Move4ART

The City of Boston is quite aware that there is a network of artists and arts organizations invested in "making art happen in Mattapan." Mattapan Cultural Arts Development (MCAD) has been back and forth with the Boston Arts Commission over a public art installation announced by Mayor Menino in September 2009.   In addition, MCAD has met with  Julie Burros , the City's Chief of Arts & Culture, participated in BostonCreates, and is otherwise known to the City's arts establishment.  So it's startling that we're just finding out about Mayor Walsh's Fair Housing Arts Contest .  This is particularly stunning given the current challenges the Mattapan community's facing around the issue of "fair" (as in, "affordable") housing. Yikes!

JUST IN ...        From the City Hall listserv: "The city is no longer in charge of the Boston Arts Festival at Columbus Park. For more information please navigate to  http://thebostonartsfestival. com The Boston Arts Festival 2016 Saturday, September 10, 11 am to 6pm (Rain date:  Sunday Sept. 11 ) Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park along Boston Harbor between the North End and Long Wharf GENERAL INFORMATION Please submit your application to join us for The Boston Arts Festival! This free event celebrates the Boston arts community and annually attracts 50,000 people to scenic Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. The Boston Arts Festival will showcase 75 fine artists and artisans, and also include a performing arts stage with a variety of live music throughout the day. ELIGIBILITY 1. Preference will be given to artists from the greater Boston area. 2. Artists must show up on time and stay set up for the duration....