Tag Archives: The Umbrella Arts Center

Connect with “Tapped-In” Outdoors, Indoors, and Online

May 14, 2024 · by · in Art, art and science study, Artists, children, community, environmental education, environmental sculpture, galleries, Installations, interactive art, mushrooms and fungi, painting, plants, public art, recycled plastics, Sculpture, temporary art, trees · 1 Comment

This second post about “TAPPED IN” opens with an update about important connections between the outdoor installation and the indoor gallery space. The indoor gallery presented images, materials and explanatory text for each outdoor artwork and the whole exhibit theme. In early May, all indoor elements for “TAPPED IN” gave way to a different exhibit in the gallery space. All outdoor art remains up through June 8. Key resources* for “TAPPED IN” continue on the Umbrella Arts website. However, one of the ten artist-scientist pairs’ work was only represented in the indoor space. That was the compelling wall display by Ilana Manolson with  Janine Benyus.

Take Time to Take in “Tapped In -Moving Hearts and Minds Through Art and Science”

May 4, 2024 · by · in Art, art and science study, Artists, collaborative art projects, community, Contemporary Sculpture, environmental education, environmental sculpture, Exhibits, guides, Installations, interactive art, plants, public art, public art tours, Sculpture, technology, temporary art, visual art, water, women artists · 4 Comments

The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, April 11 – June 8, 2024 “TAPPED IN” is an innovative art installation at the intersection of art and science that combines outdoor public art with an indoor educational gallery display.  Inspired by the concept of ‘edges’ in ecosystems, “TAPPED IN” celebrates the dynamic intersections where diverse influences meet, bringing together ten artist-scientist pairs* to offer fresh perspectives on climate change, CO2 mitigation and action.”  

Visit 2022 ART RAMBLE “In the Balance” for Connections and Perspective

September 27, 2022 · by · in Art, Artists, artists' presentations, clay sculpture, collaborative art projects, community, environmental education, environmental sculpture, Exhibits, hiking trails, Installations, interactive art, mushrooms and fungi, public art, public art tours, Sculpture, technology, trees, visual art, water, wood sculptures · 2 Comments

My first visit to Art Ramble 2022 was the rewarding Walkabout and Artist Reception on Saturday, September 17. Engaged, enlightened and excited by presentations from several artists and curator Stephanie Marlin-Curiel, I wanted to share their stories as soon as possible. Yet I was short on time to take, process, select and organize photos that justly represent the art. This post mostly gives the overview, with quotes, notes, and links that should entice you to visit soon or otherwise explore online. Meanwhile I’ll plan on further opportunities to visit and focus on additional artworks in October. This post includes art by five of the eleven artists : David Ardito, BARD, Laurie Bogdan, Robert Greene, Rebecca McGee Tuck

New Views Come in through Art for “Go Out Doors” in Minute Man National Historical Park

November 8, 2021 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Art, Artists, children's literature, collaborative art projects, commuity, design, flowers, gardens, hiking trails, history, illustration, Installations, landmarks, National Park Service, painting, plants, poetry, public art, social justice, trees, trees · 1 Comment

“Mission: “Go Out Doors” inspires discovery and exploration of outdoors spaces and trails, and the intersection of place, history, community, spirit, and nature. On View Through November 15, 2021” (quote from Umbrella Arts Go Out Doors @ Minute Man National Historical Park) This mission addresses my experience visiting the three doors!
Doors created by artists Yetti Frenkel, Cassandra Charles, and BARD at three separate sites within Minute Man National Historical Park

Connect to Concord with “Change is in the Air: Art Walk” through May

May 4, 2021 · by · in Art, Artists, banners, Bicycle Paths, bikepaths, children, commuity, design, environmental sculpture, hiking trails, history, Installations, interactive art, kinetic sculpture, local birds, Nature study, political issues, public art, public art tours, resin, Sculpture, social justice, temporary art, visual art, women artists, wood sculptures · Leave a comment

Following the map for Umbrella Artfest Earth Day Art Walk has greatly added to my own awareness of Concord as well as the artists who created installations for the six stops listed. Because Art Walk has been up for a week with just a few more ahead, I’ll post quickly now. I want to spread the word so people who live close enough can go before it’s gone. Then I’ll hope to post a more comprehensive sequel later in May, including one key installation* I didn’t get to visit yet.