MetroWest Artists List

atac’s MetroWest Artists List. What is it?

MetroWest Artist List (MWAL) seeks to connect MetroWest working artists and performers with creative opportunities initiated by area businesses, municipalities, organizations, and community groups. We aim to increase professional opportunities for artists, reduce gatekeeping, and help bring more art into all aspects of our communities!

 

Looking for an Artist?

If you’re someone looking for an artist or performer, email info@atac160.org with “Looking for an Artist” in the subject. Please be as specific as you can with your request. For example, “A painter who specializes in watercolor pet portraits” is more specific than “a painter.” Other details may include project timelines, rough budgets, and so on.

 

Why We’re Doing This

Businesses and community organizations regularly ask us for artist suggestions. Often, people look to employ artists for projects that focus on or celebrate a particular culture, identity, or experience. We don’t always have the capacity or connections to provide a comprehensive list of candidates. This results in lost opportunities for artists, a frustrating experience for local partners, and a potential lack of representation of art and diverse identities. 

 

How it Works

  • Artists and performers living or working in MetroWest let atac know a bit about themselves via the form below.

  • Businesses and others who contact us looking for artists are provided with the MWAL Guidelines (PDF) and a list of potential candidates from the MWAL. Our selections are based on a combination of what organizations are looking for and what artists we feel best suit their needs. 

  • After this, atac quietly exits the conversation. Businesses are free to reach out to artists to discuss and contract work. atac is not part of any contracting or negotiations, and does not take a fee from either party for this service.

  • Artists and businesses are encouraged to contact us with feedback—positive or negative—about their experience, which may help inform future suggestions.

 

Email Permissions

MWAL artists will get quarterly emails from atac with invitations to creative events, information about opportunities, and other fun stuff. This is separate from our general mailing list, which you can sign up for at the bottom of this page. We may also check in to see how the list is working out.

 

Artists, sign up today!