Boston Area's Best Art Walks
100 Pearl St.
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 875-3188
www.chelseaartwalk.com
The Chelsea Art Walk is an annual event that volunteers organize at the Pearl Street Gallery. Like most area art walks, it highlights the work of local artists who work in and around the walk itself, so it turns out much like an open studio event. There are many throughout the year, so anyone who is craving a bit of the Chelsea art community's offerings can keep a lookout for open showings. Once the walk comes around again, art lovers can either volunteer to help get it running or pop in to enjoy what is on display.
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Atlantic Works Gallery
80 Border St.
Boston, MA 02128
(617) 388-6250
www.atlanticworks.org
The East Boston Arts Walk & Open Studio is just one of many that occur all over Boston throughout the year. News pops up on dates, who will be showing and where to go as each event gets closer. This particular walk and open studio takes place in the Atlantic Works Gallery, where the East Boston Artists Group makes its home. The nearly 30 artists who make up this group offer up their work for viewing and potential purchases annually, but also throughout the year via open studios and exhibitions, so be sure to keep up to date with Atlantic Works Gallery news.
Boston City Hall, Room 802
1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
(617) 231-4053
www.publicartboston.com
Thanks to the Boston Arts Commission, Boston's public art installations have become the city's first public art walk. Walkers guide themselves through several of Boston's neighborhoods, including the North End and Beacon Hill, to complete the walk. Go to the Public Art website to find an interactive map that serves as a guide to all of the local works of art. Alternatively, head to City Hall or Prudential Visitor Center for a printed guide. An audio guide is available by calling (617) 231-4053. See well-known pieces, such as the North End's statue of Paul Revere, or lesser-known public art any time of the year using these convenient tools.
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Main St.
Amherst, MA 01002
www.amherstartwalk.com
The Amherst Art Walk is a monthly event that happens largely in venues along Main Street in Amherst. It goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Walks include open galleries, performances and lectures with 10 to 14 local venues participating every month. This means that there is plenty to see every time an art fan attends the Amherst Art Walk. Whether visitors are artists looking for help expanding their platforms or simply fans looking to appreciate some local art, every month brings something new.
Boston HarborWalk
374 Congress St., Suite 307
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 482-1722
www.bostonharborwalk.com
The Boston HarborWalk is not specifically an art walk as much as a culture and nature walk along Boston's harbor. However, it contains a wealth of art that visitors can enjoy while strolling along the water's edge. Pieces include sculptures, giant sea creatures, creative benches, paintings and much more. Be sure to stroll up to the buildings along the way, such as the World Trade Center, to check out the art they have to offer, as some of the best pieces in these neighborhoods belong to its structures. Artists from both near and far have contributed to this treat for art and nature lovers.
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