It's officially summer at The Umbrella and we're excited to introduce the newest additions to our team!Meet Riley Borst, Sola Stacey, and Rianne Wyckstrom. [[{"fid":"8897","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false... Keep Reading »
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June 17, 2024 by Sarah
Concord, Massachusetts is thrilled to hold its first-ever Pridefest this coming weekend June 21 through June 23, 2024 - and The Umbrella is proud to participate with a series of family friendly events!The festivities open on Friday night with a presentation about Interpreting the Queer Past by Dr. Matthew Champagne at the Concord Museum.Saturday kicks off at 10:30am with... Keep Reading »
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May 22, 2024 by Stewart Ikeda
On the evening of Tuesday May 21, more than 150 past and present colleagues, studio neighbors, supporters, friends and other admirers gathered at The Umbrella for a celebration of Jerry Wedge's 12 years at the helm growing our vibrant arts center.Members of the Board, Advisory Council, Staff and Studio Artists intermingled over delicious food by Saltbox and... Keep Reading »
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May 16, 2024 by Stewart Ikeda
On June 30, 2024, Jerry Wedge will step down as Executive Director, following a 12-year tenure, as well as a nearly 20 year presence as an architect and painter in the vibrant studio artists community.Jerry was hired as the Executive Director of The Umbrella in January of 2012. After a long and fulfilling career as an architect, three terms on the Concord Public School... Keep Reading »
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March 28, 2024 by Sarah
The Umbrella Arts Center is pleased to share a round-up of visual and performing arts events, educational programs, and more coming up this 2023/24 season! For more information, see the event links below.2024Jan 6: Free Family DayJan 17 - Feb 17: Don’t Close Your Eyes: Ukrainian Artists Respond to the WarJan 18 - Feb 24: Sing Hanson Selected... Keep Reading »
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February 12, 2024 by Stewart Ikeda
In keeping with The Umbrella's policies to follow the Concord Public Schools and Town of Concord weather related closings, delays, early releases, all CLASSES are canceled and our offices are closed Tuesday February 13. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!
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April 28, 2023 by Stewart Ikeda
The Umbrella Arts Center seeks to hire a F/T Facilities Manager to play a key role on our team! The Umbrella is a vibrant Art Center that operates three year-round programs in the Arts on approximately two acres in Concord Center. The 60,000 square foot newly completed building houses approximately fifty studios for artists, nine education classrooms, two... Keep Reading »
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November 21, 2022 by Stewart Ikeda
The Umbrella Arts Center has received a grant of $28,500 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its FY23 CIP Portfolio Program.This grant signifies that The Umbrella Arts Center provides significant public value through its programs and services. The Umbrella offers a wide range of programs to the community, including classes and workshops for all ages,... Keep Reading »
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October 28, 2021 by Rachel Olson
I'm proud to share that this month, the Mass Cultural Council named The Umbrella a "UP Designated Organization" following our intensive, half-year participation in its Innovation and Learning Network. We join a cohort of leading cultural institutions who have demonstrated a commitment to learn, take action, innovate, and embrace accessibility and inclusivity as core... Keep Reading »
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August 2, 2021 by Stewart Ikeda
Updated August 26, 2021: Out of an abundance of caution and a commitment to protect the most vulnerable members of our community, including our unvaccinated youth camps and classes population, The Umbrella has re-instituted a policy requiring visitors, artists, staff and students to wear a mask in indoor public areas at 40 Stow Street, regardless... Keep Reading »
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