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Street Piano finds a home at ACA
“Play Me, I’m Yours” That’s the simple, irresistible credo, and title, of a public art phenomenon, devised by British artist Luke Jerram...
Michael Mahin
Oct 13, 20162 min read


Angier to take fresh approach to figure drawing this fall
"My teaching is my way of returning some of what I have learned – of giving something back to the idea of artistic endeavor,” says Jeremy...
Michael Mahin
Sep 27, 20163 min read


Futral gears up for fun, creative fall
"I love seeing the joy my students experience as they realize their own creativity and capabilities,” says Karen Futral, one of ACA’s...
Michael Mahin
Sep 16, 20163 min read


Thibaut to add some creative edge to your Fall
“For some…students, making art can enrich their lives forever – but for others, making art will open up a means of creative expression, a...
Michael Mahin
Sep 7, 20162 min read


Paret to lead art adventures this fall
“I want to help people of all ages find a connection to a medium and a creative process,” says Vicki Paret, one of ACA’s amazing art...
Michael Mahin
Aug 29, 20163 min read


Community mural created by local artist, LGBTQ+ youth
Through a generous grant from the Arlington Cultural Council and the Arlington Center for the Arts, the Mystic LGBTQ+ Youth Support...
Michael Mahin
Aug 18, 20161 min read


Developing Perspectives in Moshi, TZ
I arrived in Moshi, TZ last March for a much-anticipated visit with my sister. I was greeted by her smile, hugs, and a blast of heat, the...
Sarah Buyer
Aug 3, 20163 min read


ACA visits the State House
State Representatives, artists, and community members alike gathered last Wednesday, July 20th, at the Massachusetts State House to...
Michael Mahin
Jul 25, 20161 min read


Behind the Scenes: ACA hangs Arlington art exhibit at the State House
We had both a great honor and a great time this morning – hanging an exhibit of artwork in the Senate Gallery at the Massachusetts State...
Linda Shoemaker
Jun 3, 20161 min read


School group visits ACA’s “Stereotypes” show
“[The photos] were all very powerful and eye-opening and they sum up all of the prejudices that people have about certain people,” said...
Michael Mahin
Apr 20, 20163 min read


Grenader to lend her creative gifts to ACA this spring
"I really enjoy the communal and friendly spirit of ACA,” says Luba Grenader, now entering her second semester this spring as one of...
Michael Mahin
Mar 25, 20162 min read


Michael Clark Wonson to lead art explorations this winter
“The town of Arlington has been my home for over three years. In this time I have grown to fall in love with the community and the...
Michael Mahin
Jan 25, 20162 min read


ACA’s McClennen Award Honors Teen Video Contest Founders
In December, Arlington Center for the Arts proudly presented the Alan McClennen Community Arts Award to the organizers of the ATown Teen...
Michael Mahin
Jan 15, 20162 min read


Thumati to lead art adventures this winter
“The most rewarding and enjoyable part of teaching at ACA is the liberty to teach creatively, to be given the opportunity of exploring...
Michael Mahin
Jan 6, 20162 min read


Pottle to light creative way this winter
“You don’t have to be a professional to express your inner voice,” says Jill Pottle, one of ACA’s amazing art teachers and an...
Michael Mahin
Dec 14, 20152 min read


Dunn to lend a little creativity to your Fall
Linda Branch Dunn, one of ACA’s veteran art teachers and a consummate artist whose work traverses a wide cross-section of artistic...
Michael Mahin
Oct 2, 20152 min read


Ronni Komarow brings book arts (and more) to ACA
“The arts have always been at the center of my life and my identity,” admits Ronni Komarow, a graphic designer by trade and, starting for...
Michael Mahin
Sep 25, 20152 min read


Dalal brings innovation, creativity to ACA
“They were so focused on their visions of a finished project that the room just exploded with creativity,” says Beth Dalal of one of her...
Michael Mahin
Sep 18, 20153 min read


Camper raises money for ACA
A most warm and sincere thank you to one of our returning campers this week, who once again demonstrated her clear enthusiasm for and...
Michael Mahin
Jul 24, 20151 min read


Maureen McAfee and Ziza Soares Receive ACA’s Community Arts Leadership Award
On Thursday, June 4th, ACA was fortunate to be a part of Arlington High School’s annual Senior Awards night, which served to recognize...
Michael Mahin
Jun 10, 20152 min read
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