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Opening Our Doors 2016 Program book is here!
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Musically Inspired Sculpture Unveiled at Symphony Park
Friends of Symphony Park, in association with the City of Boston’s Edward Ingersoll Browne Trust Fund, to unveil “First Chair” by Boston artist Jacob Kulin: The artwork, a soaring 16 foot sculpture made of granite, Corten steel, cast bronze, and stainless steel, marks the completion of an 8 year, community-driven park transformation, tied to its musical surroundings. Boston, MA, August 10, 2016: The Friends of Symphony Park have scheduled a public unveiling for a stunning contemporary artwork designed by award-winning […]
Updates from Fenway Studios
Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 marked the third consecutive year Fenway Studios welcomed art teaches from all across the country who were participating in MassART’s exceptional summer program TAB (Teacher’s for Artistic Behavior http://teachingforartisticbehavior.org/tab-institute-summer-2014/ ) . Coordinated through the efforts of Fenway Alliance board member, and Friends of Fenway Studios founding president, Lynda McNally, sixty art teachers visited the diverse studios of artists Berio Gizzi, Henry Gates, Peter Williams, and Ellen Haiken…….engaging conversations about their respective mediums, their educational backgrounds, and […]
Artist Residence Program Coming to the Fenway Cultural District
The Fenway is rich in cultural institutions working to increase the engagement of all community members. Unfortunately, the past seven years have seen an explosion of luxury developments. This growth poses the danger of pricing residents and artists out of the neighborhood. Opening Our Doors Artists’ Residencies (OAR) mitigates the risk of socio-economic alienation by bringing together two populations—Fenway youth and seniors, who are often disconnected due to scheduling, finances, and perceived lack of common ground. We believe communal art-making […]
Summer in the Fenway Cultural District
Beat the summer heat in the Fenway Cultural District! The sun is shining and it is official; summer is upon us! When swimming at the local pool and eating ice cream becomes monotonous, here are some suggestions about what to do. The Muddy River Project Aren’t you a little curious as to what has been happening with the muddy river? Here are the highlights of the restoration process: they have been working on preserving the natural essence of the waterway while making major change to the water quality, enhancing local wildlife […]