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Jun 29

Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture presents: "Heritage Trees and Scenic Vistas of the Emerald…

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that Boston photographer Erik Gehring's exhibition "Heritage Trees and Scenic Vistas of the Emerald Necklace," will be on display from July 1 - August 7, 2015 at...

May 12

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture will feature prints by members of Hyde Park's full tilt…

Mayor Martin J. Walsh's Office of Arts & Culture will display the prints by members of the Full Tilt Print Studio from May 18th to June 26, in Scollay Square of the 3rd floor gallery, in City Hall....

May 12

New "Escapism and Adventure" painting exhibition on display at City Hall

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture will feature “Escapism and Adventure” an exhibition of paintings by Vanessa Michalak of Boston in the Mayor’s Gallery on...

May 4

"Boston Creates" to hold town hall on June 2

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture will hold the Boston Creates Town Hall on June 2, 2015 at English High School in Jamaica Plain. The Boston Creates Town...

Apr 9

Mayor Walsh announces Boston Creates

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the launch of Boston’s cultural planning process that will create a blueprint for arts and culture in the City of Boston. Boston Creates will engage residents...

Mar 31

Mayor Walsh announces pop-up: Franklin Park Art Grove`

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Office of Arts and Culture announced Pop-Up: Franklin Park Art Grove, a call to artists to submit proposals for temporary, site-related art work. The three-tiered...

Mar 27

Mayor Walsh announces "Borderless Bird" Painting exhibition by Colette Bresilla

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture will feature “Borderless Bird," an exhibition of paintings by Colette Bresilla of East Boston. Bresilla’s reflections on her...

Mar 9

Exhibit honoring legacy of James Michael Curly on display at City Hall

A poster exhibit showcasing Wentworth student curatorial concepts for a digital/virtual house museum will be placed in the Mayor’s Neighborhood Gallery.

Mar 2

Mayor Walsh announces 2015 Boston Cultural Council Grant winners

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that 137 organizations and institutions supporting arts and culture in the City of Boston were awarded $303,476 by the Boston Cultural Council (BCC). The grant...

Jan 21

African-American artists on display in City Hall in honor of Black History Month

The exhibition is open now through February 28, 2015.

Jan 12

African-American master artists in residence program featured at Northeastern University in The…

The exhibition will be on display from January 14 to February 28, 2015.

Dec 15

Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture Features Exhibit of Children of the World | Boston in The Mayor's…

The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture will feature an exhibition of “Children of the World | Boston” by photographer Randi Freundlich ( http://www.randifreundlichphotography.com) in The Mayor’s...

Nov 21

Mayor Walsh appoints three new members to the Boston Cultural Council

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has appointed Sarah Edrie of Dorchester, Ann Moritz of the North End, and Shawn Radley of Dorchester to the 15-member Boston Cultural Council.

Oct 27

Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture Features Exhibit of International Labor Movement Posters in The…

The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture will feature an exhibition of international labor movement posters from Stephen Lewis’ collection ( https://www.facebook.com/Lewisposters) in the Mayor’s...

Sep 23

Mayor Walsh Announces Cabinet Level Chief of Arts and Culture

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Julie Burros as Boston’s first Chief of Arts and Culture in more than 20 years, following a national search. Burros will be tasked with...

Sep 19

Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture features Jamaica Plain artist Brian Rosa in The Mayor's Gallery

The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture will feature an exhibition of photographs by artist Brian Rosa of Jamaica Plain in The Mayor’s Gallery on the fifth floor at Boston City Hall. The exhibition will...

Sep 18

Fall 2014 open studios launched in Boston

Twelve neighborhoods comprise the Boston Open Studios Coalition, formed in 1996.

Sep 3

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Art Commission Name George Fifield of Boston Cyberarts to Board

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Art Commission have named George Fifield, the Founder and Director of Boston Cyberarts, to its Board for a five-year term. Nominated by the Isabella Stewart...

Aug 29

Final schedule for 11th annual 'ähts: The Boston Arts Festival' announced

The Mayor’s Office of Arts + Culture presents the 11th annual “ähts: The Boston Arts Festival,” showcasing diverse performing arts, educational and interactive art activities, cutting-edge temporary...

Aug 18

The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture presents the Boston Urban Music Festival on City Hall Plaza,…

The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture brings the Boston Urban Music Festival (BUMF) ( http://www.bostonurbanmusicfestival.org), showcasing a world-class production of urban music from Boston and beyond...

Aug 14

Eight new temporary public art projects coming to Dudley Square

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the Boston Art Commission are proud to announce “Pop Up! Dudley Connections,” a selection of temporary public and performance art projects in Roxbury’s...

Aug 8

The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture presents The Funk Summit Dance Party: Cultures of Soul and…

The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture brings the Funk Summit Dance Party with soul, funk, and R&B to City Hall Plaza on Friday, August 8th, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free, all-ages, and...

Aug 5

13th annual GospelFest to feature Byron Cage and J.J. Hairston

GospelFest is a free event and sponsored by Bank of America in partnership with the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston.

Jul 16

South Boston Arts Association & Historic New England Art and Photography Exhibits at Boston City…

Boston City Hall is featuring two exhibitions of art and photography by the South Boston Arts Association ( http://www.southbostonartsassoc.org) and Historic New England ( http://www...

Jul 14

Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture presents First-ever Open Auditions for GospelFest Community Choir

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture is presenting the GospelFest Community Choir, with open auditions to be held on Monday, July 14, 2014, and Thursday, July 17, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m on...

Jul 12

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture Hosts Exhibit by South End Photographer Lazaro Montano at…

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture will feature an exhibition of photography by South End artist Lazaro Montano ( http://www.lazaromontano.com). Montano is an interdisciplinary artist whose medium...

Jul 12

12th annual Arts on the Arcade Series taking place at Samuel Adams Park

Arts on the Arcade offers a diverse range of visual and performing artistic expressions.

Jul 8

Mayor Walsh Announces Adam O'Day as Winner of Boston's Portrait of a City Competition

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Art Commission announced that local artist Adam O’Day was chosen as the winner of the Portrait of a City competition, which challenged artists to submit work...

Apr 11

Mayor Walsh announces poet laureate search during national poetry month

The search committee will work to identify qualified candidates as well as review submitted applications for the position.

Second round of Artist Fellowship Award winners announced

Five local artists have been selected to receive the City of Boston’s second round of Artist Fellowship Awards.

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