Boston Welcomes You

The birthplace of the American Revolution and home to this year's Conference, Boston has long been at the center of the convergence of technology, science, art, media, culture and innovation. Commonwealth promises to showcase Boston as it continues to build on its rebellious history and take the lead in areas of media innovation, collaboration, collective action and support of creative endeavors of all kinds.

We're looking forward to welcoming attendees from far and wide, and promise to host a wickedly fun and engaging conference!


Local Resources

Arts Boston - a comprehensive listing of all things arts and culture in Boston

BosTix - 1/2 price tickets to many of Boston's arts and culture offerings

Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau


Local Host Committee

The local host committee is a volunteer group committed to the success of Commonwealth, showcasing Boston as at the crossroads of art, science, new technologies, media, and cultural exchange. They individually and collectively are helping to promote the conference, design the local aspects of the conference program from speakers and sessions to local tours and special evening events, and solicit support from local funders and sponsors.

Sara Archambault, LEF Foundation

Michael Bowes, Central Productions

Heidi Burbidge, Artist Space Initiative/ Boston Redevelopment Authority

Cynthia Close, Documentary Educational Resources

Eric D'Alessandro, Massachusetts Cultural Council

Michele Davis, Women in Film & Video New England

Joe Douillete, ICA Boston

Cheryl Eagan - Donovan, Women in Film & Video New England

Justin Francese

L'Merchie Frazier

Nettrice Gaskins, NAMAC Board of Directors/ Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Meri Jenkins, Massachusetts Cultural Council

Daniel Dennis Jones, Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University

Scherezade King, Project Think Different

Heidi Kayser, Axiom Center for New and Experimental Media

Lyda Kuth, LEF Foundation

Judy Laster, Woods Hole Film Festival

Valerie Linson, WGBH

Tom Louie, Progressive Communicators Network

Meryl Perlson

Cara Lisa Powers, Press Pass TV

Belinda Rawlins, CTC Vista Project/UMass Boston

Wesley Richardson, Project Think Different

Anne Marie Stein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Sandra Thomas, Image Cinemas

Susi Walsh, Center for Independent Documentary

Bonnie Waltch, Filmmakers Collaborative

Carole Walton, CreateBoston

Laura Yellen, National Boston

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