Art in town hall...
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​The Spring exhibit is now up through May, 2019.

​The Winter/Spring show features the work of: Austin Seeley (painting) 6th floor Hearing Room; Diana Stein (painting) rooms 103 & 111; Frances Dunn (mixed media) lobby display case; Eloise Dunn (acrylics) lobby display case.

A reception to celebrate the artists will be held on Friday, March 1 in town hall lobby from 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
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The Committee to Commemorate Brookline artist John Wilson is pleased to announce that, with the help of the greater Brookline community and John’s many admirers, it has raised the $100,000 necessary to purchase and install his inspirational bronze sculpture, Martin Luther King, Jr., in the lobby of Brookline Town Hall.

A celebration of John Wilson and dedication of his sculpture took place on Sunday, January 27th, 2019, at Brookline Town Hall.

NATHAN KLIMA FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
From left to right: Jaclyn, Maya, Erica, Julia, Roy, and Zachary Wilson posed for a portrait in front of the bronze sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. after an unveiling ceremony at Brookline Town Hall Sunday evening.

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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2019 Jewish Poetry Festival - Sunday, February 3
​Featured Poet: Zvi A Sesling, Brookline Poet Laureate

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The Brookline Commission for the Arts is seeking artists to display on the walls of Brookline Town Hall during 2019/20.

​For further information and application guidelines and form click here.

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2018 Grant recipients honored at a reception on Monday, May 7

The 2018 grant recipients showcased their awarded projects and events at a public reception on Monday, May 7. Thanks to all who attended this enjoyable event.
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In addition, the 5th annual BCA Cultural Contributor Award was presented to Joe Zina, for his commitment, dedication, and passion while serving as executive director of the Coolidge Corner Theatre as the driving forces behind the Theatre's renaissance that continue to have an impact on the Town today.

Thanks to his thoughtful ingenuity, Brookline residents gained access to unique programs that broadened their understanding of the arts and culture.

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2018 Grantee events

Congratulations to the following 2018 Brookline events that were awarded grants by the Brookline Commission for the Arts:

Check websites for further information
 
Boston Artists Ensemble | Fall 2018 Concert at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, St Paul's Street | bostonartistsensemble.org
Brookline Arts Center | Artist in residence July-September, 2018 | brooklineartscenter.com
Brookline Interactive Group | Digital Story Class in Spring 2018 | brooklineinteractive.org
Commonwealth Shakespeare Co | July 2018 performances on Brookline Village Library lawn | commshakes.org
Coolidge Corner Community Chorus | Spring Concert at All Saints Parish, Beacon St, Saturday, June 2, 2018  8pm | cccchorus.com
Gateway Arts | Art & Recovering Identity Exhibit, September 2018 | gatewayarts.org
Genki Spark | Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Brookline High School | brooklinecherryblossom.com
John Quatrale | Art Show, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Prudential Center, Boston | unboundvisualarts.org
John Root | Songbirds of the Northeast, Thursday, May 3 at 1pm, Brookline Senior Center | johnroot.net
Mass Educational Theater Guild | High School Drama Festival Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Brookline High School | metg.org
New Repertory Theatre | Othello, Sunday, April 15 at Brookline Senior Center | newrep.org
Non-Event | Monthly concerts (2nd Tuesdays) at Café Fixe, Brookline + spring & fall concerts at The Waterworks Museum, Beacon Street | nonevent.org
Puppet Showcase Theater | New show, The Fairy Tailor, February 2018 | puppetshowplace.org
 Robert Guillemin |  Family Jam Music Club, February-June in various locations | familyjam.club
Shambhala Meditation Center | Exploring Race through Storytelling, January/February, 2018 | boston.shambhala.org
Studios without Walls | Temporary installation in Riverway Park, April 24-June 3, 2018 | studioswithoutwalls.org

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Poetry in Translation - a Brookline Poet Laureate event held on April 25, 2018

Twelve readers presented poetry at the Poetry in Translation event, on April 25 at Brookline Village Library. Poems were read in their original languages followed by the English translation.

This event was hosted by Zvi A Sesling, Brookline Poet Laureate.

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Zvi A Sesling was named Brookline's third Poet Laureate for the term 2017-20.  

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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POET LAUREATE - upcoming events
Stay tuned for details of March and April, 2019 events!

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If you are an artist seeking more exposure for your work, why not consider exhibiting on Town Hall Walls?  Check here for application details. 

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​TOWN HALL WALLS - AN EXHIBITION OF LOCAL ARTISTS AT BROOKLINE TOWN HALL

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