Join ArtsArlington’s Public Art Curator Cecily Miller and Commissioner Laurie Bogden, together with featured artists, for Public Art Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington — a free talk and reception on Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm at Old Schwamb Mill (17 Mill Lane). Miller and Bogden will be joined by artists Christopher Frost, Nilou Moochhala, and Liz Shepherd, and science communicator Dr. Molly Edwards for a conversation about their projects and the challenges of exploring the complexity of history through public art.
The following exhibits are free and on view through May 31, 2025
Then & Now: An Arlington Timeline by Nilou Moochhala:
25 events marking important moments in the evolution of Arlington are paired with stories from today – connected by themes such as “equal” “grow” “serve” and “power”.
People, Plants, & Revolution:
Original silkscreen designs for commemorative banners by Liz Shepherd & Suzanne Moseley, complemented by an audio tour exploring ways the people of 1775 reshaped their ecosystem and depended on plants for almost every aspect of life – from food and materials to political protest. www.PlantStories.us
Stepping Up:
Photos by Asia Kepka of community leaders with Chris Frost’s sculptural pedestals entitled Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Every Day Defenders, 1775.
Riding Through History:
Cast horses painted by Dawn Evans Scaltreto & Renee Majkut honor the past & inspire the future.
