ArtsArlington invites Black community members who live, work, go to school or are otherwise connected to Arlington to participate in free photo sessions to develop source material for Chanel Thervil's public artwork, Portraits of Black Arlington.

Meet Chanel, hear a little about her process, and get your portrait taken in a relaxed and fun 25-minute session at the historic Whittemore Robbins House, behind Robbins Library.  Bring family or friends if you like! Chanel Thervil is a Haitian American artist and educator winning rave reviews in the Boston area for her vibrant mixed media portraits and powerful community building approach to artmaking. She's worked with the Museum of Fine Arts, DeCordova Museum, Children's Museum and many more. Now she's come to Arlington as Artist-in-Residence for a project designed to celebrate Black beauty and joy in the Town.  Sign up between 1 and 6 pm on Sunday February 20 here.  For questions or more information, please email cecily.apa@gmail.com.

Portraits of Black Arlington is made possible with funding from the New England Foundation for the Arts' Public Art for Spatial Justice Program, with generous support from the Barr Foundation, and through grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.