Cinema Americana

Cinema Americana is a feature documentary exploring the cultural importance of movie theaters across the United States. Through visits to historic cinemas, independent theaters, drive-ins, and emerging microcinemas, the film examines how these spaces continue to shape communities and preserve the shared experience of cinema.

The project will feature theaters including Vidiots (Los Angeles), the Texas Theater (Dallas), the Beacon Theater and Tasveer Gala (Seattle), the Mahoning Drive-In Theater (Pennsylvania), and Amherst Cinema (Massachusetts), with additional venues being added nationwide. The documentary will also include interviews with filmmakers, critics, and cultural commentators discussing the impact theaters have had on their work and careers.

Currently in development, Cinema Americana is seeking grant funding and other support. Upon completion, the filmmakers plan to pursue festival screenings, distribution opportunities, and a potential theatrical roadshow featuring participating theaters.

Arts Alive offers fiscal sponsorship to new arts organizations working their way towards independence as nonprofits and to artists exploring community-centered projects and creating work in the Monadnock region.

The Big idea

Friends of Public Art (FPA) contributes to the historic, social, cultural and economic vitality through the creation of public art installations. 

Friends of Public Art is looking for funding to pay for a mural painted on 310 Marlborough St. Keene, NH on May 14th,15th,16th.17th & 18th for May is Mural Month!  The mural will be painted by Polina Soloveichik from Russia, based in Berlin Germany. We are looking to raise $3000 to pay for the artist, an assistant, travel expenses and food while she is here painting. The theme is in the realm of Abstract Nature. Please consider donating to this project to support the arts! Your donation is tax deductible!!!  Email fpamonadnock@gmail.com with any questions you may have! 

Help us make this fantastic mural happen!

Murals

Friends of Public Art has a subcommittee dedicated to creating murals in our community.

Winchester Jubilee

Friends of Public Art celebrated history and culture in downtown Winchester, New Hampshire with the Winchester Jubilee, featuring live music, family activities, historical presentations, and more!

Bike Bench

An artist was hired to create two benches from various materials including recycled old bicycle parts.

Kinetic Bike Competition

Friends of Public Art hosted New England's first kinetic bike building contest, featuring bicycles crafted by local makers, and propelled in alternative ways! They plan to make this a bi-annual event.