiation, business information, arts entertainment and intellectual property matters, and more.


Empowering artists and organizations with the tools and services they need to grow their practices, gain influence, seek justice, and thrive.


Investing in artists and communities and fosters equitable access to the arts, enriching the cultural landscape in New England and the nation.

 

Health & Safety

A guide to affordable health care in Massachusetts and New England for artists in all disciplines and their families. Plus, selected links to national resources on health and safety issues for artists.

 

Helps artists, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs through a lawyer referral program, direct representation, and educational programs.


A studio, workshop, gallery, educational facility and research center dedicated to the safest and most sustainable printmaking practices available.


Supports the health of underinsured artists and musicians through festivals at which they exchange art-making and performances for wellness services: the art of medicine for the medicine of art.


F.K.A The Actors Fund, the ECF works to support the unique, essential needs of all who work in performing arts and entertainment.


To support artists during the COVID-19 crisis, a coalition of national arts grantmakers came together to create an emergency initiative to offer financial and informational resources to artists across the United States.

Space Finder

Selected links for resources on artist space rentals or ownership opportunities, with a focus on Massachusetts.

Western Massachusetts Space Finders


North Adams Spaces

Other spaces to check out: Windsor Mill, Norad Mill, Common Folk Artist Collective, North Adams Clay (for shared studio space).


Boston-area Spaces