More Than a Magazine

Boston Art Review is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that facilitates discourse about contemporary art and culture through publishing, programming, and events in Boston and beyond. Boston Art Review elevates diverse perspectives while bridging gaps between criticism, coverage, and community engagement.

Boston Art Review‘s print magazine is published twice annually while the online platform regularly features interviews, reviews, profiles, critical perspectives, and other multidisciplinary content. In addition to publishing, Boston Art Review produces the only weekly curated arts calendar for the region, co-presents the Emerging Boston Art Writing Fellowship program, and hosts community events. 

Boston Art Review is committed to amplifying Boston’s reputation as a vibrant contemporary art city and serving as a model for a more connected arts ecosystem where contemporary artists, community spaces, and writers all thrive.

The publication seeks to foster interinstitutional and city-wide discourse that attempts to break down silos. As we continue to bridge the gaps between coverage, criticism, and community engagement, we are careful not to create a sense of cultural homogeneity. Rather, we seek to elevate and give voice to individuals, perspectives, and subcultures under the umbrella of contemporary art and culture in Boston, and beyond.

Our first print publication was published in April of 2018. Previous editors have included Lauren Pellerano Gomez, Betsy Reid Willett, and Phillip Zminda, among many other incredible team members who have donated thousands of unpaid hours to this work.

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Boston Art Review is a 501(c)(3) organization in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Our EIN is: 20-4195783

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Our Guiding Principles

1. Celebrate culture, perspective, and place

2. Create systems that support all contributors

3. Welcome everyone into the conversation

4. Prioritize diversity and equity

For us, success is measured directly by the artists, writers, and readers we serve, but also by the very intangible ways in which our work encourages these individuals and reminds them that their work is seen and valued both in Boston and beyond.

Jameson Johnson, Founder & Executive Director

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How We Started

Boston Art Review began as a dream for a more connected arts ecosystem in our founder’s college dorm room. Thirteen print issues, hundreds of online articles, and a number of stellar parties and events later, we serve as a critical resource for artists, writers, and arts organizations across New England.

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Our Board

Our board is a carefully selected group of artists, scholars, philanthropists, civic leaders, and community voices lending their feedback and support to guide Boston Art Review into its future chapters.

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In order to continue providing this crucial space for artists, writers, and our arts community, we need help from supporters like you.

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Boston Art Review team gathered around a table, all inspecting a copy of Issue 11: Emerge.

Meet our Team

We’re a community-supported publication. In addition to our small staff, we rely on a team of editors who are passionate about supporting our arts ecosystem. 

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Emerging Art Writing Fellowship Program

Co-presented with Praise Shadows Art Gallery, this five-month, paid program supports three individuals based in Boston ages 18–21 with hands-on experience writing reviews, artist interviews, and exhibition texts while deepening their understanding of the operations behind a commercial gallery.

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