Gisela joins us with a dynamic combination of public policy and art history experience. She is excited to participate in the development of public art in Boston, especially through engaging, accessible, and creatively situated works in the city. 

In 2023, Lot Lab’s inaugural year brought us a Year of Mending – In 2024, we are now reflecting on what healing means for Boston’s people and historical landscape. Lot Lab 2024 is presenting local and internationally recognized artists, responding to the theme of Presence. Visionary artists will resurrect difficult histories to transform them with love, imagination, and speculation.

Jackie's journey to the world of public art is as unique as it is fascinating. She's not your typical communications pro, and her career has been nothing short of an adventure. From navigating the intricate web of municipal government communications in the City of Revere to steering the ship of local political campaigns, and even taking charge of social media for a vibrant global book club, Jackie has been a great addition to the N+T Team!

Inspired by the success and celebration of Cohort Five’s completed projects, we are honored and excited to announce the artists who have been selected next for Cohort Six of the Public Art Accelerator: Jeremy ‘Sobek’ Harrison, Nelly Kate, Michael Berthaud, and Sarah Brophy.

Sometimes a fresh perspective is just what an organization needs. We were delighted to meet Lee Ann Gilligan, Chief Financial Officer at Tripleseat Software LLC and consultant with 30 years of finance experience, as she moved to Boston after raising a family in the suburbs.

Natalie Lemle is no stranger to Now + There! As a previous Advisory Board member, she’s advised on everything from corporate sponsorships to the latest socially engaged artists.

For longtime Now + There followers, Silvia Lopez Chavez will be a familiar face. We were honored to guide her and the Esplanade Association through their first mural on the Esplanade, Patterned Behavior, in 2018 and watch her dance the whole way through it! Help us welcome this renowned artist, public art award winner and previous Advisory Board Member to the N+T Board of Directors.

In July, we welcomed Sophia Moon, Charlestown teaching artist and owner of Essem Art Studio, to host a family morning workshop inspired by Massiel Grullon’s Knotical Waves. Each little artist created their own maritime artwork with their own take on what a sailboat should look like. 

In very different ways N+T Public Art Accelerator artists Tanya Nixon-Silberg and Ponnapa Prakkamakul beacon our participation to witness and pay homage to the faces of Boston. We’re thrilled to welcome their projects to Roxbury and the Leather District.

Summer is heating up in Charlestown! Enjoy the ferry ride from Long Wharf Park to Charlestown and you’ll be steps away from Lot Lab.

We officially opened Lot Lab in June, unveiling two major installations by international artist, Ghada Amer, and Boston-based artist Massiel Grullon, while youth from Turn It Around helped raise flags they’d made with local artist Kyle Browne.

As part of our commitment to fostering a more vibrant city through bold public art, we strive to build culturally responsive relationships through our partnerships and participatory programs. This year at Lot Lab is no different; we are connecting with the community of Charlestown and beyond through dynamic programming of performance, spoken word, theater, workshops, and much more. 

Fresh off the incredible feat of bringing Simone Leigh’s spectacular artworks from Boston to Venice and then to Boston, Kate Herlihy brings to Now + There balanced respect for artists’ vision with planning rigor. blu prinston, N+T Communications Assistant, chatted with Kate about how early access to arts education, mentorship, and teamwork make her ready to “pay it forward” as N+T’s Managing Director.

As a veteran of two Chicago Architectural Biennales, Marguerite Wynter brings FOMO-inducing stories of events we all missed out on—did we hear joy riding through the South Side?—and a deep commitment to engaging community in the co-creation of public art. Learn more about Marguerite and drop her a line to welcome her to a new event, space, or idea!

Four local artists, Krystle Brown, Eben Haines, Tanya Nixon-Silberg, and Ponnapa Prakkamakul, are each receiving $25,000 to make their ideas BIG and bring them to Boston in the summer of 2023! Cohort Five will work with a range of media, from installation to puppetry, painting, and performance, while engaging the tight-knit communities connected or living near their temporary art installations.

Now + There projects respond to artists and audiences on what they need and want; Since our inception, we have tried to listen for and learn how to support and facilitate engaging public art experiences.  In 2023, we present women who create monumental works that offer room to be in a community along the waters that connect Boston to the globe. Together, artists and audiences will revise and design new legacies for Boston's waterfront.

From our Catalyst Circle to Leadership Circle to 24/7 Circle, to the meaningful contributions of friends and neighbors, we are all helping to infuse more enjoyment in Boston. This month we are celebrating two major donors who have made significant investments in N+T: Barr Foundation and Wagner Foundation.

Help us celebrate the opening of Claudia Comte’s “Five Marble Leaves” on Tuesday, October 11, 4-6 pm, rain or shine, with food, hot beverages, and a brief “tactile tour” with Guest Curator Pedro Alonzo. This event is free and open to the public.

At 9:01 AM, Sunday, October 2, members of the N+T Board and Advisory Board stepped off from 555 Columbia Road in Upham’s Corner on a 9.5-mile journey — though some swear it was 10 — to raise unrestricted funds for N+T.

Meg Berstrand, N+T Board Member, shares her learns from beekeeping, creating a photo journal of Sweden, and scoping the possibilities emerging at Now + There and in #publicart in Boston and beyond!

Say hello to Meg!

If Summer 2022 were a scrapbook, we’d be out of pages already! From celebrating first-ever projects by three Public Art Accelerator artists to Juan Obando’s Summer Sets to Yenny Herdandez’s Ponle Vuelo A Tus Sueños – we’ve been honored to share our summer with YOU and these passionate artists!

The application deadline for the N+T Public Art Accelerator Cohort Five is July 17th at midnight, so don’t delay! Check out this post for all the tips & tricks.

Announcing N+T’s 2022 curatorial theme with a preview of the Signature and Public Art Accelerator projects coming to a neighborhood near you, starting June 2022.

Last week, the City of Boston demonstrated its commitment to arts, culture, and the value it places in creating a vibrant and equitable city. Now + There was one of 192 arts and cultural organizations awarded an unrestricted grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, as part of the Boston Cultural Council/Reopen Creative Boston funding.

Jasper Sanchez, N+T Curatorial Fellow, is exploring existing and untapped pathways from applied arts to community building. This curatorial fellowship is part of Jasper’s larger plan to stretch existing conversations and develop engaging, real-world art applications that deepen our relationships.

Say hello to Jasper!

Linette Charles, N+T Chief of Staff, is focused on building each employee's individual leadership and overseeing the implementation of N+T’s strategic plan. She’s also deeply committed to uplifting her community. Meet Linette!

Boston’s public art experiences have come a long way since the very first N+T project in 2015. Together with you, we are that much closer to building a more open, vibrant city and equitable future. #publicartopens

Illuminate Boston with Public Art that redefines how we view, engage, and appreciate our city. Become a supporter of #PublicArtOpens!