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What
they're saying
We
would like to thank artist and friend Euguene Bussey, Jr.
for his help in the very beginning of it all and artist
Sarah Hutt for her encouragement and help, as well.
Thank you
About
the Arts + Boston Children's Museum = FableVision
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“I
commend you for highlighting local artists and
young people in your work.... ABOUT THE ARTS is
essential."
Joyce
Bishop, Program Director M. Harriet McCormack Center for the Arts at the
Strand Theatre
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"Your
dedication to the arts is a wonderful gift to
artists and your community" Aileen
Bassis, Artist and Educator Oradell, New Jersey
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"Through
the exposure of "About the Arts",
I am sure the common mission of enriching our lives and
community
as a whole will be accomplished." Alex
Tai, President, Cambridge Chinese Choral Society
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“the area’s best coverage of local artists,
organizations, and community
events.” Lauren O’Neal Executive Director of
the Arlington Arts Association
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"I was immediately impressed with their
thoroughly professional approach". We re
pleased to have a copy of James' and Yssa's work
available to the public in our Tozzer
Library"....... Monni Adams, Curator (Former
professor of art and anthropology, Harvard
University)
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Over
a decade ago, Massachusetts residents James E. Brown and Yssa
Santos borrowed a home video camera and began production of About
The Arts. In 1995, the half hour weekly cable television
program featured visual, performing, literary and media
artists. The goal of the program was to provide local and
area artists with much needed exposure and visibility, bringing
the arts to the forefront and providing viewers with innovative
and original arts programming. And we did.
Over 150
thirty minute programs have been produced and televised
since 1995. Past productions have
included: Host Yvette Battle Leapheart's interview
with the late Elma Lewis.
A tour of
the Fitchburg Art Museum; performance by Brother Blue,
members of Ibbetson Stress Press, inside the working
studio of Photojournalist Lou Jones, a live performance by
Boston Children's Theatre, The Strand Teen Players (live
at the Strand Theatre),interview with members of the
Boston Photo Collaborative, studio performance by
Adrienne Hawkins, fashion and design with Randall Scott,
The Cambridge Chinese Choral Society, Sequential
Art: The Next Step 2 an Exhibition of Works by
Contemporary African American Comic Book Artists. |
Full List of Our Guest Artists |
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In
1996 and 1997 About the Arts produced and televised
the first Boston Open Studio Series. This
series documented the works of 34 individual artists and seven
weekend art events and was televised to an audience of 350,000
combined Boston and Cambridge viewers.
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In
1997, Remembrances: The Poetry of Langston Hughes
written and performed by artist and vocalist Diane Richardson
was a finalist in the Massachusetts Community Television
Contest.
In
1998/99: Three
Television Art Workshops were produced and aired. These
workshops provided demonstration and instruction on matting and
framing, dance and scultping techniques. 1999
brought a yearlong focus on community and audience outreach,
establishing new contacts and collaborations.
In
2000, About the Arts hosted an Art-A-Fair.
This one-day event, free and open to the public included a group
art exhibit, refreshments, live music, children's art activities and a
"clothesline art exhibit" for the youngest artists who
attended. The event was held at the historic Dillaway-Thomas House in
Roxbury, MA. and featured local artists
and Ashanti Munir and her band.
In
2001 there
was continued growth in the areas of website development, programming,
distribution and the move to videotaping and editing in a digital
format.
In 2002,
our website was completely redesigned. Writers
and poets
were
invited to submit their poetry for publication on the website. We
producly introduced "Video Shorts", an opportunity for
video and filmmakers to gain exposure with art related 5-10 minute
videos. During 2002 we focused on Performance art and
artists.
Our
new programs include a profile on artist Guadulesa's one-woman
show combining music, poetry and performance art, Fiesta Flamenca
a look into the history and background of Flamenco with live
performance footage at the Museum of Fine Arts
Boston,
and local singer/songwriter Pamela Ruby Russell who allowed us to
take a rather intimate look at the artist and the
person. In
2003-
About
the Arts issued an open call for artists to submit their work for
possible inclusion in a series to be titled "Beyond the
Canvas". | Read it here
|This documentary was to feature artists from the northeast,
rural south and the Midwest. Each artists' work was a deeply
genuine and heartfeld expression and powerful commentary on social
issues. This multimedia project along with these four
artists included paintings, poetry, fiber art all drawing upon
life beyond the canvas, that addressed homelessness, the effects
of AIDS, children and psychotropic drugs, The Great Depression,
breast cancer and racism.
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The
project has been shelved for the time being; as we have been
unable to obtain funding. Many of these issues that had
been raised back in 2004 are major headline news today, which
speaks of the artists inate sensitivity to social issues and
calling attention to these issues through their
artwork.
In
2004 - About The Arts - The Studio was opened in July of 2004 in
a small studio located South of Boston in
Stoughton, MA. Our first exhibit was a
retrospective of original works by the artist
Guadulesa.
Presently:
We are developing several projects and will keep you
filled in.
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