MA250

Painting the Town 250: Curators’ Talk & Reception
2025-05-10 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Old Schwamb Mill, Mill Lane 17, Arlington, Massachusetts, 02476, United States
The Old Schwamb Mill is partnering with ArtsArlington to show examples of diverse public art projects to be installed around Arlington as part of the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution.
The artworks include 12 banners on light poles along Mass Ave., painted horses and utility boxes, sculptural pedestals, and a timeline project connecting past and present.
Public Arts Curator Cecily Miller will lead a discussion of the challenges, complexities and rewards of developing public artworks for Arlington 250.
See ArtsArlington.org for more information about the artists and other public art projects.
This program is offered by Woburn Public Library as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
