You can find Rosewald Studios and designs from Barney's to this For Point Channel studio. It is quite evident that Jill Rosewald knows ceramincs and bright colors as soon as you step into her workplace. From stylish lamps to practical umbrella stands, this artist has the gamut of creative funk and color covered to a T!

After 70 years in the Back Bay, the Institute of Contemporary Arts has re-opened in full glory on the reviltalized Waterfront of Boston. Designed by world renowned architects, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the ICA is an imposing and captivating piece of art in itself. Grab a friend and head on over to the Seaport district where the ICA is a neighbor to an ever gentrifying and hip neighborhood. Open until 9 pm and closed Mondays. Admission $10-12($10 Students with ID) The gallery is free on Thursdays from 5-9pm. Here is a handy map of parking lots in the area.

Chic but casual crowd. The boutique in front sets the tone for a very upscale, but relaxed place. Offering cute and trendy jeans, shoes, and fun frocks during the day, and a lounge with tasty small plates, Wii, and guitar hero in the back. The execution of the idea is a little off since the TV's are high up near the ceiling, and you have to constantly look upwards to play the Wii, but it really is an awesome touch that gives the place a soft touch. Clothes and cocktails? What more could you ask for? Overall, this is just the type of place that Boston needs...and what better place for such a creative concept than Fort Point Channel. The restaurant serves a playful, whimsical side in its menu crafted by chef Michael Leviton, who gets his highbrow on at Lumiere. SOme of his noteworthy concoctions include pretzel dogs with a touch of fanciful panache and lobster with handmade gnocchi.

The Channel Cafe is owned and operated by Fort Point artist Ana Crowley and is housed on the lower level of the Fort Point Arts Community building. A friendly neighborhood cafe dedicated to serving healthy, creative cuisine with an affordable selection of beer and wine. Specials like fish tacos ($8.95), pan seared duck breast ($10.95) and wild mushroom ravioli ($10.95) make my mouth water. Check out the art in the FPAC gallery while you are waiting for your food. Bonus: they use free range, hormone and antibiotic free beef and chicken.

The Fort Point Arts Community, Inc. of South Boston (FPAC) is a non-profit community organization founded in 1980 and run by neighborhood artists and volunteers. Our mission is to enrich the Fort Point area with a resident live/work artist population that contributes to the district’s and the City of Boston’s cultural life. Accomplishments include:

• Organizing Fort Point Open Studios weekend, now in its 28th year, which draws an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 visitors each October.
• For more than 20 years, negotiating affordable leases with landlords.
• Operating the FPAC Gallery at 300 Summer Street.
• Publishing Artpoint, a quarterly newsletter featuring neighborhood news and artist spotlights.
• Maintaining a website with information about events and members.
• Providing and administering a yahoo e-group.
• Developing 249 A Street Artists Cooperative and The Artist Building at 300 Summer Street, two limited equity artists cooperatives that provide live/work space for 90 artist households.

Gabrielle Shaffner of the FPAC is on the Friends of Fort Point Channel Program Committee and is actively involved in the support, planning and promotion of the historic Fort Point district and its neighborhoods.