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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Artists and enthusiasts alike gather to paint and enjoy refreshments at the Boston Figure Art Center. Over 20 volunteers assisted in hosting community events at the studio. Photo courtesy Eve Holzman.

Local art center faces closure as lease deadline looms ahead

Sydney Woogerd, news correspondent July 24, 2025

After only a year and a half in business, the Boston Figure Art Center, or BFAC, in Somerville is teetering on the edge of closure — but many community members are hoping to keep it alive.  In December 2023, Damon Lehrer, founder of the BFAC, invested all his financial...