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YardArt Watertown Hosts Artworks & Events Through April

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The following announcement was provided by YardArt Watertown:

YardArt, a month-long outdoor citywide art exhibition taking place in Watertown, has returned for a fifth year this April. Nearly one hundred artworks are on display at homes throughout the city and in public exhibitions at Commander’s Mansion and Gore Place. YardArt is a community celebration of the inventiveness and the creativity in us all. Displayed pieces showcase the work of professionals, amateurs, hobbyists, adults, children, and students of all ages. Works include sculptures, mobiles, painted and covered materials, lighting displays, and art of all types and sizes.

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Catch the 12th Annual Watertown MusicFest on April 11

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Watertown MusicFest will be held at Watertown Middle School on April 11, with musicians of different ages and a wide variety of styles. See more in the announcement from the Friends of Watertown Music below. Friends of Watertown Music invites you to our 12th Annual MusicFest this Friday, April 11th. Doors open at 5:15 pm and performances start promptly at 5:30 pm! Come celebrate music with us!

Around Town

Latest Local Podcast Episodes Feature Sen. Brownsberger, Watertown Arts & Culture Chat

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger

One of Watertown’s legislators on Beacon Hill, State Sen. Will Brownsberger, appeared on the Little Local Conversations podcast to talk about his career before politics as well as som of his priorities in the State House. Podcast host Matt Hanna also released an episode this week about what’s going on in the Watertown arts and culture scene. In Little Local Conversations, Hanna discovers and connects the people, places, stories, and ideas of Watertown. Podcast guests include community leaders, business owners, non-profit organizers, artists and creatives, and other folks doing interesting and important work in the city. Hanna provided the following information about the episodes:

State Sen. Will Brownsberger

Meet Will Brownsberger!

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Local Art Gallery Hosting Show During YardArt 2025

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Watertown gallery Storefront Art Projects is participating in YardArt 2025, the community-wide celebration of creativity and fun in front yards, porches, and windows around town. The exhibition called Dancing in the Dark, Resistance, Persistence and the Pursuit of Happiness runs through April 5-26. See details in the announcement from Storefront Art Projects below. YardArt 2025 with: Paul Angiolillo, Cat Bennett, Donna Calleja, Marieju Dawe, Dianne Jenkins, Mauryn Kkira, Michelle Lougee, Hakim Raquib, Maggie Stern, Charles Suggs and Ellen Wineberg 

April 5-26

Reception Saturday, April 5, 1-4 p.m.

It’s YardArt month in Watertown. They can’t cancel spring!

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Call for Local Artists to Be Part of the 2025 Watertown Arts Market

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Arts Market Committee:

The Watertown Business Coalition is excited to announce the fifth annual Watertown Arts Market will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 12:00 – 5:00pm at Arsenal Park. This celebratory event brings together an abundance of artists, arts and cultural organizations, and arts- and culture-related businesses based in or serving Watertown. More information is available at www.watertownartsmarket.com. 

Calling All Local Artists

We would love to have you join us for this event! Local artists of all media, nonprofit arts and culture organizations, and arts and culture businesses are invited to host a table at the Watertown Arts Market from 12:00 – 5:00pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The Watertown Arts Market is committed to including a diverse range of arts and culture offerings across mediums and cultures.

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Turtle Studios Participating in Newton Open Studios & Art Sale

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The following information was provided by Turtle Studios:

Turtle Studios will participate for the third consecutive year in the Newton Open Studios art exhibition and sale on the weekend of April 5 & 6, 2025, at 213 California Street, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Turtle Studios has a dynamic and eclectic mix of members, including several Watertown residents, whose art pursuits enrich their lives and community, who share the joy of artmaking in a supportive community that values the creative process, experimentation, and self-expression,” and will be joined by a handful of guest artists who will also display and sell. The Turtle Studios site will showcase 15 artists selling paintings, prints, textiles, jewelry, book arts, collages, and more. 

Newton Open Studios is free, open to the public, and family-friendly. Gourmet gift baskets will be raffled off, with proceeds benefiting Turtle Studios, a non-profit 501(c)(3), and its Scholarship Fund. Vendors handle their sales, and typically accept cash or credit through Venmo, Square or PayPal. 

Art celebrates diversity, tells our stories, and deepens our world understanding. Support local artists and share the gift of art!

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Mosesian Center Celebrating 20 Years, Tickets & Sponsorships Available

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts will hold a celebration of its 20th anniversary. See details in the announcement from the MCA below. On Thursday, May 22, 2025 we will gather for an evening of celebration that honors our past and secures vital funds for our future. Tickets and sponsorships are available today! The evening’s program will highlight the impact of MCA over the past 20 years interspersed with entertaining performances that feature the depth and breadth of our programming. We’ll also honor Roberta Miller for her visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the organization and thank her for returning as Interim Executive Director, pro bono.

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Mosesian Center Celebrating the Art and Life of Arshile Gorky

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Gerri Rachins “First Flying Machines to Take Off, V1” is part of the show celebrating the life and works of Arshile Gorky (Contributed Photo)

The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the time when Armenian American artist ArshileGorky lived in Watertown. Gorky endured personal tragedies from fleeing his village during the Armenian genocide and later losing his mother at a young age. After arriving in America in 1920 he was able to pursue his passion for art and create work that reflected his traumatic past. Gorky’s biomorphic abstractions hold an important place in 20th century art. “Oceans are Getting Warmer” by Bill Flynn.(Contributed Photo)

As Watertown celebrates the art and life of the artist, Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to be a part of the events honoring Gorky’s work.