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Artist Resource Fair

Meet local leaders and arts service organizations, participate in our art supply swap, get free 1:1 arts business coaching, and more!

May 30, 2026
Event Date2026-05-30T12:00:33 - 2026-05-30T16:00:33

Are you looking to grow your artistic practice and build a thriving creative career in Boston? Join the Arts Action Consortium, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and Spark Boston at this free Artist Resource Fair to connect with Boston’s vibrant network of resources and support.

Featuring:

  • An art supply swap
  • A dance clothing swap
  • Access to City departments and arts service organizations
  • Free 1:1 arts business coaching
  • Free 1:1 physical therapy evaluations
  • and more!

Alongside resource sharing, the event will invite creatives into an open dialogue space focused on what artists need to thrive in Boston - from affordable studios and venues to sustainable career pathways. By bringing artists, advocates, and city agencies into conversation, the AAC Resource Fair aims to strengthen Boston’s creative ecosystem and help shape a more sustainable, artist-centered city.

Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established creative, this is a unique opportunity to build connections, gain valuable knowledge, and deepen your engagement with Boston’s arts community. Don’t miss your chance to discover the tools, resources, and relationships that can support and elevate your artistic journey!

May 30, 2026
Event Date2026-05-30T12:00:33 - 2026-05-30T16:00:33

Accessibility and Transportation

  • This is an in person event. Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. You can find the exact location on Google Maps herePlease expect to go through metal detectors and avoid bringing any sharp objects. Once you pass security, take the elevators to the 3rd floor. This entrance is wheelchair accessible.

  • For information on accommodations we can offer, please check out our accessibility page. If you have any questions please email eliza@bloomartsstrategy.com.

  • Click here for information about getting to City Hall by car, foot or public transit.

Critter Creation

Join us for a free public art-making & community event at the Boston Nature Center! 

June 7, 2026
Event Date2026-06-07T13:00:00 - 2026-06-07T15:30:00

Join the Charles River Watershed Association, Mass Audubon, and the City of Boston Office of Green Infrastructure for a free public art-making event led by local artist Carolyn Lewenberg, hosted at Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center in Mattapan. This free, family-friendly event is an opportunity to spend time in nature, enjoy local food, and co-create colorful wildlife art! The pieces will be installed at the Boston Nature Center.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact allie.rowe@boston.gov or 617-963-4966.

June 7, 2026
Event Date2026-06-07T13:00:00 - 2026-06-07T15:30:00

Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

August 4, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-08-04T10:00:00 - 2026-08-04T11:30:00

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.

August 4, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-08-04T10:00:00 - 2026-08-04T11:30:00

Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T11:30:00

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T11:30:00

Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

June 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-02T10:00:00 - 2026-06-02T11:30:00

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.

June 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-02T10:00:00 - 2026-06-02T11:30:00

Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

May 5, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-05-05T10:00:00 - 2026-05-05T11:30:00

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.

May 5, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-05-05T10:00:00 - 2026-05-05T11:30:00

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

May 19, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-05-19T10:00:00 - 2026-05-19T11:30:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during the event.

May 19, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-05-19T10:00:00 - 2026-05-19T11:30:00

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

June 16, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-16T10:00:00 - 2026-06-16T11:30:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during the event.

June 16, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-16T10:00:00 - 2026-06-16T11:30:00

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

July 21, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-07-21T10:00:00 - 2026-07-21T11:30:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during the event.

July 21, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-07-21T10:00:00 - 2026-07-21T11:30:00

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

August 18, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-08-18T10:00:00 - 2026-08-18T11:30:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during the event.

August 18, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-08-18T10:00:00 - 2026-08-18T11:30:00
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