The 2021 ARTery 25
A series highlighting emerging creatives of color making an impact in the local arts scene.
The ARTery 25 Virtual Celebration
Learn more about the honorees at this free livestreamed event and enjoy special performances featuring DJ WhySham, Lawrence Rines, Amanda Shea, Red Shaydez and Haydee Irizarry.
For Multimedia Artist Nicole L'Huillier, Sound Is A Portal For Change
Blending sound, science and art, L’Huillier's work asks audiences to clear their minds, unlearn their conditioning, and get back to the basics. “How do we form parts, how do we...
Artist Bashezo Uplifts People In The Queer And Trans Community
The trans nonbinary artist has spent nearly half a lifetime defining who they are, finding solace in spirituality, sculpture and building art installations.
Restaurateur Biplaw Rai Creates Community Through Food
Managing partner of Comfort Kitchen, Rai is on a mission to uplift the voices of the community. “I create spaces," he says. “I bring people together, especially through food.”
Photographer Philip Keith Is Capturing The Full Human Experience
Black Lives Matter marches kicked off the photographer's career, but he doesn't want to be defined by his protest photos.
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Mezzo Soprano Haydee Irizarry Is Shifting The Sound Of Heavy Metal
Heavy metal might not be music to everyone's ears, but for the Salem-based singer dubbed Metal Selena, the driving, often misunderstood genre is her chosen form of expression. And it...
Meet The ARTery 25 — Artists Of Color Transforming The Cultural Landscape
Introducing creatives of color to watch, today and in the coming years. They are artists who make Greater Boston a brighter, more dynamic place and enrich the public sphere.