The Umbrella Arts Center is pleased to share a round-up of visual and performing arts events, educational programs, and more coming up this 2024/25 season! For more information, see the event links below.SEPTEMBERSep 14 - Free Family Day, 2-4pm in Room 222Sep 16 - Adult Ceramics Classes beginSep 20 - Network First Preview... 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 23, 2023 by Sarah
Where: The Umbrella Arts Center When: Sunday, May 28th @ 3pm Potluck-style picnic on the lawn to follow the show Come join us at The Umbrella to celebrate Black joy with the artists behind our production of The Color Purple! We encourage Black and brown folks to fill our audience for a celebratory Sunday matinee and afterwards, we'll head out of... Keep Reading »
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June 22, 2022 by Stewart Ikeda
After two years of expanding our popular Go Out Doors - Neighbors public art installations throughout Metrowest and Greater Boston, The Umbrella Arts Center wants to bring this community-building event to our neighbors all throughout Concord. This summer, we invite Concord-area residents and businesses to artistically decorate your own Go Out Doors-style... Keep Reading »
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May 26, 2021 by Stewart Ikeda
In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in a year that has been particularly trying for so many members of our community, The Umbrella appreciates and supports the work of AAPI artists who have shared their talent with us before and especially throughout the pandemic.Violin sensation Charles Yang brought the house down at our Stand By Me... Keep Reading »
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March 23, 2021 by Stewart Ikeda
“I think grievance is: ‘We’re Asian. People are attacking us.’ And we have this sense of a kind of ethnocentrism to defend ourselves. But justice is something more meaningful and something much larger than that. Justice is the way to move forward.” - Renee Tajima-Peña, filmmaker, Who Killed Vincent Chin?One week ago today, these souls lost their lives in a senseless... Keep Reading »
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August 18, 2020 by Rachel Olson
Town Tourism, Local Artists Team Up to Beautify Outdoor Dining AreasOn Saturday, August 15, several Concord families gathered at The Umbrella Arts Center to decorate table covers that will be displayed on picnic tables around town. Painting in shifts over 3 hours, and maintaining social distancing, family groups worked with the guidance of local artists from Village Art... Keep Reading »
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August 3, 2020 by Rachel Olson
The Town of Concord Tourism and Visitor Services, The Umbrella Arts & Environment program and Village Art Room invite families to decorate table covers for picnic tables made available by local organizations and businesses around town. The theme is “What is your favorite Concord COVID-19 activity or destination?” Have you been exercising, biking, boating, or taking... Keep Reading »
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July 29, 2020 by Rachel Olson
A Multigenerational Exhibition for All of Us as We #StayHome #StaySafe #StayCreativeSince the start of the COVID-19 crisis and the shuttering of The Umbrella galleries, classrooms, theaters, studios, and Makerspace labs, The Umbrella has attempted to keep our community connected, growing, and thriving by going back to our core mission: We enrich lives and build a vibrant... Keep Reading »
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