Posted Saturday June 06 2015 at 5:40 pm
in Call For Artists
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston invites you to "Juneteenth". Juneteenth is the oldest known tradition, commemorating the historical significance of June 19th, which was the ending of slavery in 1865.
Juneteenth is a cultural celebration, at the Museum, that highlights creativity and community in a number of ways, which include showcasing the work of visual, fashion, dance, performance, and musical artists. Also, those who attend can engage in the tour and talk in the Museum galleries and meet up with the Future Boston Alliance to recognize the grassroots commemoration Juneteenth.
Activities taking place include:
Performance Art from Siphon and Obehi Janice
Community Mural Making
Visual Artist: Anthony Young
Fashion
Spotlight Talks: "Gordon Parks: Back to Fort Scott"
Highlight Tours: African American Artists
Meet-Up
Roxbury International Film Festival, Film: An American Ascent
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 6-9:45pm
Visit the MFA website for more details.
Posted Thursday June 04 2015 at 06:44 am
in Cultural Inclusion
The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) is putting inclusive design at the center of its work with cultural organizations across the Commonwealth with the creation of its new initiative: UP. The goal of UP is to support and celebrate nonprofit cultural organizations that incorporate inclusive design to expand audiences and enhance experiences for all.
The MCC is hosting two webinars showcasing the work of several UP Organizations focused on inclusive theater and inclusive exhibits.
Inclusive Theater Webinar
- Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 1:00 – 2:00pm
- Charles Baldwin, Wheelock Family Theatre
- Rhoda Bernard, The Boston Conservatory
- Jason Slavick, Liars & Believers
- More info and registration
Inclusive Exhibits Webinar
- Monday, June 15, 2015 from 1:00 – 2:00pm
- Hannah Goodwin, Museum of Fine Arts
- Nora Nagle, Museum of Science
- Emily Curran, Old South Meeting House
- More info and registration
Webinars will be closed captioned and recorded.
Posted Wednesday June 03 2015 at 06:16 am
in News
Vendors from various low vision companies will be on hand to show their latest devices in the area of low vision and blindness.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Easter Seals Technology Center, NPC Building 1st floor, 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111
Free
Contact: Cathy Bly 617-226-2634 or cbly@eastersealsma.org for further information.
VSA MA is located in the same building directly across the lobby from Easter Seals Technology Regional Center. Stop by and visit us at the Open Door Gallery.
