The Umbrella Blog

October 25, 2017 by Admin
Written by Molly CohenZoe is a volunteer who has grown up with The Umbrella Community Arts Center. She began frequenting the gallery as a child when she attended the center’s... Keep Reading »
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October 17, 2017 by Jess
- written by the 2017-2018 Artist-in-Residence, Elizabeth King.I am a superstitious painter. In each new studio, I must act out certain rituals to ensure... Keep Reading »
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October 5, 2017 by Jess
Support The Umbrella and celebrate abstract art by taking home one of Gifford Pierce's beautiful paintings! On view in Driven to Abstraction @ Villageworks through... Keep Reading »
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September 8, 2017 by Jess
On Monday afternoon, July 17, Governor Charlie Baker vetoed the Legislature's Fiscal Year 2018 budget for the Mass Cultural Council and cut arts funding by 14%. If... Keep Reading »
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September 7, 2017 by Jess
Dear Umbrella Commuity,Last week we had an in depth meeting to get exact times for upcoming construction and we're excited to announce that "early early" construction... Keep Reading »
September 7, 2017 by Jess
Somehow it’s been a year since I moved into a crooked little house and a warm, sunny studio at the Umbrella. A nearly brand-new easel stood in the studio corner, the walls... Keep Reading »
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September 6, 2017 by Admin
written by Chandreyi DattaLauren Lamenza Naylor, better known as Ren, is an experimental artist who has wonderfully blended her passion and profession and set a great example... Keep Reading »
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September 6, 2017 by Admin
written by William LevineVolunteering at The  Umbrella the past 3 years has given Rob Weisman of Ashland an opportunity to do what he loves: practice the art of... Keep Reading »
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September 6, 2017 by Admin
written by Monica ChenThere are very few bonds as strong as the bond between a mother and daughter.Debbie and Caroline Canally are great examples of just how true that... Keep Reading »
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September 6, 2017 by Admin
written by Molly CohenAn advocate for the arts, Marian has been volunteering at Umbrella Arts since the 2015 Winter Market. She enjoys volunteering because she likes... Keep Reading »
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