Taste / Sample curated flavors inspired by iconic locations in the Fenway neighborhood–experience the familiar in new ways.

Touch / Build textural multimedia compositions using found natural materials–walk away with a personalized work of art that captures the spirit of The Fenway.

Hear / Create while immersed in a soundscape of local ambient sounds.

Know Before You Go / Event Details

This event will occur mostly outdoors and will involve walking or rolling to the nearby greenspaces in the Fenway/Mission Hill neighborhood within a 10 minute walk (.5 mile radius) from MAAM.

This event will start and end at MassArt Art Museum (MAAM), located at 621 Huntington Avenue. Restrooms, water, and locker storage will be available upon check-in, however the exhibition galleries will not be open. After check-in at MAAM, we will head outside.

We recommend wearing comfy shoes and clothing appropriate for hands-on artmaking with natural (and sometimes messy) materials.

Going, Going, Gone / Ticketing Notice

This event is free but advanced registration is required. This event will likely sell out–plan ahead and get those tickets in advance! Tickets will not be available on the evening of this event.

Rain Rain, Go Away / Weather Notice

Sometimes the best laid plans are no match for mother nature. In the event of heavy rain, excessive heat, or inclement weather, this event will be cancelled by 12:00pm on the day of the event. Events may be rescheduled or relocated indoors only as availability allows.. Be on the lookout for an email communication from MAAM.

Say Cheese / Event Documentation Notice

Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event. By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MassArt in connection with MassArt and MassArt Art Museum communications. If you do not agree with this usage, please notify a staff member upon arrival to receive a no-photo sticker.

Open to All / Accessibility

MassArt Art Museum is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment during in-person and virtual programs and events. To request an access or disability-related accommodation, please contact MassArt Art Museum at maam@massart.edu at least two weeks before the date of the event.

FREE!

Advance registration required

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About the Venue

Art on the Plaza will occur on the Museum’s Arne Glimcher Plaza located outside, directly in front of the Museum. The Plaza is fully accessible, paved, and accessed from public sidewalks with curb cuts. The Museum’s lobby, studio, and restrooms (with changing stations) will be accessible during this event, however the exhibition galleries will not be open.

Transportation

MAAM is located on the MassArt campus at 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA with multiple public transportation options in the immediate vicinity. Please see our Visit page for more information about getting to MAAM.

Ticketing Notice

This event is free with advance registration. MAAM may accommodate unregistered walk-up guests on the evening of this event only as capacity allows; walk-up tickets on the evening of the event are not guaranteed. Evening events often sell out; plan ahead and register in advance.

Access

MassArt Art Museum is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment during in-person and virtual programs and events. To request an access or disability-related accommodation, please contact MassArt Art Museum at maam@massart.edu at least two weeks before the date of the event. Please see our Visit page for additional access information.

Documentation Notice

Photos and/or videos will be taken at this event. By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MassArt in connection with MassArt and MassArt Art Museum communications. If you do not agree with this usage, please notify a staff member upon arrival to receive a no-photo sticker.

Art on the Plaza is supported in part by generous grants from the Boston Planning and Development Agency and The Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust.

FREE!

Advance registration required

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