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The James and Audrey rd 33 its r Foster Prize Exhibition is the ICA’s is back fo New England in e t Th . en ts ev tis ia ar ed r biennial showcase of exceptional Bosk of quee nning LGBT m Literally EVERYONE’s taste is represented this month but I e ton-area artists. The ICA established the James m and the wor th fil g in The longest ru in ity ud cl rs in ve , di tions ating want to draw y’alls attention to one of the best events out of the ston area loca year of celebr es and Audrey Foster Prize (formerly the ICA Artist Prize) a number of Bo MFA. It featur e th d an r, te whole year—LADYFEST. The 2017 iteration promises to be bigger festival will be held at ea Th g in 1999 to nurture and recognize Boston-area artists of tle in at ud Br cl ter, the creators, in of ty rie and better than ever, spread over three full days at the Cambridge va a Somerville Thea rec- exceptional promise. the globe from mers, female di YMCA, where an incredible group of multi-talented women and individ- films from around ent work, first-ti ’s The 2017 prize and exhibition will feature the work of ud 17 st 20 to is d e te ur ca Night feat ng uals are ready to facilitate a fest for ALL underrepresented artists, musi- showcases dedi ni n Castaing-Taype O e ld Th . artists Sonia Almeida, Jennifer Bornstein, Lucie and will be he ) er ed Re cians, and people in general. In their own words: “Our goal is to create an tors, and trans r ife ly lor and Véréna Paravel, and Lucy Kim, who are all women e (dir. Jenn rt. I’m personal A Signature Mov ry ra inclusive, safer space for people of all backgrounds/identities to enjoy music but po m te of Con series artists working at a national and international level at the Institute ood: Youth,” a M on. The and the arts. We will strive to ensure that none of the events surrounding LadyBost nt in re here sure ur expo d “C limite rward to ern LGBT whose work has received od m of es and liv fest Boston support or promote violence and hatred.” This year’s event, benefitting looking fo film, e ng, th ting, sculpture, printmaki ts focusing on rated festival exhibition includes pain cu ly All ab cts. the Rosie Project and Girls Rock Camp Boston, features 3 full days of lectures, pan- of shor subje cc and es pe them e video works, and it explores a range of h. This is an im d a new favorit fin the of els, discussions, workshops, and performances designed to draw attention to all those yout es to them re with ge su enga e ent re you ar informa- the artworks that the artists pres in the music and art scene who struggle to have their voices heard. The musical lineup is whe art. Find more to its cultural, psychological, LGBT work of er.org. human body, with a tactile approach ue dQ ke ic major off the charts, featuring Shepherdess, Longings, Human People, Sad13, HeartbreakW at n tio ances. Each of the artists will present a —Kyle Amato and historical reson er, Phantom Rides, Marge, Pill, Fleabite, Blau Blau, didi, Amanda X, Palberta, on. Bost in time first the work, or group of works, on view for Knife Pleats, Gauche, Bedbug, Judy Chong, Palehound, Imaginary Pants, program, The Foster This year, the exhibition will feature a new Colleen Green, Gravel, Birthing Hips, Ursula, and Loone. There will deeply in the work and Talks, enabling audiences to engage more also be a flea market where you can purchase handmade goods and of the exhibition, each se practice of the Prize winners. Over the cour wares. Part show, part learning opportunity, part rtant writer, artist, perimpo an invite artist will present their work and demonstration, all community. Be has influenced their who ucer prod ral cultu r othe former, researcher, or cool, be kind, be open, all are t’s. The conversations artis the artwork, or whose own work resonates with welcome. The Foster Talks ic. publ the to will be followed by a free reception, open —Michael Achille d range of culbroa a to art orary emp cont will connect questions around ips ting relationsh between the tural, intellectual, and political issues, crea art world and the world at large. —Maryam Yoon
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In a still surreal turn of events, we have received a $15,000 Live Arts Boston grant from the Boston FounWinter's gone on long enough—it's time to break out, dation! The grant will be funding the Hassle’s Cultural with Jay Morgan and thaw out, and rock out! The best place to start is by watch- Exchange Program, bringing together exceptional artists Food not Bombs ing the Hassle 24 Hour Telethon & Performance Marathon from near and far. Look out for our first funded show on on Somerville Community Access Television on April 7-8. 4/15—Xiu Xiu from San Jose, California with Harocaz, Sidy of struggling the uncertaint we've all been Each year, the telethon features comedians, short ney Gish and Funeral Advantage at the Cambridge Elks mething" and so real a This past year do d to an , ve al rn-out is re g of "We ha bu in films, performance artists, an overnight drone session, Lodge! Also, the Compass held in your hands is now being el ist fe iv to e ct d A th le . with daily , I strugg and drains us rappers, drag queens, poets, and music acts of all kinds, printed in part through a $3,375 grant from the Boston Early last year e. e nc sir ta de sis e re m what frustrates ained ” he sa we need sust and all donations go toward raising money for Boston Cultural Council. “volunteering. oof pe al e go th e d danger when gu an va elping" n under the Hassle to sign a lease for an all inclusive, all ages art marthe people "h ring. For some of us BRAIN Arts volunteers who have find satisfactio ort between pp efforts voluntee k su y m ity of un m ct ket/community center/performance space in Somerville! dedicated 10+ years to the cultural betterment of New m pa co im or to w te ild re ist nc bu to for activ some co There will be a viewing party at Aeronaut from England this is truly a new beginning. We organize over lped,” to see my strengths td as w an be its lim ise ple "being he ould otherw e with my w ac at pe 4:30pm-midnight, or drop by SCATv in Union 150 events a year, produce and distribute a monthly th y od m od Fo d fo r free. I've foun ho rescue community fo Square and get the vibe of the madness firsthand! cultural periodical, and provide a daily webzine for inNot Bombs, w pplies to the su t unlike tod no through Food an n ls tio ea ua If you're a Somerville resident you can become a mem- dependent artists and art fans. We have reached this , in a sit es public m 80 id 19 ov necesin pr d ge id d an ed Cambr prioritize un ber of SCATv for as little as $50 per year and take ad- level of hyperactivity over many years with an entirely as founded in budget, that fight. l to na ed tio ne na e Not Bombs w organize; w sappointing di vantage of their intern programs such as producing a volunteer run staff, and we’re extremely proud of to a ed ne ng ci e day's, fa all else. W radio show on Boston Free Radio, working in the video the standard we’ve set for ourselves, but those high to eat. ending above ry military sp sa most, we needfor 150+ people and serve re fo nd a archive, producing stories for Somerville Neighborhood standards take every volunteer hour we have to st fir But meal iate impact of help make a News, or even producing your own television show (such maintain. That is why support from groups like TBF see the immed show up and e e w w , g; in ay lp p where rd he tu Every Sa who we're a social grou as award-winning cultural show Fallon's Daily Toast)! and BCC are such a big deal - we can finally grow gets, having uare. We see going. s Sq w ep al ne tr ke e e en th w C it in Let this year's Telethon be your entry point to a towards true sustainability and keep our mission essing as rm impact, pr te de ng s A lo ies, d g. in an ct t the shor ort term vi or what we're do whole new world of networking and creativity at SCATv, going for years to come. tually in both veling in the sh re ec ise, eff ep ke om ne it, pr t do I d ou g up, an social ab e get stuff or just have a drink at Aeronaut and take in the Teleing and showin Sustainability for us will come in the form of w community, be ht ur fig yo in ep t Ke ou u. lp go he thon craziness, or snuggle up at home and stream the t-if's get to yo a physical space in which to anchor our efforts. So the long off wha snacks. Telethon live at bostonhassle.com/telethon/, or watch That's why we are so thrilled to be able to focus and don't let we'll bring the M THE NT FRO A it on channel 3 and enjoy a taste of the area's most on opening an all ages venue in Greater Boston R G A PART BY IL, creative and provocative talent—most of all, just feel in 2017! To kick off fundraising for this initiative URAL TED IN R O P TS CULT URE OUNC P T C U E S S L good donating to support our local arts community! A U IS R H T is the 24hr Hassle Telethon on April 7th-8th. OGRAM OSTON CULTU MASSAC F ARTS + CUL THIS PR B O BY THE E Tune in for the madness, donate if you can, D E IC F D F N O U AYOR'S ICH IS F and share with your friends! 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