The Staircase Galleries at Government Center are part of an initiative by Mass In Motion-Fall River to encourage physical activity among employees and visitors to Government Center. A new exhibit opened on July 21, 2016 to display the paintings of local artist Tony Henriques and the vision plans of local historian and planner Alfred J. Lima. Colorful, whimsical and memorable describes the artwork of Tony Henriques. A lifelong resident of Fall River, Mr. Henriqus goes beyond our surrounding attractions beaches, buildings and wildflowers to the beauty of Fenway Park and across the sea to locations in Ireland. Mr. Lima is one of a handful of individuals whose vision and persistence has resulted in the creation of the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve as well as the City's newest linear park, now named the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail, His designs allow viewers to imagine the potential of a city bordered by river and woodland and valued by preceding generations who set aside these spaces for residents and visitors to explore, protect, enjoy and celebrate. Click here for a six-minute video of the opening. Click here, here, here and here for photos of other Staircase Gallery exhibits. For more information, contact Mass In Motion coordinator Julie Kelly at 508-324-2405.  

(Top row) Mass In Motion-Fall River Coordinator Julie Kelly and her daughter arrive with refreshments as Mayor Jasiel Correia II greets visitor Sue DeVillers and Al Lima talks with her and her husband, Paul. (Row two) City Councilor Richard Cabeceiras talks with Southcoast Tribune editor Chuck Gregory as Julie talks with artist Tony Henriques before the opening remarks begin. (Row three) Mayor Correia presents citations to both artists. (Bottom row) Tony and Al's artwork is on display in the east and west staircase galleries as Julie introduces  UMass-Dartmouth anthropology professor Andrea Klimt, Ph.D. to Mr. Lima.