The Arlington Center for the Arts is a vibrant community arts center and a cornerstone for the creative community.

20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02474

Every October, the Arlington Center for the Arts brings together 60+ local artists and craftspeople to share their talent and their work with the community. Media include painting, photography, fiber, ceramics, glass, fine jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, and sculpture. Plus music and creative food.

730 Massachusetts Ave Arlington MA

Artful Heart supports local artist by providing an exciting venue to display and sell their work: pottery , glass, wood, jewelry, fine art and prints, textiles, and more. Special seasonal and holiday events.

8 Medford Street

Exhibitions of work by local artists; exhibits change every two months. Meet the artists at opening and closing receptions. (rear of the historic Jefferson Cutter House)

611 Mass Ave

Cryus Edwin Dallin, a celebrated American sculptor known for his depictions of Native Americans, lived in Arlington for 43 years, The museum celebrates his art and his life, and its collection includes 60 of his works. Guided tours and workshops on art and history for adults and children. Elsewhere in Arlington: Dallin's Menotomy Indian Hunter is in the Whittemore-Robbins Garden, next to the Robbins Library; the Robbins Memorial Flagstaff is outside Town Hall; and My Boys is in the Robbins Library.

611 Mass Ave

The Mill, one of Arlington's historic gems, is an 1864 picture frame factory and a living history museum. The Mill still makes exquisite hand-turned oval frames on 19th-century lathes. Guided tours; demonstrations of the frame-making machinery; special events. The upstairs art gallery features exhibitions by local artists. In the Barn, Shaker Workshops sells high-quality Shaker reproduction furniture and accessories.

17 Mill Lane

The Mill, one of Arlington's historic gems, is an 1864 picture frame factory and a living history museum. The mill still makes exquisite hand-turned oval frames on 19th-century lathes. Guided tours; demonstrations of the frame-making machinery; special events. The upstairs art gallery features exhibitions by local artists. In the Barn, Shaker Workshops sells high-quality Shaker reproduction furniture and accessories. 17 Mill Lane (off Lowell Street)

17 Mill Lane

One gallery displays a dazzling array of crystals, the other, rotating exhibitions of international and contemporary art.

498 Mass Ave

A place of art, objects, contemplation, resourcefulness, and tea. A non-traditional gallery space for individual and group interaction with art and culture. Open hours listed on the website for drop-in, coupled with creative gallery events, and individual use arrangements of the space. Traditional Chinese tea and unique coffee drinks available.

189 Mass Ave

Rotating exhibits by the Arlington Center for the Arts feature local artists. Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor

730 Mass Ave

For adults: classes in music, art, crafts, photography, writing, literature, languages and more. For children and teens: TeenZone for middle-school students; vacation and summer programs; SummerFun has 100+ programs for grades 1-9.At Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Avenue, and other locations

869 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington MA

Colorful store and studio dedicated to creativity. Walk-in studio classes: sand art, fabric crafts, painting, mosaics, and more. Art parties designed for children by age.

212A Mass Ave

Paint-your-own pottery for children and adults; all materials provided. Finished pieces fired on site.

183 Mass Ave

Sewing classes for all ages and abilities. 785 Massachusetts Avenue

785 Mass Ave

Classes from beginners to experienced mosaic artists: art design, collage, jewelry, grazing balls. Specialized workshops by visiting artists. Tuesday afternoon classes for grade 3-middle school.

1189B Mass Ave

A store focusing on fabrics for quilting and other sewing projects as well as home decor also offers notions and scissor sharpening.

783 mass Ave

Classes from beginners to experienced mosaic artists: art design, collage, jewelry, gazing balls. Specialized workshops by visiting artists. Tuesday afternoon classes for grade 3-middle school.

1189B Mass Ave Arlington MA

Two floors packed with fine art supplies, craft materials, frames, and much more.

283 Broadway Arlington