Events

    2024 Jan 26

    Exhibition Opening Reception: "Interference Patterns"

    6:00pm to 8:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for an opening reception for the Crossings Gallery's newest exhibition, Interference Patterns by artist Matthew Bajor! Enjoy snacks and drinks while you make (and see!) art with community members and local artists!

    Guests will...

    • Hear the inspiration and stories behind Matthew Bajor's artwork
    • Meet members of Artisans Asylum as they highlight the creative offerings at Allston's largest community makerspace for do-it-yourself ("DIY") fabrication
    • Participate in a creative art-making activity inspired by the...
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    2024 Mar 19

    Exhibition: Interference Patterns

    Repeats every weekday until Wed Mar 20 2024 .
    9:00am to 5:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Bright colors, transparent shapes, and distorted angles evoke questions about perception, memory loss, and transformation in this larger-than-life glass exhibit by artist Matthew Bajor. Inspired by a loved one's experience with Alzheimer's, Bajor's abstract art and uplifting kinetic sculptures encourage viewers to use love, empathy, and compassion to bridge lost memories and language.

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    2023 Nov 29

    Gallery Reception: A Journey in Images: The Photography of Yun Thwaits

    5:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Celebrate Allston photographer Yun Thwaits' new exhibit, A Journey in Images: The Photography of Yun Thwaits. Come meet the artist, network with neighbors, and enjoy the art. Join us for live music, drinks, and dumplings, featuring Chinese instrumentalists Dr. Qingen Ke and Dehua Zhen.

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    2023 Sep 23

    Amy Lemaire Visiting Artist Demonstration

    10:00am to 1:00pm

    Location: 

    Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Drawing from an ongoing collaborative practice with 2022-23 Ceramics Program Artist In Residence Nicolas Touron, Amy Lemaire sculpts borosilicate glass which is combined with Touron’s 3D printed porcelain forms. This workshop will focus on the glassmaker’s perspective in the collaboration and the logistics of combining glass and clay together in sculptural practice. Using a table mounted torch, Lemaire will sculpt hollow glass forms using a process called flameworking. Viewers will leave with a greater understanding of how glass can be manipulated in relation to ceramics, and lots of...

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    2023 Sep 22

    Exhibition Opening Reception: "A Love Letter to You, Mi Gente"

    6:00pm to 8:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Kick-off Allston artist Katiana Rodriguez's new exhibit! A Love Letter To You, Mi Gente is a collection of digital illustrations and 3D sculptural work celebrating the people and experiences that make a place home. These works demonstrate the love, vibrancy, and nostalgia of reflecting on growing up—a chance to rejoice in playful memories and deep rooted community.

    Allston-based Katiana Rodriguez is a queer, Afro-Latinx artist born and raised in New York City. In this debut exhibit, Rodriguez invites visitors to immerse themselves in color and whimsy, and remember the...

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    2023 Sep 22

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    Repeats on the third Thursday of October until Thu Oct 19 2023 .
    5:00pm to 6:00pm

    5:00pm to 6:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural's augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology, or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural.

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    2023 Sep 22

    Reception for Nature 2.0, Nicolas Touron and Amy Lemaire

    5:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    2022-23 Ceramics Program Artist In Residence Nicolas Touron and glass artist Amy Lemaire's ongoing collaboration explores the shapes of the natural world using 3d ceramic printing and glass. The works in Nature 2.0 were produced and developed in the new 3D clay printing area of the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard. Join us on September 22 from 5-7pm for a reception with the artists.

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    2023 Sep 12

    Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour

    (All day)

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    Multiple locations in Harvard Square, Cambridge and along Western Avenue, Allston

    Discover a new world of public art in and around Allston and Cambridge! Choose a self-guided tour and learn the captivating stories behind a variety of artworks and their artists. You’ll explore big names in art and architecture, thought-provoking contemporary installations, longstanding cultural institutions—and be amazed as hidden gems reveal themselves in plain sight!

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    2023 Aug 17

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    11:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural's augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology, or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Whether you stop by for five minutes or stay for an hour, reservations are encouraged (but not required).

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    2023 Aug 05

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    4:30pm to 6:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural's augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology, or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Whether you stay for five minutes or an hour, reservations are encouraged (but not required).

    Stop by the mural for a chance to win vouchers for free beer (21+) and food from Aeronaut Allston and Roxy's Grilled...

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    2023 Jun 08

    Opening Party for "A People's History of Allston" Exhibit

    5:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us to celebrate Allston and reflect on your aspirations for its future. Experience Gustavo Barceloni's ceramic project A People's History of Allston, featuring community-generated art. Chat with Barceloni while you listen to music, mingle with community activists, snack on tasty treats from Café Brazil, and talk to staff about free upcoming concerts and events.

    Continue the fun outside! Play with Inventing Spaces,...

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    2023 Jun 08

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    4:30pm to 6:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural’s augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Whether you stop by for five minutes or stay for an hour, reservations are encouraged (but not required). Once a month now through October 2023; fairweather only.

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    2023 May 12

    feelings are data: Community Celebration

    7:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Get curious about your inner world and experience Nina Bhattacharya's interactive exhibition, feelings are data, at the Harvard Ed Portal's Crossings Gallery! The Allston artist and educator's tender collage series weaves together affirmations and archival images to invite visitors to make meaning from their feelings.

    Join for a celebratory event featuring creative responses to Bhattacharya's work, including original poetry by payal kumar, new music by Ava Sophia, and kathak dance performances by Chhandika.

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    2023 May 12

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    6:30pm to 7:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural’s augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Whether you stop by for five minutes or stay for an hour, reservations are encouraged (but not required). Once a month now through October 2023; fairweather only.

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    2023 May 11

    Ceramics Program Spring Show and Sale

    Repeats every day until Sun May 14 2023 .
    10:00am to 7:00pm

    10:00am to 7:00pm
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    Location: 

    Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    The Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard presents its annual Spring Show and Sale featuring a dazzling array of original ceramic artwork by staff, instructors, and participants in Ceramics Program classes. This year, more than 80 artists will be showing their work over four days, 10am to 7pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 11 to 14, 2023. From pottery to sculpture to ceramic jewelry and more, this popular exhibition has something for everyone!

    Admission is free and open to the public. The Ceramics Program building is wheelchair accessible. Limited...

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    2023 Apr 28

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    5:00pm to 6:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural’s augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Whether you stop by for five minutes or stay for an hour, reservations are encouraged (but not required). Once a month now through October 2023; fairweather only.

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    2023 Apr 28

    Exhibition: feelings are data

    Repeats every week every Friday until Fri May 19 2023 .
    10:00am to 5:00pm

    10:00am to 5:00pm
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    10:00am to 5:00pm

    Location: 

    Crossings Gallery, Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Play and self-reflect at the Crossings Gallery exhibition, feelings are data, by Allston artist and educator Nina Bhattacharya. Through a collection of visual and participatory pieces, explore how we make meaning from our feelings.

    Bhattacharya's tender collage series weaves together affirmations and archival images to invite curiosity about community, care, and our internal worlds. Hands-on activities—like a tarot-inspired card deck, response cards, and collage magnets—prompt visitors to have fun and learn new things about themselves!

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    2023 Apr 27

    Social Justice Art-Making Workshop at the Honan Library

    2:00pm to 5:00pm

    Location: 

    Honan Allston Public Library, 300 N Harvard St., Boston

    Calling Allston residents! Take action in your community through a collaborative mug-making project with Allston artist Gustavo Barceloni. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn an easy printmaking activity to reflect on stories and symbols of Allston using ink and paper to create a take-home souvenir. Then you'll have a short one-on-one conversation with Gustavo about your history with Allston and aspirations for its future. He'll guide you in how to set your intention for positive change by pushing mark-making tools into clay slabs. In his studio, Gustavo will...

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    2023 Apr 26

    Inventing Spaces (Interactive Mural)

    Wed Apr 26 (All day) to Sun Mar 31 (All day)

    Location: 

    Outside the Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Immerse yourself in Erin Jackson's augmented reality-enabled mural, Inventing Spaces, outside the Harvard Ed Portal!

    Painted with an array of warm hues in Jackson's abstract style, this interactive public art piece aims to expand the traditional 2D visual art experience. Explore the multiple layers and fictitious space brought to life by augmented reality (AR) and become an active part of the project.

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    2023 Apr 20

    Exhibition: feelings are data

    Repeats every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until Thu May 25 2023 .
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    Location: 

    Crossings Gallery, Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Play and self-reflect at the Crossings Gallery exhibition, feelings are data, by Allston artist and educator Nina Bhattacharya. Through a collection of visual and participatory pieces, explore how we make meaning from our feelings.

    Bhattacharya's tender collage series weaves together affirmations and archival images to invite curiosity about community, care, and our internal worlds. Hands-on activities—like a tarot-inspired card deck, response cards, and collage magnets—prompt visitors to have fun and learn new things about themselves!

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