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Art Calls Community Arts Initiative Artist Project Seeks Lead Artist U.S. National Deadline: January 16, 2026 –The Artist Project is a collaboration between the MFA and twelve afterschool community organizations in the Boston area. Each year a new experienced artist with a passion for community arts is selected to plan and lead a project with children between the ages of six and twelve. The lead artist guides the children and helps them create a collaborative work of art inspired by the Museum’s encyclopedic collection. VENUE & STIPEND The completed project is exhibited in the Edward H. Linde Gallery in the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art at the MFA. A stipend of $50,000 and a materials budget is provided to the selected artist . ELIGIBILITY Experienced artists with demonstrated ability to complete large-scale projects involving different elements, community partners, and groups of children. JUDGING CRITERIA Judges review applications for: Engagement – The Lead Artist engages visitors and participants with the MFA’s collection and uses a variety of media in innovative, creative, and exciting ways. Creativity – The project draws from the MFA’s collections and reflects the Artist’s style. Feasibility – The project can be completed within the time frame and materials budget provided. Clarity – The Artist conveys a clear vision of how the final work of art will be exhibited within the gallery space. Flexibility – The project allows for multiple participants and considers after-school variables such as children leaving a session early, arriving late, or only participating in one session. Interviews: Weeks of February 23, 2026 and March 2, 2026 Notification: April 3, 2026 Initial Planning Meetings: July 2026 Sessions Begin: October 2026 Sessions End: April 2027 Artist Project Exhibition Opening: May 2027 About: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston serves a wide variety of people—from school children to adults—through direct encounters with works of art. In addition to housing renowned collections, the Museum also offers numerous exhibitions and opportunities for learning and community engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr