The Umbrella Blog

October 2, 2025 by Katie Baum
Beloved Norton and IRNE award-winning director and choreographer Ilyse Robbins is back at The Umbrella this fall with TICK, TICK… BOOM!, an electrifying autobiographical... Keep Reading »
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September 27, 2025 by Kelby
Our introduction to our 2025/26 class of artists-in-residence continues with Sayako Hiroi. Sayako is a Japanese visual artist based in Boston, working across... Keep Reading »
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September 26, 2025 by Kelby
As we welcome our 2025/26 cohort of Artists in Residence to The Umbrella, we are enjoying getting each one's take (five!) on a series of questions about their formative... Keep Reading »
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September 22, 2025 by Kelby
The Umbrella Arts Center's Artist-in-Residence program has expanded for 2025/26, and we're pleased to welcome a cohort of five makers and educators to make something... Keep Reading »
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September 11, 2025 by Kelby
Alex Lonati is making her Umbrella directorial debut with this fall's season opener, the award-winning play The Counter by Meghan Kennedy. Alex is a Boston based... Keep Reading »
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September 9, 2025 by Kelby
The Umbrella Arts Center is excited to expand its Artist-in-Residence program in 2025, welcoming five artists who work in diverse mediums to create work on projects... Keep Reading »
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August 2, 2025 by Kelby
Stuart Gair's stalwart yet graceful designs, with their expressive surface and unique color palette from the innovative use of soda firing and atmospheric kilns, are... Keep Reading »
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August 1, 2025 by Kelby
Every Monday morning, Jason Rogers practices law. But on Monday nights, Jason became an oil painter, then a prize winner. More importantly, he became a better... Keep Reading »
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July 25, 2025 by Kelby
This is Education Program Manager Rebecca Campbell-McGonagle's fifth year helming The Umbrella Arts Center's summer camp! In light of this milestone and our... Keep Reading »
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June 5, 2025 by Melissa
Let’s celebrate PRIDE all month long at The Umbrella. Join us at 40 Stow Street for the following events:On Saturday, June 7, 2025:•    Join us at 9:30 AM to create... Keep Reading »
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