• Mosaic Flower Pot Workshop

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford is hosting a two-session workshop by mosaic artist Susan Altman on how to create a mosaic to decorate a 6-inch terra-cotta flower pot. Session One on March 17 will cover the basics of adhesives for outdoor mosaics and an easy way to apply mosaic tiles to a curved surface, and you'll start …

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    $40
  • Sound Bath & Meditation at ACM

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Feeling depressed, anxious, or isolated? You might enjoy Sound Bath & Meditation, hosted by Hendrik Gideonse of Down By Riverside and Kathleen Willis of Dawa Entheogenic Services, at Arts Collaborative Medford. The primary mission of Down By Riverside is to foster feelings of connectedness and community with music. This program will center on staying present …

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  • Intro to Bookbinding

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Calling all artists or anyone who wants to make their own sketchbook or journal. Arts Collaborative Medford is offering an Intro to Bookbinding workshop led by Medford resident and ACM studio arts Christine Willis. In this workshop you will make one 5 1/2 x 8 inch hand-stitched book bound together with a French Link stitch. …

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    $75
  • Live Figure Drawing Session

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford introduces a new series of Live Figure Drawing Sessions, which will be 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 …

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    $15
  • The Jam Down By Riverside

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford is hosting its second Jam Down By Riverside, 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. Presented by the Medford nonprofit Down By Riverside, Inc., the Jam is for building community and building …

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  • Open Weave Session with Lois Russell

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to a free open weave session hosted by renowned basketmaker Lois Russell, one of the featured artists in ACM's current exhibition, "The Threads That Tie Us." Join, watch, or converse with area basketmakers in ACM’s first-floor gallery space. All are welcome. Lois Russell has been making baskets since 1988. Her work …

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    Free
  • Art and Soul Circle: The Threads That Tie Us

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Sanctuary and Hillside churches present an Art and Soul Circle program based on "The Threads That Tie Us," an exhibition on view at Arts Collaborative Medford through March 28. The exhibition disrupts traditional notions of textiles by engaging embroidery, quilting, tufting, weaving, and other fabric-based practices as contemporary tools for addressing social issues and reclaiming …

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    Free
  • Cheryl Arena’s Wonderful Blues Band/Potluck at ACM

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Down By Riverside welcomes Cheryl Arena and her Wonderful Blues Band for a blues potluck at Arts Collaborative Medford. Arena is talented singer, songwriter and blues harp player -- she was one of only 30 artists featured in the book “Masters of the Harmonica.” She will be performing with her band featuring Eddie Scheer on …

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  • ACM Mardi Gras with Glen David Andrews Band

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Down By Riverside and Arts Collaborative Medford invite you to celebrate Mardi Gras 2025. Enjoy an afternoon and early evening of music, dancing, authentic food from the Revelry Food Truck, delicious drinks, and a 6 p.m. concert featuring the Glen David Andrews Band. In addition, The Dixie Cookbook, a traditional jazz ensemble, will perform tunes …

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    $25 – $32
  • Medford Makers Retail Shop Grand Opening

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to the grand opening of its Medford Makers Retail Shop, the program at the year-old community arts center, featuring the work of 27 Medford-based artists. Today's pop-up will feature items from Colin White, a collage artist, and Iris Zeng, whose mediums are drawing and sculpture. Expanded visiting hours and regular …

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