ARTbeat of The Greenway series updates

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The Greenway ARTbeat Series Updates

This season, the ARTbeat of The Greenway series continues to activate the park for the enjoyment of the downtown community. Already this summer, you’ve likely watched Big Hoops to Fill invite playful movement along the corridor or have stopped by dance pop-ups, jazz evenings, and bustling art fairs have filled the Greenway’s plazas with that unmistakable ARTbeat vibrancy.

As a reminder, the series aims to engage downtown office workers and the community at large in making Boston a more vibrant and exciting place to live, work, and visit by centering public art and programming that provides unique experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Your ongoing support of ARTbeat programming—whether through jazz nights, children’s art events, or vendor festivals—directly strengthens activity and engagement on the Greenway. Whether for programming or marketing, the ARTbeat series benefits more than public art; it helps further enliven a downtown environment that attracts people, supports local business, and contributes to fostering a more dynamic downtown along The Greenway.

Have you seen our new signs out in the park? Share on social media, tagging the Conservancy and using the #GreenwayBID hashtag!

Latest ARTbeat and Community Happenings

New Public Art Installation: slips of breath through cracks of time by Jackie Amezquita

The Conservancy Greenway is pleased to introduce slips of breath through cracks of time: to burn, to flow, to rise, to hold, a new lava rock installation by Los Angeles–based artist Jackie Amézquita. This work uses strategically placed lava stones, ceremonial copal, and sound to connect earthly and spiritual realms, serving as both an artistic piece and a space for communal reflection and healing.

Located in the North End near LaRissa Rogers’ Going to Ground, Amézquita’s installation expands on the site’s history, exploring deeper ties to the earth and ancestral traditions

Learn more about the installation and its significance on the Greenway’s website.

Carousel of Curiosity

Calling all Greenway explorers! Come on down to the Greenway Carousel for fun outdoor adventures involving art, animals, and science! Join the Conservancy on July 23 for the science focused programming and stay tuned for the rescheduled petting zoo activation.

Bouncy House Days

Join the Conservancy on July 31 and August 15 for a family-friendly day of fun! Come to the Wharf District, between Milk St and E. India Row, to play games and bounce around.

For all ARTbeat events, please check out the Conservancy's calendar and use the "ARTbeat" category filter.

Community Event - Wharf District Council's 1st Climate Resiliency Forum

Join the Wharf District Council on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the New England Aquarium Theatre for an engaging discussion on Boston’s climate resiliency efforts. The evening begins with cocktails at 5:30 PM, followed by the program at 6 PM, featuring a conversation and the premiere of a short film highlighting ongoing work to address climate-related challenges facing the city.

This event offers valuable insights into district-wide strategies to protect Boston’s waterfront and infrastructure from rising sea levels, flooding, and other climate threats. It’s a key opportunity to learn about collaborative public-private efforts shaping Boston’s future resilience and to engage with community leaders driving these initiatives.

RSVP to attend and be part of this important conversation.

As always, we sincerely appreciate your support and dedication to The Greenway and the Greenway BID. If you have any questions or feedback on this newsletter, please contact Tom Ryan at tryan@abettercity.org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Tom Ryan

Senior Advisor on Policy, Government, and Community Affairs tryan@abettercity.org | 617.502.6244