How to defend against the forces swallowing artist resources — It’s really hard to hear about a building getting converted/replaced that previously housed artist studios or local businesses, knowing how much that community is losing. Hearing about that sort of detriment hurts whether or not it’s in your neighborhood, but if you’re directly connected to the resources being displaced, you’re…

And the Allston souls that it’ll claim if we let it. — As most Allston residents are profoundly aware, the rampant development happening around the neighborhood is unlike anything we’ve seen in its history. In fact, we currently have $1.3 billion in development currently under construction, which is only a small fraction of what is slated for Allston over the next 5…

And what it means for activism moving forward. — For most of us, the inauguration of the president has historically been a day that passes with relative ease and monotony. The celebrations are saved for those on the scene in D.C., electrified by the crowds and fireworks and the hollow promises of unity and progress. For everyone else, it’s…

How to navigate what 2021 has in store for us. Or at the very least… January. — WELL. Happy New Year everyone. It’s already been a doozy, huh? Since the last time you heard from Artist Impact, it feels as though simultaneously everything and nothing has changed. While we’ve all been relatively holed up in our homes, ever more so now that winter has arrived, the world…

And how it was spreading long before this mess. — Hey Everyone. It’s been a long time. It’s been a long time since we wrote something for you. It’s been a long time since we’ve had time to help you. It’s been a long time since we’ve all been able to see each other. It feels like it’s been even…

If you live in Allston, whether you’ve been attending recent community meetings or not, you probably feel like you’ve been bashing your head against a brick wall. — A tall… new… expensive… very modern brick wall. Every new development that goes up in your neighborhood feels like another $50.00 a month that your current apartment will rise in rent, or another mile your next apartment will be outside the city you want to live in. Unfortunately, it’s really…

Can you believe it? Artist Impact has been a thing for an entire year… and what a year it has been! Honestly most of the people reading this have no idea what I’m talking about so let’s start from the beginning real quick. A small group of friends who…

And How You Can Make a Difference Now — Not too long ago, I published a brief last-minute alert regarding an Allston Civics Association meeting. The one I wanted to bring attention to was a particularly important one, mainly because it was an announcement and open discussion regarding a total reworking of the membership application process to become a…

But You’d Be Surprised Where You Can Find It Growing! — Artists Grants Galore! Who says Boston doesn’t do anything for its’ artist population?! Well, besides me… all the time… Here’s a pleasant change of pace! There are two opportunities that can (and should) be acted on super fast if you are an artist/musician seeking funds for a specific project. As a publication focused…