Rave review of The Color Purple, release of the 360 virtual gallery for Points of Return, Summer Ceramics registration starts next week!

A huge thank you to Emmy-award winning Arts & Entertainment critic Joyce Kulhawik for her glowing review of The Color Purple!

Get your tickets now before they're gone - The Color Purple resumes TONIGHT on The Umbrella Mainstage! And don't forget about our special events throughout the run. See calendar below for details.

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The Points of Return 360 VR Gallery is now LIVE! We are excited to present this large-scale, international exhibition in a virtual reality format, able to be explored and enjoyed from anywhere in the world.

Guided tours, film screening and more coming up! See calendar below for details.

VIEW THE 360 TOUR

SAVE THE DATE
Ceramics Summer Class registration goes live on June 1 at 10am!

This registration is for full semester classes only.
Workshops will be available for registration internally on June 8.

PINCH-FORMING: A MINDFUL APPROACH

Only a few spots left in this Saturday's workshop with master ceramicist, Paul Briggs!

In this weekend workshop, Paul will share his unique and meditative process for creating pinched vessels. He will begin with an introduction and discussion, along with slides of his work and other inspirations. We will see demonstrations of his pinch forming techniques through a variety of forms and embellishments.
Saturday registration only available.

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The Umbrella Arts Center is proud to be a UP Designated organization, recognized by the Mass Cultural Council (MCC) for our demonstrated commitment to learn, take action, and embrace inclusivity as a core organizational value and possess behaviors that reflect the aspirations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Now, MCC with Open Door Arts and Art-Reach seeks to learn more about our community of disabled artists, patrons, and arts and culture organizations to help make our sector more accessible, inclusive, and representative of people with disabilities. 

Click the button below to fill out this 10-minute survey by May 31.

TAKE THE SURVEY

IN THE COMMUNITY

Join our friends at Discovery Museum on Saturday, May 27, 10am-12pm to learn about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made important contributions to the fields of science, math, and art. 

Learn about AAPI artists, such as Janel Foo, who are making important contributions to the art world through work with stained glass. Hear more about their stories, how they use their art to help others, and get inspired by some of their pieces. Then, use some everyday materials to make a stained glass inspired masterpiece of your own!

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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

THROUGH June 4: The Color Purple & accompanying events presented by The Umbrella Stage Company 

THROUGH June 25: Points of Return (Main Gallery)

May 26: Pre-show Women of Concord Walking Tour (4pm) in partnership with Town of Concord Visitor Services 

May 27: Pre-show African American History of Concord Walking Tour (4pm) in partnership with Town of Concord Visitor Services and The Robbins House

May 28: Brown Out Performance with Post-show Black Joy Affinity Space Potluck for BIPOC Artists, Audiences & Allies -- All are Welcome!

June 3 & 4: Pinch-Forming: A Mindful Approach with Paul Briggs (10am-4pm)

June 10: Points of Return: Guided Tour (3pm)

June 10: Into the Oceanic: Double screening event with virtual talk by the filmmakers and Dr. Gary Husband (6:30-9pm)

June 25: Points of Return: Guided Tour (3pm)

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