Building a Public Art City

For Boston, and all who are curious and engaged, Now + There is a public art curator that challenges our city’s cultural identity by taking artistic risks and consistently producing compelling projects. Our mission is to foster artists and the public to create bold public art experiences that open minds, conversations, and spaces across Boston, resulting in a more open, equitable, and vibrant city. Experience our projects yourself with our handy map.

 
 

Public Art Accelerator

The Now + There Public Art Accelerator creates an on-ramp for early-to mid-career Boston-area artists to successfully participate in the dynamic realm of public art. Accelerator artists build the skills and sensibilities necessary to conceptualize compelling, neighborhood-centric temporary public artworks and receive substantial funding to realize their projects. Together we develop a pathway for future success and a pipeline of artists for future projects in Boston.


Lot Lab

Steps from the Charlestown Navy Yard, Lot Lab is transforming an unused lot with site-specific contemporary art installations into a vibrant, free, 24/7 “laboratory” for art + community every summer through 2026. During our inaugural Lot Lab year, we featured three large-scale art installations reflecting a theme of “mending” by international artist Ghada Amer, Boston-area artists Sam Fields and Massiel Grullon, and a youth component led by Kyle Browne. Each year Lot Lab will return with a new slate of visionary artists and programming, so be on the lookout for exciting 2024 updates!


Now, there, and the latest

The N+T Journal shares project updates, events, resources for artists, guest blogs and more!

 
 

Help us ensure dynamic new public art that’s 100% free and open to all.

Banner photo: Graft by Edra Soto (c) Annielly Camargo