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From Moderate to Extraordinary Storytelling: Shawn Atkins

By Chris Mueller Photo by Vania Evangelique As a lifelong comic, Shawn Atkins aims to tell the stories of “average […]

March 2, 2023 / Thomas

BOOM Universe 2023 Residency Program Call for Artists

Submit an application for the 2023 BOOM Universe Residency Program! Residencies start June 2023. Supporting individual artists has been a […]
June 17, 2025 / Thomas

Open Mic Night At Community Forge Featuring The Musician Changemaker Showcase 6/20

This Friday, come check out Community Forge’s monthly Open Mic Night. Every 3rd Friday Community Forge opens its doors and […]
June 24, 2024 / Thomas

Replicating Safety, Beauty, and Protection: Jada G. Patterson

By Chris Mueller Photos by Vania Evangelique Jada G. Patterson is a multidisciplinary artist, gallerist, and teacher currently based in […]
June 27, 2024 / Thomas

BOOM Concepts Announces New Career Sessions Program: Artists Taking Care of Artists

BOOM Concepts creates environments and experiences that make space for intentional exchange of learning between collaborators, participants, and organizers. Artists […]
September 11, 2024 / Thomas

Sign Up Now: Artists Taking Care of Artists Session 2 – Diverse Arts Income Streams

Sign up for the 2nd career session, Diverse Arts Income Streams being held at Emerald City, Thursday, September 26th at […]

August 17, 2026 / Thomas

BOOM Concepts and Radiant Hall Announce 2026-2027 Residency Cohort

BOOM Concepts and Radiant Hall are pleased to announce Korey Edmonson and Raymont Youngblood as the 2026-2027 resident artists in […]
July 24, 2026 / Thomas

BOOM Concepts Presents “Stoop Games” Series At The Rotunda

BOOM Concepts is pleased to announce Stoop Games @ The Rotunda, a free, intergenerational community series that transforms the front […]
July 20, 2026 / Thomas

BOOM Concepts Presents “The Long Walk” Exhibition Featuring D.S. Kinsel At Frick Environmental Center

BOOM Concepts and the Frick Environmental Center are pleased to present The Long Walk, a collection of new artworks by […]
June 15, 2026 / Thomas

BOOM Concepts And Assemble Continues Support For Born Shamir Walters’ Everyday Afrofuturism

Everyday Afrofuturism, is a new sculptural installation created by artist and creative visionary Born Shamir Walters. Installed on BOOM Concepts’ […]
March 3, 2026 / Thomas

BOOM Concepts Presents: Sweat and Sacrifice Exhibition 3/7 – 5/1

Sweat and Sacrifice will present artworks, artifacts, memorabilia, media-based ephemera, and sports experiences as a way to celebrate teamwork, fanatic […]