The latest exhibit is now up on Brookline Town Hall Walls!
THE CURRENT EXHIBIT ARTISTS OF ALL AGES CAN BE VIEWED IN ALL THREE EXHIBIT ROOMS PLUS THE MAIN LOBBY DISPLAY CASE AT TOWN HALL.
THE FEATURED ARTISTS ARE LORA BRODY, "THE REUNION PROJECT" PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS (ROOM 111 & 103), FRANCES SCHREIBER, "A CONVERSATION" WATERCOLORS (THE HEARING ROOM, 6TH FLOOR), GABBY JOHNSON, "PRINTED FLOWERS" PAINT/ETCHING (MAIN LOBBY DISPLAY CASE) and ROBERT C "SIDEWALK SAM" GUILLEMIN, "OLD TOWN HALL" 1986, 1ST FLOOR REAR EXIT HALLWAY.
THE FEATURED ARTISTS ARE LORA BRODY, "THE REUNION PROJECT" PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS (ROOM 111 & 103), FRANCES SCHREIBER, "A CONVERSATION" WATERCOLORS (THE HEARING ROOM, 6TH FLOOR), GABBY JOHNSON, "PRINTED FLOWERS" PAINT/ETCHING (MAIN LOBBY DISPLAY CASE) and ROBERT C "SIDEWALK SAM" GUILLEMIN, "OLD TOWN HALL" 1986, 1ST FLOOR REAR EXIT HALLWAY.
Town Hall Walls call to artists!
The Brookline Commission for the Arts is seeking artists to display on the walls of Brookline Town Hall during 2019.
For further information and application guidelines and form click here.
For further information and application guidelines and form click here.
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.
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.
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
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
Poetry in Translation - a Brookline Poet Laureate event held on April 25
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.
This event was hosted by Zvi A Sesling, Brookline Poet Laureate.
The Committee to Commemorate BROOKLINE ARTIST John Wilson, is hoping to bring his sculpture of MLK to town hall..
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Cast in bronze and set in a central place of honor, it will serve to remind all of Dr. King’s fight for justice and equality.
The Committee includes Brookline people of diverse backgrounds united in their desire to raise awareness of this great artist, to celebrate his life and to honor Dr. King. To learn more about this Brookline artist and to donate to this project, go to: JohnWilsonArtist.org For more information contact: Rob Daves at robdaves@rcn.com Mac Dewart at murraydewart@gmail.com |
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! |
POET LAUREATE - upcoming events |
If you are an artist seeking more exposure for your work, why not consider exhibiting on Town Hall Walls? Check here for application details.
TOWN HALL WALLS - AN EXHIBITION OF LOCAL ARTISTS AT BROOKLINE TOWN HALL |
