Prepare to strut your stuff at the Brookline Art Makes Community Flock Party! Join us Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Courtyard Marriott Public Courtyard at 40 Webster Street in Coolidge Corner for a fun-filled morning celebrating all
things turkey with family-friendly activities for all ages.
The BAMC “Flock” Party is our celebration event to unveil the first wave of new turkey sculptures! Made using Fiberglas and painted and personalized by local artists, the new turkey sculptures will be displayed across town to increase customer foot traffic and commercial area vibrancy.
Flock Party Activities
* Flock Unveiling at 11:00 a.m. – Meet the turkeys and their artists!
* Strutting Sculptures: Go wild with photos of our turkey
masterpieces!
* Get Crafty: Coloring sheets, origami turkeys, and more!
* Wild Turkey Wisdom: Learn about wild turkeys and conservation
efforts
* Lawn Games Galore: Compete with family and friends in outdoor games
* Move & Groove: Party music by DJ Flockstar!
* Giveaways: At 11:45 a.m., A giveaway of local and turkey-themed
goods!
For more info about the BAMC Flock Party or to get involved, contact Senior Economic Development Planner Aaron Norris at ANorris@brooklinema.gov
About Brookline Art Makes Community (BAMC)
BAMC is a public art initiative that enhances the vibrancy and visual appeal of Brookline’s commercial areas by infusing public art and placemaking activations. BAMC seeks to engage artists, residents, and visitors in celebrating creativity and fostering community pride. Through various programs and installations, BAMC aims to create visually captivating spaces that reflect Brookline’s diversity and spirit.
BAMC emerged from Brookline’s Local Rapid Recovery Plan (2021) recommendations, an action plan to support small business and commercial area resiliency. The Town’s Economic Development Division developed this plan in collaboration with the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) and Small Business Development Committee (SBDC) as part of a statewide COVID economic recovery technical assistance program.
BAMC’s objectives are to enhance the appeal and identity of Brookline’s commercial areas by integrating artistic installations, supporting local small businesses and the broader arts and culture community, and enriching the in-person experience for visitors and residents by creating visually captivating spaces. In 2022, the Select Board invested $225,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in
BAMC. By 2025, the Town plans to install around 50 new permanent public art installations throughout Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, Washington Square, St. Mary’s Station, and JFK Crossing.
