Arts Arlington

08/23/2026

Please note: Due to weather forecast, today's Tiny Shed concert is canceled.

08/09/2026

Congratulations to the Arlington International Film Festival, newly rebranded as Finding Bright Film Festival, who kicked off the announcement of their fall 2026 festival lineup tonight. Be sure to get your tickets early for the November Festival at the Capitol Theatre & Creamery!

07/08/2026

This evening, join MA House Rep. Sean Garballey, Arlington250, and Arlington Historical Society for a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Jason Russell House, 7PM!

07/07/2026

Continuing Tomorrow Night: Summer Concerts at Whittemore Park ft. The Gruvmeiners, courtesy of Arlington Chamber of Commerce!

07/05/2026

Today @ Arlington Visitor Center: The Tiny Shed Discovery & Arts series continues with a novel, genre-blending match-up between internationally touring guitarist and composer Nathaniel Braddock in a collaboration with poet Steven Cramer. Join us 12:30-2PM.

07/03/2026

Please Note: The Visitor Center will remain CLOSED for Saturday, July 4 due to the 4th of July Holiday Observance. However, planners do intend for the Sunday, July 5 special music and poetry collaboration to continue as scheduled.

Happy semiquincentennial, America!

07/03/2026

Reminder: July 5, 12:30-2PM, join us for "Tiny Shed" Arts Sunday at the Visitor Center in Uncle Sam Plaza for a genre-blending match-up, as internationally touring guitarist and composer Nathaniel Braddock joins up in a collaboration with poet Steven Cramer.

07/01/2026

ArtsArlington’s featured artist for July and August 2026 is Sharon Stafford.

Sharon creates contemporary wire basketry and studio jewelry using an eclectic mix of metalsmithing, woven metal, and crocheted wire in her work.

She found a strong creative bond with metalsmithing in school and returned to it about 20 years ago, adding woven metal to the mix. After a few years making jewelry, she began exploring basketry techniques to bring more scale and dimension into her work.

Textures, both visual and tactile, are what draw Sharon to metal and weaving. She loves the feel of metal, whether wire or sheet, smooth or textured, hammered or woven, and enjoys the slow building process of creating sculptural basketry pieces.

Sharon shares her work at local open studio events and juried exhibits, where she values the opportunity to have conversations about her work with a wide variety of visitors.

Learn more about Sharon and her work:
sharonstaffordmetals.com

06/30/2026

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06/30/2026

Arlington's State Rep Sean Garballey , co-chair of the Special Commission on 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution, and Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Rev250 are shown at the State House with a faithful replica of Ezekiel Russell's 1776 Declaration of Independence. Painstakingly hand-printed by Gary Gregory using 18th cent. techniques, these replicas will be sent to all 351 communities in Massachusetts. You can join Sean for a reading upon its arrival in Arlington on Wednesday, July 8 at 7PM at Arlington Historical Society & Jason Russell House!