I’m happy to announce my artist certification by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). Through the new Artist Space Initiative, I am eligible for artist spaces that are only open to certified artists. The application process was a bit drawn out, so getting this definitely felt good. The following is taken from their website:
“Artists help make Boston a more livable city – a city of people and neighborhoods, a center of cultural life, and a vital economic center. They function as small businesses by providing jobs and services for Boston residents. Since the late 1960s, artists have helped transform marginal neighborhoods into dynamic communities. Frequently, festivals, galleries, small performance spaces and small retail spring up in these same areas through the work of resident artists, generating a vibrant street life that acts as a deterrent to crime, dramatically enhancing the quality of neighborhoods for both the people who live there and people who visit.” This picture was taken at Piers Park in East Boston a few days ago, hope you like it : )