The Umbrella Blog

October 1, 2014 by Jess
Did you know the state of Massachusetts funds more arts and culture organizations than any other state? It's invigorating to live in a community in which so many people and... Keep Reading »
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Barbara Willis, Resident Artist
September 29, 2014 by Jess
The first thing you notice when you enter Barbara Willis’s sunny corner studio at The Umbrella is a dazzling rainbow of spooled fibers: bold jewel tones, glittering metallics... Keep Reading »
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Waterworks Artist Talk
September 26, 2014 by Jess
Artists tend to be visually oriented, more comfortable with shapes and colors than sounds and words, which means that many of them view talking about their work with a... Keep Reading »
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create the vote
September 23, 2014 by Jess
On July 15, two cars headed from The Umbrella down to Worcester for Mass Creative's Create the Vote forum.  Several resident artists, Representative Cory Atkins, and... Keep Reading »
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September 17, 2014 by Jess
It's hard to beat an evening of art, wine, dessert and great conversation!The Musketaquid’s Fall Salon series opened last Thursday with gourds – one of the world’s oldest,... Keep Reading »
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September 12, 2014 by Jess
On Wednesday September 11 at The Umbrella clay studio, Caitlyn Marsh hosted a free bowl workshop. Participants made hand built and wheelthrown bowls with recycled... Keep Reading »
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Pets of The Umbrella
September 2, 2014 by Jess
The Umbrella is always full of different sorts of people, from teachers to artists to performers and more.  But if you've ever come into our building, you know that... Keep Reading »
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