Dorchester
UMass Boston / Arts on the Point
The University of Massachusetts Boston campus, located on Columbia Point, provides one of the city's longest uninterrupted portions of HarborWalk, perfect for walkers and joggers, as well as photographers. Besides offering spectacular views of the Harbor and Islands, UMass Boston is home to the region's first collection of large-scale outdoor sculpture by some of the world's leading artists: Arts on the Point. Founded in 1997, the contemporary art changes periodically. Past and current artists include Tony Smith, Dennis Oppenheim, Mark di Suvero, William Tucker, Luis Jimenez, Sol Lewitt, Roy Lichtenstein, Seth Kane Kwei, and Willem de Kooning. Interpretive signage describing the sculpture and artist is located next to each piece. These extraordinary works set on the expansive lawn against the ocean backdrop are sure to captivate and inspire. All University facilities are open to the public.
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Getting There:
- Subway:
Take the Red Line to the JFK Library/UMass stop. A free shuttle bus service from the station to the UMass grounds is available. - Public Parking:
Paid public parking is available. - Bus:
Take MBTA route 8 or 16. - Address: 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393
Contact Information:
Name: Arts on the Point, University of Massachusetts Boston
Phone: 617-287-5347
Email: artsonthepoint@umb.edu
URL: http://www.artsonthepoint.com/
Name: Universtiy of Massachusetts Boston
Phone: 617-287-5000
URL: http://www.umb.edu
