The Brookline Commission for the Arts supports all visual and performing artists and arts organizations in our town by offering grants made possible by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and by promoting the many cultural events happening in Brookline throughout the year via our website (www.brooklinearts.org) and social media. We believe that the arts, in all of its forms, whether it is music, poetry, painting or theater, contribute to our quality of life and teach us empathy, while helping us understand other people’s points of view, which is critical at this moment in our country’s history.
To the artists of Brookline, whether you are amateur or professional, a performer or visual artist, no matter what race you are, we support you. We believe that you and your work help create diversity and strengthen our community.
To the Brookline community – many of our town’s art organizations are providing virtual classes, performances and talks. Please visit the virtual arts and culture page on our website at www.brooklinearts.org. The Brookline Commission for the Arts also supports Black Lives Matter and we encourage you to learn more about racism and support black-owned businesses.
If you are looking to start, or continue, your anti-racism education, Brookline public librarians have compiled a list of books and films here. To help support black owned businesses in Brookline and beyond - find a list here.
Finally, the Brookline Commission for the Arts encourages a membership with a diversity of ideas and perspectives, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you are interested in learning more about or becoming involved with the Brookline Commission for the Arts, please contact us at brooklinearts@gmail.com.
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The current exhibit, "Among the Trees", by artist Rebecca Arnoldi has been closed to the public due to COVID19 concerns. At this time it is not clear when town hall will reopen to the public, so until it does please enjoy Rebecca's work through this slideshow. |
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Artist Bio:
Rebecca Arnoldi Rebecca Arnoldi's art explores biological forms and ecological connections. She received an MFA in painting and an MS in environmental education, published Life in the Tides and appeared on National Geographic. Her art has been exhibited in galleries and museums in Boston, New York City, Provincetown and Israel. Rebecca leads art, nature and yoga adventures. rebeccaarnoldi.earth rebeccaarnoldi@yahoo.com |
Artist Statement:
Among the Trees I am still fascinated by the plants and animals I grew up watching in my backyard and in the green spaces in Brookline. This exhibit is a tribute to those plants and animals, and to the green spaces that are crucial to their existence and to the health and wellbeing of us all. |
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BAC artist, Meagan Hepp, puts the finishing touches to public art installation, Shimmer, now on view in Monmouth Park, Brookline.
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Eligibility
Visual artists of all artistic mediums from Brookline and beyond are welcome to participate. Open Studios is not a juried event. If you register, you will participate. This event is free for the public to attend and will be accessible through the website beginning October 1, 2020. |
Virtual Event Launches: October 1, 2020
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2020 Register here Launching in October, this unique and engaging event will include a number of opportunities to experience a diverse range of creative works and interact with artists from Brookline and beyond. In this virtual setting, explore a number of works from over 70 artists throughout the entire year. Additional event features include live virtual artist talks, demonstrations and studio tours, opportunities to purchase art and more. |
Gillian Chadwick Jackson is presented the 2019 Cultural Contributor Award by BCA Chair, Daniel Gostin.
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In a world that seems to remain divided, Kate Soper's "Ipsa Dixit" – a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize – explores the ways that we communicate. Language is complex and words are more than what they mean on the surface. Experience this semi-staged interactive opera that will leave you surprised, engaged, and hopefully more aware of the power of words.
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WORKS OF HAND
Photographs of Local Brookline Businesses By Lynn Osborn April 25, 2019 through June 7, 2019 The Gallery in Hunneman Hall at the Public Library of Brookline 361 Washington St. Brookline, MA 02445 Opening reception: Thursday, April 25, 5-7 p.m. The Gallery in Hunneman Hall — located on the second floor The Gallery in Hunneman Hall is open up to 30 minutes before closing as long as the hall is not is use. For hours go to: brooklinelibrary.org/about/hours For scheduled programs and events, go to: brooklinelibrary.org/events |
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John W. Wilson, who was born in Roxbury in 1922 and died in Brookline in 2015, was a primary contributor to the development of the artist language and recognition of Afro-American art in the 20th century. more
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Zvi A. Sesling was appointed as Brookline's third poet laureate and will serve a term of three years from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2020. The BCA would like to thank Brookline Booksmith for their support.
Click here for the full press release Zvi has plenty of community events planned to make poetry part of Brookline life! |
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