Gisela Levy (c) Sylvia Stagg-Giuliano Gisela joins us with a dynamic combination of public policy and art history experience. From poetry to painting to architecture, she is always searching out the resonances within creativity that expand the human experience. A self-proclaimed “MET nerd”, Gisela is passionate about both the built environments that shape our world and the artworks inside and outside institutions that hold space for history, spark conversations, and expand future possibilities. Gisela is excited to participate in the development of public art in Boston, especially through eng ..read more

From color changing lights to healing vibrations… to augmented reality, myth-making and the joy of possibility with “creepy crawlers,” artists of the sixth Cohort of N+T’s unique Public Art Accelerator program are using new media to make their mark in Boston this coming summer. Picture this: N+T wisdom as your North Star, Cohort support as your trusty sidekick, and a rollercoaster of 1, 2, 3... 4 pitch deck iterations navigating the thrilling maze of public art. And voila! Cohort 6 emerged victorious last week, dazzling us with their ideas for not one, not two, but four public art projects set ..read more

With your generous support, we’re making moves to expand our reach within Boston. We are thrilled to announce that we’re actively seeking two bold, open, and sharp individuals to join our team! Currently, we have exciting opportunities available for a Communications Associate and a Partnership + Engagement Associate. These pivotal roles will contribute significantly to our mission of cultivating a public art city and will help play a large role in a transformative year at N+T. Look for a Senior Development position coming soon. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through the ..read more

At Now + There, our mission is to foster artists and the public to co-create bold public art experiences that open minds, conversations, and spaces across Boston. In 2023, the artists of Cohort 5 in the N+T Public Art Accelerator brought their visionary projects to life, unveiling them in four distinct public spaces across our city. Each project embarked on a distinctive journey, reflecting the unique essence of the artist behind it. These endeavors dared to push the boundaries of storytelling within the realm of Boston's public art, contributing to the rich tapestry of our cultural landscape ..read more

In 2023 Now + There invited audiences to reflect on what healing and rejuvenation could mean for them, for our communities, and for our neighborhoods. Built around the curatorial framework of A Year of Mending, we worked with community partners and artists to repair Charlestown’s relationship to an abandoned parking space with color, play, and plants for Lot Lab’s inaugural year. Artists in Public Art Accelerator program Cohort Five encouraged us to imagine a little Black girl’s joy as an act of healing and to consider what mending looks like for people who have lost their homes. Meanwhile, Ed ..read more

A collection of four sculptures that serve as benches and celebrate architectural fusion, “Graft” brings a touch of Puerto Rico to the heart of Boston. The installation beautifully incorporates Puerto Rican palm leaves into a unique geometric pattern, inspired by “rejas.” With beautifully crafted terrazzo plinths that serve as seats, the sculptures invite visitors to sit and reflect on the origins of architectural motifs. Bringing the four stunning sculptures of Edra Soto’s “Graft” to life in Central Wharf Park was no small feat— it was a true labor of love that required a hefty dose of teamw ..read more

Celebrating openness As we celebrate the abundance of the season and reflect on the origins of Thanksgiving, we thank the countless individuals and partners whose imagination, care, and collaborative spirit are helping realize a more equitable public art city with bold public art.  With every connection, event, partnership, or shared laugh we experienced together this year to date, Boston has grown stronger and more vibrant. We take this time and space to extend immense gratitude for the countless artists, partners, community members, generous contributors, and, most importantly, YOU, N+T ..read more

Now + There Accelerator Artists, past and present, are having a moment. A big moment that we at Now + There are relishing as we remember them early in their careers, navigating the city as aspiring public artists with bold artistic vision and promise. We’re proud to see them flourishing. This year, Now + There artist Cicely Carew and former Accelerator artist Yu-Wen Wu were awarded the coveted James and Audrey Foster Prize, a biennial award from the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) where the two artists now have noteworthy works on view through Jan. 2. Their works won high praise recently i ..read more

What did N+T, Charlestown, and all of our partners, collaborators, and community members accomplish this year at Lot Lab? As the inaugural program comes to a close this November, let’s look back at the last few months and welcome this time of transition with a celebration of the people and programs that made Lot Lab 2023 a space for art and community.  Between June and September this summer, a total of 10 free public programs welcomed over 1,200 participants. Over 13,000 visitors were counted by our Public Art Ambassadors (PAA)...and that’s only counting Lot Lab visitors during PAA hours ..read more

Jackie McLaughlin (c) Sylvia Stagg-Giuliano Jackie's journey to the world of public art is as unique as it is fascinating. She's not your typical communications pro, and her career has been nothing short of an adventure. From navigating the intricate web of municipal government communications in the City of Revere to steering the ship of local political campaigns, and even taking charge of social media for a vibrant global book club, Jackie has been a great addition to the N+T Team! A life-long creative, Jackie brings a set of practical skills to the table, including proficiency in design sof ..read more