Open Air Gallery Central + Charles | A public art walk and Open Air museum experience
Curated by AIGA Boston, and in collaboration with Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
Recommended Museum Hours: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | Full duration is roughly 2 hours
**Please note that the lighting installation, Illumination Project at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility by Krzysztof Wodiczko is best seen at night.
Much like the neighborhoods it resides in, public art transforms us as it brings new life and perspective to the everyday. Activated by local and international artists, our fourth Open Air Gallery is a continued museum experience unlike any other. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this public art walk is transformed by the nestled murals of Central Square and booming artwork residing in East Cambridge neighborhoods, along the Charles River, and all the way to MIT. The exhibited artworks create a dialogue that makes us question our environment as it is and encourages us to be catalysts for change as we move forward. As you explore, we challenge you to not only view and appreciate the artworks from your own perspective, but to immerse yourself in the lens of each piece.
To tour Gallery Center + Charles, download the Google Maps app and follow along with our curated map at bit.ly/3JjSjjW. For specific directions to each stop on the map, click your location of interest and select the directions icon (this symbol looks like a ‘Y’ with an arrow on the right arm). Audiences can also download our printable checklist as a guide to keep track of visited artworks. All viewpoints are accessible by public transportation, driving, and/or walking.
