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Boston Art Review is co-presenting this year’s Boston Art Book Fair and hosting the opening night Preview Party alongside the launch of Issue 17 inside the BCA Cyclorama on Friday, November 13.

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Online • Nov 02, 2026

“SMFA at 150”: The Making of an Art School

Marking a major milestone for the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, the first of this two-part exhibition explores how generations of artists, educators, and students shaped its distinctive approach to art education.

Review by Lynne Cooney

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Detail of an American flag painting featuring densely arranged, irregularly cut lettering.

Civic Culture • Nov 06, 2026

The Blue Wave Delivered. Will the Arts Catch the Momentum?

The blue wave brings new questions about the future of federal arts funding, while the Ford Foundation’s changing priorities could reshape philanthropic support for the arts. Closer to home, Somerville considers a cultural trust to keep artists in the city.

News by Kim Córdova

Detail view of a state mail-in ballot for Massachusetts's November 3 Election Day.

Civic Culture • Oct 19, 2026

Three Ballot Questions that Could Affect the Arts This November

Massachusetts voters face nine ballot questions this November. Questions 3, 4, and 5 could change how the state elects its leaders, who can participate in elections, and how public revenue is managed. MASSCreative brought together advocates to discuss what’s at stake. Here’s what we learned.

News by Kim Córdova

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