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ArtLinks Arlington: Networking for Artists

A meeting of ArtLinks

Who We Are 

We are a community of artists of all disciplines. We aim to provide mutual support, share information, and present a collective voice for the arts in Arlington and surrounding towns. We have a variety of events on the 1st Wednesday of the month, October through May. Examples include field trips, guest artists, and a member exhibit. We generally meet at the Arlington Center for the Arts (20 Academy Street, 3rd floor).
We hope you will join us in an inclusive, welcoming network of fellow artists of all disciplines. To find out more or join our group, email us at artlinksarlington1@gmail.com.

The Wonders of Spy Pond

Opening Reception: February 4, 2026, 7:00 pm

Guest speaker Brad Barber, Director of the Spy Pond committee who will share insights on the history and conservation of Spy Pond. Come enjoy the exhibit.

An ArtLinks member exhibit at the Arlington Center for the Arts hallway gallery located at 20 Academy Rd. 3rd floor February 1-28, 2026

Spy Pond brings joy and wonders to Arlington.  It is a typical glacial-created water body filled with history. Where else can you ice skate, ice fish, canoe, kayak, bird watch, observe sunsets, or see witches paddle boarding on Halloween?  During the 19th-century ice trade boom, ice harvested from Spy Pond in Arlington, Massachusetts, was transported to the Boston area for local use and shipped to destinations around the world. Did you know a 42,000-year-old mastodon tusk was retrieved by a fisherman in 1959? Explore the wonders of spy pond.

OUR GOALS

  • Provide a social networking connection for artists who live, work, or practice in Arlington or surrounding towns.
  • Enhance the artistic and cultural identity of Arlington through exhibits, performances, and participation in community events.
  • Collaborate with municipal agencies, businesses, schools, libraries, and youth organizations to expand opportunities for artists in Arlington to meet the needs of the community.
  • Seek professional development opportunities for artists to support their economic viability and expertise in business practices.
  • Reach out to create collaborative works across different disciplines.
  • Support the establishment of a space dedicated to artists’ needs, including exhibitions, rehearsals, performances, visual arts practice and meetings.
  • Advocate for public funding for the arts.

Featured Artists