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Jug Band Festival returns this Fall!

This free, annual celebration of all things Jug Band music returns to Arlington on Saturday, September 26 at the Jason Russell House Beer Garden! This year's line up features an all-female-fronted line up and highlights the modern evolution of this good-time music. Celebrating kicks off on Friday, September 25 at the annual Jug Band Jam at Donut Villa!

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Fall Classes Begin September 23!

We’re so excited to kick off a new semester of art classes and workshops with you! We’ve got a great selection of courses for creative learners and makers across multiple disciplines. Ceramics, painting and drawing, fiber arts and mixed media offerings include beloved favorites and exciting new choices. Classes and workshops for all ages begin September 23!

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Applications Open for Arlington Open Studios

Join Arlington Center for the Arts for our 28th annual Arlington Open Studios happening on Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11-5pm! Artists who work in all mediums including painting, photography, fiber, ceramics, glass, fine jewelry, mixed media, printmaking and sculpture are encouraged to apply. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Arlington Center for the Arts is honored to be supported by the Mass Cultural Council through their various funding programs including General Operating Support, Cultural Sector Recovery for Organizations, Universal Participation (UP) Initiative, and Projects and Festivals grants. The Mass Cultural Council is a state agency that promotes excellence, inclusion, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and sciences, fosters a rich cultural life for all Massachusetts residents, and contributes to the vitality of our communities and economy.

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