MetroWest Artists List

atac’s MetroWest Artists List. What is it?

MetroWest Artists 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 let us know a bit about themselves and in turn, we provide periodic updates about area events and opportunities.

  • At the same time, businesses—and others who contact atac looking for artists—are asked to agree to some guidelines (web, PDF) on how to work with artists in a respectful, thoughtful way. atac then provides them with a list of potential candidates from the MWAL.

  • Next, atac quietly exits the conversation. Businesses and art seekers are free to reach out to artists directly. atac is not part of 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!