Hands-On History, an ongoing exhibition in the Special Collections Department lobby of the Central Library in Copley Square, showcases select projects from the Boston Public Library’s Conservation Lab.
The Long Wake of Sacco & Vanzetti
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were electrocuted at midnight on August 22, 1927. Sacco was a 36 year old husband and father of two living in Stoughton. Vanzetti was was a 39 year old single man living in Plymouth. Both were Italian immigrants who identified as anarchists...
Paul Wittgenstein and Music for Piano One Hand
Paul Wittgenstein (1887-1961) was an Austrian pianist from a prominent family that included his more famous philosopher brother, Ludwig. While serving in the army during World War I, his right arm was shattered by a bullet and the doctors had to amputate it. Rather than giving up a promising career as a concert pianist that he'd been planning before the war, he embarked on doing the same but with only his left arm.
Creative Entrepreneurship Resources
Not only are you designing and making your product, you are responsible for market research, product photography, pricing, marketing, sales, taxes, shipping, grant and residency applications, contracts, and more. Here are some resources to help you feel a little more prepared to tackle the business side of your creative practice.
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