Submitted by Rachel Olson on
On Tuesday April 23, 2020, while on Covid-19 shutdown, Umbrella Studio Artist Lonnie Harvey gave a special, detailed demo of water-based ink on rice paper print technique from her temporary studio on the Cape.
Submitted by Rachel Olson on
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?
Submitted by Anonymous on
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 masks, many in richly decorated fabrics.
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Interviewed by MacKenzie Colton
Mary 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 volunteer work?
Submitted by Anonymous on
Interview by Emma Weltner
Can you explain your volunteer work?
I distribute the monthly flyers for The Umbrella, and I post them around Concord Center. The flyers often include information about the theater shows and galleries. I love doing the flyer runs because they allow me to learn more and be more involved in Concord, the town I live in. I especially enjoy spending time outdoors and getting to walk around our beautiful town.
How did you get started?
Submitted by Rachel Olson on
Can you explain your volunteer work?
I am an assistant at the children’s clay lessons at The Umbrella, where I help my supervisor, Katharine, teach the kids hand-building and wheel-throwing. I also do whatever Katharine needs, giving an extra hand. This often involves cleaning up.
How did you get started?
Submitted by Pam Ellertson on
What: Ushers take tickets and give out programs before the performance. Ushers arrive 45 minutes before show time and stay to help pick up after the show. Volunteer ushers see the show for free. Teens can earn 3.5 community service hours. Great for all ages!
Where: The Umbrella Art Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord MA (Concord Center) * Ample free parking.
Requirements: Able to follow directions and work independently, Dependable.
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Written by Margie Weeks
A Gelli Printing Event took place at the Umbrella Center for the Arts Annex on August 28. The event provided interested volunteers with the opportunity to meet other volunteers while experimenting with a simplified version of Gelli printing. Kathy Warren, Volunteer Coordinator for the Umbrella, organized the event and instructed the volunteers on how to make Gelli prints.
Submitted by Pam Ellertson on
Written by Margie Weeks
Submitted by Pam Ellertson on
Volunteer Spotlight: Abby Kawola
Written by Christine Diaz
Abby Kawola made her mark on The Umbrella’s marketing efforts this summer. Starting with us as an intern in May, Abby quickly became a busy member of the marketing team. Majoring in English with a minor in Irish Studies at Boston College, Abby put her writing and communication skills to work for our Musketaquid Arts & Environment program.
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