Allston Village Main Streets

How can we transform vacant spaces into vibrant community places via art? Over the course of the next year, two artists, Jillian Wiedenmayer and Matthew Martin, will revamp the Franklin Bridge into a creative community icon by engaging the neighborhoods most active and enthusiastic citizens: its children. The project involves creative workshops at the Jackson Mann K-8 School, a community designed art installation, and will culminate a citywide art festival. We have partnered with the Jackson Mann K-8, the Boston Center for Youth and families, and Allston Village Main Streets to make this project possible and to engage the community in the design process.