EAST BOSTON ART WALK
With the ICA Watershed already established as a creative hotspot (Open Memorial Day to Labour Day) and Harbor Arts, a local arts organization dedicated to creating change by transforming the landscape through art installations, activations, the additions of new murals exploring ocean advocacy scheduled to go up mid summer convinced me that East Boston was best place for my next Art Walk. Although I periodically visit the ICA and the ICA Watershed in the East Boston Shipyard I didn’t know what I expected as I exited the Maverick T-Stop. What I found was an inspiring cache of incredible art ensconced in different locations around the lively and diverse neighborhood that is East Boston.
Initially focused on finding the 19 murals that went up part of Seawalls Boston 2021, I found so much more, The murals, created by a crew of International mural artists and produced in collaboration with Harbor Arts, and the Seawalls: Artists for Oceans project which is part of the PangeaSeed Foundation’s public art program, are as incredible in message as they are in execution showcasing the kind of broad vision and dynamic creativity that activism can encompass.
East Boston has so much more art to offer. It boasts the kind of art that showcases the strength of a community built on a shared history and commitment to the future of the neighborhood. In truth while some of the art has weathered many storms the longevity of the art on view combined with the neighborhoods commitment to it, speaks to the tenacity of an area and its inhabitants who have worked so hard to make it what it is today and blends beautiful with some of the newer pieces that periodically go up in the area. The pieces in place explore everything from environmental initiatives, city wide creative campaigns, and celebrations of immigration. These works were created and installed in collaboration with different organizations that include the Mayor's Mural Crew, Artists for Humanity, The ICA Watershed, East Boston Main Streets and Boston Harbor Arts.
As you tour please keep in mind that the city, and the shipyard in particular, is a busy place with people from all walks. It is up to you to be careful as you explore. Please respect the neighborhood(s) and the people who live and work there, and have a safe visit.
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ART WALK STATS
Map Updated: March 2025
Total Distance: 4.0 Miles/ 6.43 kilometers
Estimated Time: 1:15 min - 2:30 min, depending on your pace.
Neighborhood: East Boston
Closest Subway: Maverick Station, Blue Line
Food: Check out Boston Eater, or this other article for suggestions
ART WORK LIST
Artists Instagram handle, name and website included where available.
“Maverick Square E. Boston Tunnel 1904” by C. Lauson. At the corner of Maverick and Henry Street
“Veronica Robles and Mr. Spinelli Mural” by Heidi Schorck and Mayor’s Mural Crew, 2017. 82 Paris Street. (@heidischork / @mayorsmuralcrew)
“Healing Flowers” by Diana Ordóñez, 2024. (@ledania) Corner of Le Havre and Gove St. On the side of the Neighborhood Health Center. @harborarts
“East Boston History Puzzle” by Yeti Frankel, 1999. 155 Meridian Street. On the side of Americano Espresso Bar.
“History of East Boston: Immigration: A Community Historical Marker” by Chris Tauson, 1998. At the intersection of Paris St and Gove St.
“El Salvadoran Consulate Mural” by Isaias Mata, 2011. At the El Salvadoran Consulate. 46 Bennington St.
“Generational Spirit” by Silvia Lopez Chavez and Felipe Ortiz. Central Square in East Boston. ( @silvialopezchavez / www.silvialopezchavez.com | @felipeortizart / www.felipeortiz.com) @harborarts
“Protect What You Love” by Ricardo Gonzalez for Seawalls Boston, 2021 (@itsaliving / itsalivingnyc.com). Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts. Behind MacDonalds and Autozone
“Mural of multicolored designs on the back of restaurant” by @done_rite_designs at La Hacienda Restaurant. 150 Meridian Street. Corner of Meridian and Liverpool Street.
“Death to Plastic” by Chris Coulon for Sea Walls Boston, 2021 ( @tallboy666 / (tallboyart.com). 160 Liverpool Street. Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts.
“Guiding Giants” by Taj Francis for Sea Walls Boston, 2021 (@tajfrancis / tajtenfold.com) 150 Liverpool Street. Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts.
“Fear” by Sophy Tuttle, for Sea Walls Boston 2021. (@sophytuttle / sophytuttle.com) 60 Border Street. Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts.
“Dancing People” by Masha Keryan (@Mashakekryan / mashakeryan.com ) On side of Dirty Water Dough Co
“Islands” by Volkan Alkanoglu, 2019. In Clippership Warf along the Harbor Walk.
“Commemorative Relief of Noddles Island” by Theodore Cotillo Barbarossa, Cast 1975
“Colombia Colombiana” Electrical Box by Artist Unknown.
“Zumix Radio Block Party Mural” by Liz LaManche (@Liz_lamanche / earthsign.com), 2017. 250 Sumner Street.
“La Migracion es Bella” (Migration is Beautiful) Electrical Box by Artist Unknown
“Precipice” by Beau Stanton, for Sea Walls Boston 2021 ( @beaustanton / www.beaustanton.com) East Boston Fire Station & Mary Ellen Welch Greenway. Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts.
“Save our Space” by Josie Morway for Sea Walls Boston 2021. (@josiemorway / josiemorway.com) 24 Orleans Street. Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts.
“Eastlantis” by Cedric “Vise 1” Douglas (@Vise_1_Boston) and Percy Fortini Wright (@percyfortiniwright / percyfortiniwright.com). At entryway to East Boston Shipyard.
“Untitled pink woman with fish and cityscape” by Mariana de Marchi 2014. (@marianalaurademarchi / marianademarchi.com). East Boston Shipyard
“Protect What You Love” by Sneha Shrestha for Sea Walls Boston 2020 (@Imagine876 / www.imagine876.com). Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts.
“Diving Lady” restored by Neon Williams, Installed in 2020 (neonwilliams.com)
“Home of Chowder King” restored by Neon Williams, Installed in 2020 (neonwilliams.com)
“Mural for the Enslaved Women of Noddles Island” by Artist Unknown
“Fight the Rise” by Josie Morway, for Sea Walls Boston 2020 @josiemorway / josiemorway.com) East Boston Shipyard. Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts.
“Rise” by Silvia Lopez Chavez, for Sea Walls Boston 2020. (@silvialopezchavez / www.silvialopezchavez.com). East Boston Shipyard. Produced in collaboration with @Pangeaseeds. @seawalls2021 @harborarts.
“The Codfish” by Steve Israel, installed in 2009. In East Boston Shipyard & Marina above “Rise” (@harborarts / harborartsboston.com)
“The Calling” by Cedric “Vise 1” Douglas & Julz Roth for Sea Walls Boston 2020 (@vise_1_boston / @julzroth) East Boston Shipyard. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“Intersectional Environmentalism” by Nneka Jones for Sea Walls Boston 2021 (@artyouhungry / artyouhungry.com). Donald McKay Elementary School. 122 Cottage Street. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“Aquatic Dimensions” by Felipe Ortiz for Sea Walls Boston 2021 (@felipeortizart / www.felipeortiz.com) Donald McKay Elementary School. 122 Cottage Street. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“Guardianes del Mar/Sea Keepers” by Sabrina Dorsainvil for Sea Walls Boston 2021 (@oh_sabadee / sabrinadorsainvil.com) Donald McKay Elementary School. 122 Cottage Street. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“Solo Hay Un Océano” by Kai’ili Kaulukukui & Taylor Reinhold for Sea Walls Boston 2021 (@artworkofkai / artworkofkai.com | @most_funky_click / www.taylorreinhold.com) Donald McKay Elementary School. 122 Cottage Street. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“Espiritu del Mar/Spirit of the Ocean” by Victor Quiñonez for Sea Walls 2021 (@Marka_27 / Street Theory Gallery) Donald McKay Elementary School. 122 Cottage Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“To Immigrants with Love: Grandmothers” by Heidi Schork and the Mayor’s Mural Crew, 2017. (@heidischork / @mayorsmuralcrew). Under Summer Street overpass
“Rising Tides” by Sophy Tuttle for Sea Walls Boston 2020 (@sophytuttle / sophytuttle.com. On the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway, Summer Street underpass. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“Untitled Plant Life Mural” by The Boston Natural Areas Network Youth Corp, 2020. Under Gove Street overpass
“Nature Along the Greenway” by Nettie Frenkle, 2024. Under Gove Street overpass
“Hope and Resistance” by Artists for Humanity for Sea Walls Boston 2021 (@afhboston / Artists for Humanity ) Mary Ellen Welch Greenway, Under Porter Street Overpass. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“Untitled Nautical Mural” The Boston Natural Areas Network Youth Conservation Corps, 2017
“Heart of the Ocean” by Felipe Ortiz for Sea Walls Boston 2021 (@felipeortiz / www.felipeortiz.com) 260 Bremen Street. Follow the path to the ranger station, exit to the left and this mural is just across the street. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“Plastic Pandora” by Lauren YS for Sea Walls Boston 2021 (@squid.licker / laurenys.com) 62 Chelsea Street. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
SIDEQUESTS !!! (These are absolutely beautiful but NOT in Eastie)
“Protect the Blue Planet” by Shepard Fairy for Seawalls Boston 2021. (@obeygiant) Aquarium T Stop, Blue Line Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
“PROTECT” by @dragon76art for Seawalls Boston 2021. This is in the alley between 120-126 Brookline Ave. Boston. Close to the Kenmore Square T Stop, Greenline. It is also easily viewable from Van Ness Street. Produced in collaboration with @seawalls_ @pangeaseed @harborarts_
