Mayor thomas m. menino - city of boston                                                 boston arts festival

 

(ahts): The Boston Arts Festival features the best of the Boston Arts Scene- both visual and performance. Started in 2003 as a single afternoon event, the festival has expanded into a 3-day celebration incorporating a diverse performing arts program and a specially built artists’ village.


Based in the idyllic Christopher Columbus Park on Boston’s waterfront, the festivities glisten in perfect symmetry with the parks surroundings perfect for hosting also family friendly activities.

2010:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 10, 11, 12

Christopher columbus park

Mayor thomas m. menino - city of boston                                                 boston arts festival

NEWS (08/10)


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T R A I L

See Boston through Public Art through Boston’s outdoor museum with a public art trail map -available at local libraries and galleries or download here.  Also visit www.publicartboston.com for more information on the Boston Art Commission and public art in Boston.


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C I T Y  H A L L ?

The City regularly exhibits the work of top local artists. If you want to apply to exhibit your work, email John Crowley  for more information.







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The festival features over 70 juried artists from Boston and a performance program on 2 stages showcasing Boston’s best performing arts groups and performers.


Previous participants in the festival include Boston Ballet, Blue Man Group, Everyday Visuals, Zili Misik, Opera Boston, Aine Minogue, OrigiNation, Boston Pops, Bleu and Boston Lyric Opera.


Friday - September 10

noon to 6:00 p.m (visual artists)

5:45 - 7:30 p.m (performances)


Saturday - September 11

noon to 6:00 p.m (visual artists)

12:30 - 6:30 p.m (performances)


sunday - September 12

noon to 6:00 p.m (visual artists)

12:30- 5:45 p.m (performances)


CONTACT: 617-635-3911                                        arts@cityofboston.gov