get involved
Volunteer
We’re always looking for volunteers to help out at the KiOSK. It’s a great way to connect with the local community and learn more about Harvard Square!
Host an event or program
We are seeking artists, creatives, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in and around Cambridge to help bring the KiOSK to life! Share your ideas with us, and we’ll reach out.
donate
Donations help support public programming and events.
Subscribe for project updates
reach out
Want to get involved in the project? Email us at kiosk@culturehouse.cc.
access
accessibility information
The KiOSK is fully accessible, with step-free access and automatic doors.
- The closest T station, Harvard Square, is fully accessible.
- The Harvard Square Plaza is currently under construction, but an accessible route to the KiOSK will be maintained at all times.
- There is no restroom inside the KiOSK; the nearest restroom is on the first floor of the Smith Campus Center.
- Service animals are welcome.
access coordinator
For specific questions or to request accommodations, contact our Access Coordinator at accessibility@culturehouse.cc.
tourism information
The Cambridge KiOSK is home to the Cambridge Visitor Information Center, operated by the Cambridge Office for Tourism, which provides recommendations, maps, and event information for attractions across the city.
Interested in volunteering at the Cambridge Visitor Information Center? Apply below or reach out to the Cambridge Office for Tourism at info@cambridgeusa.org to learn more!
team
Afsar Yassai
CultureHouse Community Manager
(she/her)
Afsar is a cultural geographer and urbanist who believes in the power of arts and culture to bring people together and shape better cities. With an MA in geography, she specializes in placemaking, community engagement, and creative economy strategy—making sure cultural spaces aren’t just economic drivers, but places where people feel a true sense of belonging. Whether activating public spaces, designing community-driven programs, or digging into research, she works to ensure community and culture remain at the heart of urban life.
cleo brigham
KiOSK Lead
Art Space Alchemist
(she/they)
Cleo is a multi-disciplinary artist, event coordinator, and art space advocate. A storyteller since childhood, she pursued a degree in journalism, which sparked her passion for community-driven media. With a deep love for gathering people together, Cleo’s work is rooted in creating welcoming spaces that foster connection and creativity. As a Southern Maine native, she’s never far from a local swimming hole. In her free time, Cleo enjoys biking, dancing, and painting with friends in her Union Square studio.
myles taylor
KiOSK Associate
(they/he)
Myles is a writer, organizer, educator, and glitter enthusiast. They hold a Bachelor’s from Emerson College, where they found their passion for creating and maintaining space for arts and culture programming. They moonlight as the Director of the Boston Poetry Slam and have been representing Boston at slam tournaments for nearly a decade. Talk to them about poems, housing justice, or 2014 indie rock.
Nesanne Tam
KiOSK Associate
(she/her)
Nesanne is a skilled events organizer who’s passionate about bringing community together, particularly in creative spaces. Born and raised in the Northern Marianas Islands, she has survived New England winters by enjoying the museums and arts and culture scene in Boston and looking forward to summers on the Esplanade. Outside of work, you can find her browsing the cookbook section, adding to her pile of half-finished crochet projects, and supporting local artists at markets/pop-ups.