The Blair Bxtch Project, in collaboration with Dorchester Art Project, closed out October with one of its biggest milestones yet; a three-year anniversary celebration and Halloween-night takeover of Boston’s City Hall Plaza. Funded by the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture, the event drew a large crowd for an evening of live performances, visual art, and community gathering, reinforcing the project’s growing presence in the city’s cultural landscape.
An initiative created to spotlight women artists, performers, and creatives from Boston and beyond, the Blair Bxtch Project has steadily expanded since its launch. This year’s anniversary event, running from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., featured a multi-genre lineup and a range of visual installations, contributing to what organizers say has been their “busiest month yet.”
The night’s programming included artists across music, visual art, and performance, with City Hall Plaza used as a fully activated creative space. The event continued the Blair Bxtch Project’s model of collaboration with local partners and community-rooted arts organizations, including Dorchester Art Project and other independent collectives.
Visual artist Victoria, who contributed live painting during the event, shared her experience online alongside artworks, calling the night “fiyaaaa” and describing the opportunity as both fun and meaningful.
“So proud & honored to be included in the work y’all do,” she wrote. “It was cold, but we made it happen. Loved doing it.”
The 2025 edition of the Blair Bxtch Project continues a steady trajectory of growth, both in scale and visibility. With a fourth year already confirmed for 2026, the organizers have positioned the annual gathering as a recurring fixture on Boston’s cultural calendar,one built around women-led art, public access, and inclusive creative programming.
