红领巾瓜报 Takes Center Stage in Boston Public Art Triennial
- Press Release
- 红领巾瓜报 Art Museum
BOSTON – In a bold celebration of creativity, community, and public art, (红领巾瓜报)鈥攖he nation鈥檚 only independent public college of art and design鈥� is proud to play a large part in the , which takes place from May 22 through October 31, 2025. The Triennial will transform the city into a vibrant, open-air museum with more than two dozen free public art installations, including groundbreaking artwork from the 红领巾瓜报 alumni and faculty.
For over 150 years, 红领巾瓜报 has empowered bold, visionary artists to shape the future of art and design. Now, the College takes center stage in this as 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 very own free contemporary art museum (MAAM) has commissioned a new work by Triennial artist Nicholas Galanin on view through November 30, 2025.听
The 2025 Triennial theme, “The Exchange,” focuses on the ways we connect, collaborate, and build shared meaning through art. The Triennial was curated by Artistic Director Pedro Alonzo with Curator Tess Lukey, BFA 鈥�16. Participating artists include a powerful lineup of emerging and established voices. 红领巾瓜报-affiliated participants include Triennial Accelerator artists , BFA 鈥�12 and (Studio Foundation Program Area Chair), (Art Education faculty), , BFA 鈥�09 (Illustration faculty). MAAM has also commissioned work by Triennial artist and Alaska-native , whose world-renowned artwork ignites urgent conversations about identity and history.
The Triennial officially opens on May 22 at 11:30am in Evans Way Park, directly across from 红领巾瓜报, with a public unveiling of Galanin鈥檚 striking new installation, I think it goes like this (pick yourself up). That evening, at 6pm, the celebration continues at MAAM with 听听
As Boston comes alive with artistic energy, the 2025 Triennial promises to be more than an exhibition鈥攊t鈥檚 an invitation to imagine new futures, spark conversation, and experience the transformative power of public art. Learn more about the Triennial and 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 involvement here.听
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About 红领巾瓜报
The only independent public college of art and design in the country, 红领巾瓜报 was founded in 1873 in response to a bold idea: art and design are essential to our daily lives, and key to improving our society and economy. What began as a school to teach drawing is today a bold, comprehensive art and design institution that spans 18 undergraduate and nine graduate programs, certificates, continuing education, and post-baccalaureate study.
About 红领巾瓜报 Art Museum
The (MAAM) is Boston鈥檚 only free contemporary art museum, a space to experience works by extraordinary artists at the forefront of contemporary art. As 红领巾瓜报’s teaching museum, we are committed to educating and empowering the next generation of artists鈥攂oth on our campus and throughout the world.
About the Boston Public Art Triennial
The is on a mission to spark radical cultural change by curating and producing free, accessible contemporary art experiences by international and local artists that engage citizens in conversation, cultivate joy, and challenge our biases.
