Enjoy live music and family fun at the Tiny Shed series.
Featured Artist Jennifer Hruska
September 1, 2026
ArtsArlington’s current featured artist is musician, composer, sound designer, educator, and entrepreneur Jennifer Hruska.
Spotlight
Apply for a grant! The FY27 Grant Cycle is open.
Each year, ArtsArlington invites applications for grants to support arts, humanities, cultural and sciences programs benefiting the Arlington community. Organizations, agencies, schools, non-profits, libraries, and individuals are welcome to apply. Grant awards typically range from $250 to $1,500. Funding for these grants is made possible by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC).
News
Featured Artist Sharon Stafford
July 1, 2026
ArtsArlington’s current featured artist is colored pencil artist Sharon Stafford.
New Science Talk Series “Bridging Minds” Begins
May 2, 2026
A new local series strives to make science accessible and engaging for everyone.
Featured Artist Suzette Durso
May 1, 2026
ArtsArlington’s current featured artist is colored pencil artist Suzette Durso.
Arlington Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series Launches
May 1, 2026
A new weekend pop-up arts series begins May 3 at the Arlington Visitor Center.
Arlington Welcomes New Poet Laureate
March 31, 2026
Arlington welcomes Teresa Cader as the Town’s fifth Poet Laureate.
Events
Arlington Poetry Series: Jean Flanagan and K.T. Landon
Enjoy an evening of poetry, featuring readings by Arlington Poet Laureate Emerita Jean Flanagan and K.T. Landon, winner of the 2025 Richard Snyder Prize. A brief open mic session follows the readings.
Stories of hunger awareness & action
Join True Story Theater on September 24 for a free, public performance focused on stories of how many in our community have awakened to the needs of people (near and far) who live with hunger – and what people are doing to change that.
Closing Reception: Bridges Between Two Worlds Exhibition
Join us for the closing reception of the exhibition of Bridges Between Two Worlds, featuring the work of artist Michael Wilson, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1 pm to 2 pm.
Jug Band Festival at the Jason Russell House Concert Series & Beer Garden
Saturday, September 26, the Jug Band Festival comes to the lawn of Arlington's Jason Russell House, with food and drink available from local vendors.
The Great Northeast Jug Band Festival 2026
Join Arlington Center for the Arts for the return of the annual Great Northeast Jug Band Festival!