April 21st, 2024 / Allston, MA - Visitors of the Public Living Room paint on pieces of discarded cardboard. The art supplies were brought in by another visitor, adding to the communal and collaborative nature of the space, where residents share materials, ideas, and conversation.
April 21st, 2024 / Allston, MA - A collection of paintings from past Public Living Room events hang on a fence showcasing artwork created by community members. The rotating display reflects the ongoing contributions of visitors who use the space to share creativity, conversation, and collective expression.
July 15th, 2023 / Allston, MA - Rahul Sharma (right) founder of Terasoma Collective, seen with another guest at the Public Living Room. Terasoma Collective, which focuses on the intersection of art, nature, and community care for BIPOC, Queer, and Trans individuals, is one of three Boston-based organizations that partnered with the Public Living Room organizers for the July event. Each group contributed supplies and activities, inviting their communities to take part in the gathering. The other groups were Lonely Bones Skate Club and Sustainable Swaps.
July 15th, 2023 / Allston, MA - Emily Kent, a visitor at the Public Living Room, pets a dog through an open car window, as the car pauses at a stop sign on Cambridge Street. The space, created as a communal gathering spot, encourages spontaneous interactions between neighbors.
July 15th, 2023 / Allston, MA - Visitors to the Public Living Room gather in the park, chatting and taking part in various craft activities. The event, supported by local organizations, provides a space for community members to connect, create, and share resources in an open and welcoming environment.
April 21st, 2024 / Allston, MA - Attendees of the Public Living Room showcase a range of styles as they take part in the gathering.
July 15th, 2023 / Allston, MA - Attendees browse secondhand clothing piles at the Public Living Room, participating in a community-driven swap organized by the partnering group, Sustainable Swaps. Sustainable Swaps is a group that organizes clothing exchanges to promote cyclical fashion and mindful consumption.
July 15th, 2023 / Allston, MA - Gina Bates, the founder of the Public Living Room chapter in Boston, cooks pancakes in an RV parked next to the event space.
April 21st, 2024 / Allston, MA - Two passersby stop to learn more about the Public Living Room event as an attendee hands them a flyer, inviting them to join the gathering and explore its offerings.
July 15th, 2023 / Allston, MA - (Left) A guest dances on the street to the beats spun by the event DJ.
April 21st, 2024 / Allston, MA - (Right) A guest leaps over a Jenga tower in the park during the Public Living Room. Participants are encouraged to engage in the games provided and bring their own to connect with others.
July 15th, 2023 / Allston, MA - Signs for the Public Living Room are displayed throughout the event space, guiding guests to the activities and providing information.
July 15th, 2023 / Allston, MA - A guest skateboards using a board provided by one of the partnering groups, Lonely Bones Skate Co. Lonely Bones is a BIPOC and queer-led skate, art, and style collective based out of Boston. The organization offers a welcoming space for all levels, ages, and wheel types, fostering creativity and inclusivity in the local skate community.