Hilary Zelson is a Massachusetts-based artist with over a decade of experience creating bold, site-responsive projects for public spaces. Her artistic practice is rooted in innovation and play, often using vibrant materials and interactive elements to invite curiosity and engagement. Hilary’s installations frequently explore deeper cultural or conceptual themes while remaining accessible and exciting to broad audiences.
In addition to her studio work, Hilary serves as the Public Art Administrator for the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Arts Council, where she oversees a portfolio of more than 30 active public art projects, co-curates exhibitions, and leads initiatives that prioritize inclusion, accessibility, and civic participation. Her dual perspective as both artist and administrator informs her commitment to creating meaningful, high-quality public art experiences across the city.
Hilary holds an MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, where she also earned a Certificate in Museum Studies, and a BA in Studio Arts from Union College. Her work includes “Who Wears Wool,” a temporary public installation in downtown Boston, and “Elemental,” a yearlong community art project at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She has created projects for the MFA Boston, Fort Point Arts Community, Cambridge Ellis Preschool, Celebrity Series of Boston, and Boston Children’s Museum, and her work has been featured in The Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Boston.com, The Jewish Advocate, and The Improper Bostonian, among others.
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