Uncle Sam Plaza, Minuteman Bikeway in Arlington Center The 25th anniversary of the Minuteman Bikeway and the launch of Bikeway Haiku were held on September 29th. 10 miles, 110 haiku poems — written by the community. inspired by the nature and social life of the Bikeway, and stenciled on the path! There was music in […]
Christopher Frost’s sculpture Colony is a playful miniature village perched on a monumental tree near Linwood Street. Colony’s invisible inhabitants are overlooking busy Spy Pond Park and the Bikeway. ExtraOrdinary Birds is a set of art cards with portraits by painter Resa Blatman and text by Ellen Reed. These lush images of neighborhood birds, together […]
Lively Response to Call For Ideas Art, Gardens, Music and Festivals Proposed September 5, 2018, Arlington, MA – When the marketing committee of the Arlington Cultural District (ACD) sent out a Call for Ideas in June, they were hoping for a community brainstorm about art and events that would enliven the ACD, with a special […]
As a reminder, the first Applicant Information meeting for ACC 2019 Grants is approaching on September 17th, 7-8:30pm at the Arlington Senior Center. An additional summary of ACC Grants dates can be found below. The Arlington Cultural Council (ACC), a program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), announced the 2019 season of grantmaking on August […]
Arlington Cultural District invites businesses to join innovative program. Arlington, MA, August 27, 2018 – Artbeat Creativity Store and Studio is pleased to announce its participation in the Mass Cultural Council’s Card To Culture, a program designed to make access to the arts accessible and affordable to individuals and families receiving transitional assistance from the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARLINGTON CULTURAL COUNCIL CALL FOR 2019 GRANT APPLICATIONS ONLINE FORM AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1 for OCTOBER 15, 2018 DEADLINE David B. Harris ACC Publicity david@davidbharris.com August 25, 2018 (ARLINGTON, MA) The Arlington Cultural Council (ACC), a program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), announces the 2019 season of grantmaking. ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be available on September 1 for projects […]
Calls for Artists I’m New Here: Perspectives on Migration juried by Boriana Kantcheva –August 21, 2018 ACA announces a call for artists for I’m New Here: Perspectives on Migration – the inaugural exhibit in the Arlington Center for the Arts’ new Shaira Ali Gallery. This exhibit will feature prominently in the grand re-opening celebration of […]
More than 350 of Arlington’s own showed up at Town Hall Saturday night for the third annual beats for EATS. The sold-out event raised nearly $40,000 for Arlington EATS. The fundraising event is a primary source of revenue allowing these programs to continue and grow in Arlington. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. […]
The street scenes along Mass Ave that McCormick began painting seven years ago have changed dramatically. A number of independent stores have been replaced or the owners have moved. Many storefronts remain empty.
The Arlington Center for the Arts hosted its first annual Blue Jean Ball on Saturday, February 3 at Arlington Town Hall
If you use the Minuteman Bikeway for your morning commute, you may have