Visual Arts
Looking good! Exhibits, galleries, cinemas, artists’ collectives, and paint-your-own venues.
Art and Frame Emporium
18 Lyman Street, Westborough 01581
508-366-5650
Arts Wayland & @theW Gallery
57 Andrew Avenue, Wayland, MA 01778
774-421-9211
We welcome beginners, experienced artists, and supporters of the arts from Wayland and surrounding communities.
Community Kiln
26 Park Street, Framingham 01702
508-309-4604
A program of SMOC open to all, Community Kiln at Brick Stack Arts Center offers classes and workshops for beginners through more advanced students of all ages to actively engage in the joy of ceramics.
Concord Center for the Visual Arts
37 Lexington Road, Concord 01742
978-369-2578
Where art is for everyone! Concord Arts’ happenings include engaging exhibitions, classes, workshops, and special programs. Our teachers are among the best, and our demos, lectures, films and trips provide something for everybody.
Damianos Photography & Publishing
The Saxonville Mills, 1630 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01701
508-872-4880
Distinctive photography of architecture, interiors, products, and people for business. Services include digital image retouching (our images or yours), consulting and classes, in-house Giclée printing and book publishing.
Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University
14 Vernon Street, Framingham 01701
508-215-5110
Focusing on American art from 19th century to present day, the Danforth Art Museum has a permanent collection of over 3,500 works of art and offers studio art courses, workshops, and artist lectures. Exhibitions focus on historical American art and contemporary, regional artists.
Franklin Art Association
Full Circle Arts
9 Middlesex Avenue, Natick 01760
276 Turnpike Road, Westborough 01581
508-745-3732
A program of Justice Resource Institute, this nonprofit studio and retail shop supports the creative abilities of artists and crafters with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jordan's Imax
1 Underprice Way (Route 9), Natick 01760
Jorie Designs Gallery & Gifts
1017 Boston Post Road, Marlborough 01752
Mazmanian Gallery at Framingham State University
McCarthy Center, 100 State Street, Framingham 01702
508-620-1220
Paradise City Arts Festival
Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough 01758
800-511-9725
Metro Boston’s award-winning fair of fine and functional art features 175 extraordinary artists from every corner of the country showing the very best in American craftsmanship. Takes place March 18-20, 2016 and again in November.
Spaightwood Gallery
Sudbury Art Association
P.O Box 192, Sudbury 01776
Susie's Stories
Local author Susie Rich offers five books, poetry, and additional works designed to educate, entertain, and promote a positive image of self-esteem, confidence and the importance of community to both young readers and adults.
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
12 Highland Street, Natick 01760
508-650-5020
Exciting performances in dance, theatre, and music, open to the public and suitable for all ages.
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture - deCordova
Arts & Culture - Re-enactors
Community Spotlight - Milford
Settled as part of the town of Mendon in 1662, Milford made a name for itself as an early New England mill and mining town. Conveniently located on the Charles, Mill, and Blackstone rivers, the town utilized its natural resources to drive its early economic rise.
In addition to ample waterpower, the area yielded large deposits of beautiful pink Milford granite, discovered in 1870. Highly sought after, the polished stone was utilized in projects the world over and was even used in the building of the Washington Monument and the original Penn Station in New York City.
Just as Milford’s geography played a large part in the town’s early success, so too has its location provided a push for its latest revitalization over the past half-century. As the town’s economy stalled in the middle part of the 20th century, many residents made their way to other areas in search of work. Luckily, in 1969, Interstate 495 was built, making Milford easily accessible to this new corridor of transportation. Since then, the growing town has been moving at highway speeds.
Milford is still all about growth, especially growing locally, and you don’t have to look any farther than CraftRoots Brewing for proof. Not satisfied with simply joining in on the emerging craft beer scene, the local brewery and taproom was named the fastest growing brewery in the entire nation in 2018.
Community events continue to grow as well, with the inaugural July 4th parade in 2018 and the Celebrate Milford festival now in its third successful year.
