How a new mural pays respect to local vets -- and Mattapan's ancestors
A new mural in Mattapan by Sobek honors both local veterans and the Mattahunt tribe that once called the area home.
Stay updated with breaking news from Carter Post. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A new mural in Mattapan by Sobek honors both local veterans and the Mattahunt tribe that once called the area home.
Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) unveiled a mural created by local artist Jeremy "Sobek" Harrison at the Carter Post at 1531 Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan. The mural was funded through a $15,000 grant from the BPDA, part of a $75,000 investment in public art in Mattapan, and was done in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.
By Rebeca Pereira, Reporter Correspondent May 27, 2021 Rebeca Pereira, Reporter Correspondent A group including teen artists gathered outside the Mattapan Teen Center on Friday, May 14 to admire a new mural at the Hazelton Street site. Shown from left to right: Teen center members Anadalay M. and Sarah V., Teen Center director Rick Aggeler, BPDA Community Engagement Manager Kenya Beaman, BPDA Senior Planner Rosa Herrero de Andrés, BPDA Director Brian Golden, teen center member Avaughn P. and Prataap Patrose, the BPDA’s Senior Advisor for Long Term Planning. Image courtesy BPDA The Boston ...