The Umbrella Arts Education Program is excited to announce we are embarking on a significant redesign and expansion of our highly popular Umbrella Ceramics Studio Program!

The Ceramics Studio has experienced increased and robust demand since reopening in 2020. The redesign project aims to improve facilities, increase capacity and create new opportunities for accessible ceramics.

For more details and highlights of the project, check out our blog post!

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Broadway Star Laura Benanti Live at The Umbrella
THIS WEEKEND!

We are excited to announce a special new offer for this weekend's performances - we are making a limited number of discounted student tickets available to students only at our student rate ($20/ticket).

These tickets are based on availability and students will need to show their student ID to redeem at the box office.

Click here to add your name to the Student Ticket Interest form. This show is recommended for ages 12+. If a parent/guardian needs to attend with the student, companion tickets are available at a discounted rate for $55. Student tickets are first come, first serve so make sure you are on the list!

Laura Benanti's performances at The Umbrella are generously sponsored in part by The Concord Cheese Shop and Gary Vilchick and Elaine Labrecque, with support from Concord's Colonial Inn.

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ONE WEEK LEFT UNTIL OPEN STUDIOS 2023

Join us Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 from 12-5pm for live art demos, live music, the Ceramics Studio Spring Sale, Openings: New Works by Umbrella Artists exhibition and more!

Looking for even more ways to shop local?

On Saturday, March 18 from 11am-3pm, noted Concord clothier J.McLaughlin will be hosting a shopping day to benefit The Umbrella! After you peruse Open Studios, head to J. McLaughlin's Concord location where 15% of the day’s sales will benefit The Umbrella community.

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SUBMIT YOUR WORK FOR THE EARTH MONTH EXHIBIT!

We invite people of all ages and experience to participate in this non-juried Earth Month Exhibit. Whether you use the arts as an outlet, a way to deepen your connection to the environment, or as a tool for change, we encourage you to submit your response to the theme - Reflections - through an art form of your choice.

The Earth Month Exhibit will run in The Umbrella Arts Center gallery from April 5 through April 23.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Farayi Malek Band, Featuring Lihi Haruvi
With Guests Caio e Jess
March 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm

The Multicultural Arts Center brings you an evening of live music influenced by Jazz, Gospel and Americana with Grammy-nominated vocalist Farayi Malek and her band. Malek is a jazz and contemporary vocalist, composer, and educator. Also in the line-up that evening will be the amazing duo Caio e Jess. Don't miss this special night full of creativity, beauty and live music!

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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE