Neighborhood Arts engages Boston area performing artists to bring the joy of live performance to people of all ages and abilities. Drawing deeply on partnerships with community organizations, Neighborhood Arts activates neighborhoods with a rich and varied array of opportunities, including interactive workshops for youth, free and $5 community concerts in neighborhood venues, and free tickets to Celebrity Series main stage performances.
Neighborhood Arts artists are a diverse group of 60+ high caliber Boston area performing artists who are experienced in working with young people and committed to community engagement.
45+ community organizations collaborate with Celebrity Series to plan and host 130+ events, with activities tailored to the partners' needs. Our partners include youth arts groups, venues, community centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, faith-based organizations, schools and more.
Catalyzing artistic and economic activity in the neighborhoods is a core value of Neighborhood Arts, with events planned in 30 locations within Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale, Roxbury, and the South End.
Partner organizations also receive complimentary tickets to Celebrity Series main stage performances in downtown venues, with over 1,000 tickets distributed to residents.
Now available, a virtual way to stay connected with Celebrity Series artists in Boston and beyond! Even while practicing social distancing, you can stay connected to the arts with our weekly curated content. Click through for videos, playlists, live streams with Neighborhood Arts artists, and more!
“Watching people smile, sing along, weep, and sway as they listened to the music of Sunday’s concert was very moving to me. We are so grateful that you shared your talent with us!”
Reverend Liz Steinhauser St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, South End
View upcoming community events produced by the Celebrity Series. Please check back over the summer for updates on the 2020-21 season.
View a list of our community partners.
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Boston, MA 02116
Celebrity Series of Boston is grateful to our 2019-20 Season Sponsors Amy & Joshua Boger, and to the many individual donors whose generosity supports Neighborhood Arts. Celebrity Series is also grateful to the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies for their support in the 2019-20 season:
Stephanie L. Brown Foundation
Susanne Marcus Collins Foundation
Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation
Stifler Family Foundation
Anonymous
Neighborhood Arts is also made possible by support from the LIVE PERFORMANCE! Arts for All Endowment & Innovation Funds of the Celebrity Series of Boston.
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