Performances, exhibitions, recitals, and other cultural activities or those by supporters of the arts
Come meet Winchester painter Lucia Rubini at her studio and classroom downtown. On display will be her own artworks and those of her students. This special reception is part of Art in August. Refreshments served, free admission, come to look, to buy, or if you are interested in studying painting yourself!
Come meet Michimo Katsumi and view her innovative mixed-media creations at Revolve on Thompson Street, as part of Art in August. Michiko was born in Shizuoka, Japan, and currently lives and works in Winchester. She has a degree in Textile Design from Joshibi University in Japan and has had private studies in Japanese ink painting (fufo ga). Her work shows a new and sometimes whimsical take on familiar objects.
The first of Art in August's 2024 "meet the artist" receptions takes place on Thursday, August 7, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, 39 Church St. Everyone is welcome to meet Wendy Jo New, maker of fine contemporary jewelry, and Sue Whitten Clark, creator of beautiful textile art. Admission is free, refreshments are served—come to look or to buy!
Art in August 2025 features artist receptions on every Thursday evening in the month of August.
Tickets: $30, includes light fare and drinks.
Art in the Park is a public outdoor art activity free and open to the public, with demonstrations, participatory art, and exhibition and sale of works by local artists. The event is held on the Winchester Common on Saturday, August 16, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, in conjunction with the weekly Farmers' Market. It is a highlight of the month-long Art in August festival.
A family-friendly event, Art in the Park offers something for everyone!
Art in the Park is a family-friendly public art activity including hands-on opportunities, demonstrations, and exhibitions of art that takes place during the Winchester Farmers' Market. A number of local artists will run activities to show their creative process and in some cases to let people try making their own. Artists all also be able to sell their artwork. There will be something for everyone!
Follow a pattern or create your own design in an afternoon of fuse bead fun. For children in grades 2-5, registration is required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.
The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an artist panel for the exhibition Manifest Destiny. Please join us in-person to hear from the artists Craig Easton, Drew Leventhal, Lisa Elmaleh, Rich Frishman, and Vicky Sambunaris, who will share with us the creative process behind their works.
The artist panel will be followed by a reception for the exhibition.
About the artists:
Craig Easton's work is deeply rooted in the documentary tradition. He shoots long-term documentary projects exploring issues around social policy, identity, culture and community. Known for his intimate
The Griffin Museum is excited to host a reception celebrating our presentation of the traveling exhibition, A Yellow Rose Project.
Join us in person at the Griffin Museum in Winchester to celebrate all the amazing work from over 100 artists in this exhibition.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Created by Frances Jakubek and Meg Griffiths, A Yellow Rose Project is a photographic collaboration of responses, reflections, and reactions to the 19th Amendment from over one hundred women across the United States.
