George Floyd was basically my age, and his murder has affected me deeply. Personally speaking, and perhaps like you, I am outraged. The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, the racist act in New York’s Central Park and now the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis – it’s all disgusting and overwhelming; and though I have no words, it is all I want to talk about.I am unsettled and can’t figure out what productive…
Over the years, ArtsEmerson has made a series of statements from our stages, on our marquees, and in the press that express our dedication to addressing the systemic white supremacy that oppresses all Bostonians. And yet, the process of finding these words in moments of confusion, anger, and sadness never gets easier. Behind the branding and the buildings of our institution are people trying to navigate their emotional responses, our responsibilities to each other, and…
If your experience of this COVID-19 world is anything like ours, you are probably inundated by bits and pieces of information flying around in all directions about how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from its spread. It gets overwhelming to sort it all out.Well, thanks to the Mayor’s Office and the City of Boston, ArtsEmerson has got you covered.Boston’s arts community is working with Mayor Marty Walsh’s staff to distribute this…
Thank you for joining us for the Together Apart series! This is your chance to see one of the classic performances that turned Montreal’s The 7 Fingers into absolute fan-favorites in Boston; from our 2012/13 Season, it’s the miraculous Sequence 8! The 7 Fingers are a long time collaborator throughout ArtEmerson’s lifetime. From PSY in our very first season to Passengers as our opener for the 10th anniversary season, they always inspire audiences, and we are…
An introduction to our new series from Artistic Director David Dower. “Connection across difference.” Anyone who has come into the ArtsEmerson community has run across this phrase living at the heart of our purpose and values. It’s our reason for being and it guides our whole strategy as an arts organization. A defining feature of ArtsEmerson’s programming is the depth of the connections we foster between the artists on our stages and the many communities…
