Bled for Boston

Bled for Boston is a photography project documenting the people who received tattoos after the Boston Marathon Bombings in 2013. In April of 2014, the Boston Center for Adult Education will host a month-long exhibition of photographs of both the tattoos and portraits of the people who "Bled for Boston" at tattoo shops all over New England. There will also be an online gallery and a book, also called "Bled for Boston". A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

Opening Reception: April 3, 2014, 6-8pm

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Aftermath: Remembering the Boston Marathon Bombing,

In conjunction with photographer Joshua Touster's illustrated lecture Aftermath: Remembering the Boston Marathon Bombing on April 17, a weekly rotating display of Touster’s stunning post-Marathon bombing photographs will be on view in the library’s Atrium from April 2-29. A freelance photographer since 1981, Joshua Touster’s clients include Massachusetts General Hospital, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Harvard Law School, among others. He has taught at Wellesley College, School of the Museum of Fine Arts and New England School of Photography.  Touster has exhibited his work extensively both in the U.S. and abroad.

To Boston With Love 2014, Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

April 1-April 30, Shapiro Family Courtyard

“To Boston With Love,” an installation of more than 1,700 hand-sewn flags strung across the Shapiro Family Courtyard, returns to the MFA on the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon tragedy. The flags were created by quilters from nearly every state in the US and from countries around the world in tribute to the city. The flags convey inspirational messages of hope, evoke symbols of love and peace, and highlight iconic Boston images—the familiar “B” of the Boston Red Sox logo, the Citgo sign, Zakim Bridge, the city’s skyline, and “Boston Strong.”

The project was a grass-roots effort conceived by Berene Campbell of Vancouver, Canada, and organized locally by Amy Friend of West Newbury.

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Aftermath, Curry College

January 19-April 16Student Center, Shelley Hoon Keith Quiet Study Lounge

"Aftermath" is a photographic reflection on the Boston Marathon Bombings of April 15, 2013, and how they affected both the people of Boston and professional photographer Joshua Touster.  Photographs from Touster's "Aftermath" series will be on display in the Curry College Student Center's Shelley Hoon Keith Quiet Study Lounge from January 19 through April 16.

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Call to Artists, Boston Marathon Exhibition at Boston City Hall

THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF ARTS, TOURISM & SPECIAL EVENTS is currently seeking photographers, sculptors, new media artists and painters to display their Boston Marathon Art. Through the eyes of our fellow Bostonian Artists we are hoping to capture the essence and spirit of this annual event started in 1897. The tragic events of last year have not dampened the spirit and determination of Bostonians. The hope is to reflect this aspect with an inspirational exhibition of Boston Marathon Art by citizens of this great city. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: March 1, 2014 5:00 PM Participants must reside or work in the City of Boston. Artwork submitted will be juried by the MOATSE Exhibition Committee.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 3 jpegs at 72 dpi of the art you are submitting for consideration. Enclosed description sheet of the work submitted. Resume or brief description of your photography experience. dvd or link to video or other new media art.

DELIVER OR EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: John Crowley, Exhibition Coordinator Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events Boston City Hall, Room 802 Boston, Massachusetts 02201 Phone: 617/635-2368 Fax: 617/635-2397 john.crowley@cityofboston.gov

Selected artists will be contacted by March 21, 2014

The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events reserves the right to reject any work deemed inappropriate or offensive.