Covered shopping arcade featuring portrait artwork, string lights, and open storefronts

Art at CX

Storefront Creative Design Contest

In partnership with the City of Cambridge, we are thrilled to share the 2023 vacant storefront creative design contest winners at Cambridge Crossing. This program is designed by the Community Development Department and the Cambridge Arts Council to energize and activate neighborhoods with locally made art. Together we are creating spaces that inspire creativity, support local artists, and celebrate the beauty of local talent. Explore the stunning artwork adorning our storefronts located at 144 Morgan Avenue at CX, between the Community Bike Path and Park 151.

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Colorful butterfly mural on window display with vibrant flowers and bold striped awning
Window art featuring jazz singer in profile, holding microphone against a glowing blue backdrop
Artistic window painting capturing vibrant street dance scene with background figures and energy
Window display featuring close-up photo of a bumblebee on purple flowers in storefront
Illustrated storefront design featuring nature-inspired pattern with cosmic background and green leaves
Creative window display from Cambridge Storefront Design Contest featuring galaxy silhouettes on stairs
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Collective Ascension, a Community Staircase Art Mural

This project is led by two talented Boston-area artists, Michael Talbot and Phoebe Warner, with collaboration from the Community Art Center, a Cambridge-based organization that empowers local youth to use their artistic voices to transform their worlds. Talbot and Warner developed the concept for the mural, incorporating the unique perspectives of the teen artists from the CAC. Their visual and written responses to community-related questions played a significant role in shaping the composition. Stop by the Brian P. Murphy Memorial Staircase to see this inspiring installation for yourself!

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Painted stairs featuring bold text reading One People, One Dream in bright colors
Outdoor staircase painted with DNA helix and nature-themed murals surrounded by green foliage
Colorful staircase murals leading through green hillside between modern buildings in cityscape
Group of six people posing proudly in front of colorful outdoor staircase mural installation
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HerStory, A CX Collection Celebrating Cambridge Trailblazers

Created by Artists For Humanity, visit HERStory, an impactful art installation celebrating the life and legacy of six Cambridge women who have made a significant impact in our community and beyond. Stop by The Shed at CX to view this installation for yourself!

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Striking artistic painting of Black woman in black-and-white outfit gazing upward in thoughtful expression
Artistic portrait of female aviator wearing goggles with vintage and modern airplanes around
Painted portrait of woman in royal purple hat and coat with golden background patterns
Painted portrait of cheerful woman holding decorated cake, with copper kitchen pans in background
Painted portrait of confident Black woman in dual-colored jacket, standing before blue auditorium seats
Expressionist-style portrait of Linda Brent seated in ornately carved chair with swirling blue accents
Gallery wall featuring multiple women-focused artworks with banner for “Herstory” collection exhibition
Public indoor mural display of three diverse women portraits above storefront entrance in bright gallery
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Winter Lights at CX

There is no better way to get into the festive spirit than to enjoy the beautiful bright lights of the holiday season! The Winter lights at CX, designed by LuminArtz and installed by BRM Production Management, provide artfully designed colorful lighting to The Common at CX, the Picnic Grove, and the many pathways through CX. The lights have been taken down for the season, so stay tuned for the installation coming next Winter!

Winter park path lit with glowing string lights and snow-covered trees at nighttime

Local #ArtInStore

Stroll past the retail storefronts of 222 Jacobs Street and check out winning artworks from the Cambridge Storefront Creative Design Contest.

Outdoor urban mural with vibrant pop-art face and colorful landscape displayed behind tree row