Testimonials:
Ariel: “The selection process was a really excellent experience. It was like a great wine tasting -- the chance to see all the different art had a wonderful sensory aspect but also taught me more about my own taste.”
Eli: “The thing that surprised me the most was the variety of pieces from which we could choose. The way that I like to buy art, I don't necessarily know what I'm looking for until I see it. As such, the best thing that can happen for me is when I encounter a variety of styles, media, and forms, which is exactly what happened. … When we saw some prints and some mixed media and some marker work and some sculpture and some acrylic and so on, it made the whole thing feel very dynamic and it exposed me to a lot of options that I wouldn't have thought to look for.”
Sioban: “It was wonderful to have a selection of pieces and share packages. Process was easy and items were high quality. I have so much art in my home and office that I gave all the items as gifts. The recipients loved the pieces and appreciated that they were created by Cambridge artists.”
Agnès: “I love the idea to live in a dynamic city which supports local artists and fosters creativity. As a Cambridge resident, I feel proud of this initiative.”
Exhibitions:
Visit the ongoing Community Supported Art displays at:
• Porter Square Window, White Street, North Cambridge.
• Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Mid-Cambridge.
Planting The Seeds:
Cambridge Arts’ Community Supported Art program began with the aim to do more to support artists here in Cambridge by helping develop new economic opportunities. In May 2016, with program support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a professional jury selected nine Cambridge artists to be our inaugural group. Each artist would produce a series of 50 small artworks for sale. The program pays participating artists an honorarium and also provides them professional development and exhibition opportunities in close partnership with CCTV, The Cambridge Art Association and other local arts organizations. All proceeds from the sales of Community Supported Art directly benefit the artists and support the continuation of the program.