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Live Figure Drawing Sessions
Every other Wednesday
$15; pre-register or drop-in
This is a non-instructor lead live drawing session. All sessions are in person, and will be with a nude or lightly clothed model. There will be a studio monitor present to assist the model and participants. Each session will feature a live model using a mixture of short and long poses – starting at one-minute poses and working up to a 15 or 20 minute pose.
Participants should bring their own materials.
Available Session Dates:
Wed 9/10
Wed 9/24
Wed 10/8
Wed 10/22
Wed 11/5
Wed 11/19
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/17
Professor Harp’s Classic Blues & Rock ‘n’ Roll + Potluck
Amazing Potluck Concert with Live Blues & Rock ‘n’ Roll with Boston’s Own: Professor Harp
Although born and raised as Hugh Holmes of Boston, Mass., the emanations from his harmonica and vocals make it clear that Professor Harp has the blues of Texas and the whole wide Deltacoursing through his veins.
The Professor was a rock ‘n’ roll drummer until ’69, when the Boston blues revival and a sterling performance he caught of blues harmonica great George Allen ‘Harmonica’ Smith, combined to lure him away from drums and into a full court press on the blues harp. “Undaunted!” he brags, by the vicissitudes of his life as blues man, front man, every kind of man, Professor Harp puts forth his commanding presence and exceptional talent, night after night.
Primarily playing a sparse, yet full-sounding brand of no-nonsense, no-frills Texas style blues, Professor Harp specializes in what he calls, ‘roots music’. “It’s whatever makes me feel good and moves me, so to speak.” Indeed it has evolved while continuing to move audiences for decades.
Under the influence of many diverse blues greats, Professor Harp has developed a robust playing style. He often utilizes the Leslie rotating-speaker sound system to give his harp a Hammond organ timbre, while he alternately and simultaneously employs the standard or traditional ‘electrified’ blues harp. The Professor tops this off by singing the blues with an infectious fervor, supported at his strictest insistence by only top-flight musicians on guitar, bass, and drums.
Imagination Engine: Mixed Media Teen Art Group
Hosted By Malik Harding & Ashley Lazonick Harding
Free
Ages: 11-16
Maximum Participants: 8
A new art group for young creative artists in Medford. Any preteen or teen (ages 11-16) who loves to create art is welcome to join us for 5 fun Sundays where we will play with different art mediums and make masterpieces from our interpretation of a new random prompt each week.
This is a free group led by a local Medford artist. Registration is required. Spots are limited. Since our group activities depend on consistent attendance, we ask that teen participants ideally commit to all five sessions if possible
5 WEEK SESSION:
August 17
August 24
September 7
September 14
September 21
Sound Bath & Meditation
Hosted by Hendrik of Down By Riverside
The event is a Pay-What-You-Can event, which means the tickets are free, but we ask each person to donate to help pay for the event if they can.
Carve out 90 minutes from your Sunday to connect with the community and work on taking care of yourself. Let the sound wash over you and feel the tension unclench.
What’s a Soundbath?
A soundbath is a performance of sound or music which is intended to relax, to spiritually heal, and to create a meditative state. Hendrik will play gong and singing bowls for this program. Often the sounds are long, deep sustained tones and harmonic resonances that happen higher above droning fundamental tones. The sound serves as a focal point for meditation. Instead of trying to focus on nothing or on the breath, the participant concentrates on the sound as it changes and develops.
What to Expect:
Please bring a yoga mat or meditation cushion with you. Several people have also brought blankets and pillows. You will get the option to sit in a cushioned chair if desired.
Program Flow
There will be an introductory discussion where participants can check in with the group. Lately this has included discussions about stressors, anxiety and depression. We will do some breathwork to relax a bit before the actual music. The soundbath will last about 60 minutes. After the bath, we will also have time to discuss the experience, check in with our community, and plan how to support each other.
Sculpt & Style: Polymer Clay Dangle Earrings
Led By: Katharine Altman
Cost: $40
Create Your Own Polymer Clay Dangle Earrings!
Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to craft a beautiful pair of polymer clay dangle earrings from start to finish.
The instructor will demonstrate a variety of techniques, perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. By the end of the session, you'll have your very own custom earrings to take home and wear with pride!
Open Mic : Poetry & Song September
Spinning Words, Singing Worlds
Hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram
Featured Poet: Jean Flanagan
Suggested Donation: $5-$10
Poets, dreamers, and song-writers - we want to see you, hear you, and welcome you! Bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. We’ll provide a microphone and podium.
Jean Flanagan is author of two books of poetry: Ibbeston Street (Garden Street Press) and Black Lightning (Cedar Hill Books). Her forthcoming book The Language of Two will be published by Finishing Line Press in September 2026. Flanagan is a volunteer coordinator for “Changing Lives Through Literature” an alternative sentencing program in Massachusetts. She is one of the founders of the Arlington Center for the Arts and the current Poet Laureate of Arlington, Massachusetts.
Open mics are a part of ACM’s Literary Program. The remaining dates this fall are on October 23, November 20, December 18th. Be sure to check the ACM website for the most up to date information.
Art & Soul Circle: Boundaries & Beyond {Part I}
Led by Rev. Wendy Miller Olapade
Donate what you can, Open to the Public - RSVP Appreciated
Join us for Part I of the Art & Soul Circle, a facilitated conversation with artists from Boundaries & Beyond. This gathering invites participants to reflect on the creative process and the ways art can spark dialogue around climate justice. Together, we’ll explore the personal stories and collective vision behind the i3c artivists’ work.
Collaging the Self
Led by: Leticia Priebe Rocha
Cost: $10-$20
Join Leticia Priebe Rocha, local artist and poet, for evenings of community collaging! In this three part series, we will explore the following themes each month:
What would a collage that depicts different facets of yourself look like? Participants will be guided through an exciting process of discovering the symbols, images, phrases, fragments, colors, or patterns that emerge as representations of themselves.
Maternal Journaling Workshop
Led by: Nerida Ackland
Fee: Free
Join Midwife, Artist and Mother Nerida Ackland in this 6 week creative art journaling group. Maternal Journal is a global movement providing a creative outlet for some of the new feelings and challenges experienced in pregnancy and new parenthood.
Explore identity and the transitions of this season. Create community and connect.
Take this time for yourself and discover the benefits of a simple creative practice. No experience necessary. Sketchbook provided, or bring your own. Non-crawling age infants welcome
ROOT + RECEIVESeasonal Yoga + Self-Care for Fall
Hosted by LINDA DEVINCENTIS YOGA - Root & Receive
$125 for 5 Week Session
5 WEEK SESSION:
October 2
October 9
October 16
October 23
October 30
Root into steady rhythms and supportive practices that will ground you through the seasonal transition to Fall and beyond. Each class is designed to soothe your nervous system, restore balance, and help support you as the seasons and the world around us changes.
Yoga is so much more than movement, it’s a way to come home to yourself. To move with intention. To create calm in the chaos. Your practice can be a powerful anchor.
This series is perfect for those seeking a slower pace, a safe space to shift away from lack and urgency and turn toward bounty and ease. Together we will explore techniques to manage stress and overwhelm, release tension and increase well-being and joy. You will leave feeling grounded, refreshed, refocused and ready to enter the season ahead with renewed energy!
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All levels are welcome! Come as you are! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to savor the season!!!
>>save your space today<<
Your experience includes:
Embodied Movement: Gentle to moderate movement to ground your body and invite ease.
Breathwork: Explore soothing techniques to calm the nervous system and center the body and mind.
Yoga Nidra Meditation: A deeply restorative guided meditation done lying down.
Delicious Beverages: Treat yourself to seasonal sips nourish and warm you.
Guided self - massage: Melt tension and release deeply
Aromatherapy: Enhance your mood and energy
Uplifted Community: Feel the soul nourishing power of community connection
Additional delights sprinkled throughout our time together :)
So much more than a yoga class! These classes are overflowing with goodness that will leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to savor the season!
This is an intimate offering with limited space. Register today!
Reel Conversations: The Piano Lesson
Open to the public | Hosted by Reverend Wendy Miller Olapade
Suggestion Donation $10-$20 | RSVP Appreciated
“Some stories are carved in wood. Others are carved in blood. All of them ask to be heard.”
In The Piano Lesson, August Wilson crafts a ghost story rooted in history, inheritance, and the sacred power of storytelling. The piano at the heart of the Charles family is more than furniture — it’s a living archive of pain, survival, and artistry. Join us for Reel Conversations as we dive into this soulful film about memory, music, and what it costs to hold onto the past — or let it go. Do you sell the legacy to build the future? Or keep it to honor the ancestors? Come ready to discuss the ghosts we live with, the gifts we inherit, and the art that carries our names. We might even talk about Spiritual Reckonings!
🎥 Watch ahead of time. We’ll revisit a few scenes together and reflect on what it means to claim — or be claimed by — the stories we carry.
Use this Viewer’s Guide as you Watch
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📅 Before You Come
Watch The Piano Lesson ahead of time (available on Netflix or streaming platforms).
Reflect on the themes above. Take notes if you like, or just bring your spirit ready to engage.
Come open to witness, to grieve, and to celebrate what remains carved in the soul.
Join us onsite or online for a conversation about memory, music, the ghosts we live with – and the ones we live for.
Click Here to join via Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 820 8406 6042
Passcode: 790533
Sculpt + Style: Polymer Clay Studs
Led by: Katharine Altman
$40
Class is open to kids 8+9 (with accompanying adult) and 10+ (independent)
Join us for a fun and beginner-friendly class—no experience necessary! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a pair of colorful, lightweight stud earrings while learning the basics of working with polymer clay.
We’ll cover essential techniques, including how to properly condition clay for smooth, workable results. You'll also get an introduction to various tools and methods for shaping and adding texture. While your creations cure, the instructor will demonstrate advanced techniques to help inspire your designs in the future.
During class, you'll craft your own unique pair of stud earrings, which will be baked to cure. To complete your pieces, we’ll attach hypoallergenic posts, so you can wear your handmade earrings right away!
Weaving in 3-D
Led by: Rebecca McGee Tuck + Jeffrey Nowlin
Fee: $65
Join artists Rebecca McGee Tuck and Jeffrey Nowlin for 3D Weaving Lab on Saturday, October 4, 10:00 am–12:00 pm at the Medford Arts Collaborative. Tuck is a Massachusetts-based sculptor and fiber artist whose eco-focused practice transforms marine debris into woven installations. Nowlin is a Boston-area fiber artist known for sculptural weaving and material experimentation. Together they’ll introduce weaving, coiling, twining, and basketry techniques and guide participants in creating small sculptural forms from reclaimed materials. Materials will be provided but please bring along any scrap fabric materials that you wish to incorporate into your work.
ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
Led by: Gary Roberts
Free
Learn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century. We’ll listen to or read the poems, share initial impressions, and discuss whatever questions or themes emerge. The texts will be provided at the meeting—no homework required!
This free salon-style series welcomes everyone—whether you’re well-versed in poetry or simply curious. Drop in for one session or all; each 90-minute meetup stands on its own. Prior experience with poetry will be helpful but isn’t required. An interest in innovative techniques, tolerance for ambiguity, and appreciation of different points of view will also be helpful.
Emphasis will be given to poets who bore witness to social upheaval and shaped modern literature with their responses to historical events. We will take a global perspective and include many writers in different languages who have been translated into English. Brief introductions to the poets will be offered, but no stuffy lectures; we’ll make connections and discoveries together through our sharing of questions and observations.
Hosted by Gary Roberts, a poet and co-founder of Arts Collaborative Medford, as part of our literary arts initiative. Bring your coffee, tea, or notebook and join us for a relaxed, open conversation about how poetry can reflect, resist, and reimagine the world around us.
Registration is requested, but not required.
Collaging Spooktacular
Led By: Join Leticia Priebe Rocha
Cost: $10-$20
Join Leticia Priebe Rocha, local artist and poet, for evenings of community collaging! In this three part series, we will explore the following themes each month. Let’s dive into the spirit of spooky season with this collaging spooktacular! Whether you’re a horror fiend, a scaredy-cat, or somewhere in between, this session is sure to be a hauntingly fun early celebration of Halloween.
Make + Mingle October
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
RSVPs Appreciated
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks or drinks to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
Thriving in Boston as a Creative: How to Make It and Make It Yours
$25 | Brought to you by Chez Faint and Floor 51 Productions
Join us at Arts Collaborative Medford for the debut screening of Party Pants, a sharp comedy about a woman facing insecurities, marriage, and midlife on her 53rd birthday. After the film, stay for a lively panel on thriving in Boston’s creative community. Connect with fellow creatives over drinks and light fare in this unique opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired.
Junk Journal W/ Found + Flowered
Led by: Found and Flowered
Fee: $40
A fun, beginner-friendly introduction to bookbinding and junk journaling - perfect for anyone who loves playing with paper! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own one-of-a-kind junk journal using a simple 3-hole pamphlet stitch. We’ll use a mix of materials, including cardstock, vintage papers, envelopes, magazines, washi tape, stickers, and more.
All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a completed journal ready to use!
SPLASH! A night of community and creative impact
SPLASH! is Arts Collaborative Medford’s community celebration, marking nearly two years of creative impact and the bridges we continue to build between artists, neighbors, and networks. This special evening brings together art, music, and local flavor in support of ACM’s mission to nurture creativity and connection in Medford.
Guests will enjoy a small works sale, a silent auction, and live music from Matt Heaton and the Electric Heaters. The evening also features food and drink from some of Medford’s favorite eateries, creating the perfect backdrop for conversation, connection, and celebration.
Join us for SPLASH! and be part of a vibrant night that reflects the energy, creativity, and community spirit at the heart of Arts Collaborative Medford.
Dickson & Familiar and TotoRobyn : Live at ACM
$25 Tickets | $25 Tickets avaialble at door
Open to Public | Part of ACM’s Live Concert Series
Medford musicians Glenn Dickson (performing with Bob Familiar and Grant Smith) and Robyn Alman, a.k.a. TotoRobyn, present an evening of orchestral ambient and electronic music.
Glenn Dickson, cutting edge klezmer clarinetist, and Bob Familiar, electronic musician with a history in classic Boston rock bands, have combined to create a lush orchestral sound through layering of the clarinet and synths, yet is human and intimate in its presence.
Glenn has adopted looping techniques and digital manipulations of his acoustic clarinet sound, while Bob utilizes the Osmose keyboard, which extends the intuitive expressiveness of the traditional synthesizer through multi-dimensional sensing for every key, with drifting loop stations, and state of the art sound processors.
Their "compositional ambient" style encompasses soaring melodies, awesome textural layerings and detailed interplay between the instruments. They borrow from the best of the ambient world with a classical sensitivity and melodic development that sets them apart from much ambient and electronic music. Their first album, "All the Light of Our Sphere" dropped in May, 2025, and their second, the live album "0808" is due out this fall. All the Light of Our Sphere | Dickson & Familiar See also: https://glenndicksonmusic.com/ and Music | Bob Familiar
Medford resident Robyn Alman, a.k.a TotoRobyn, loves the exploration of electronic music using a mix of hardware and modular synths. She primarily composes ambient, downtempo, and dance music, but is always happy to explore various music genres as the mood strikes her. TotoRobyn's recent album, Divergent Crossroads, dives into an electronic journey that spans various genres and moods of modular exploration. Music | TotoRobyn
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“ both experimental and drop-dead gorgeous — two characteristics that all-too-rarely coincide.” - Rick Anderson on Dickson & Familiar — CD Hotlist
“ ...what Glenn Dickson and his accomplice Bob Familiar offer isn’t just music in any conventional sense. It’s closer to poetry, cerebral, unhurried, insistent. A soundscape to be read, not simply heard.” - Thierry De Clemensat — Paris Move
Intro to Block Printing
Taught by Christine Willis
Block printing is a traditional technique that involves carving a design onto a block, which is then used to stamp patterns onto fabric. For this workshop you will choose from an assortment of hand carved wooden blocks from my collection and a vibrant array of inks. We will then explore pattern making using a single or multiple blocks. This workshop is a great way to meet new people in your creative community or spend time with friends exploring a new craft.
All of the materials are included in the price of the class, so all you need to do is come ready to create.
Knowledge required:
Beginner friendly! Make sure to come in clothes you don't mind getting paint on!
What you'll get:
A piece of fabric to practice your stamping + a 100% cotton tea towel for your final design. Leave with a unique tea towel that you can gift or keep for yourself!
Open Mic : Poetry & Song October
Spinning Words, Singing Worlds
Hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram
Featured Poet: TBA
Suggested Donation: $5-$10
Poets, dreamers, and song-writers - we want to see you, hear you, and welcome you! Bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. We’ll provide a microphone and podium.
Open mics are monthly! Check ACM website for upcoming dates.
Art & Soul Circle: Boundaries & Beyond {Part II}
Led by Rev. Wendy Miller Olapade
Donate what you can, Open to the Public - RSVP Appreciated
In Part II of the Art & Soul Circle, the conversation continues with new voices from Boundaries & Beyond. This session will deepen our exploration of how art intersects with activism, resilience, and community. Participants are encouraged to share reflections as we collectively imagine pathways toward climate action.
Bounty of the Harvest: Flower arranging class
Bounty of the Harvest: Flower Arranging Class
Led By: Anne TraerCost: $90Celebrate the season with a hands-on workshop where you'll create a stunning autumnal centerpiece, perfect for your fall table. Learn the fundamentals of floral design and color, using rich seasonal blooms and textures.
What’s Included:
• Create a long & low autumn centerpiece
• Learn basic design and color principles
• Receive hands-on floral arranging instruction
• Take home a beautiful seasonal arrangement
Garden and Roads is a local florist and small-scale flower farm growing flowers and creating florals using techniques gentle to the environment!
No experience needed — all materials provided!
Indigo Shibori
Taught by Christine WIllis
$75 | Registration Required
Indigo is a natural plant that creates a stunning deep blue color. We learn about this magical dye and utilize shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth to create resist patterns. The fabric is bound and dyed in a natural indigo vat. You will unfold your item and it will reveal your one of a kind design.
All materials are included in the price of the class, so all you need to do is come ready to create. 1 yard of white cotton fabric will be included.
Feel free to bring an item from home to upcycle in the dye bath.
Knowledge required:
Beginner friendly! Ages 10 + with an adult
Make sure to come in clothes you don't mind getting dye on!
Collaging with Gratitude
Led By: Join Leticia Priebe Rocha
Cost: $10-$20
Join Leticia Priebe Rocha, local artist and poet, for evenings of community collaging! In this three part series, we will explore the following themes each month. With 2025 winding down, this wholesome and introspective session will encourage participants to nurture gratitude through collage, creating a physical manifestation of all they are grateful for this year.
Rakish : Live at ACM
$10 advanced ticket | tickets availble at door
Open to the public
Presented by Ellery Klein in a series of traditional music concerts
Rakish
Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary folk duo Rakish embodies earnest musical exploration and demonstrates an infectious playfulness on stage. In their sound together, it is evident the two friends share an unbridled love for the traditional sounds of Celtic and American music, and the tight ensemble of a group with years of collaboration under their belt.
Known for her toneful and award-winning fiddle playing in the Celtic music world, Maura Shawn Scanlin grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Maura is a 2-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition in Scotland. Her clawhammer banjo playing and songwriting, also featured in the duo, hold the regional music of her homeland close. Maura finds her niche combining influences from a widespread musical journey with the sounds she grew up around.
Steeped in the Irish music communities of Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD where he was raised, acclaimed guitarist Conor Hearn developed a keen interest in literary theory and poetry, a unique well of material from which he draws unending musical inspiration. A keenly sought-after collaborative guitarist, Conor performs with many of the most renowned names in Celtic music today. His guitar style combines bass and rhythm for a uniquely powerful and precise sound.
Rakish, embracing the unconventional connotation of their namesake, create and perform music with verve. Together they journey through Celtic and Americana styles, deftly showcasing how to bring forth something new from the deep well of tradition. They are touring their new album across the country throughout the fall of 2024 and into 2025.
Open Mic : Poetry & Song November
Spinning Words, Singing Worlds
Hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram
Featured Poet: TBA
Suggested Donation: $5-$10
Poets, dreamers, and song-writers - we want to see you, hear you, and welcome you! Bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. We’ll provide a microphone and podium.
Open mics are monthly! Check ACM website for upcoming dates.
Open Mic : Poetry & Song December
Spinning Words, Singing Worlds
Hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram
Featured Poet: TBA
Suggested Donation: $5-$10
Poets, dreamers, and song-writers - we want to see you, hear you, and welcome you! Bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. We’ll provide a microphone and podium.
Open mics are monthly! Check ACM website for upcoming dates.
Late Summer Blooms: Flower Arranging Class
Flower Arranging Class: Late Summer Blooms
Led by: Anne Traer, Floral Designer
Cost: $70
Join us for a relaxed, creative evening celebrating the beauty of seasonal flowers. Learn the basics of floral design and color principles while creating your own stunning arrangement to take home.
What’s Included:
• Focus on seasonal flowers
• Basics of design and color principles
• Hands-on floral arranging instruction
• A beautiful vase of flowers to take home
Garden and Roads is a local florist and small-scale flower farm growing flowers and creating florals using techniques gentle to the environment!
No experience necessary — all materials provided!
Make + Mingle September
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
RSVPs Appreciated
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks or drinks to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
The Jam Down By Riverside
Hosted by Down By Riverside
Suggested Donation, Open to the public
Full event details here
The Jam Down By Riverside is a direct descendent of the now defunct Blues Jam at the Porch Sounthern Fare & Juke Joint, which was a descendant of the Johnny D’s blues jam. The jam is for building community and building skills. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, styles and instruments to join in the jamming. We do not have a strict Blues Only jam rule, but probably 85% of the repertoire is blues or blues-derived music. Please come to play or listen.
Imagination Engine: Mixed Media Teen Art Group
Hosted By Malik Harding & Ashley Lazonick Harding
Free
Ages: 11-16
Maximum Participants: 8
A new art group for young creative artists in Medford. Any preteen or teen (ages 11-16) who loves to create art is welcome to join us for 5 fun Sundays where we will play with different art mediums and make masterpieces from our interpretation of a new random prompt each week.
This is a free group led by a local Medford artist. Registration is required. Spots are limited. Since our group activities depend on consistent attendance, we ask that teen participants ideally commit to all five sessions if possible
5 WEEK SESSION:
August 17
August 24
September 7
September 14
September 21
Glen David Andrews Band: NOLA in New England
Presented by Down By Riverside
Come join us for an amazing concert, dancing, dinner and drinks with the Glen David Andrews Band and the Revelry Food Truck. Glen David Andrews towers as one of the greatest New Orleans vocalists and trombonists of our time. His performances create a feeling of connection for all people and he commands one of the most inclusive experiences that Down By Riverside has ever witnessed in any venue.
Join us for an evening of music, dancing, authentic food, delicious drinks and celebration at Arts Collaborative Medford at 162 Mystic Ave in Medford, so make sure to mark your calendars and gather your friends for a day to remember. Get ready to experience the culture and Carnival energy of the Glen David Andrews Band on September 13 starting at 6PM.
Boundaries and Beyond Opening Reception
Boundaries and Beyond : An i3C Artists Group Show
Opening Reception with dance performance by Liquid Spine.
Free | Open to the Public
Featuring artwork by i3C Artists and guest, curated by Susan Altman and Adriana G. Prat. Artists will ponder meanings and implications of boundaries that relate to the environmental crisis.
On Display Through November 7th, 2025
Curatorial Statement:
Boundaries are everywhere; they can be physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, financial, and more. They can be personal, private, work-related, or public, as well as cultural, national, regional, and local. Boundaries can be short term, long-lasting, or even infinite.
The environmental and climate crisis influences and is impacted by many boundaries: temperatures, planetary limitations, lifestyles, environmental and political agreements, tariffs, budgetary ceilings, scientific research funding. The Planetary Boundaries concept defines nine interdependent global boundaries needed to maintain the stability and resilience of Earth. Six of these boundaries have already been transgressed.
For this exhibition, artists were invited to ponder meanings and implications of boundaries that relate to the environmental crisis. They responded to the call–often poetically–in personal, political, and ancestral ways, featuring local or global issues of survival, and suggesting that we have an open mind in our efforts to solve the massive environmental disruptions we are experiencing.
Participating Artists:
Susan Altman
Lisa Barthelson
Steve Bennett
Nancy Crasco
Liliana Folta
Cedric Harper
Martha Heller
Susan Hoffman Fishman
Maria Celeste Linardi
C. J. Lori
Rebecca McGee Tuck
Michaela Morse
Michaela Nielsen
Jeffrey Nowlin
Anna Pancoast
Sohyoung Park
Paula Pitman Brown
Adriana G. Prat
Luna Sconty
Yulia Shtern
Adrienne Sloane (guest)
William Turville
Liquid Spine
Imagination Engine: Mixed Media Teen Art Group
Hosted By Malik Harding & Ashley Lazonick Harding
Free
Ages: 11-16
Maximum Participants: 8
A new art group for young creative artists in Medford. Any preteen or teen (ages 11-16) who loves to create art is welcome to join us for 5 fun Sundays where we will play with different art mediums and make masterpieces from our interpretation of a new random prompt each week.
This is a free group led by a local Medford artist. Registration is required. Spots are limited. Since our group activities depend on consistent attendance, we ask that teen participants ideally commit to all five sessions if possible
5 WEEK SESSION:
August 17
August 24
September 7
September 14
September 21
Junk Journal W/ Found + Flowered
Led by: Found and Flowered
Fee: $40
A fun, beginner-friendly introduction to bookbinding and junk journaling - perfect for anyone who loves playing with paper! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own one-of-a-kind junk journal using a simple 3-hole pamphlet stitch. We’ll use a mix of materials, including cardstock, vintage papers, envelopes, magazines, washi tape, stickers, and more.
All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a completed journal ready to use!
The Neighborhood Kids: Old School Conscious Hip Hop
Ticket Pricing Here
Presented by Down By Riverside
The Neighborhood Kids have been exploding on Instagram in the wake of the new administration in Washington, serving as young and formidable leaders of the resistance. Performing at Tom Morello's Defend LA concert with Morello, B Real of Cyprus Hill, and Pussy Riot, the trio has arrived on the protest music stage of Los Angeles. The group is co-fronted by Verde, Amon the MC with DJ JG providing the foundation of beats and scratching.
Their mission is bold yet simple: to use hip-hop as a tool for healing, connection, and radical change. Their music tackles issues such as women’s rights, police reform, addiction, and immigration—but more than that, it speaks to those who feel unseen.
Make + Mingle August
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
RSVPs Appreciated
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
Led by: Gary Roberts
Free
Learn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century. We’ll listen to or read the poems, share initial impressions, and discuss whatever questions or themes emerge. The texts will be provided at the meeting—no homework required!
This free salon-style series welcomes everyone—whether you’re well-versed in poetry or simply curious. Drop in for one session or all; each 90-minute meetup stands on its own. Prior experience with poetry will be helpful but isn’t required. An interest in innovative techniques, tolerance for ambiguity, and appreciation of different points of view will also be helpful.
Emphasis will be given to poets who bore witness to social upheaval and shaped modern literature with their responses to historical events. We will take a global perspective and include many writers in different languages who have been translated into English. Brief introductions to the poets will be offered, but no stuffy lectures; we’ll make connections and discoveries together through our sharing of questions and observations.
Hosted by Gary Roberts, a poet and co-founder of Arts Collaborative Medford, as part of our literary arts initiative. Bring your coffee, tea, or notebook and join us for a relaxed, open conversation about how poetry can reflect, resist, and reimagine the world around us.
Registration is requested, but not required.
REFRESH + RADIATE SPA Yoga Micro-Retreats
$35 | Hosted by LINDA DEVINCENTIS YOGA
Treat yourself to a delightful blend of spa and yoga tranquility in a serene and supportive space! Join me at the Arts Collaborative Medford for a SPA YOGA micro-retreat that will refresh and revitalize you this summer!! An hour just isn't enough for all the goodness... you'll have an hour and a half to melt deeply into a state of peace and calm.
Your eve comes complete with a generous dose of pampering :) Combining the goodness of gentle yoga, breathwork, nurturing hands-on assists and a chocolate meditation with the spa inspired sweetness of soothing aromatherapy, a seasonally inspired beverage and guided self-massage to create an immersive experience of relaxation and renewal.
Additional delights will be sprinkled along the way.
Perfect if you are seeking to manage stress, release tension and increase your overall sense of well-being and joy.
All levels are welcome! Come as you are! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to savor the season!!!
>>save your space today<<
Your SPA Yoga experience includes:
Embodied Movement: Flow softly with nurturing movement to ground your body and invite ease.
Breathwork: Explore soothing techniques to calm the nervous system and cool the body and mind.
Delicious Beverage + Bites: Treat yourself to seasonal drinks and bites to nourish and energize you
Chocolate meditation: A delicious way to practice mindfulness
Guided self - massage: Melt tension and release deeply
Aromatherapy: Uplift your mood and energy
Additional delights sprinkled throughout our time together :)
Please bring your own yoga mat and any other props that support you (blanket, eye pillow bolster/cushion, water bottle). Blocks will be provided.
EARLY BIRD BONUS OFFER
Register by July 31st to save your space and enjoy a special bonus offer - TWO WEEK COMPLIMENTARY LIVE-ONLINE YOGA MEMBERSHIP.
Imagination Engine: Mixed Media Teen Art Group
Hosted By Malik Harding & Ashley Lazonick Harding
Free
Ages: 11-16
Maximum Participants: 8
A new art group for young creative artists in Medford. Any preteen or teen (ages 11-16) who loves to create art is welcome to join us for 5 fun Sundays where we will play with different art mediums and make masterpieces from our interpretation of a new random prompt each week.
This is a free group led by a local Medford artist. Registration is required. Spots are limited. Since our group activities depend on consistent attendance, we ask that teen participants ideally commit to all five sessions if possible
5 WEEK SESSION:
August 17
August 24
September 7
September 14
September 21
Medford Maker Weekend: yART sale!
FREE | Open to the public
Low cost items for sale!
Join us at Arts Collaborative Medford for a one-day-only yART Sale featuring original art, prints, frames, and office supplies—all priced to go! It’s a treasure hunt for creatives, collectors, and bargain lovers alike, with every purchase supporting our community arts center.
Once you've done your shopping, swing by the library for the Maker Expo and Craft Supply Swap at the Medford Public Library on Sunday 8/24. There is a free Craft Supply Swap (12-1PM) and an afternoon (1-4PM) of drop-in crafts, fascinating demonstrations, and exhibits from local makers.
Make your own bat house, learn to knit, bedazzle a book cover, learn about blacksmithing, bobbin lace, print-making, watercolor painting, and more! Stock up, save big, and support local arts all in one go!
Open Mic : Poetry & Song August
Spinning Words, Singing Worlds
Hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram
Featured Poet: Leticia Priebe Rocha
Suggested Donation: $5-$10
Poets, dreamers, and song-writers - we want to see you, hear you, and welcome you! Bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. We’ll provide a microphone and podium.
Leticia Priebe Rocha is the author of In Lieu of Heartbreak, This is Like (Bottlecap Press, 2024). She has a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University, where she was awarded an Academy of American Poets University Poetry Prize. She is a 2025 Undocupoets Fellow and an editor for Yellow Arrow Publishing. Born in São Paulo, she immigrated to Miami, FL at the age of nine and currently resides in Medford MA. Her work has been supported by the Fine Arts Work Center, Mass Cultural Council, and Cambridge Arts.
Open mics are monthly! Check ACM website for upcoming dates.
Imagination Engine: Mixed Media Teen Art Group
Hosted By Malik Harding & Ashley Lazonick Harding
Free
Ages: 11-16
Maximum Participants: 8
A new art group for young creative artists in Medford. Any preteen or teen (ages 11-16) who loves to create art is welcome to join us for 5 fun Sundays where we will play with different art mediums and make masterpieces from our interpretation of a new random prompt each week.
This is a free group led by a local Medford artist. Registration is required. Spots are limited. Since our group activities depend on consistent attendance, we ask that teen participants ideally commit to all five sessions if possible
5 WEEK SESSION:
August 17
August 24
September 7
September 14
September 21
Art & Soul Circle: In The Eyes Of The Artist
Led by Rev. Wendy Miller Olapade
Donate what you can, Open to the Public - RSVP Appreciated
Art is personal. Art is messy. Art is about the stories our own lives bring to what we see. Join us for this month's Art & Soul to explore the exhibit, In the Eyes of the Artist*, and reflect on how our own memory, emotion, and imagination transform what we see into something deeply personal—and maybe even divine. No critics here—just curiosity, wonder, and conversation.
REFRESH + RADIATE SPA Yoga Micro-Retreats
$35 | Hosted by LINDA DEVINCENTIS YOGA
Treat yourself to a delightful blend of spa and yoga tranquility in a serene and supportive space! Join me at the Arts Collaborative Medford for a SPA YOGA micro-retreat that will refresh and revitalize you this summer!! An hour just isn't enough for all the goodness... you'll have an hour and a half to melt deeply into a state of peace and calm.
Your eve comes complete with a generous dose of pampering :) Combining the goodness of gentle yoga, breathwork, nurturing hands-on assists and a chocolate meditation with the spa inspired sweetness of soothing aromatherapy, a seasonally inspired beverage and guided self-massage to create an immersive experience of relaxation and renewal.
Additional delights will be sprinkled along the way.
Perfect if you are seeking to manage stress, release tension and increase your overall sense of well-being and joy.
All levels are welcome! Come as you are! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to savor the season!!!
>>save your space today<<
Your SPA Yoga experience includes:
Embodied Movement: Flow softly with nurturing movement to ground your body and invite ease.
Breathwork: Explore soothing techniques to calm the nervous system and cool the body and mind.
Delicious Beverage + Bites: Treat yourself to seasonal drinks and bites to nourish and energize you
Chocolate meditation: A delicious way to practice mindfulness
Guided self - massage: Melt tension and release deeply
Aromatherapy: Uplift your mood and energy
Additional delights sprinkled throughout our time together :)
Please bring your own yoga mat and any other props that support you (blanket, eye pillow bolster/cushion, water bottle). Blocks will be provided.
EARLY BIRD BONUS OFFER
Register by July 31st to save your space and enjoy a special bonus offer - TWO WEEK COMPLIMENTARY LIVE-ONLINE YOGA MEMBERSHIP.
ACM Gift Shop: Pop Up Sale!
Free | Open to the public
Every month, we highlight artists from the ACM Gift Shop with a special pop up sale. In August, come say hello to Elaina Bates-Egan who is an ACM studio artist.
ACM Main Gallery Exhibition
Gallery Viewing Hours: Tues-Thurs 12pm-3pm*
On Display: August 8th through September 6th
*appointments can be made for other times by emailing admin@artscollabmedford.org
“In The Eyes Of The Artist” Exhibition - Opening Reception
In The Eyes Of The Artist | ArtsMedford Annual Member Show
Free | Open to the Public
Hosted by ArtsMedford
“In the Eyes of the Artists” invites you to see the world as our artists do—through lenses shaped by memory, emotion, identity, and imagination. This exhibition celebrates the remarkable talents of ArtsMedford’s members, all rooted in the local Medford community, and showcases the personal perspectives that guide their creative work. Rather than offering a single narrative, the pieces on view reflect the diversity of vision, voice, and experience that defines our artistic community. Together, they form a dynamic tapestry of expression, inviting you to pause, look closer, and see anew—through the eyes of the artists themselves.
On Display Through September 6th
Participating Artists:
Aimée Archambault
Amy Shinerock
Ania Borto
Blake Barich Alexandre
Catie Woodbury
Celia Lee
Cheryl Woodbury
Christine Willis
Edward Cardini
Jill Strait
Julia Dudley-Kramer
Karen Poon
Karla Quattrocchi
Katie Cornog
Laura Menucci
Marj Coello
Megan Polcaro
Nancy Haddad
Nancy Haddad
Rita Ortolino-Dioguardi
Rose Lambias
Sarah Beardslee
Susan Altman
Susan McAnneny
Artsy Fartsy Summer Kids
Artsy Fartsy Summer Camp | Led by Sabrina Huether & Colin White.
Ages: 6-11 years old
Price: $450/kid per week
3 Weeks Offered:
Week 1: 8/4 - 8/8
Week 2: 8/11 - 8/15
Week 3: 8/18 - 8/22
Contact to Register: sabrinaghuether@gmail.com
Kids process art summer program. Led by Sabrina Huether & Colin White, licensed and experienced Medford Public Schools teachers. Maximum teach to student ratio 6:1.
Living the Creative Life: Behind the Breakthroughs
Free | Open to the Public
Join screenwriter and novelist Trinette Faint and award-winning author Kara Storti at Arts Collaborative Medford for an inspiring event where you'll get an exclusive peek into the minds of two female Boston-based creatives. Learn about the breakthrough moments that shaped their writing careers and discover the secrets behind their success. This in-person gathering is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights to fuel your own creative journey. Stick around after the event—Trinette and Kara will be signing copies of their books!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring spark to your writing life!
Learn more about Trinette and Kara at:
Closing Reception for Lakota Stories: Artistic Expressions
Free | Open to the Public
Hosted by Lakota Youth Stay
Commemorate the month long exhibition of Native Art from Pine Ridge Reservation and help support the Lakota Youth Stay Program. The first raffle winner for an original Ledger Artwork will be pulled this evening. Refreshments, mingling, music, and community!
Sound Bath & Meditation
Hosted by Hendrik of Down By Riverside
Carve out 90 minutes from your Sunday to connect with the community and work on taking care of yourself. Let the sound wash over you and feel the tension unclench.
What’s a Soundbath?
A soundbath is a performance of sound or music which is intended to relax, to spiritually heal, and to create a meditative state. Hendrik will play gong and singing bowls for this program. Often the sounds are long, deep sustained tones and harmonic resonances that happen higher above droning fundamental tones. The sound serves as a focal point for meditation. Instead of trying to focus on nothing or on the breath, the participant concentrates on the sound as it changes and develops.
What to Expect:
Please bring a yoga mat or meditation cushion with you. Several people have also brought blankets and pillows. You will get the option to sit in a cushioned chair if desired.
Program Flow
There will be an introductory discussion where participants can check in with the group. Lately this has included discussions about stressors, anxiety and depression. We will do some breathwork to relax a bit before the actual music. The soundbath will last about 60 minutes. After the bath, we will also have time to discuss the experience, check in with our community, and plan how to support each other.
The event is a Pay-What-You-Can event, which means the tickets are free, but we ask each person to donate to help pay for the event if they can.
The Jam Down By Riverside
Hosted by Down By Riverside
Suggested Donation, Open to the public
Full event details here
The Jam Down By Riverside is a direct descendent of the now defunct Blues Jam at the Porch Sounthern Fare & Juke Joint, which was a descendant of the Johnny D’s blues jam. The jam is for building community and building skills. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, styles and instruments to join in the jamming. We do not have a strict Blues Only jam rule, but probably 85% of the repertoire is blues or blues-derived music. Please come to play or listen.
Opening Reception for Lakota Stories: Artistic Expressions
Free | Open to the Public
Hosted by Lakota Youth Stay
Lakota Stories: Artistic Expressions showcases the creativity, culture, and perspectives of Lakota youth participating in the YouthStay program—a weeklong homestay experience that brings Native youth from the Pine Ridge Reservation to the greater Medford area. The goal of YouthStay is to spark meaningful connections and mutual understanding between Native and non-Native communities through shared experiences and genuine friendship.
During their stay, the Lakota youth are welcomed by local host families and take part in a variety of fun, hands-on, and educational activities. Life on the reservation comes with unique challenges, and YouthStay creates space for participants to step outside their day-to-day routines, discover new interests, and imagine new possibilities for themselves and their futures.
A highlight of the week is a photography workshop with Susan D’Arcy Fuller, where the youth learn how to capture creative and compelling images. Thanks to the continued support from Arts Alive, each participant gets to use a digital camera and document their experiences throughout the week. The exhibit culminates in a celebration, where the community gathers to view the powerful photos taken by the youth.
This year, Lakota Stories: Artistic Expressions also features traditional ledger art, hand-sewn star quilts, and crafts from the Pine Ridge Reservation—offering a deeper look at the artistic traditions and personal stories of the Lakota community. We’re honored to share their work with you. Thanks for joining us—we hope you enjoy the exhibit!
On Display Through August 2
ACM Main Gallery Exhibition
Gallery Viewing Hours: Tues-Thurs 12pm-3pm*
On Display: July 9th through August 2nd
*appointments can be made for other times by emailing admin@artscollabmedford.org
Art Walk Closing Reception
Free | Open to the Public
Hosted by Arts Medford and Medford Chamber of Commerce
VIEW THE FULL ART WALK 2025 HERE
Join us to commemorate the 2nd Annual Art Walk hosted by Arts Medford and Medford Chamber of Commerce. It has been a month of seeing local businesses feature the beautiful work of local talent in their windows. Come to mingle, meet artists and business owners - it will be a good time for all! All ages. Light refreshments provided.
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