Cultural

Learn how to get a grant from the Winchester Cultural Council at this drop-in workshop. Cultural Council members will be there to describe the grant program and answer questions. This is also a good opportunity to meet them and learn more about what the WCC does! Come any time between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

Every year, the Winchester Cultural Council gives grants for cultural activities. Last year the WCC gave over $16,000 to 16 individuals and organizations, with amounts ranging from $250 to $2,500. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 16.

Grants can be given to individuals, nonprofit and

Flute Students of Mary Cunningham perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join us outside on the library lawn and visit with some Curious Creatures! Registration required. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.

Elevate your cyanotype work! This workshop will explore alternative methods for working with cyanotype prints using gold leaf or imitation leaf, gold metallic paint, powder, and wax. We will utilize various techniques for the application of these materials, explore paper and media choices, discuss how the combination of metal and cyanotype can affect the overall meaning of the work, look at examples of artists who have used these techniques and various media, and discuss how the materials have further communicated their ideas. Class sessions will include discussions of student work as well as

Piano students of Dana Dalton perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall

Violin students of Em Daly perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

Violin Students of Em Daly perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

Embellish your dance parties with your very own Dancing Ribbon Rings! Each child will get to design and make their own wooden rings with ribbons and tulle (and their grown-up's help). This program is for kids ages 2-5 and their grown-ups. Registration required.

© Jen Bilodeau

© Megan Riley

© Ania MoussawelIt's our favorite time of the year! It's time for Winter Solstice 2024! A celebration of our members creativity! Join us for an afternoon filled with the diversity and creativity of our artist members. Be here at the museum to celebrate all of the talented artists that are part of our amazing photo community. Saturday December 14th from 4 to 6pm We are also thrilled to showcase two award winning photographers in December. In our Griffin Gallery, Bridget Jourgensen is our 2024 John Chervinsky Scholarship Award winner, showcasing her award winning

© Patricia Scialo, Lady of the Forest No. 1, previous attendee of Member Networking DayJoin us for a morning event of conversation and critique. We are excited to provide our members an opportunity to network, grow, ask questions and get critical feedback about a body of work either in process or complete. Spend your Saturday morning with Crista Dix, Executive Director to have a conversation answering your questions about your creativity, working with institutions or other issues or ideas around photography and creativity. Join us Sunday December 15th from 9.30am-12pm for our roundtable peer