The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape is a moving and powerful exhibit of more than 300 newly naturalized U.S. citizens who are residents of the Commonwealth. These inspirational photographic portraits create a visual archive celebrating the diversity of Massachusetts' citizens from 160 countries around the globe. A multicultural landscape enriches the viewer by sharing the vast cultural resources and rich ethnic heritage of the Bay State's 351 towns and cities.

Photographer Mark Chester became curious about America's newest citizens and the countries represented in Massachusetts. His curiosity and his desire to photograph this community of residents led to the creation of the non-profit Cultural Diversity in Massachusetts Project, endorsed by MIRA (the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy coalition).

This exhibit will be on display in the Adult Collections Room for the public to view. This exhibit is free to the public and is a Falmouth Reads Together 2025 event.