Current Exhibits
In the Shaira Ali Gallery
Untold Stories
Presented in partnership w/ League of Women Voters of Arlington
On View: September 18 - November 19, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 6-7:30pm
Arlington Center for the Arts is pleased to present Untold Stories in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Arlington. Untold Stories brings to life many unique stories and points of view that deepen our understanding of community. This exhibition also highlights anecdotes and personal connections that reveal untold stories of our community in surprising and thoughtful ways. This body of work enriches the ongoing Arlington 250 celebration that is taking place throughout the town.
The exhibition was juried by Beth Locke of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Anne Linn of the League of Women Voters of Arlington, along with ACA staff. The selected works encompass a wide variety of mediums and demonstrate a careful examination of Arlington’s past and present. Several artists dove into the archives and produced new, original works, while others considered their portfolios and found untold stories that were already documented. We invite you to spend time with these works, find points of interest and share your own untold stories with us. The exhibition features interactive works and a variety of storytelling methods, and will be brought to life through free programming (to be announced) over the course of the show.
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This exhibition is made possible in part by support from the Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture. Untold Stories is presented as part of the Arlington250: Untold Stories of Menotomy Celebration happening through 2026 throughout Arlington, MA.
Exhibiting Artists:
Angela Ackerman
Lauren Bessen
Ruth Faas
Martha Ingols
Asia Kepka (commissioned by ArtsArlington)
Colleen Kirby
Varsha Kukafka
Nilou Moochhala (commissioned by ArtsArlington)
Suzanne Mosely (commissioned by ArtsArlington)
Jacky Pullman
Meredythe Schober
Vanessa Schukis
Paulette Schwartz
Liz Shepherd (commissioned by ArtsArlington)
Gayle Valiant
Miranda Vitello
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In the Hallway Gallery
In Our Own Backyard
On View: September 26 - December 12, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 6-7:30pm
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Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) and Save Massachusetts Wildlife Education Fund are delighted to be collaborating for a second year on In Our Own Backyard, an exhibition of work that explores all the wonders of the Mystic River watershed. Join us as we celebrate our watershed and its wild inhabitants and ponder the ways they are at risk.
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Eagles, ospreys, owls, kingfishers, herons, muskrats and many more animals live in and around the watershed either year-round or seasonally, blessing the area with an impressive and beneficial biodiversity. However, the watershed's wildlife face a multitude of threats, including rat poisons, plastic waste and discarded fishing line, climate change, and habitat loss. Art pieces in this exhibit explore potential solutions to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the watershed for the enjoyment of future generations.
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Artists in this exhibit have donated their time and talent for this unique fundraising exhibition. All of the proceeds from work sold in this show will be donated to our partner organization, Save Massachusetts Wildlife Education Fund.
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The goal of this project is to raise funds to help establish an education campaign focused on raising awareness on the harm of rodenticides on wildlife and pets throughout Massachusetts, with a concentration on the Boston metro area. In particular, proceeds will be used to help subsidize billboards and YouTube videos that illustrate the adverse effects of rat poison on our environment and public health. Volunteers for this work are always needed and you can contact Laura Kiesel at lakiesel@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.
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Featured artwork:
Alewife Reservation #2 with Heron by Vicki Paret
MK and KZ in Nest by Chuck Carney
Good Spirits Farm by Lisa Nelson
Exhibiting Artists:
Laura Bagnall
Sam Brough
Chuck Carney
Marj Coello
Jonathan Donahue
Vicki Kocher Paret
Varsha Kukafka
Stephanie Liu
Michelle Mendez
Cecily Miller
Lisa Nelson
Daniela Plesa + Jennifer Fuchel
Nancy Priest
Joanne Rothstein
Aneleise Ruggles
Vanessa Schukis
Frank Tadley
Bronwyn Teixeira
Wendy Xu
Gallery Information
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday (Starting October 18)
1:00PM - 5:00PM
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Please visit our Event Calendar for any exceptions to our weekly Gallery Hours.
(Evening and weekend visits may be possible by appointment. Please email info@acarts.org to inquire.)
Purchasing Artwork:
To inquire on purchasing artwork exhibited in this show, please email ACA's Education and Programs Director Delia Tharnish at delia@acarts.org
