Space 242

Sadly, Space 242 is now on hiatus due to a series of break-​ins. Thankfully, no art was stolen. As an artist who’s had work stolen myself, I can say that it’s a horrible feeling and I’m glad that no paintings went wayward by sticky fingers. However, the Dig’s offices lost a lot of equipment, and now curator Ami Bennett is searching for a new gallery that’s more secure.
In the meantime, Boston’s lost the most fun art openings with free booze and snacks ever. Come back, Space 242, but some advice to be bigger and better: Make sure you let in everyone who RSVPs or else don’t let a thousand people RSVP! (See the I. You. We. Robot show, which had us waiting in line for 45 minutes on the coldest night of the year only to be turned away. Bollocks.)

I was a Weekly Dig intern at the time Space 242 opened and thus got to feel super-​cool attending the first five or so openings. The space is great. I always thought the Dig office/​Space 242 looked like the kind of fabulous, airy, light-​filled loft apartment that young, artistic people always have in movies but would be entirely unrealistic to own in real life.
It’s a super hipster zone for sure. But you knew that.
The art I saw there was always exciting, unpretentious and local — there are lots of cool people to talk to at the openings, including the artists. Or if you’re not into human contact, one of the Dig-ger’s awesome pup usually hangs out there too.
Besides the fact that pretty much everything the Dig does is sponsored by Harpoon and they have two free-​flowing Harpoon draft lines in the back room, there’s usually an alcohol sponsor making random drinks. Once it was a Cachaca brand making capirinhas, another time Negra Modelo was doling out brewskis w/​a piece of dark chocolate. It’s all free but bring cash to tip your bartenders!
You gots to RSVP in advance for this bizzness, so do it:

Art work from local artist!
Managed to find this place from the local paper. This place is hidden away in Boston’s sketchy and redeveloping South End near the 93 Overpass. You might want to be careful walking at night because the area is still rough and as I mentioned before redeveloping.
We went to the «I.You.We.Robot» art exhibition and was surprised by the number of turnouts. The art work displayed were well drawn and very pricey. All the bargain art works were snatched up in a heartbeat. Prices range from $ 50 to $ 2,000. During the middle of the exhibition, local artist discussed their art work and what they wanted to convey to the audience.
Of course what’s Art without a little bit of booze to discuss what’s being conveyed. I’m not big fan of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer but it’s booze and it’s free. Seconds? or perhaps Fifth?
We ended up buying a painting of Futurama portraying Fry and Bender which cost $ 320. The curator was very nice enough to wrap it up and take it home on the same day rather than to wait a week later. They do take credit cards and also American Express.
Overall a great evening out if you’re looking for free and cheap entertainment! You may want to check from time to time for different art events.

Art openings and artist lectures are reliably good here. The curator has excellenr taste. Mostly young upcoming artists, accessible prices, interesting people
I love the size of the gallery — they can pack a lot of art in but still keep the space intimate so that you can chat and meet the artists.
Caution: You have to rsvp in advance so make sure to check their crappy (sorry it’s true) website the night before and fill out the attendance form.

Went to Space 242 this past Friday night for the opening of the rock posters show. Needless to say, it was as cool as it sounds. The space is unique in that «lofty» way… painted brick walls, beat up old wood floors, huge windows, exposed air ducts, etc.
The show itself was very entertaining… loads of awesome rock poster’s from the early 90’s to present day. Minimum asking price for a print was $ 50– which I suppose isn’t so bad, but I couldn’t bring myself to drop that amount when I can go online and buy a reprint should I feel so compelled.
Harpoon sponsored the event… so free beer and cider was had by all. There was also a nice doggy running around saying «oh hai!» to everyone.
Downside…1 bathroom…20 minute line…
Upside: bathroom walls were painted with blackboard paint so I could doodle while tinkling.

Space 242 is very very cool! I was in boston for a few days and heard about their shows at the end of the month and was able to catch it! I went to the March 27^th show and it was extremely entertaining. Although the art on display was not awe inspiring or original and completely repetitive YET it was fun to look at and thats all that matters really. If i am ever in boston again i will seek this place out again, and recommend it to my friends.
I wish there were more gallery spaces like this one.

Cooler than ice cold
More fun than a barrel of monkeys
Able to bring together all sorts of crazy cats
Look! Over on East Berkley Street.
It’s a newspaper office! It’s art gallery!
YES — It’s Space 242! — a strange fixture in the South End that houses the Dig and a viewing space for local art! Space 242 — the venue that can produce a cool local paper, serve free booze and food, and that, disguised in a plain, unassuming brick building, a mild-​mannered 9-​to-​5 work space for young Boston professionals, stands for the promotion of local creatives, unconventional art and space for people to come together.

Ahhh Space 242. I was lucky to have found this place out by a friend/​artist about a year ago and since then have been attending there monthly art openings.
Openings take place the last Friday of every month 6pm-​8pm. Artists featured are mostly local. The covers are the Weekly Digg publication showcase many of these artists.
The openings are usually sponsored by Harpoon and you can enjoy a cold one while perusing eclectic art. TGIF couldn’t be any better!

I attending an art showing where our Mixerz were being featured with Perfect vodka here on Wednesday night. This is a newly opened contemporary art gallery that also is run by and houses the weekly digs offices. The art was amazing and all done by local artists, the loft space was beautiful and everyone there was really chill. All of the art auctioned off that night or sold that night benefited the Rooms to Dream foundation, which helps fulfill chronically ill Children’s dreams of having really cool, tricked out rooms. Can’t wait for there next event. Only con is parking is tough and it is a little sketchy walking at nigh as its across from the Pine Street Inn

And yes. I wanna work here. haha. Space 242, Dig office by day. art gallery by night, is that perfect space you wish was your ginormous loft apartment in the middle of the city (complete with dog!).
I Silver lined it over here with Tracey N. and her adorable lizard hoodied son for the recent reception «Flora and Fauna» featuring artists Joe Keinberger and Sarah Coyne. I LOVE Joe Keinberger. If I had an extra $ 300 somewhere, I totally would have bought one of his small pieces. They’re absolutely fantastic and their titles are hilarious. I think «Shit» (his character dropping ice cream) and «John T. Mopesville» (same character standing under a rain cloud. I’m the Asian Eeyore sometimes. lol) were my favorites but I loved that particular series in general. Note: Pretty sure those titles are right. couldn’t Google them. Doh!
Goodlife was serving some delicious goodies (they even gourmet-​d up some potato chips) and Perfect Vodka was mixing up some interesting drinks (bring some dollar bills to show those bartenders some love). I went with whatever Liz K. was drinking and it went down just fine. And of course, where there’s free drink and food, there are Unilocalers! There were at least 7 – 8 of us bumbling around making insightful comments (of course). Actually this photographer took pictures of me and Damon I. looking at Keinberger’s art. So just in case you see pictures and you’re wondering if those expressive and insightful looks really belong to us. yes. Yes they do.
I missed the movies in the screening room, but next time. Next time I won’t triple book and I’ll be able to stay longer. :) A very awesome way to start out your Friday night!

The art is always playful and the atmosphere relaxed. Free booze, free food, and free whacked out short films in the screening room courtesy of my fest, The Boston Underground Film Festival–
what more could you ask for at happy hour on a Friday evening.

The art on display is reminiscent of the amazing pop-​surrealist art scene in SoCal … a scene which is strongly lacking in these Puritan parts.
Great gallery space, a bit off the beaten path, but the monthly final fridays are well worth the journey! Free booze, great art, fun atmosphere, and cool short films screening in the adjacent function room, courtesy of Boston Underground. Awesomeness all around!

So this place is not just like next to/​part of the Weekly Dig office, it IS their office! Technically where the art hangs is their like «entrance space» but next thing you know you are standing right next to people’s desks!
Since every week the art on the cover of the Dig is a local artist, they use their wall space as a gallery and an excuse to have opening parties!
So this is the part you have to keep on the DL! When you attend one of their monthly events (every last Friday) you not only get to see cool art, you get to hang out in the dig office! Better yet there is free booze AND most of the Dig staff is their at your fingertips! Make sure to RSVP through the site to get on the list!

Just went to my first event at 242. It was the Feb. 29 opening of «Honolulu Dogfight & The Illuminated Eye,
Illustrations by George Pfromm II.»
The space itself is part of the Weekly Dig offices, which doesn’t detract from the gallery at all, in fact it makes it more interesting.
The work was presented well and despite the many people it was easy to get around, meet other attendees, and yes, of course, access the open bar!
Definitely worth going to check it out. It’s free and you may see some great art.