Arts News
Boston Mayor Wu Announces Call to Artists for $720K Investment In Public Art in BPS Schools
BOSTON, Mass. /Masachusetts Newswire/ -- This week (Feb. 21), Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture, in collaboration with Boston Public Schools (BPS) and with support from mural consultant Street Theory, today announced a Call to Artists for A Canvas of Culture: Boston Public Schools to help beautify and amplify the vibrancy of Boston's neighborhoods and schools by creating engaging and inspiring public art.
The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) announces fifth season, largest yet, with seven concerts in Massachusetts
LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra has officially announced its fifth season, which will be comprised of seven concerts starting in September of this year, and running all the way until June of next year. Three soloists will be featured with the ensemble this season, two of them members of the orchestra itself.
Lowell Chamber Orchestra’s December performance, ‘Island of Peoples’ contemplates US immigration, history
LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Nearly forty percent of Americans can trace at least one ancestor to Ellis Island, and the Lowell Chamber Orchestra will present a work based on three actual stories of the famous islands that encompass the immigrant experience. "Island of Peoples" is free and open to the public, and will take place on: Saturday, December 17, 2022.
New MINIATURE SYMPHONIES album is part of an initiative by the Lowell Chamber Orchestra’s Music Director Orlando Cela called ‘Lowell Threads’
LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces the release of its second album, "Miniature Symphonies," a project started at the height of the pandemic, and designed to keep selected composers and musicians active at a time of insecurity in the performing arts.
Massachusetts’ Lowell Chamber Orchestra makes landmark agreement with Universal Edition music publishing
LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra and Universal Edition have partnered to give composers an unusual opportunity to promote their works in print. The orchestra recently announced its second call-for-scores in order to stimulate the creation of new works for chamber orchestra.
Massachusetts’ Lowell Chamber Orchestra makes final round in The 2021 American Prize Competition
LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra is one of the finalists for The American Prize in the orchestral performance competition, professional divisions. While the competition is still ongoing, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra is being recognized for superb past performances during its three years of existence.
Boston University’s ‘Holmes Legacy’ Staged Reading Unveils Virtual TV Series at WBUR CitySpace
BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Sherlock Holmes fans! Boston University writers created a new TV series based on Stephen King's "The Doctor's Case" short story. "Holmes Legacy: The Doctor's Cases" is a six-episode drama about an older Dr. John Watson, who uses his memories of Sherlock Holmes to foil a new Moriarty and protect present-day London. Experience the live staged reading by professional actors at WBUR's CitySpace from 12-3 p.m. on April 27-28, 2019.
Artist-historian Don Troiani Recreates Infamous Boston Massacre in New Master Painting
BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Nationally renowned Southbury Connecticut artist-historian Don Troiani has unveiled his painting of the momentous Boston Massacre. That encounter on a cold March night set forth a series of antagonistic events that climaxed in the start of the American Revolution 5 years later.
Griffin Museum of Photography at Colson Gallery Grand Opening Announced in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Announcing Colson Gallery at Eastworks and The Griffin Museum at Colson Gallery - opening in September 2016: The Pioneer Valley's newest dedicated photography gallery and a satellite location for The Griffin Museum of Photography is due to open at Eastworks in Easthampton in Suite 246. There will be a gallery preview all day during the Easthampton Artist Walk on September 10 and a Grand Opening from 5 - 8 p.m. on September 16, 2016.
African American Literary Figure Samuel Washington Allen to be honored at Memorial Celebration in Boston
BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- A public memorial celebration will be held Saturday, October 10, at 2 p.m. ET. at the Museum of African American History, 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill, Boston, to celebrate the life and legacy of Samuel Washington Allen - who also wrote under the pen name of Paul Vesey. The noted poet, professor, lawyer and translator passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the age of 97 on June 27, 2015.
Boston Mayor Walsh Launches Photography Exhibition at City Hall in Honor of Women's History Month
BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- On Thursday, in honor of Women’s History Month, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined the Office of Arts &...
Cape Artist Recognized by National Oil Painters Association
WEST BARNSTABLE, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- The Oil Painters of America (OPA) announced that Ronald Tinney has been juried into its 2009 National Exhibition...
Ronald Tinney Paintings Are Selected for Prestigious Boston Competition
BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Out of 200 entries submitted by 70 artists from around New England working in the realist tradition, 35 paintings...
Robert Cipriani's Award-Winning 'Passages' Painting Series Marked for Two Upcoming Art Exhibitions
DUXBURY, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- In 2003, Passages 2 received "Directors' Choice of Outstanding Painting" at the Cambridge Art Association. Passages, Ocean to Bay...
Freedom and Focus Play Equal Roles in Artist Robert Cipriani's Abstract Paintings
DUXBURY, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- One informs the other; the other informs the one. "As an abstract painter, I am very influenced by my...