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Light Poles Display Banners for Black History Month On Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington

February 25, 2022 · by · in African American History, Art, Artists, banners, collaborative art projects, commuity, graphic design, painting, political issues, portraits, public art, social justice, temporary art, women artists · Leave a comment

This February (2022) I learned to look up at light poles for Black History Month banners along Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington. Luckily banners from earlier Februaries (2020 and 2021) were up again, along with a new set. Different artists, selected by Arlington Human Rights Commission and Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture, created the banners for each year.

Many People Play a Part in Art Installation by Nilou Moochhala in Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington

June 24, 2021 · by · in Arlington Public Art, Art, Artists, banners, calligraphy, collaborative art projects, commuity, design, drawing, environmental sculpture, families, graphic design, hiking trails, Installations, kinetic sculpture, libraries, painting, parks, public art, Sculpture, temporary art, trees, trees, visual art, women artists, wood sculptures · 2 Comments

I wish my words or photos could convey the sense of being in the presence of this important installation in Menotomy Rocks Park. Certainly I want to return there and to get others in or near Arlington to go too. Also I want people who can’t go to still appreciate the energies, organization, and interplay involved in such ventures. So I offer this quick post now with links and quotes that might lead you further in than I’ve yet been

Connect to Concord with “Change is in the Air: Art Walk” through May

May 4, 2021 · by · in Art, Artists, banners, Bicycle Paths, bikepaths, children, commuity, design, environmental sculpture, hiking trails, history, Installations, interactive art, kinetic sculpture, local birds, Nature study, political issues, public art, public art tours, resin, Sculpture, social justice, temporary art, visual art, women artists, wood sculptures · Leave a comment

Following the map for Umbrella Artfest Earth Day Art Walk has greatly added to my own awareness of Concord as well as the artists who created installations for the six stops listed. Because Art Walk has been up for a week with just a few more ahead, I’ll post quickly now. I want to spread the word so people who live close enough can go before it’s gone. Then I’ll hope to post a more comprehensive sequel later in May, including one key installation* I didn’t get to visit yet.

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