As part of our commitment to fostering a more vibrant city through bold public art, we strive to build culturally responsive relationships through our partnerships and participatory programs. This year at Lot Lab is no different; we are connecting with the community of Charlestown and beyond through dynamic programming of performance, spoken word, theater, workshops, and much more.
Fresh off the incredible feat of bringing Simone Leigh’s spectacular artworks from Boston to Venice and then to Boston, Kate Herlihy brings to Now + There balanced respect for artists’ vision with planning rigor. blu prinston, N+T Communications Assistant, chatted with Kate about how early access to arts education, mentorship, and teamwork make her ready to “pay it forward” as N+T’s Managing Director.
As a veteran of two Chicago Architectural Biennales, Marguerite Wynter brings FOMO-inducing stories of events we all missed out on—did we hear joy riding through the South Side?—and a deep commitment to engaging community in the co-creation of public art. Learn more about Marguerite and drop her a line to welcome her to a new event, space, or idea!
Now that we’re getting ready to launch Lot Lab in the Charlestown Navy Yard on June 7, I’ve been reflecting a lot on my Now + There journey, which began with me becoming a Public Art Ambassador two summers ago. If you’re considering becoming a Public Art Ambassador for Lot Lab, I hope my reflections about my time as a PAA can help to guide you!
Talking to artists and community members--listening and learning from them--brings life to all our projects. This year of Mending looks at stories of innovation, global connection, individual perseverance, and tenacity, weaving together the impossible and offering opportunities to amplify what is most delicate (collective joy), transient (dreams), or everlasting (love) in our interconnected world.
On Thursday, July 23, 2020, we hosted our thirteenth “N+T Asks” conversation. This week Executive Director Kate Gilbert asked you and our guests, artist Ross Miller, Editor-in-Chief of Allston Pudding Christine Varriale, and Executive Director of Allston Village Main Streets Alex Cornacchini, "what does Allston need right now?"
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, we hosted our eighth “N+T Asks” conversation. This week Executive Director Kate Gilbert asked you and our guests, Gladys Oliveros, Director of East Boston Main Streets, and local artist Veronica Robles, of Veronica Robles Cultural Center, "What does East Boston need right now?"
On June 18, 2020, we hosted our eighth N+T Asks conversation. This week, Executive Director Kate Gilbert asked you and our guests, Sarah Coughlin (LICSW, LADC-I), Director, and Mswati Hanks, Youth Prevention Coordinator, of the Charlestown Coalition; and local artist Maria Molteni: “What does Charlestown Need Right Now?”
A list of just a few of the resources and tools that have been speaking to us over the last week as we deepen our commitment to anti-racism and equity. Shared with some insight from the N+T Team into what the work of educating ourselves brings up as we come to grips with the magnitude of the work we have ahead of us to live into our vision for helping create a radical cultural shift in Boston.
