Lasting committment:
common art began in 1999 by a group of un-housed men and women with the assistance of ministers from St. John the Evangelist Church on Bowdoin Street. As a unique opportunity within the city of Boston, one participant expressed, "common art is famous! Everybody knows about it on the street!"
By acknowledging the dignity of all human beings and honoring the divine creativity within each person, through proactive advocacy, common art provides companionship and inclusive community - a place to come together and to share with other artists. common art continues to embrace all artistic expression as healing and healthful - affirming of life itself!
Art shows and exhibitions:
common art members have exhibited their work together and individually in Boston's art and faith communities since 2001, including an exhibition staged at the Massachusetts State House in March 2003 and again in 2013, and at the United Nations in 2014.
Our artists are eager to exhibit their work in churches, public buildings (libraries, cafes, other places of business and industry). Please click here if you are interested in supporting such an exhibit.
Check out our Fall 2022 virtual art gallery, “Hope in the Unseen,” made in collaboration with Unbound Visual Arts: https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10745749/common-art-hope-in-the-unseen
Our partners:
common art is currently, lovingly in support with:
Rachael Oluokun of Mama O’s Bakery in Ashland, MA
Jeanie Gruber of Wish Dish in Stow, MA
All are welcome!
Together, let’s bridge the gap between unhoused and housed people in Boston.