Art on the Plaza

Experience the magic of MAAM outdoors during Art on the Plaza, our annual midsummer series featuring live performances, creative activities, and cool treats on select evenings–free fun for the whole family!

On August 20, A Trike Called Funk–Boston’s favorite pop-up party on wheels–returns to the Plaza, pulling up with an interactive mix of movement and music, curated activations, and fun summer vibes. 

Featuring 

A Trike Called Funk is a Boston-based creative venture co-founded in July 2021 by MC & Dance Lead Aaron Myers and DJ Edward Galan, whose community-based activations feature music genres & dance forms spanning the African Diaspora in the Americas–from Funk to Hip Hop and Salsa to Samba.

@ATrikeCalledFunk | atrikecalledfunk.com

ABOUT THE VENUE

Art on the Plaza will occur on the Museum’s Arne Glimcher Plaza located outside, directly in front of the Museum. The Plaza is fully accessible, paved, and accessed from public sidewalks with curb cuts. The Museum’s lobby, studio, and restrooms (with changing stations) will be accessible during this event, however the exhibition galleries will not be open. 

Getting Here / Transportation

MAAM is located on the MassArt campus at 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA with multiple public transportation options in the immediate vicinity. Please see our Visit page for more information about getting to MAAM.

Going, Going, Gone / Ticketing Notice

This event is free with advance registration. MAAM may accommodate unregistered walk-up guests on the evening of this event only as capacity allows; walk-up tickets on the evening of the event are not guaranteed. Evening events often sell out; plan ahead and register in advance. 

Rain Rain, Go Away / Weather Notice

Sometimes the best laid plans are no match for mother nature. In the event of heavy rain, excessive heat, or inclement weather, this event will be cancelled by 12:00pm on the day of the event. Events may be rescheduled or relocated indoors only as availability allows. Be on the lookout for an email communication from MAAM.

Open to All / Accessibility

MassArt Art Museum is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment during in-person and virtual programs and events. To request an access or disability-related accommodation, please contact MassArt Art Museum at maam@massart.edu at least two weeks before the date of the event. Please see our Visit page for additional access information.

Say Cheese / Documentation Notice

Photos and/or videos will be taken at this event. By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MassArt in connection with MassArt and MassArt Art Museum communications. If you do not agree with this usage, please notify a staff member upon arrival to receive a no-photo sticker. 

Art on the Plaza is supported in part by generous grants from the Boston Planning and Development Agency and The Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust.

FREE!

Advance registration required