The Mayor's Gallery exhibits work by Boston artists who have received recognition for their artwork through grants, awards and other types of public display.
The Scollay Square Gallery showcases the many arts organizations and artists community groups that support Boston artists throughout the city.
PLACES / Paintings by Kayla Mohammadi
Kayla Mohammadi is a Boston painter, who has a studio at the Fenway Art Studios. She was born to a Finnish mother and Iranian father in San Francisco, California in 1965. Like most Americans whose parents immigrated to this country, she grew up with influences beyond the typical suburban landscape. Her way of seeing the world was shaped by the three different cultures: American, Finnish, and Persian. From her mother, she has early memories of bright bold shapes of Scandinavian design. From her father, she was introduced to poetic blues and rhythms of Islamic tile, and the intricate patterns in Persian rugs.
The exhibition will be on display March 1 - March 29, 2013
SISTERS IN STITCHES / Joined by the Cloth
In honor of Women’s History Month, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events present an Exhibition: Sisters in Stitches, Joined by the Cloth. The exhibition will feature contemporary quilts by the group of predominantly African-American women who have worked together over the past 15 years to incorporate their heritage into quilt making. The Mezzanine on the 3rd floor of Boston City Hall features large-scale quilts.
Participating artists are: Jackie Anderson-Wilson, Burlington, MA; Brenda Jones, Hyde Park, MA; Naomi Henry, Roxbury, MA; Christle Rawlins-Jackson, Roxbury, MA; Susie Ryan, Worcester, MA; and Lesyslie Rackard, South End, MA.
The exhibition will be on display March 1 - March 29, 2013
HAITIN ROOTS / Franconphonie Festival
Each year French-speaking countries celebrate the "Francophonie Festival" during the month of March. Since the 1970's, the entire world has had a unique opportunity in March to appreciate and celebrate the culture of French speaking countries through a series of award-winning international films, concerts, art exhibits, lectures and concerts. This year, the Consulate General of Haiti is holding an art exhibit featuring some of Haiti's most prominent Boston-based artists as part of the series of events commemorating the Francophonie Festival. This will be a great opportunity for residents of Boston to be exposed to some of the best Haitian art available and to learn more about Haitian art - a complex tradition reflecting African, French, Catholic, tribal and Voodoo roots.
The exhibition will be on display March 1 - March 29, 2013
The Mayor’s Gallery, the Scollay Square Gallery, and the Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery are open to the public at no charge and are handicapped accessible. For further information, please call 617-635-3911.
The Mayor's Art Gallery is located on the 5th floor of City Hall. From City Hall Plaza or Congress St. entrances, take South Elevators to the 5th floor, follow signs to Mayor's Office: signage marks the gallery entrance. If you are planning to attend an opening you must enter from Congress Street.
Scollay Square Gallery is located on the 3rd floor/main lobby of City Hall. When entering from Congress St, take elevators to 3rd floor, proceed through lobby, passing the information desk on your right. The gallery is ahead of you. When entering from City Hall Plaza, proceed through lobby, passing the information desk on your right. The gallery is ahead of you. Signage marks the gallery entrance. If you are planning to attend an opening you must enter from Congress Street.
The Mayor’s Neighborhood Gallery is located on the 2nd floor near the South Elevators. From City Hall Plaza or Congress St. entrances, take South Elevators to the 2nd floor.
The Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism and Special Events, located on the 8th floor of City Hall, is now exhibiting artwork from Boston artists throughout the office (Room 802).
