Mass. Convention Center Authority launches neighborhood arts program

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) announced Monday that it will launch a neighborhood art program at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and John B. Hynes Convention Center showcasing Boston's local artists to conventioneers. The inaugural exhibit, "Greetings From MY Boston," features postcards created by Boston youths depicting the city through their eyes, which will be on display at the BCEC through 2008.

"The BCEC provides a strong backdrop on which to showcase these local talents, while raising cultural awareness and community support for the arts," said James E. Rooney, executive director of the MCCA. "The MCCA welcomes nearly 600,000 people per …