Carol Krauss, a longtime friend of the Umbrella, first came here back in 1996.With three little kids in school and not wanting to dive back into the corporate life, she had more time on her hands to dedicate herself to something creative. Taking classes at The New England School of Photography and building a little dark room in her basement, Krauss made the best of her... Keep Reading »
Studio Arts
March 28, 2019 by erinruvalcaba
Barbara Willis has been a part of the Umbrella community since before the Umbrella was even established.If you ask her about it, she’ll tell you the story getting the lease for the building and ultimately getting permission from the town of Concord to move into the building, despite disapproval from some of the Concord residents. She was originally interested in a studio... Keep Reading »
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November 26, 2018 by Jess
Written by Priyadersini Eramath-MuraliIt has been two weeks since The Umbrella Community Arts Center welcomed its artists back to a newly renovated building with renovated modern studios. The project was made possible by generous donations from the community and other well-wishers. I took the pleasure of visiting two artists at their new studios to talk to them about... Keep Reading »
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December 5, 2017 by Jess
- written by The Umbrella's 2017-2018 Artist-in-Residence, Elizabeth KingOn my walks through the neighborhoods of Concord this month, I have developed an obsession with the way people maintain their yards. Gardening, weed whacking, and raking in some combination seem to be almost a way of life for many people. I am interested in the fact that yard work is a solitary, yet... 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 productivity. There is a specific flat white that I am accustomed to seeing behind my paintings. There is specific warm gray that I need below me-even though I know it will almost instantly be covered with... Keep Reading »
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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 were bare, and I was admittedly intimidated by the prospect of a whole year to make a new series of work. And how wrong I was, to be intimidated by what seemed like a huge stretch of time! How the year... Keep Reading »
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August 16, 2017 by Jess
We’re excited to announce our fourth Artist-in-Residence, Elizabeth King!Elizabeth King graduated in 2017 from RISD with her MFA in painting. In 2011, she received her BFA in painting from Boston University. She makes paintings that showcase her interests: ranging from printmaking to textiles. Growing up in Massachusetts, her tropical paintings rely primarily on... Keep Reading »
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June 28, 2017 by Jess
ritten by The Umbrella's 2017-2018 Artist-in-Residence, Meghan MurrayIf you peek into my studio, you may notice something odd. Whatever painting is in-progress most likely features a couple people (or aliens??) with cool green skin.I’ve been doing green underpaintings on my portraits for a few years now, and there’s a few benefits to this technique. Underpainting is... Keep Reading »
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April 18, 2017 by Jess
written by Meghan Murray, 2016-2017 Artist-in-ResidenceHappy spring! Like many of the artists here at the Umbrella, I am now working with my window open to let in the sunlight and warm breeze. With the spring weather comes a feeling of renewal and opportunity. I’ve already been overcome by a desire to stretch out, in more ways than one. Mentally I feel refreshed, as... Keep Reading »
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March 29, 2017 by Admin
Wherever there is some light, a white wall, and a blank surface, you’ll find artists eager to get to work. The Umbrella is no exception. With fifty-five artists working year round in their studios, the building is always brimming with creativity. Open Studios is our annual tradition of inviting the public to interact the creativity we get to live with every day... Keep Reading »
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