Arts, Tourism & Special Events
The Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events fosters the growth of the cultural community; promotes public participation in the arts and public celebrations; and advances cultural tourism in Boston.
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@SUMMERBOSTON 2013 Summer Guide
Your resource for summer events in Boston is here. Events and activities ranging from concerts and festivals to art walks and historic tours will occur throughout the summer months in Boston's neighborhoods and Harbor Islands, and you can find them all in our guide.
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Remembrance 2013: FREE Concert 5-27-13 @ 6:30PM
This Memorial Day, Mayor Menino and the City of Boston Veterans’ Services in conjunction with Parks & Recreation and Military Friends welcome you to join us for a musical tribute to our heroes; Remembrance 2013. Featuring the Metropolitan Wind Symphony (MWS) and the Boston City Singers. This family-friendly event is free & open to the public.
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Call to Artists
The Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events sponsors a variety of programs that encourage local artist participation. Learn more about participating in the Boston Arts Festival, Arts on the Arcade, showing in the City Hall galleries, and more.
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Explore Boston's Public Art
Search the city's art collection, watch artist videos, access a map of public art installations across the city and more!
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Mayor Menino Unveils Public Art Walk
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino unveiled the first edition of a new program - Public Art Walks. The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, together with the Boston Art Commission, have developed the Art Walks, featuring both historic and contemporary art installations throughout the neighborhoods of Boston.
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- New! Public Event Application Online Form
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- Apply to Have Your Artwork Displayed at City Hall
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See a listing of upcoming Arts events.
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News & Press Releases »
- City of Boston Celebrates Patriot's Day April 15, 2013
- Actors’ Shakespeare Project and Mayor Thomas M. Menino Announce Plans For ASP’s 10th Anniversary
- Mayor Thomas M. Menino Announces Opportunities for Artists - PaintBox, ArtBarrier will add color to the City
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Videos & Multimedia »
- Strength and Resilience: Community Holocaust Commemoration of Yom HaShoah
Mayor Menino gives brief remarks to Boston's Jewish community as survivors and their families gathered in Faneuil Hall remember and reflect on the Holocaust.Watch Video » - Actors' Shakespeare Project
The 10th anniversary season is unveiled at a press conference in Boston City Hall.Watch Video »
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