Arts/Culture Organization

Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund inaugural event: “Restoring the Promise”

February 21, 2026

League of Women Voters – Acton Area (the League) has announced the establishment of the Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund in honor of Marge’s passionate commitment to social justice. The multi-year initiative, funded by a generous bequest at her death in December 2022, will continue her commitment to social justice via annual events, public forums, speaker series, and other community-building programs. Margaret (Marge) Kennedy was a long-time League member who served in almost every leadership position, although her greatest satisfaction came from her commitment to educating about the needs of the oppressed and building a sense of belonging in…

Acton Historical Society Celebrates 65 Years

October 25, 2025

by Patricia McTiernan

Vintage cars, reenactors in Colonial dress, and sweet treats greeted visitors to the Acton Historical Society’s (Society) 65th anniversary celebration on October 19. Held at the Society’s headquarters at 300 Main Street, the event featured self-guided tours of historic Hosmer House and the nearby Barn, interaction with members…

YV Museum concert: fascinating sounds from fantastical instruments

May 31, 2025

by Meg Stafford

It was impossible to know what to expect from the May 18 concert at the YV Museum. The photo alone does not conjure the possibilities of sound and motion that are created by this metal sculpture composed of some recognizable parts (Buddha head, horse shoes, hubcaps, parts of…

YV Art Museum Spring Opening; yet another hidden gem in Acton

April 5, 2025

by Pam Minichiello

On Sunday March 17, Contemporary Arts International, also known as the YV Art Museum, held a Spring Opening showcasing the works of three artists: Yin Peet, David Adilman, and Chou Yu-Chen. If you have never been to the YV Art Museum, it is somewhat hidden, located off Quarry…

A woman with a shovel. Oversized bunnies are in the foreground and flowers tower over the woman. The picture includes stamps, drawings, maps, and other artistic elements.

“Mended” opens: Mixed-media artwork by Véronique Latimer

March 1, 2025

by Acton Exchange Team

Adapted from a press release 6 Bridges Gallery is pleased to present “Mended” by Acton artist Véronique Latimer. The exhibit will be on view February 26 – April 5 at the gallery (77 Main Street, Maynard) or online, with an in-person artist reception on March 1 from 5-7…

A Victorian-era cast zinc fountain planted with colorful flowers.

The Fountain at the Oval Garden

April 27, 2024

by Ann Marie Testarmata

Acton Garden Club, in cooperation with the Town of Acton, has renovated the Oval Garden in front of Acton Town Hall to honor the Acton Garden Club’s organization in 1934 and to celebrate its 90 years of service to the community. A Civic Development grant was sought by…

Oliver Klein and service dog Quimby, actor Juliana Sena and actor Maddie Freeman (Tin Man)

Open Door Theater Continues to Make Theater Accessible on Both Sides of the Curtain

March 15, 2024

by Michelle Shoemaker

Preparing a typical musical theater production requires an incredible amount of preparation from the cast and crew. Producing a fully accessible theater production includes preparing for many additional details related to special performances and accommodations for cast, crew and patrons. Training the entire cast and crew on best…

Acton Town Hall facade on a snow covered day.

It Takes a Village – Revitalization of the Oval Garden

February 5, 2024

Cathy FochtmanandLinda O’Neil

with commentary by Ann Marie Testarmata The Acton Garden Club, with the support of the Town of Acton, the Acton Historic District Commission, Club members, volunteers, members of the Acton community, and grants, is celebrating its 90th birthday with a revitalization of the Oval Garden in its very…

A group of people around a stone marker and street sign

Acton Hosts Creative Placemaking Workshop

November 6, 2023

by Franny Osman

Last winter, when the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) was looking for two communities to participate in a Regional Trails Creative Placemaking Project , Acton stepped up. Economic and Community Development Director Julie Pierce recognized an opportunity to use art to enhance our new trails and adjacent business…

People in chairs and brainstorming suggestions written on large sheets of paper

Brainstorming Session about a Potential South Acton Cultural District

October 16, 2023

by Franny Osman

On Sunday night October 15, seventeen people came together in Exchange Hall in Acton to brainstorm about a potential South Acton Cultural District, a gathering hosted by the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC). Sergiy Georgiyev, co-owner of Magenta Dance Place, offered the third floor historic dance hall for…

Original front entrance to the Acton Memorial Libray, the older brick building part.

Joining the Conversation

August 14, 2023

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

Each week people from literally all over the world meet in the Acton library to practice speaking and listening to English in a “conversation group.” This small, supportive group gives newcomers to the United States a chance to become more fluent in English and learn about American culture.…

Mural of multiple people and cultural things happening in West Concord

Visitors Tour the West Concord Junction Cultural District

June 30, 2023

by Franny Osman

On Monday, July 17, State Representative Simon Cataldo and the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee hosted a walking tour of the Cultural District and a roundtable discussion with Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, and Carolyn Cole, Program Officer, of the Mass Cultural Council (MCC). Fifty or so…

Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grantee Reception

June 28, 2023

by Alissa Nicol

The Acton Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) held its Annual Grantee Reception at NARA Park on Tuesday, June 6. Attendees enjoyed musical performances and also remarks by members of our local legislative delegation, Senator Jaime Eldridge and Representative Simon Cataldo. According to the ABCC website, “The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council…

Arts/Culture Organization

Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund inaugural event: “Restoring the Promise”

Acton Historical Society Celebrates 65 Years

YV Museum concert: fascinating sounds from fantastical instruments

YV Art Museum Spring Opening; yet another hidden gem in Acton

“Mended” opens: Mixed-media artwork by Véronique Latimer

The Fountain at the Oval Garden

Open Door Theater Continues to Make Theater Accessible on Both Sides of the Curtain

It Takes a Village – Revitalization of the Oval Garden

Acton Hosts Creative Placemaking Workshop

Brainstorming Session about a Potential South Acton Cultural District

Joining the Conversation

Visitors Tour the West Concord Junction Cultural District

Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grantee Reception

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