Do you ever wish you could walk amongst the clouds? ☁️☁️☁️
Better Angels, our traveling 2026 commission by Heather Kapplow, is bringing all of the blissful vibes to Boston in the form of larger-than-life inflatables. Chat with friendly angels and have a heart-to-heart with a stranger at the project's first pop-up at Atlantic Wharf, June 26—28.
Learn more about Heather’s inspirations in our newest Journal post (link in bio!).
#BostonArt #ArtistProfile #ComingSoon
This year, we’re hosting two free event series to help you connect with the art in your city, and today you’re getting a sneak peek:
Triennial Art + Stroll
Whether you’re looking to see the neighborhood through new eyes, or just hoping to get out of the office during lunch, join our midday walking tours for a fresh perspective on Boston.
Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk events bring you into conversation with the minds behind the public art that exists all around you.
Stay tuned for exact dates. See you there!
#FreeEvents#BostonEvents #ThingstodoinBoston#PublicArt
Last month, The Triennial partnered with local artist Lena Noni Browne to host Air Out Your Laundry, a Caribbean community-oriented workshop. Participants gathered at Ekene Ijeoma's "Stone Circle Bench" to reflect on their Caribbean culture and create artwork that represented their lived experiences.
Want to learn more about Browne and her Air Out Your Laundry series? Check out our recent Journal post at the link in our bio!
#PublicArt #BostonArtists #CaribbeanCulture
Want to get the inside scoop on opportunities for artists and cultural workers in Boston? Join Boston Public Art Triennial and Collective Futures Fund on May 13 to learn about future opportunities and hear from alumni Nelly Anderson and Gabriel Sosa. Whether you're interested in CFF's artist grants, The Triennial's Public Art Accelerator, or are simply curious about your options, this is your chance to ask all of your burning questions.
📅 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 6 pm–8 pm
📍School of The Museum of Fine Arts
#ArtistGrants #ArtistOpportunities #BostonArtists #PublicArt
Did you know Stone Circle Bench by Ekene Ijeoma is still on view from Triennial 2025?
The artwork, an extension of Ijeoma's ongoing series Black Forest, is a living monument for Black lives. The newly planted trees provide shade for visitors, while their custom-designed grilles offer a place to rest, reflect, and honor Black lives lost.
Visit both Stone Circle Bench 1 and 2 at Dr. Loesch Family Park and Roxbury Community College!
#PublicArt #EnvironmentalJustice #EarthMonth
We’re thrilled to see Triennial Executive Director Kate Gilbert ranked #58 on @bostonmagazine 's 150 Most Influential Bostonians of 2026.
From founding The Triennial (formerly Now + There) to leading Boston’s first citywide public art exhibition—spanning neighborhoods, artists, and communities across the city—Kate has helped expand what public art can be and who it’s for.
This recognition reflects the artists, partners, and communities who make the work possible. As Boston Magazine writes, together we’re "putting Boston on the contemporary-art-world map".
Read the article at the link in our bio!
2.7 million in-person views. $9.5 million dollars in economic impact. 157 jobs created.
Now that we know the true impact of Triennial 2025, we can’t help but take a step back and be proud of this city. Click the link in our bio to hear what Executive Director Kate Gilbert has to say about this accomplishment, and what it means for the future of Boston.
#PublicArt #BostonArt
Public art 🤝 Mother Earth.
In honor of Earth Day, we’re looking back at some past planet-friendly projects:
Oscar Tuazon's “Growth Rings”, three portal-like structures, offered a moment of grounding and helped connect Bostonians with the greenery in their city. “Unless” by artist Stephanie Cardon repurposed netting from Boston-area construction sites and created 30 paid jobs.
Sarah Brophy’s Accelerator-funded project, “Climate Monsters”, taught children about climate change through an illustrated narrative, augmented reality, and a viewfinder.
#EarthDay #Sustainability #PublicArt
The stats are in and it's clear that public art can make Boston a more open, equitable, and vibrant city. Through TDC’s impact evaluation of Triennial 2025, we’re able to see both the social AND economic effect of Boston’s first citywide public art exhibition.
Want to learn more? View our 74-page impact report at the link in our bio!
In response to Hyde Park's decreasing tree canopy, Accelerator artist Jane Marsching is taking action through public art.
“Part of my project is trying to shine a spotlight on these overlooked aspects of the natural world that are present in our everyday lives,” Marsching said.
Through community engagement, education, and tree plantings, Marsching’s project will foster a deeper understanding between all of Boston’s residents—including those that grow from the ground.
Read our latest Journal post to learn more about the artist, her upcoming project, and how you can gain a deeper connection with the trees we live amongst.
#PublicArt #BostonArtist #TreeCare
Temporary doesn’t mean fleeting— and now we have the numbers, stories, and independent analysis to prove it. As we release our Triennial 2025 impact report, we’re starting with the most important part: you!
51,000 of you showed us that you believe in the power of public art by intentionally seeking out Triennial artworks and programs. As that number grows, we're taking the lessons you taught us into this year’s public programming, next year's art projects, Triennial 2028 and beyond.
To learn more about Triennial 2025’s impact on Boston, read the report at the link in our bio!
#PublicArt #BostonNonprofit
Postponed to April 26 due to inclement weather‼️
Join local artist Lena Noni Browne for an afternoon of free art-making at Ekene Ijeoma’s "Stone Circle Bench"!
Browne will host Air Out Your Laundry, a Caribbean community-oriented workshop where participants will gather, reflect on, and share their Caribbean culture through conversation and art-making. Together, participants will create artwork that will become a part of a future public art installation!
No previous artistic experience is required. Register at the link in our bio!
📅 Sunday, April 26
⏰ 1—4 PM
📍Loesch Family Park, 20 Wainwright Street
#BostonArt #BostonEvents #FreeEvent
