The Boston Globe asked artists, "How do we memorialize the pandemic?" The newspaper's Opinion page invited artists to imagine public art projects that could create space to "mourn loved ones and... comprehend the enormity of the pandemic." From the Globe: As the United States nears its one millionth COVID-19-related death, artists, architects, and community leaders are … [Read more...]
Studio Views: Nilou Moochhala
Artist Nilou Moochhala has embarked on a heartfelt work, "Reflecting on our Pandemic Experience: A 2021 Public Art Project". The work consists of 100 mixed media drawings printed on meditation flags at Menotomy Rocks Park, 129 Jason Street, Arlington along with 26 meditation flags hosted at Kickstand Café, 594 Mass Avenue in Arlington’s Cultural District. Here's a peak into her … [Read more...]
Faces & Voices: A Traveling, Public Art Exhibition
ArtSpace Maynard presents Faces & Voices: A Traveling, Public Art Exhibition, by artists George Herman (1998 Mass Cultural Council Painting Finalist) & Amanda Loebelenz. Faces & Voices art-mobile exhibition is embarking on its two-month odyssey, and will have a scheduled viewing opportunity on November 3, 2020. Faces & Voices will be at ArtSpace Maynard, 63 … [Read more...]
Daffy Artist Opportunities
New England Filmmakers The deadline has been extended for applications to the LEF New England 2020 Flaherty Film Seminar Fellowship. The Flaherty Film Seminar (June 13 - 19, 2020) takes place at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. The seminar is a great opportunity for film artists to connect with programmers, scholars, and other filmmakers from around the globe. The LEF … [Read more...]
Kate Gilbert on Public Art in Boston
It's about creating that joy and wonder in our public spaces, and also reflecting the faces of who we are as Bostonians today. - Kate Gilbert, Executive Director of Now + There, discussing public art in Boston The Mass Cultural Council's Creative Minds Out Loud podcast recently featured Kate Gilbert, executive director of Now + There, an organization that curates, … [Read more...]