Category Archives: From the Desk of FLUX

Courting the Young Collectors

Posted on 06/18/2015 by fluxboston

Over the past few decades, arts leaders have worried as they’ve watched participation drop. A recently released National Endowment for the Arts Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (from 2002 to 2012) seems to validate what arts leaders already … Continue reading →

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All At Once

Posted on 05/10/2015 by fluxboston

“Living is like tearing through a museum. Not until later do you really start absorbing what you saw, thinking about it, looking it up in a book, and remembering – because you can’t take it in all at once.” – … Continue reading →

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Gallerists of the New Economy

Posted on 04/17/2015 by fluxboston

Not so long ago, a dark cloud loomed over the New England art market. As the recession crippled commerce across industries, discretionary incomes dwindled and what little remained was diverted away from art and towards basic needs. Galleries quietly shuttered their … Continue reading →

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Hold My Calls: IAI 2015 Edition

Posted on 02/19/2015 by fluxboston

As some of you already know, the past year and a half has been dedicated to getting a project in our fair city off the ground, and I am now approaching a critical point in that process where big ideas … Continue reading →

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/2014

Posted on 01/01/2015 by fluxboston

  2014: wake up, nemo.

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Today’s Headlines: Flying the Friendly Skies

Posted on 12/08/2014 by fluxboston

It’s Monday. It’s cold. And I think we all could use a bit of good news right now given the state of..well, everything. So let’s take a look at some uplifting headlines coming out of the New England art scene: … Continue reading →

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Out of Bounds

Posted on 11/17/2014 by fluxboston

This summer the Rockport Art Association, an almost century-old arts organization and not a young buck contemporary space, was the unexpected catalyst for change in this coastal community. The historical gallery was home to out of bounds, a dynamic group show … Continue reading →

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Call for Entries: BSA Space

Posted on 11/06/2014 by fluxboston

Deadline: Friday November 14th, 4:00PM Where: Boston Society of Architects / AIA (BSA Space), 290 Congress Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02210-1024 How: Official Website Budget: $30,000-$70,000 What/Why: “Opened in early 2012, BSA Space features over 5,000 square feet of gallery space for creative … Continue reading →

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Art New England: November/December

Posted on 11/05/2014 by fluxboston

This fall, I had the pleasure of reviewing Mel Bochner at Barbara Krakow and writing a spotlight feature (swanky name for a longer review) of SMFA’s out of bounds exhibition at the Rockport Art Association. out of bounds showcased the work of 18 faculty and … Continue reading →

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Other Order : A Sound Walk Through Bussey Brook Meadow

Posted on 10/17/2014 by fluxboston

When: App available for download October 1st through long after we’re dead. Where: Arnold Arboretum | 125 Arborway | Boston | MA | 02130 Opening Reception: Saturday October 18th, 1-3PM (South Street entrance) Download the App: Google Play | App Store … Continue reading →

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