Art & Cultural Events List

Art for One, Art for All:

Bringing Creativity to the Masses, public art discussion!

Tuesday, January 17th, 7-9PM

Location: 

Artisan’s Asylum

10 Tyler Street

Somerville, MA 02143

Event Description:

Art is an expression of our humanity, culture, and social commentary. Museums and galleries provide sanctuary to some of our greatest cultural treasures; however, it is the accessibility of public art that administers the biggest impact, giving people from all walks of life a chance to enjoy art. In recent years, the Greater Boston area has been home to many evocative art-related initiatives. Join the Somerville Arts Council and the Artisan’s Asylum for an evening with some of the area’s most dynamic public art creators. 

Panelists:

Ann Hirsch

Bill Turville

Drew Van Zandt

Freedom Baird

Liz LaManche

Michael Dewberry

Topics of discussion:

Starting out. What is the inspiration for doing public work? Why do it?

Once you decide to move forward how do you go about discussing your proposal with municipalities/city governments and then work with them with the permitting, and logistical challenges during the planning process.

Temporary vs. Permanent work

Community engagement and public perception- How much of this is a factor in your work? Is inspired by social change?  

Funding/ granting options/ residences opportunities

About the Artisan’s Asylum:

Artisan’s Asylum, Inc., a non-profit community fabrication center located in Somerville, Massachusetts. Our mission is to support and promote the teaching, learning and practice of fabrication. They occupy a 40,000 square foot warehouse in the old Ames Safety Envelope facility at 10 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA.

Artisan’s Asylum is run by staff and a large number of dedicated volunteers. Our Board of Directors is responsible for keeping Artisan’s Asylum fiscally and legally sound and true to its stated mission.

https://artisansasylum.com