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The '''SoWa Art & Design District''' ('''So'''uth of [[Washington Street (Boston)|'''Wa'''shington]]) in the [[South End, Boston|South End]] of [[Boston]], Massachusetts, USA, is a community of artist studios, contemporary art galleries, boutiques, design showrooms, and restaurants. It features the SoWa Open Market, the SoWa Vintage Market, and a residential neighborhood. |
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'''The SoWa Art & Design District''' ('''So'''uth of [[Washington Street (Boston)|'''Wa'''shington]]) is a vibrant community of artist studios, contemporary art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, design showrooms, restaurants and entrepreneurs unified by a passion for creating and curating exceptional artworks, products and experiences. Once known as a parcel of neglected warehouses in [[Boston|Boston’s]] [[South End, Boston|South End]], the SoWa Art & Design District has experienced a dramatic renaissance, blossoming into a world-renowned retail & arts community that includes the famous SoWa Open Market, the SoWa Vintage Market, and a fashionable residential neighborhood. |
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Originally derived from a shortening of "South of Washington |
Originally derived from a shortening of "South of Washington", SoWa spans the area from East Brookline Street to East Berkeley Street and from Shawmut Avenue to Albany Street. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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GTI Properties and owner Mario Nicosia are credited with |
GTI Properties and owner Mario Nicosia are credited with gentrifying the district beginning in the early 2000s and for inventing the SoWa name. |
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In the 19th century, SoWa's brick |
In the 19th century, SoWa's brick and beam factories were home to manufacturers of pianos, canned goods, shoes and other merchandise.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.gtiproperties.com |title = Boston Property Management}}</ref> In addition, 540 Harrison Ave, a building currently used to host markets and events, originally opened in 1891 as the Central Power Station for the West End Street Railway Company, the precursor to the [[MBTA]]. The [[Romanesque Revival architecture|Romanesque Revival]] and [[Gothic Revival]] structure was the world's largest electrical power station at the time and later became a trolley barn.<ref>[http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1211584], ''The Boston Herald'' {{dead link|date=December 2020}}</ref> |
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==Culture== |
==Culture== |
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Due to the number of artists |
Due to the number of artists and galleries located in the neighborhood, many events regarding art are held at SoWa. Every month, over 90 artists and galleries in SoWa stage their new 30-day shows, showing the works of established painters, photographers and sculptors. This event, known as "SoWa First Fridays", is held on the first Friday of every month from 5pm to 9pm.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://sowaartistsguild.com/ |title = SoWa Artists Guild}}</ref> In addition, the SoWa Art Walk, an annual art festival held each spring, enables many artists to present their works and host open studios.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.sowaartwalk.com/ | title=SoWa Art Walk}}</ref> |
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Opened in 2003, The SoWa Open Market provides an opportunity for local artisans to share their products. Each Sunday, many visitors from across [[New England]] converge in SoWa.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.sowaboston.com/sowa-open-market/ |title = SoWa Open Market}}</ref> |
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The award-winning [http://www.sowaboston.com/sowa-open-market/ SoWa Open Market]is a collection of the region’s best handmade artisan goods, fresh farm products, specialty foods, iconic food trucks, and craft beers. With over 150 vendors, live music, and thousands of visitors from across New England, the SoWa Open Market is the largest outdoor market in Boston. Located in a vibrant community of artists studios, contemporary art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, design showrooms, restaurants, and the SoWa Vintage Market, the SoWa Open Market is the perfect weekend destination. Find the SoWa Open Market at 450-460 Harrison Ave., every Saturday and Sunday, April 29 - October 29, 10 am - 4 pm.<ref>http://www.sowaboston.com/sowa-open-market/</ref> |
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View all SoWa events on the [http://www.sowaboston.com/calendar/ SoWa Boston Calendar.] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.sowaboston.com/ Official SoWa Neighborhood |
* [http://www.sowaboston.com/ Official SoWa Neighborhood website] |
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Latest revision as of 09:55, 27 August 2024
The SoWa Art & Design District (South of Washington) in the South End of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, is a community of artist studios, contemporary art galleries, boutiques, design showrooms, and restaurants. It features the SoWa Open Market, the SoWa Vintage Market, and a residential neighborhood.
Originally derived from a shortening of "South of Washington", SoWa spans the area from East Brookline Street to East Berkeley Street and from Shawmut Avenue to Albany Street.
History
[edit]GTI Properties and owner Mario Nicosia are credited with gentrifying the district beginning in the early 2000s and for inventing the SoWa name.
In the 19th century, SoWa's brick and beam factories were home to manufacturers of pianos, canned goods, shoes and other merchandise.[1] In addition, 540 Harrison Ave, a building currently used to host markets and events, originally opened in 1891 as the Central Power Station for the West End Street Railway Company, the precursor to the MBTA. The Romanesque Revival and Gothic Revival structure was the world's largest electrical power station at the time and later became a trolley barn.[2]
Culture
[edit]Due to the number of artists and galleries located in the neighborhood, many events regarding art are held at SoWa. Every month, over 90 artists and galleries in SoWa stage their new 30-day shows, showing the works of established painters, photographers and sculptors. This event, known as "SoWa First Fridays", is held on the first Friday of every month from 5pm to 9pm.[3] In addition, the SoWa Art Walk, an annual art festival held each spring, enables many artists to present their works and host open studios.[4]
Opened in 2003, The SoWa Open Market provides an opportunity for local artisans to share their products. Each Sunday, many visitors from across New England converge in SoWa.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Boston Property Management".
- ^ [1], The Boston Herald [dead link]
- ^ "SoWa Artists Guild".
- ^ "SoWa Art Walk".
- ^ "SoWa Open Market".