The convenience of The Umbrella is what attracted Tracy Bull back in 2013. If you ask her she’ll say, “Nothing would have held me back from The Umbrella because it’s a convenient specter.” With three kids and a busy schedule Tracy was able to take advantage of The Umbrella’s beneficial location and kid friendly opportunities.

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 surroundings. Even having to carry buckets of water up and down stairs for her prints – calling it “aerobic printing.”

Barbara Willis has been a part of the Umbrella community since before the Umbrella was even established.

The Umbrella Arts Education and The Umbrella Arts & Environment programs are pleased to announce that our representatives will be exhibiting at a number of area Summer Camp fairs and other comunity events to share detailed information about our expanded summer arts camps offerings for 2019.
 

Camp Fair & Event Schedule 

Find us at any of these events to share your family's summer interests and learn about our three options for fun, creative summer camps!

Community Uses, Wider Regional Cultural Impact Discussed

CONCORD, MA—A delegation representing Concord's state elected officials and the Massachusetts Cultural Council was treated to a detailed, inside look at the ambitious ongoing renovation and expansion of The Umbrella Community Arts Center in the former Emerson School building at 40 Stow Street.

Intensive Workshop with International Artist April 6

The Umbrella has teamed up with Lacoste-Keane Gallery to introduce Concord region audiences and artists to the dazzling work of internationally exhibited ceramics artist, Ashwini Bhat. 

The Umbrella Stage Company has released its video announcing the line-up of shows for its first, expanded season as Greater Boston's newest professional theater.

The 2019-2020 season will take place in the two theaters of the newly constructed Performing Arts Wing at The Umbrella's 40 Stow Street complex.

See the complete video announcement and show descriptions here.

Registration Now Underway

The Umbrella Arts Education and Arts & Environment Programs have announced the release of the Spring/Summer 2019 Classes Brochure, listing the new classes and workshops coming up for youth and adult students. Registration for both terms is now underway.

A new article by Angela Thoma in The Concord Journal gives a great behind-the-scenes look at how Concord Academy senior Audrey Lin developed Matting Change, the creative, innovative project that transforms recycled plastic bags into sleeping mats for homeless youth in Boston.

The Umbrella Stage Company to Go Equity, Expand Programs in New Multi-theater Home

The Umbrella Performing Arts Program has announced that it will kick off its 2019/2020 season in September in its new home, with a new name -- The Umbrella Stage Company -- and a new status as Greater Boston’s newest professional theater.