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World Poetry Salon
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesLearn 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! In April, we'll feature a special New England edition of …
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Friday Morning Sound Baths with Hendrik
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesEase into Friday with a restorative morning sound bath at Arts Collaborative Medford. Hendrik leads this meditative program with gong and singing bowls, creating long, resonant tones intended to support relaxation, reflection, and a calm start to the day. What’s a Soundbath? A soundbath is a performance of sound or music which is intended to relax, to …
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Springward Poetry Festival
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin us for the Springward Poetry Festival, a weekend of poetry-focused interactive programming for all ages. We aim to foster an environment where poets, appreciators of poetry, and those curious about the art form can celebrate National Poetry Month, learn about poetry, and connect with each other. Start with our ongoing monthly World Poetry Salon (free), …
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The Jam Down By Riverside (Potluck)
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Jam Down By Riverside is a direct descendent of the now defunct Blues Jam at the Porch Southern 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 …
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Live Figure Drawing Sessions
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThis 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 …
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“Defunded/Defunked!” Exhibition Opening Reception
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin us for the opening reception of Defunded/Defunked!—an energetic and thought-provoking exhibition curated by and featuring artists from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. This exhibition explores what it means to create, resist, and find joy within systems shaped by scarcity, excess, and shifting cultural values. Through humor, irreverence, and experimentation …
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3rd Sunday Sound Bath with Hendrik
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesSettle into a meditative Sunday morning at Arts Collaborative Medford with Hendrik, who leads this sound bath using gong and singing bowls to create long, resonant tones intended to support relaxation, reflection, and a restorative state. What’s a Soundbath? A soundbath is a performance of sound or music which is intended to relax, to spiritually heal, and …
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Cyanotypes On Fabric
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesExplore cyanotype beyond paper and into textiles in this hands-on workshop focused on printing on fabric! During this class, students will learn the cyanotype process through hands-on experiments starting on paper and small fabric samples, building an understanding of exposure, composition, and material differences. Then we’ll transition into larger and wearable fabrics, using textiles participants …
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Mosaics: Vertical Garden
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesDo you have a piece of wall or fence with some sun exposure? If so it could be used to grow herbs while being a work of art. Create a vertical garden from halves of teacups or coffee cups. These will be a manageable size, using just a few cup halves. Cup halves will be …
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Original Poetry Open Mic with guest poets Linda Haviland Conte & David P. Miller
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesOriginal Poetry Open MicHosted by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford Poet Laureate Emeritus (2023–2025)Featured Poet: Linda Haviland Conte & David P. Miller Suggested Donation: $5-$10 Poets, dreamers, and writers - we want to see you, hear you, and welcome you! Bring an original poem or story to read. We’ll provide a microphone and podium. --- Guest Poets: Linda …
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$5 – $10