Now + There is thrilled to present a participatory public artwork later this summer that uses artists, performers, social workers, restaurant servers, educators, YOU, the people of Greater Boston to create the work. Deadline to apply: June 6!
Beyond the Bust
There will always be people, places and events that citizens wish to commemorate. How do we ensure that the process for choosing whom and what to memorialize is equitable? Information on the upcoming “Beyond the Bust: Defining Our Public Monuments” on May 5, 6—8pm co-presenters Big Red & Shiny including panelist information.
stronger communities though artistic expression
Continuing the dialogue in person: upcoming screening and panel.
We're thrilled to announce two upcoming events with terrific partners A Blade of Grass, Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Big Red & Shiny. Please join us at both events and let's continue the great conversation we're having online, in person.
Go make some art!
In 2025
Looking back and ahead, a New Year's greeting from Director Kate Gilbert. In a decade from now when Greater Boston is a must-see destination for public art enthusiasts I believe we’ll look back at 2015 as a pivotal year. 2015: the year public art became an integral part of the re/development of engaging public spaces, the year when artwork selection processes shifted from juried to curated, and the year we learned to balance spectacle and civic engagement.
Together we can.
Paul Ramírez Jonas talk
Now and There is pleased to co-host a talk by Paul Ramírez Jonas on Wednesday, October 28, 6:30pm at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Jonas’ work deftly subverts the unwritten rules of public vs. private and the relationship between object and audience by...
Inside Out Project — surprise second site!
Great news! JR's Inside Out Project Photobooth truck is returning tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 8, to Boston!
The truck's new location is Back Bay Station. So if you can't make it today, make arrangements to get over tomorrow and don't miss out on "the people's art project".
Have extra time tomorrow and want to earn our eternal gratitude? Sign up to volunteer.
"Faces of Boston"
WHEN: Thursday, October 8th, 11am – 6pm
WHERE: Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116
MBTA Orange line and commuter rail
FREE
Let's make this look a whole lot better...with your face!
(Back of the station. Truck will be on the front, 145 Dartmouth Street.)