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2024 Winchester Open Studios
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Thank you to all the shoppers, artists, musicians, and hosts for making our second annual Open Studios a success! While it was a dreary day, it was a perfect day to see all the bright beautiful creations by our our local artists and to hear uplifting music performances.
If you missed our event, check out the artists on our Winchester Open Studios page. Photo Credits: Peter Pulsifer and Jean Wallace |
Shore Road Sculpture Park funded by Winchester ARPA Community Grant
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Arts Winchester was recently awarded a Town of Winchester Community ARPA grant to build a small sculpture park at the end of Shore Road on the Griffin Museum's property. Work got underway on October 26, 2024 with an extensive invasive clean-up by town volunteers organized by the Conservation Commission. That work was quickly followed by MC Landscaping leveling the grounds. On November 5, a crew from Winchester's DPW made moving 16 enormous fieldstone boulders into place easy. Sculptor Josh Ruder spent the next 5 days sculpting two benches from the stones. He returns on November 20 for the finishing touches. In parallel, Nevola Irrigation and Lighting has been installing irrigation and wiring for future lighting. MC Landscaping returned the week of November 12 to install the stone dust pathways and sod. Board member Cynthia Randall, art consultant, in addition to her contributions throughout, selected two sculptures for installation in the next two months. Stay tuned for updates! Behind the scene, Elaine Vreeland, Town Conservation Administrator, helped us navigate all the appropriate approvals with the Conservation Commission and then MA Department of Environmental Protection. Julie Khuen provided for her guidance and expertise with initial landscape design, helping us place stones, envision initial plantings. We can't wait for the plants in the spring! Ann Storer joined our team as a member of the Conservation Commission but contributed so much more. We could not have done this without her design walk throughs, initial sketches, buckets, tarps, bricks, wetland expertise, construction expertise, and, most importantly, boundless energy! Our partnership with Crista Dix and the Griffin Museum was critical to the project from idea through execution. As always, the Arts Winchester is fortunate for its all-volunteer Board who provides art leadership, legal contract negotiation, business and resident input, financial administration, and so much more. I am so grateful for the teamwork and support from everyone involved and for the encouragement from people just passing by seeing the progress. Hilda Wong-Doo Board President |
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Arts Winchester Inc receives its 501(c)(3) designation!
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After a long wait, the managing entity - Arts Winchester Inc - that organizes the Winchester Cultural District has received its 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.
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Winchester Cultural District
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The Winchester Cultural District is a walkable, art and culture-rich place in the heart of Winchester. It is comprised of three primary downtown zones as well as four satellite destinations at the Wright-Locke Farm, the Sanborn House & Cultural Center, the Winchester Community School of Music, and 50 Cross Street. Art and cultural is intermixed throughout the Cultural District including Cultural Assets, our outdoor Winchester Riverwalk exhibit, Winchester Cultural Council's Utility Box program. |
The RiverwalkStroll along the Aberjona River from Judkins Pond to Mill Pond and tour the current Winchester Riverwalk exhibit. Visit the Jenks Center and Winchester Public Library. Relax along the river’s edge. Watch the night herons hunting at the Winchester Dam during the annual herring run.
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The Viaduct LaneRide the commuter rail into Winchester Center or bike in via the Tri-Community Greenway into the Viaduct Lane. Visit the Griffin Museum of Photography. Stop by one of our many shops and restaurants. During the summer months, our downtown turns into an outdoor gallery.
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The VillageSee the Village centered around the beautiful First Congregational Church (FCC) with its Reno Garden. The formation of this church initiated the birth of Winchester Village. Attend one the FCC's music or art events or visit the Winchester Farmers Market during the summer months - a hub of food, community, music, and art.
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Satellite Locations
Sanborn House & Cultural Center
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Winchester Community Music School
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Wright-Locke Farm
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50 Cross Street
50 Cross Street is the home of Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester, Kidstock Creative Theater, and Stage Music Center.
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Our Sponsors
The Winchester Cultural District and its Managing Partners are truly grateful to our sponsors for their generosity supporting our programs. We are greatly appreciative of the many ways that these organizations contribute to the cultivation of arts and culture in our town.
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In Kind Sponsor
Special THANKS to Josh and Mike at Josh Burke Properties Services for providing the solid foundations for the Roger sculptures.
Thank you to Nevola Sprinkler & Landscape Lighting for donating extra time to our new Shore Road park.
Thank you to Nevola Sprinkler & Landscape Lighting for donating extra time to our new Shore Road park.
Sidewalk Art Sponsors
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