A certified 501(c)(3), Unbound Visual Arts (UVA) is dedicated to strengthening Boston’s creative ecosystem through exhibitions, an annual residency, and performances. Since our founding in 2012, we’ve curated exhibitions that examine social, political, and environmental issues, using the arts as educational tools, aesthetic experiments, and prompts for social engagement and action. We primarily showcase the work of Boston-based artists, musicians, and creators, and our mission is to highlight these artists through exhibits and programs that foster community engagement and social change through innovative curatorial strategies.
Our Programming
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We curate contemporary art exhibitions that push us toward new ways of engaging with the world around us. Whether it be looking through the lens of an artist’s unique perspective or interrogating the social and political systems that structure our world, we value work that makes us imagine differently and look critically. Our exhibits have examined subjects ranging from environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and the structures of gender and race.
Our hope is that our exhibitions function as educational tools, aesthetic experiments, and prompts for social engagement and action.
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Each year, UVA hosts a 6-8 week residency complete with a stipend for the artist, funding for materials, documentation, and access to the gallery as studio space for the duration of the residency. The project culminates in an exhibition that showcases works completed and in-progress.
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We organize a range of performances including music, sound art, readings, and experimental performance art. If you’re interested in participating or curating a night of performance, reach out to info@unboundvisualarts.org
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We’re always looking for new partnerships and ways to collaborate with other non-profit organizations, artist collectives, independent organizers, and local event series.
If you’d like to inquire about co-hosting an event, developing a companion exhibition, or renting our space for your own event, please fill out our contact form or email info@unboundvisualarts.org
Our Team
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Jessica Hernandez
Managing Director
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Madeline Lee
Board President
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Mara Tu
Board Treasurer
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John Quatrale
Board Member and Former Executive Director
The Brattle
The Black Sheep Bagel Cafe
Boston College
Boston Cultural Council
The Coolidge Corner Theater
Charlesview Inc.
The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation
Mass Cultural Council
Mayflower
Mount Vernon Company
Our Funders
Get Involved!
Consider joining our Board of Directors, becoming an undergraduate or graduate intern, or volunteering to help coordinate an event or exhibit.