Arts

MFA Playdates | Dec. 3

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 12:16pm

First and Third Monday of December. Bring your toddler for a free drop-in story time and art making in the galleries.

Musuem of Fine Arts: 465 Huntington Avenue  Boston, MA 02115 (617) 267-9300

Strand Gospel fest 2012 | Dec. 1

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 5:51pm

Don't miss the Mayor's Holiday at the Strand Theater Celebrating 11 Years of Boston Community Gospel. Featuring preformances by Anointed Biblical Scriptures, Godz Messenger, Silver Leaf Gospel and so many more!

Saturday December 1st 4pm 

$5 at the door OR bring an unwrapped toy and get into the show for free

The Strand Theater 543 Columbia Rd Dorchester MA

For more infomation call (617) 635-1403 Or visit StandBoston

From Bach to Latin America | Oct. 13

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 2:46pm

From Bach to Latin America, An Evening of Classical Guitar with Mitch Weverka >> Read More

Movie Night at the Modern Theatre | Oct. 10

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 4:10pm

Movie Night at the Modern Theatre at Suffolk University showing "The Manchurian Candidate (1962)" Wednesday, October 10, 7PM Modern Theatre, 525 Washington Street

On the 50th anniversary of its release and during the election year of 2012, the political and psychological thriller "The Manchurian Candidate" still resonates with contemporary audiences. The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, in collaboration with the Boston Preservation Alliance, will screen this 1962 classic film, adapted from Richard Condon’s novel by George Axelrod, directed by John Frankenheimer, featuring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, and Angela Lansbury. >> Read More

Wonder Women of Boston Dorchester Meet-up | Sept. 27

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 2:52pm

Wonder Women of Boston is an opportunity for ambitious, accomplished women of all ages to mix and mingle. Whether you work in the corporate or non-profit world, are a community leader, entrepreneur, job-seeker, student, or someone simply looking for inspiration, you're bound to make a few great new connections. We encourage you to think of three or five exceptional women you know and send invitations their way. Come find new friends, catch up with old friends, make new professional connections.

This event is open to the public with a $5 entry fee which benefits Dot Art. The mission of dot art, Dorchester Community Center for the Visual Arts, is to make exemplary visual arts education available to everyone in Dorchester and its surrounding neighborhoods.

Wonder Women of Boston Dorchester Meet-up

September 27, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM >> Read More

Dot Open Studios 10th Anniversary | Oct. 19-21

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 12:30pm

Dorchester Open Studios is celebrating its 10th year with long weekend full of events from open galleries to live preformances. Sat. and Sun. 12-5pm. For more infomation visit Dorchester Arts Collaborative.

On Friday the 19th festivies are happening at the new Black Box Theater in Codman Square, where Boston Music Awards' "Best New Artist" Shea Rose with join eleven other singers, songwriters, dancers, and spoken word artists.  

On Saturday the 20th visit 20 sites featuring 140 visual artist all over Dorchester. including the Howard Art Project in Fields Corner and a large group of artists from UMass Boston exhibiting in Uphams Corner.

On Sunday the 21st take a hike along the Neponset River Train and enjoy water colors by Anne Schmalz. 

 

 

 

 

Artists for Humanity

Location

Artists For Humanity EpiCenter
100 West 2nd. Street
South Boston, MA, 02127
United States
42° 20' 33.9288" N, 71° 3' 13.1112" W
Phone: 

617.268.7620

Website: 

afhboston.org

Mission: 

 

 

 

 

Founded in 1991, Artists For Humanity’s mission is to bridge economic, racial and social divisions by providing under-resourced youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in the arts.

At the heart of Artists for Humanity is the belief that skills equal power and opportunity. AFH has four goals, which provide urban teens with:

  • a safe meaningful place where they are respected for their contributions and develop mentoring relationships so important to teens;
  • an opportunity to have a voice through exhibitions, commercial services, and public presentations;
  • the respect and responsibility of paid employment that promotes self-esteem and financial accountability.  At AFH, young people learn entrepreneurship and get paid for their own creative production.
  • provide access to educational experiences and support that encourage academic achievement
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Susan Rodgerson, Executive/Artistic Director

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Artists For Humanity is all about bringing people together to share their talents in our community.

  • If you’re in middle school and want to explore and develop your artistic skills, get involved with us.
  • If you’re in high school and want to get paid for your creativity while doing meaningful work for real clients, get involved with us.
  • If you’re in college, and want to intern with us to better understand our methods of youth empowerment and arts entrepreneurship, get involved with us.
  • If you appreciate what we all accomplish together here at Artists For Humanity, get involved with us.
Last Updated: 
09/13/2012

Artist for Humanities Open House | Sept. 18

Submitted by Sherrine Milton on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 12:13pm

Artist for Humanities (AFH) is hosting its first open house Tuesday, Spetember 18, 2012. AFH employs city teens to work in a variety of art media learning new skills, making art, and performing creative design services for business clients. The program will provide training and real world experience as well as opportunities for advancement not to mention that it's a great way to earn some extra money while doing something you love. If you are a high school student who loves to paint, sculpt, design or take photograhs, this is a excellent opportunity for you!

 

The open house will be happening at the Artist for Humanities EpiCenter (100 West 2nd St. South Boston,MA). For more info visit http://afhboston.org/highschool.php

 

Waterfront Arts Series | August 21

Submitted by W on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 10:23am

Boston Opera Collaborative will be part of the Waterfront Arts Series on August 21 from 6pm to 7pm at the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park in Boston. They will be followed by the Celtic band Tríne Chéile from 7pm to 8pm. For more information, visit city of boston's summer section HERE, city of boston's arts section HERE, or call 617-635-3911.

Waterfront Arts Series | August 14

Submitted by W on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 11:48am

 

On August 14, from 6pm to 8pm, Boston Swing Central is hosting the Jazz Age Revival. The event is at Waterfront Park in Boston. The Jazz Age was a golden age and Boston Swing Central will try to recapture some of that spirit and energy. The event will start off with a free hour-long dance lesson. The lesson is available to anyone who wants to learn how to dance to jazz. For more information on the performances, visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts

 

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