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Allison Tanenhaus is a self-taught digital abstract glitch artist who specializes in abstract geometrics, vibrant color fields, optical perspectives, playful patterns, mind-bending motion, and unexpected dimensional qualities. Applications include public art, street art, and commercial art, branding design, and multimedia presentations and performances.

Robert E. Carroll, 78, retired Police Chief for the City of Somerville, died at his Winchester home on May 1, 2020. He was the beloved husband for 57 years of Annette (Boudrot) Carroll.

He was the dedicated father of Kevin Carroll and his wife Louise of Natick, Bethanne Saef and her husband Jeff of Boston, and Patrice Carroll of Worcester; the proud grandfather of Timothy, Stephen, Margaret, Emma, Benjamin, Caroline, and Emily. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He has been reunited in heaven with his beloved son, Bryan Carroll who died in 2019, as well as three siblings, James, William, and Theresa.

Hospitals and doctors’ offices have been set up to prevent transmission of COVID-19. So anyone who needs medical attention should seek it immediately.

Somerville is home to a large community of artists and gig workers. Those who are out of work can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance at www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-pandemic-unemployment-assistance
The Somerville Cares Fund also will help artists in need. Donations can be made at www.somervillema.gov/somervillecares.

In the span of a few short weeks, we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of interacting with one another. Media making in this new environment means also adapting to new ways of learning, creating and sharing.
SMC’s aim is to keep the Somerville community and their members inspired creatively. They will be adapting some of their Digital Literacy series into a lineup of virtual workshops such as Virtual Rough Cut – Share your Media Works in Progress!

Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for information and resources that are updated frequently.