BCAE presents: Bled for Boston

BOSTON - Aug. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- BOSTON, MA– August 2013–  The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) will be transformed into a photography studio on September 14th & 15th, 2013 as Bostonians gather to document their tattoos received in honor of the Boston Marathon tragedy which will be featured in an upcoming gallery, Bled for Boston. 

 

Following the marathon tragedy, BCAE Instructor and freelance photographer Chris Padgett, was so moved by the events that he decided to get a tattoo at Good Mojo Tattoos, a tattoo parlor located in Beverley, MA that was donating proceeds from Boston-themed tattoos to the bombing victims. Chris soon noticed a growing number of parlors and people doing the same and he wanted to document it. Thus, “Bled for Boston” was born. 

 

“Bostonians everywhere showed their support for the city after the Boston Marathon bombings. Many tattoo shops in Massachusetts stepped up and offered Boston-themed tattoos, donating their profits to The One Fund Boston. I want to document the people that dedicated permanent space on their bodies as memorials to their city, first-responders and the people who lost their lives at the Marathon,” said Chris Padgett, Bled for Boston organizer.

 

On Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th, 2013 the BCAE invites anyone and everyone to become involved in part of Chris’ moving “Bled for Boston” project by having their Boston Marathon themed tattoo photographed and documented during a drop-in portrait session. Those wishing to participate can pre-register for a shoot session by emailing Chris Padgett at info@bledforboston.com. The final series of photographs will be showcased as part of the BCAE’s rotating art exhibit during the month of April 2014 to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Boston bombings. For more information visit www.bledforboston.com.  

                                    

About the Boston Center for Adult Education:

Founded in 1933, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is the first, nonprofit adult education center in New England. The Boston Center for Adult Education serves as a meeting place for the Boston community to gather, learn, discuss and create. The BCAE offers educational classes taught by well-qualified leaders, staff, and volunteers who share the mission of enhancing our community. Today the BCAE teaches classes in Boston for almost every interest. Students can experience everything from yoga, photography, belly dancing, and stand-up comedy, to scotch tasting, cooking, achieving financial freedom, ESL classes and much more.  At their recently renovated headquarters on Arlington Street (Boston, MA) you'll find professional grade kitchens, top-notch technology, and versatile classroom space with free Wi-Fi. The BCAE offers a variety of personal and corporate membership levels with benefits including discounted tuition costs and discounts on local retailers. Browse classes, become a member, or support the BCAE online at bcae.org. The BCAE is located at 122 Arlington Street, Boston MA 02116. The BCAE administrative offices are open Monday- Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The Student Services office is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The BCAE is open on weekends during class times only.