Arlington Center for the Arts

Arlington Center for the Arts The Arlington Center for the Arts is a vibrant community arts center and a cornerstone for the creative community in Arlington, MA.

Calling all ACA members! Arlington Center for the Arts invites our members to submit work to our annual Members Show: Op...
08/29/2026

Calling all ACA members! Arlington Center for the Arts invites our members to submit work to our annual Members Show: Opposites Attract! This exhibition welcomes artists in helping us build the intersections where our diverse work can live in harmony.
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Deadline to submit is Monday, September 7 and all active members of ACA are invited to submit up to three (3) works of art to this opportunity. Not currently a member? Visit acarts.org/calls-for-artists to learn more about this exhibit and about all of our terrific membership options!⁠

Featured Artwork: "The Cities - Boston" by Hao Wu (left) and "Cordoba" by Ricardo Maldonado (right)
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Highlighting Opportunities for Artists @ ACA this Fall 🍂🍁 Check out the photo captions for links to our upcoming opportu...
08/06/2026

Highlighting Opportunities for Artists @ ACA this Fall 🍂🍁 Check out the photo captions for links to our upcoming opportunities!

Today is the day for Arlington Porchfest 2026! The weather is looking down right gorgeous and we've got lots of porches ...
06/20/2026

Today is the day for Arlington Porchfest 2026! The weather is looking down right gorgeous and we've got lots of porches and bands that are ready to celebrate across Arlington! ⁠
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The event runs from 12pm to 6pm with the “west zone” activated from 12pm to 4pm and the “east zone” activated from 2pm to 6pm. A full event map and schedule of events can be found at arlingtonporchfest.org. Make a plan for the day and learn more about all of our event participants! Stop by ACA's Arlington Porchfest Headquarters at Whittemore Park (611 Mass Ave) to grab a map, ask questions, or just say hey! Happy Porchfesting!⁠
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Image Credit: Tom Mahin⁠
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We'd like to extend a message of thanks to the organizations who have supported Arlington Porchfest this year! We are so...
06/19/2026

We'd like to extend a message of thanks to the organizations who have supported Arlington Porchfest this year! We are so grateful for their generous support and for their role in making Arlington and beyond, vibrant and creative! Looking forward to celebrating with them all tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, 12-6pm!⁠
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Along with being Porchfest sponsors, they're also all porch hosts! Stop by to check out their performances and say hello:⁠
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty () at Porch #54 (1010 Mass Ave) 12pm to 4pm⁠
Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture () will be hosting TWO porches this year:
2-4pm | They will be celebrating their recent Go Fish! public art installation with music at Porch #120 (Fox Library, 175 Mass Ave)
6pm | Arlington Porchfest After Party, Garage Band at Porch #141 (334 Mass Ave)
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Arlington Porchfest 2026 is made possible in part by a grant from the Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture, a local cultural council supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Hot off the presses! The Arlington Porchfest 2026 map is ready for this weekend! We'll have them handy for those who wou...
06/17/2026

Hot off the presses! The Arlington Porchfest 2026 map is ready for this weekend! We'll have them handy for those who would like to stop by the Arlington Porchfest Headquarters at Whittemore Park (corner of 611 Mass Ave and Mystic St), but we have also dropped stacks of maps off at over a dozen local Arlington businesses if you want to grab yours early!
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With over 300 performances and exhibits this year, Arlington Porchfest is set to be a jam-packed day of connecting with neighbors and celebrating the arts in Arlington! Visit ArlingtonPorchfest.org for a list of businesses carrying the map now, all of the event info, and to access our digital interactive map!⁠
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When Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) launched Arlington Porchfest in 2016, who would have thought it would become on...
06/16/2026

When Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) launched Arlington Porchfest in 2016, who would have thought it would become one of our town’s largest signature events? Ten years later, some 10,000 neighbors and visitors will gather again for more than 300 performances on porches, in yards, and along driveways. Entirely free and absolutely full of joy, this celebration of music and community will literally run from one end of Arlington to the other on June 20, 2026!

This year's anniversary carries special meaning. After more than six years leading ACA, our Executive Director, Tom Formicola, is retiring. In recognition of the 10th anniversary of Arlington Porchfest, its spirit of inclusivity, and Tom's meaningful contributions to ACA and our community, we're asking our community to consider making a tax-deductible donation in recognition of these important milestones.

Every gift, at every level, will help to sustain the full range of ACA programs that have been bringing people together for nearly 40 years. Donations may be made online at acarts.org/donate. Looking forward to celebrating community once again this Saturday! See you there!

Image Credit: Frank Tadley and David Wieselmann

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20 Academy Street
Arlington, MA
02476

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17816486220

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