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The Director of Arts & Cultural Planning works with other departments in the City to advance arts and culture as an essential component to a high quality of life in a sustainable, inclusive, and connected Cambridge.

Guided by the recommendations of the 2019 Mayor’s Art Task Force, the work of the director seeks to expand opportunities where arts, culture, and creativity are catalysts for social change and civic engagement by:

  1. Understanding the needs of artists and arts organizations in Cambridge
  2. Elevate the role of artists and cultural producers in City-sponsored projects and initiatives
  3. Protect existing cultural resources and incentivize the creation of new assets
  4. Increase appreciation for arts and culture to prevent cultural displacement

In partnership with Cambridge Arts and Community Development Department, the work of the Director seeks to ensure that Cambridge remains a thriving place for artists, arts organizations, and residents of all backgrounds. 

 

For more information on Shade is Social Justice, an opportunity to bring creative cooling opportunities to Cambridge, click here.

Coming Up

  • Sep
    16 Wed

    Hoyt Field Improvements Park Party and Project Open House

    Join neighbors and City staff Wednesday, September 16th from 4 PM – 7 PM at Hoyt Field for a Park Party and Project Open House!

  • Sep
    17 Thu

    Community CPR/AED Training Day

    AEDs and CPR manikins will make hands-on, simultaneous instruction possible for large groups of participants. The equipment lets participants practice recognizing cardiac arrest, beginning compressions, and operating an AED in a simulated emergency, rather than learning the steps only in theory. Local agencies Cambridge Fire, Crimson EMS and ProEMS will be on site throughout the event to support instruction and answer questions, reinforcing the coordination between campus responders and the city's fire and rescue services that a true 4 Minute Community depends on.

  • Sep
    19 Sat

    Danehy Park Family Day

    Activities, Arts & Crafts, Children's Amusement Rides, Entertainment, Free Food & Giveaways (while supplies last)

  • Sep
    19 Sat

    Cambridge Arts Open Studios

    Shop for paintings, prints, clothing, ceramics, and all sorts of locally-made creations by more than 70 artists when you visit their studios and in group exhibitions in Common Venues throughout the city.

  • Sep
    20 Sun

    Cambridge Arts Open Studios

    Shop for paintings, prints, clothing, ceramics, and all sorts of locally-made creations by more than 70 artists when you visit their studios and in group exhibitions in Common Venues throughout the city.

  • Sep
    24 Thu

    'Playmore'

    Build together with an assortment of moveable parts.

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