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 West Concord. The flyers advertise the events and programs being offered at The Umbrella. How did you get started?We are members of the National Charity League (NCL), which is an organization for... Keep Reading »
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April 24, 2020 by Rachel Olson
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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 artfully crafted masks to share with The Umbrella staff and wider community.Over the course of the first week, the volunteers – including skilled quilters and fiber artists -- crafted approximately 70... 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 been seeking to reconnect to her studies now that her kids are older. She continued her involvement by volunteering to usher for the productions at The Umbrella. Can you explain your... Keep Reading »
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April 1, 2020 by Rachel Olson
April 1, 2020 – Concord, MA -- The Umbrella Arts Center has joined the effort to help in the public health emergency. Although officially closed since March 24 pursuant to Gov. Baker's emergency order, The Umbrella has dedicated some of its new Makerspace equipment to fabricate personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff at Emerson Hospital.Since March 28, Concord... Keep Reading »
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