At MIT, Artists Look At How Global Warming Will Put A Lot Of Boston Under Water
By the end of this century, how will global warming and rising seas have changed Boston? A lot more of it is expected to be under water—much as it was…Continue Reading →
How Jannie Ho Illustrated Her New Picture Book ‘Bear and Chicken’
Having illustrated more than 60 picture books—from “The Great Reindeer Rebellion” and “What Does Cow Say?” to “Road Work Ahead” and “Bunny and Bird Are Best Friends”—Jannie Ho describes her…Continue Reading →
Cute, Cute Puppy Enlisted To Keep MFA Safe From Horrible Insects And Pests
“A Weimaraner puppy named Riley has joined the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as a volunteer—a working scent dog in training, providing assistance with pest detection behind the scenes,” an…Continue Reading →
To Do Jan. 12- 19: Arisia, Battling Robots, MLK March for Justice, ‘Shakespeare In Love’
Friday, Jan. 12 2 p.m. Arisia: “New England’s Largest, Most Diverse Scifi & Fantasy Convention” at Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, Through Jan. 15. 4 p.m. Festival: Three Kings Day Parranda…Continue Reading →
Shantell Martin Draws Everywhere And On Everything As She Tries To Answer ‘Are You You?’
Shantell Martin is known for drawing faces and stick figures, trees and ladders, eyes and birds across long white walls and all over rooms. With her black pens and markers,…Continue Reading →
Seven Artists Chosen To Be Part Of City Of Boston’s Next Round Of Artists-In-Residence
Seven artists have been chosen for the third year of Boston AIR, the city’s artists-in-residence program, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture announced…Continue Reading →
Folks Behind Boston Hassle Music Shows To Run Dorchester Art Project
Dorchester Art Project—the artist-run, alternative space in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood devoted to “innovative artistic practice outside of the city’s academic institutions and commercial galleries”—is under new leadership. Brain Arts Organization—the…Continue Reading →
Vermont Crankie Fest Showcases Old Time, Handcrafted Moving Pictures
Saturday brings the 4th annual Vermont Crankie Fest to New England Youth Theater in Brattleboro. “Crankies are scrolling illustrations that accompany songs and stories,” organizers write. “Often lit from behind,…Continue Reading →
To Do Jan. 5 to 12: No Pants Subway Ride, Christmas Tree Bonfire, Three Kings, Borealis
Friday, Jan. 5 (Note: Some events may be rescheduled due to snow.) 6 p.m. Bonfire: “City of Salem’s 15th Annual Christmas Tree Bonfire.” Maybe rescheduled to Jan. 6? They burn up…Continue Reading →
Miriam ‘Milly’ Tamsky Was Just 20 When She Painted ‘The Skaters’
The other day, Jeff Andersen, the director of the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut, shared this painting by Miriam Barer Tamsky, who died late last year. She painted…Continue Reading →