The Music Genome Project was created by a group of musicians to provide a comprehensive way of analyzing music by grouping them together based on specific musical attributes or "genes". Their work has been translated into Pandora Internet Radio an application that allows listeners to find new music based on their preferences. It is a great resource for finding new artists that are similar to your musical tastes.
ReadyMade
ReadyMade
ReadyMade is a magazine publication and online blog focused on do it yourself projects and ideas. The magazine is a great resource for re-purposing everyday objects and reading daily blogs from their host of contributors.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of the hidden jewels of the Boston arts community. Their wealth of programming and exhibits makes this Venetian palace a must for anyone visiting the city. Their collection features some of the great masters in art including, Botticelli, Manet, Rembrandt, Rubens and Sargent, while also exhibiting contemporary artists through their artist-in-residence programs.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of the hidden jewels of the Boston arts community. Their wealth of programming and exhibits makes this Venetian palace a must for anyone visiting the city. Their collection features some of the great masters in art including, Botticelli, Manet, Rembrandt, Rubens and Sargent, while also exhibiting contemporary artists through their artist-in-residence programs.
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
The new ICA was officially opened in 2002. The museum has many opportunities to see new multimedia exhibits from leading contemporary artists and great performances from local musicians and dance groups. Target has also sponsored Target Free Thursday Nights where admission is free to the public from 5 to 9 pm every week.
SOWA Open Market
A wonderful addition to the growing artist community in the South End. Open from May to October, the SOWA Open Market is filled with local artists, farmers and one of a kind finds.
Gawker Artists
An online arts community for contemporary artists. This is a great resource to find new artists and to view their online exhibits and portfolios. It is also a great example of how a blog site can be used to help artists reach a larger audience.
Apartment Therapy Blog
Apartment Therapy is a great resource for new design ideas and projects. They feature house tours and events calendars for New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Boston. Their sales and events page provides information on upcoming festivals and artist exhibits. Please check out their related blog The Kitchn for great recipes and food ideas that can be used in the classroom.
The new ICA was officially opened in 2002. The museum has many opportunities to see new multimedia exhibits from leading contemporary artists and great performances from local musicians and dance groups. Target has also sponsored Target Free Thursday Nights where admission is free to the public from 5 to 9 pm every week.
SOWA Open Market
A wonderful addition to the growing artist community in the South End. Open from May to October, the SOWA Open Market is filled with local artists, farmers and one of a kind finds.
Gawker Artists
An online arts community for contemporary artists. This is a great resource to find new artists and to view their online exhibits and portfolios. It is also a great example of how a blog site can be used to help artists reach a larger audience.
Apartment Therapy Blog
Apartment Therapy is a great resource for new design ideas and projects. They feature house tours and events calendars for New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Boston. Their sales and events page provides information on upcoming festivals and artist exhibits. Please check out their related blog The Kitchn for great recipes and food ideas that can be used in the classroom.
