Communities can become closer when they have a place to gather and celebrate their accomplishments. Through art and stories, students, faculty, and alumni from the Massachusetts College of Art began an ambitious project to transform local museums and community centers in Boston into public spaces that celebrate the dedication of Bostonians to their community. One hundred students, faculty, and alumni were paired with Boston community leaders, one born in each year from 1900 to 1999. Community leaders, chosen on the basis of the contributions they have made and the obstacles they have overcome, were interviewed and had their portraits painted by their college partners. The portraits and interviews were then showcased around Boston.
From Service Matters 1998: Engaging Higher Education In the Renewal of America s Communities and American Democracy
Website: http://www.massart.edu/at_massart/ under “”Community Service Learning”" then “”Co- Curricular Activities”".
