Artists and artisans (painters, photographers, writers, musicians, potters, digital media artists, wood workers, etc.) 18 years and older are wanted to participate in a research study about highlighting and supporting the diverse economic activity of artists and artisans in the Greater Franklin County. If selected, you will be asked to participate in training, interview 5 of your peer artists and artisans, and collaborate in analyzing the information collected. The project will run from...
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Join us for the next Buzz artist networking event on September 9 from 6-9 PM at Memorial Hall in Deerfield. Joining us will be Christina Pappas of Open the Door Consulting to take a look at the Franklin County creative economy marketing efforts. We will also see a performance art piece about art and money by Jennifer Ladd. Get September 9th marketing Buzz details. Read more about the Franklin County Buzz events...
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In an effort to get all around the county and celebrate the artists that live and work in all corners of our fine landscape we are sponsoring 5 networking events, each quite different in form and fashion. Our current schedule has events planned in Ashfield, Royalston, Deerfield, Greenfield and Turners Falls. Each event is open to all artists in Franklin County and we hope that you will take advantage of the range of locations and content to network with other artists from around the county. As...
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Franklin County’s already vibrant creative economy is getting a big boost thanks to Fostering Art and Culture Projects supported by federal and state funding. The Fostering Art and Culture Project (FACP) recognizes that art and culture enhance the lives of all area residents and visitors and supports the work of area artists, non-profit art organizations, and art-related businesses. After doing behind-the-scenes work for a few years gathering information about the local creative economy,...
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Double Edge Theatre’s mission is to create a ‘living culture’ by developing the highest quality of original theatre performance, based on the long-term imaginative work of the actor and his/her interaction with the communities in which the work takes place, and by cultivating at its home in Ashfield, MA – the Farm – a permanent center of performance, training, research, and cultural exchange. The goal is to elevate the creation and understanding of artistic expression...
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