Please note: ACA requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination by all individuals who are eligible to receive the vaccine (ages 5+), to participate in all its indoor, in-person programs, events, and activities. For a full list of ACA COVID-19 policies, please visit our COVID-19 Updates page.
Special Notice - due to the ongoing construction project in the Arlington Community Center building (where ACA is located), both the 20 Academy St and 27 Maple St entrances will be closed until further notice.
All visitors to ACA are asked to enter the building from the East Entrance, which is located to the right of the 27 Maple St entrance and up the driveway. Once you have accessed the building through the East Entrance, you should locate signage directing you to the stairwell and/or elevator in order to get up to ACA (located on the 3rd floor of the building). Note: this entrance is wheelchair accessible.
There will be signage posted outside the building to direct you to this new entrance -- however, should you have any trouble accessing the building or finding the entrance, please call our office at (781)-648-6220 and an ACA staff member will assist you.
Renting ACA Spaces
ACA has spaces available throughout our facility that community members can rent for a variety of uses! We charge an hourly fee for the use of our spaces and have a range of furniture pieces and audio/video tools available for use in these spaces. Whatever event or meeting you may have, we likely have a space to accommodate your needs!
True Story Theater Performance
Arlington Seniors Association Lecture
Compas de Nicaragua Performance
ArtLinks Arlington Member Sharing Event
Shaira Ali Gallery + Performance Space
Arlington Center for the Arts rents our Shaira Ali Gallery + Performance Space for performances and events of all kinds: concerts, plays, meetings, staged readings, private parties and functions!
ACA Gallery Rental Information
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Capacity: Space holds up to 50 people
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ACA can provide up to 50 folding chairs (non-fixed) and a limited number of tables.
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Two gender-neutral restrooms nearby
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Building has a free public parking lot as well as 4-hr street parking
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Rental Rate is $50 per hour (plus fees for use of projectors/AV technology, and staff coverage)
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Kitchen space available with a small refrigerator, sink, coffee pot, and kettle for hot water
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Gallery Floor Plan
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Please note: No alcohol is permitted on premises unless the renter obtains a liquor permit from the Town of Arlington and acquires a bartender to serve alcohol. Non-alcohol drink & food is acceptable. Renter is also responsible for possessing or obtaining liability Insurance for public events.
Questions? Want to schedule a tour or inquire about particular dates?
Please contact Pam Shanley, Operations Director at pam@acarts.org.
Tours are by appointment only.
Classrooms
Information Coming Soon!
Technology and Resources Available
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Projector and screen
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Mackie MR5 Monitors (2 speakers)
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HDMi + VGA Cables for projection - must provide own laptop
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Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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Coat rack & hangers
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Small podium
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Directional Signage
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Keyboard piano with stand
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White Board + Dry Erase Markers