The Local Hand
About
The Local Hand is a gift shop, art gallery and community arts space in Dorchester’s Ashmont area offering a curated selection of handmade goods by local artists and makers. Shelves hold ceramics, mugs, candles and Boston-themed items such as transit map desk trays and an MBTA Red Line train toy. Its mission is to make art more accessible to the neighborhood while financially supporting the local artists and artisans whose work it sells.
The gallery side hosts exhibitions with opening receptions, such as a group show by ten local artists inspired by Ruben Reyes Jr.’s short story collection “There Is a Rio Grande in Heaven.” The shop also runs weekly art workshops and community events where neighbors can come make something together. For those who want local art delivered regularly, a monthly subscription box comes in three levels, called The Pen Pal, The Neighbor and The Collector.
What to Know
- Products are also sold through an online shop, including a bestsellers collection.
- An email list announces workshops, promotions and opportunities for artists.
- Art supplies are sold in the shop.
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