The Umbrella Blog

Allie Kussin, Photographed by Nick Warchol
April 26, 2020 by Stewart Ikeda
The Umbrella community is saddened to announce the passing of recently retired Board Chair, Allie Kussin. After remaining isolated from her husband Fritz for weeks at ... Keep Reading »
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April 26, 2020 by Anonymous
The Umbrella's Artcubator program awards studio space to visual artists for short-term projects throughout the year. Established and emerging artists alike benefit... Keep Reading »
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April 24, 2020 by Rachel Olson
Can you explain your volunteer work?Every month since October 2019, my mom and I collect flyers from The Umbrella Arts Center and distribute them at businesses throughout... Keep Reading »
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April 23, 2020 by Rachel Olson
In navigating the tumultuous waters of the COVID-19 crisis, The Umbrella Arts & Environment program has turned to online platforms to carry on the community’s annual... Keep Reading »
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April 22, 2020 by Anonymous
Since the start of the Covid-19 lockdown, Kathy Warren, Volunteer Coordinator for The Umbrella, has been working with a team of volunteers throughout the region to create... Keep Reading »
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April 20, 2020 by Stewart Ikeda
In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Musketaquid Earth Day Festival & Parade, we're pleased to share the documentary, Musketaquid - a Tale of Art and... Keep Reading »
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April 15, 2020 by Rachel Olson
Interviewed by MacKenzie ColtonMary O’Connell first got involved with The Umbrella through taking acrylic painting classes with Joy Buell. She studied art in school and has... Keep Reading »
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April 13, 2020 by Rachel Olson
While we are in the process of developing online arts education programs at The Umbrella, here's a great opportunity for families missing their classes and vacation week... Keep Reading »
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April 6, 2020 by Rachel Olson
While staying home practicing social distancing,  Umbrella art teacher Sarah Scoville has been coming up with simple DIY creative activities using materials easily found... Keep Reading »
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April 6, 2020 by Rachel Olson
The Umbrella Arts Education program seeks your input to determine how we can best meet the needs of our community of artists, students and makers during the Covid-19 crisis.... Keep Reading »
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