The art scene is known to be cruel to its muses–artists often going unpaid for their creations. The political scene can be just as cruel, ignoring the pleas of its people. Lucky for those in Allston and Brighton, though, your policymakers are hearing you. In a stride toward making art a bigger and better part of the Allston-Brighton community, representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the New England Foundation for the Arts, and Harvard Public Affairs and Communications are hosting an informational event for gaining access to art and culture grants.

The event, held April 6th at 7pm at the Harvard Ed Portal, is a result of the city moving closer to a finalization of the Boston Creates Process, Boston’s cultural planning initiative. At the event, participants will learn how to access grants and other sources of funding for their creative projects. They will also be allowed to network. The event is intended to allow those in the Boston art community to gain necessary skills and information to maintain the longevity of their projects. The event is $free, and a ticket can be grabbed here.