March 2025
Queer Reflections: Exploring the Queer Body Through Collage
Arts Collaborative Medford presents the workshop Queer Reflections: Exploring the Queer Body Through Collage, a hands-on workshop led by Cambridge-based writer and multidisciplinary artist Na Lee. Through the transformative practice of collage, participants will explore personal and collective queer identities, using layering, fragmentation, and reassembly as creative tools for self-expression. This session offers a supportive space to reflect on the queer body, reimagine representation, and engage in meaningful artistic exploration. No prior experience necessary all materials provided. Cost is on…
Find out more »Art & Dinner: Jahnae Wyatt and Christopher Walker
Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to the first event in its new Art & Dinner series. The program will feature a personal tour with painter Jahnae Wyatt of her five-piece exhibition — My Reflections: Towards Divinity — assembled just for this event. You’ll learn about the artist’s journey, and how her work captures vulnerability, transformation, and rebirth. And, enjoy a curated three-course meal presented by chef Christopher Walker, two-time "Chopped" champion. Tickets are $175 and include food and drinks. Purchase…
Find out more »Live Figure Drawing Session
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a new series of Live Figure Drawing Sessions, held every other Tuesday evening at the community arts center. These are in-person, non-instructor led sessions with a nude or lightly clothed model striking a mixture of short and long poses — starting at one minute and working up to a 15- or 20-minute pose. A studio monitor will be present to assist the model and participants. Attendees should bring their own materials. ACM will have some…
Find out more »Poetry and Song Open Mic at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents its monthly Poetry and Song Open Mic Night, hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram, with guest poet CD Collins. A Kentucky native, Collins was selected as Malden’s inaugural Poet Laureate in 2023. She is the author of "Blue Land," a collection of short stories; a poetry collection; and "Afterheat," a novel. She has published short fiction in numerous literary magazines. Her first album, "Kentucky Stories," won Best Spoken-Word album at the Boston Poetry Awards. Poets, dreamers,…
Find out more »Battle of the Bands at AMC
Arts Collaborative Medford presents "Amped Up," its first Battle of the Bands, where the best young musicians will go head-to-head in a high-energy showdown. From rock and funk to jazz and pop, each band will bring their unique sound to the stage, competing for the ultimate title. Come cheer on your favorites, soak in the live music, and experience a night of unforgettable performances. Admission is $5 at the door or through the ACM website.
Find out more »April 2025
Make + Mingle at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to its monthly Make + Mingle, a free drop-in at the new community arts center for anybody to come and create among other artists and artist-types. Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can; space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided.
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