View this email in your browser South End artist Joshua Wilmoth works on one of 60 Street Pianos, each designed by a local artist, that will be placed in public outdoor spaces to play and enjoy this fall. Photo courtesy of Robert Torres. ART CAN BE EVERYWHERE Earlier this summer, Mayor Walsh launched Boston Creates, a ten-year plan designed to weave arts and culture into everyday life in Boston. The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture has since been hard at work launching new programs to help artists thrive and ensure everyone has access to the arts.



Whether you're a professional artist or just have the urge to create, we have gathered a few opportunities here to help you bring art everywhere in the City. Call for artists EMERGING art exhibition We are looking for fresh, original, contemporary work to be displayed at Boston City Hall during the month of October. $5,000 in prizes will be awarded.

Deadline: August 31 Apply online Public art in Hyde Square You are invited to submit proposals for a public art project that celebrates the multi-generational and diverse populations and cultures of Hyde Square in Fall 2017.

Deadline: September 14 Apply online Peters Park art wall refresh As part of a major restoration of Peters Park play areas, paths, and dog park, we are seeking proposals for a new mural to renew the Peters Park Art Wall.

Deadline: September 16 Apply Online For 25 years, the Mayor’s Mural Crew has given Boston's youth the chance to participate in the creation of public art. Mayor Walsh joined the Mayor's Mural Crew to help paint at the Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts in Mattapan.



Watch the video Green-space inspired works of art The Boston Parks and Recreation Department invites artists of all skill levels to free Watercolor Painting Workshops throughout September in parks across the City. All workshops are 12 - 2 p.m. Saturday, September 10

Christopher Columbus Park



Sunday, September 11

Public Garden



Saturday, September 17

Blackstone Square Sunday, September 18

Schoolmaster Hill



Saturday, September 24

Muddy River



Sunday, September 25

Highland Park First Chair strikes the right chord

The Friends of Symphony Park, in association with the City of Boston’s Edward Ingersoll Browne Trust Fund, unveiled the sculpture First Chair on August 18 at Symphony Park. The 16-foot sculpture, made of granite, Corten steel, cast bronze, and stainless steel, was created by Boston artist Jacob Kulin. The sculpture’s shape evokes symphonic instruments and other musical elements, celebrating the connection between the park’s name and its location, steps from Symphony Hall. You can help artists navigate City Hall The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture is looking to hire an Artist Resource Manager to help artists navigate City Hall and the arts and culture sector in Boston. This individual will focus on delivering outstanding service to the arts and culture sector in Boston. They will act as a single point of entry to City Hall for creative people and organizations looking to find information about a wide range of issues, from permitting and licensing to affordable housing and financial literacy to small business support. Apply Online Be part of the arts and culture sector in Boston We are looking to fill several vacancies on the Boston Cultural Council. The Boston Cultural Council is responsible for allocating grant funds from the City and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Members of the Council must be Boston residents and are appointed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh, to serve in a volunteer capacity for up to two three-year terms. Join the Council Share Tweet Forward