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Boston Artists-in-Residence: Artistic practice, civic outrage, and strategic change

The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture invites you to a virtual event and conversation with the Boston Artists-in-Residence (AIR) cohort, moderated by WBUR's Cristela Guerra.

July 15, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-07-15T19:00:00 - 2021-07-15T21:00:00

For 15 months, five Boston artists have been working inside the very systems they want to change, addressing social justice issues and community needs. As restrictions fell into place and inequities were compounded by COVID-19, artists and their City partners shifted to a virtual setting and explored what their practices and civil service meant in this new landscape.



Hear from the artists and City partners as they reflect on their residencies during an unprecedented year of civil outrage in the arts and beyond at this virtual panel discussion on July 15 from 7 - 9 p.m. The event will be held on Zoom and also livestreamed to the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture Facebook page.

Boston AIR event flyer

July 15, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-07-15T19:00:00 - 2021-07-15T21:00:00
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2021 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: North End

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and Crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 6, 2021
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 6, 2021, until August 13, 2021
  • Langone Park
    517 Commerical Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Steve Kruszkowski
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-08-06T10:00:00 - 2021-08-13T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! Our workshops are sponsored by Highland Partners Charitable Fund, with additional support from the BCYF Summer Grant program.

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston. Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series.

More ParkArts information

August 6, 2021
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 6, 2021, until August 13, 2021
  • Langone Park
    517 Commerical Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Steve Kruszkowski
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-08-06T10:00:00 - 2021-08-13T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: South End

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and Crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2022
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Harambee Park, Dorchester

Friday, August 5, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Friday, August 12, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2022
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: Back Bay

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: McConnell Park, Dorchester

Tuesday, July 19, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

July 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00
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Mural consultant question-and-answer session

Join us for a virtual question-and-answer session on July 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. to learn about the call for a mural consultant as part of our Transformative Public Art Program.

July 2, 2021
2021-07-02T10:00:00 - 2021-07-02T11:00:00

We're looking for consultant services for the creation of 10-15 murals across the city, with a focus on murals to be completed in the summer and fall of 2021. The selected vendor will work with artists, constituents, community partners, and other City staff, as needed. We are accepting applications through the City's supplier portal. Interested applicants should apply here. The Event ID is EV00009291.

Join the question-and-answer session

July 2, 2021
2021-07-02T10:00:00 - 2021-07-02T11:00:00
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Terrace Street artist condos: Informational webinar

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the Department of Neighborhood Development for an informational webinar on July 7, 2021, at 7 p.m. to learn about the Terrace Street artist condos lottery process.

July 7, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
  • Downloads:
    Download the flyer
2021-07-07T19:00:00 - 2021-07-07T20:00:00

There are 14 artist condominiums available in Mission Hill through this lottery. 40 Terrace Street includes seven two-bedroom, one-bathroom condominiums priced at $250,000. 132 Terrace Street includes seven one-bedroom, one-bathroom condominiums priced at $225,000. All units have hardwood floors, central air, a washer and dryer, and a security system. Both buildings include common studio space. One unit in each building is built out for persons with mobility impairments.

Homes are sold by lottery, and income and asset limitations apply. Artists must be first-time homebuyers, and Boston certified artists are preferred. Income limits for qualified buyers are based on 80% Area Median Income Limits as defined by HUD. 

The deadline to enter the lottery has been extended to July 30, 2021.

Sign up for the informational webinar

Enter the lottery

July 7, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
  • Downloads:
    Download the flyer
2021-07-07T19:00:00 - 2021-07-07T20:00:00
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West Roxbury Movie Night: Wonka

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 14, 2024
2024-08-14T19:45:00 - 2024-08-14T21:30:00

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel. (Year: 2023; Rating: PG)

The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

No pre-registration needed to attend!

Free popcorn provided while supplies last.

August 14, 2024
2024-08-14T19:45:00 - 2024-08-14T21:30:00
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Hyde Park Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda 4

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 22, 2024
2024-08-22T19:45:00 - 2024-08-22T22:00:00

After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to...give it a rest already. More specifically, he's tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 22, 2024
2024-08-22T19:45:00 - 2024-08-22T22:00:00
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