Other Resource Centers in the Boston Area
There are many resources in the Boston area that are useful for artists working in all disciplines. (If you are looking for job search resources- please also see our section: Job Opportunities- Key info)
Free Resource Centers
The Boston Public Library (BPL) and its branches. (we are linked to them- see our links page)
Please also see the section: AF’s Resource Center @ the BPL. The libraries are filled with free resources, including free internet access. One can also get day passes to area education/arts institutions (ie MFA etc..). The BPL also has a free career center located in it that can help folks find college scholarships and jobs!!!!
Associated Grant
Makers (Massachusetts). 55 Court Street Suite 520, Boston MA 02108
(617) 426-2606. web: www.agmconnect.org
AGM is a free resource that is located downtown
near the red, green and orange lines. It has a great grants library and a
great staff. It’s library has info on all types of grant- for art, schools,
individuals, institutions etc..
UrbanArts Institute@ Massachusetts College of Art, Boston MA (617)
The Urban Arts Institute is a resource center
and slide library for public art. It can help one find out about other public
art projects/opportunities occurring not only in Boston, but also about possibilities
nationally and internationally.
Membership Based Resource Centers
The Artist’s
Resource Center at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts
230 The Fenway Boston MA 02115-5596
(617) 369-3635
web: www.smfa.edu
This organization has the best resources
for visual artists and those working in multi-media and performance. Their
library has over 100 books and periodicals in the center’s office and
in the School’s library. They have great info on jobs and grants on both
local, national & international basis. They have on line resources available,
as well as a program to help council individuals on their careers (one needs
to make an appointment for this service).
This is a great resource center for anyone working in film or video. They have access to equipment as well as other forms of assistance for its members.
The Photographic
Resource Center
602 Comm. Ave. Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-0700.
web: http://web.bu.edu/PRC
This is a great resource for photographers
and folks working in media arts. They have an excellent library and a helpful
staff.
Stage Source
88 Tremont St, Suite 714,
Boston
MA 617-720-6066
web: stagesource.org
Stage Source is an alliance of Theater Artists
and Producers. It is a membership based organization and offers a newsletter,
access to health insurance, and more.
