Summary
City-funded art is progressing at the 6th-Cherry-Trade parking deck, through the Open Call 2025 artist selection (Kelsey Merreck Wagner), and at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Boston-Thurmond.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$50,000 allocated for Choice Neighborhood bus shelters, with other projects drawing from existing public art budgets.
Downtown visitors, Boston-Thurmond residents, and the local arts community.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Public Art Commission (City-County) (Regular) - Nov 3, 2026
City-funded art is progressing at the 6th-Cherry-Trade parking deck, through the Open Call 2025 artist selection (Kelsey Merreck Wagner), and at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Boston-Thurmond.
Public Art Commission (City-County) (Regular) - Aug 4, 2026
The commission advanced several public art projects, including a major mural at the MLK Community Center, parking deck artwork, park sculptures, and Dandelion installations in local parks.
Public Art Commission (City-County) (Special) - Jul 28, 2026
The committee is selecting an artist residency for the Choice Neighborhood Initiative to engage the community through public art projects.
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