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<\/iframe><\/p>\n(Slideshow by Cat Trudell, Photos by Deborah Cardoso)<\/em><\/p>\nBy Alexandra Venancio<\/strong><\/p>\nTwo large abstract paintings decorated the plain white walls of the busy Cambridge Health Alliance waiting room in Assembly Square.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Art Connection has brought art to public places around Boston for more than\u00a020 years. It was founded by artist Fay Chandler, a sculptor and painter whose vision was to connect the community through art. Her idea was to donate artwork to organizations throughout the Greater Boston area that do not have\u00a0funds to purchase art. Since 1995, the organization blossomed tremendously and has placed 7,525 pieces of art throughout the area\u00a0in more than\u00a0400 agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cArt Connection plays matchmaker between donors and receptors,\u201d said Executive Director Susan Collings. \u201cDonated art comes in all forms. It ranges from acrylics to oils, to silk screens and sculptures.\u201d Artists and art collectors are encouraged to donate art through the Art Connection website portal which is\u00a0reviewed by the program manager.<\/span><\/p>\nScreening Process to Get Art<\/strong><\/p>\nChanel Thervil is the acting Program Manager of Art Connection. 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