The Minutes

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

An evening in Big Cherry – a small town in anywhere, USA – and the city council meeting unfolds in real time, unmasking undercurrents that threaten to undo life as they know it … and driving the question, “How far would you go?” Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts’s (August: Osage County) new play was called one […]

$20 – $55

The Minutes

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

An evening in Big Cherry – a small town in anywhere, USA – and the city council meeting unfolds in real time, unmasking undercurrents that threaten to undo life as they know it … and driving the question, “How far would you go?” Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts’s (August: Osage County) new play was called one […]

$20 – $55

Portraits in Red: Missing &Murdered Indigenous Painting Project

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

The MMIP Painting Project began not as a project at all but with the intent of it being just one painting to show support for the Missing & Murdered indigenous peoples crisis. Artist Nayana laFond created the first painting on May 5, 2020, the day of remembrance for MMIP. She shared it ontine and the […]

Free

The Minutes

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

An evening in Big Cherry – a small town in anywhere, USA – and the city council meeting unfolds in real time, unmasking undercurrents that threaten to undo life as they know it … and driving the question, “How far would you go?” Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts’s (August: Osage County) new play was called one […]

$20 – $55

Open Studios 2024

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

For 2024, we're delighted to welcome you back to our studios and beautifully renovated galleries! Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, and share in celebrating their work. FEATURING Kaleidoscope: Changing as We Change exhibition in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery February 28 - March 20 […]

Free

The Minutes

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

An evening in Big Cherry – a small town in anywhere, USA – and the city council meeting unfolds in real time, unmasking undercurrents that threaten to undo life as they know it … and driving the question, “How far would you go?” Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts’s (August: Osage County) new play was called one […]

$20 – $55

Oil & Acrylic Painting Intensives (various session dates)

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Descriptions: Acrylic Painting Intensive Sessions: We will practice with a limited palette using three primary colors, making secondary and tertiary colors. In addition, we will also make preliminary drawings on our canvas to map out shapes and characters, and work on underpainting to build up visual stimuli and resonance. In our brief exploration you […]

$140

Oil Painting and Drawing; Considering Composition and Color

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Think about some painting you admire; what are the elements the painter used to make that statement? This class emphasizes the elements of composition; the organization of line and shape, and the ways color and values work together to create a dynamic whole. Drawing is the foundation for organizing your thoughts as a […]

$365

Latin Rhythms (Session 1)

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Latin Rhythms is a dance fitness class that will keep you moving and smiling the entire time! Featuring rhythms from Puerto Rico to Africa, this introductory class focuses on Latin inspired movement and rhythms, such as salsa and merengue, and combines cardio, basic footwork and easy stretching to leave your body and soul […]

$100

Intro to the Camera and Photographic Design

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: In this class, students will be introduced to the technical aspects of their camera to better understand how to control exposure for more expressive photographs. We will briefly cover strategies for digital image organization and storage, and we will cover visual considerations around light, framing, timing and design. We will focus on the […]

$265