Art Workshops for Immigrant Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month with a six-week art workshop, where participants are invited to explore, express, and honor the stories and experiences of immigrants. Free for the public and materials provided. Workshop Artists: Olivia Huang &amp; Eric Taylor

Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library

Art Workshop for Mental Health Awareness Month

Join us for a 6-week art workshop celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month! Explore the therapeutic process of crafting paper wind chimes in various shapes and colors, fostering creativity and healing. This workshop is open to all, with materials provided at no cost. Free for the public and materials provided. Workshop Artists: Olivia Huang &amp; Eric Taylor

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

Art In Public Documentary film Screening & Discussion

A documentary film illustrating the necessity of public arts in the community by the artists who make it happen.&nbsp; The film explores its themes of creative process, public space and community engagement through interviews with artists in a variety of different media, from city murals to dance choreography, sculpture and installation. Following the film screening, there will be a discussion with director Weiying Olivia Huang and Producer Eric Taylor. View the Trailer here:&nbsp;https://youtu.be/zlCqA2uR3Ts This screening is free but registration is required. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/461901197917?fbclid=IwAR3A2VTeyKF01NUaO50FYBDqTpXnLgGCt2PyyzEZi747jSsG1xJ_8IOv5L4" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/461901197917</a>

Cambridge Public Library - Valente Branch

City As Canvas 'Graffiti Alley' Documentary Film Screening

City As Canvas: Above the Free Walls is an award-winning documentary introducing the artists from all over Boston and the world who create Cambridge's “Graffiti Alley.” The film features personal, in-depth interviews with numerous artists who reflect on the complexity and depth of their world, alongside street arts, public arts, graffiti arts, and never-before-seen works to illuminate this visual adventure. These artists have developed a voice that speaks to a new generation of street art within the public art movement. Following the screening (64 minutes), there will be a Q &amp; A with the film director, Weiying Olivia Huang and artist Karl Stephan to discuss the making of the film, public art and the street art community. View trailer here: <a href="https://youtu.be/4T4PTH62RD0">https://youtu.be/4T4PTH62RD0</a> This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Humanities, Mass Cultural Council, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and the City of Boston.

Graffiti / SprayPaint Workshop

This graffiti art workshop is an extension of the 2020 documentary film, ‘City As Canvas: Above The Free Wall,’ and is designed to encourage youth to be creative and to appreciate the public art and murals that surround us.  The workshop artist will give a brief history of the graffiti art, graffiti artists in Boston, and the artist's own experience in the Modica Way/ Graffiti Alley. After that, the workshop artist will demonstrate how to use spray paints and layering techniques. Date: 07/10/22 4pm-5:30pm Suitable for all ages. Address: The Modica Way/ Graffiti Alley 565-567 Massachusetts Ave, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

The Modica Way

Award winning Doc "City As Canvas" Film Screening and Director Q&A

‘City As Canvas’ is An award-winning documentary introducing the street artists from all over Boston and the world The film’s focus expands beyond Central Square in Cambridge and features murals from communities all over the greater Boston area.  Featuring personal, in-depth interviews with numerous graffiti artists who reflect on the complexity and depth of their world, alongside street arts, public arts, graffiti arts, and never-before-seen works to illuminate this visual adventure. These artists have developed a voice that speaks to a new generation of street art within the public art movement.  Following the screening, a Q&amp;A with Director Weiying Olivia Huang and artist Jeremy "Sobek" Harrison discuss the making of the film, public art, and the street art community. View the trailer here: <a href="https://youtu.be/4T4PTH62RD0">https://youtu.be/4T4PTH62RD0</a> Available schedule at Boston Public Library: Mon, 06/6/22, 6:00 -7:30pm, Codman Square Branch, 690 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124 Sat 6/18/22, 12-1:30pm, Grove Hall Branch, 41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121 Tue 6/28 /22, 6:00 pm-7:30pm, Fields Corner Library, 1520 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122 This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Humanities, Mass Cultural Council, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and the City of Boston.

Fields Corner Library

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