Enjoy live music and family fun at the Tiny Shed series.
New Science Talk Series “Bridging Minds” Begins
May 2, 2026
A new local series strives to make science accessible and engaging for everyone.
Spotlight
GO FISH! The Mystic River Herring Mural
In Spring 2026, ArtsArlington and our partner, the Mystic River Watershed Association, invite the community to co-create public art project celebrating the return of the herring to the Mystic River and our local creative spirit.
News
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.
Pathways Art Series Returns to the Bikeway
March 28, 2026
The Pathways series returns to the Minuteman Bikeway this spring.
ACAC Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
March 27, 2026
ACAC announced 26 recipients of grants that will bring new and expanded art and cultural programs to the Town.
Events
Stories of Pride: LGBTQ+ History and Art in Cyrus Dallin’s World
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, this special tour explores connections between Cyrus Dallin’s art and the compelling stories of LGBTQ artists, writers, and intellectuals in Dallin’s creative circle or who were later influenced by his work.
Family Fish Painting Workshop -- free
Come paint a fish or two for Arlington’s newest public art project. Join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 4:30, 5:30 or 6:30 at Fox Library, 175 Mass Avenue.
Sculpture + Architecture Walking Tour: Cyrus Dallin and Arlington Center
Learn the fascinating stories behind the public art, commemorative sites, and historic buildings in our neighborhood!
Sculpture + Architecture Walking Tour: Cyrus Dallin and Arlington Center
Discover the revolutionary roots and artistic masterpieces hidden right in Arlington Center!
U.S. Premiere Screening of Hope
Join us Thurs., June 18, at the Capitol Theatre in Arlington for the U.S. premiere of the film documentary Hope, featuring an in-person Q&A with Sudan & South Sudan expert Brian Adeba with ticket proceeds directly benefiting South Sudanese refugees.