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...
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Michael Mahin
- Sep 16, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Sep 7, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Aug 29, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Aug 18, 2016
- 1 min
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...
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Sarah Buyer
- Aug 3, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Jul 25, 2016
- 1 min
ACA visits the State House
State Representatives, artists, and community members alike gathered last Wednesday, July 20th, at the Massachusetts State House to...
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Linda Shoemaker
- Jun 3, 2016
- 1 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Apr 20, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Mar 25, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Jan 25, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Jan 15, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Jan 6, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Dec 14, 2015
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Oct 2, 2015
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Sep 25, 2015
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Sep 18, 2015
- 3 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Jul 24, 2015
- 1 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Jun 10, 2015
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Mahin
- Jun 6, 2015
- 2 min
Sheehan brings innovation to “Fashion Design” Teen Studio Class
“Re-Design or Re-Fashion is an alteration intending to bring excitement to a boring garment and to re-make an existing garment to fit...
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