Cultural

The first of Art in August's 2024 "meet the artist" receptions takes place on Thursday, August 7, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, 39 Church St. Everyone is welcome to meet Wendy Jo New, maker of fine contemporary jewelry, and Sue Whitten Clark, creator of beautiful textile art. Admission is free, refreshments are served—come to look or to buy!

Art in August 2025 features artist receptions on every Thursday evening in the month of August.

Tickets: $30, includes light fare and drinks. Proceeds will benefit the continued beautification of the Town of Winchester.

Tickets: $30, includes light fare and drinks.

Art in the Park is a public outdoor art activity free and open to the public, with demonstrations, participatory art, and exhibition and sale of works by local artists. The event is held on the Winchester Common on Saturday, August 16, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, in conjunction with the weekly Farmers' Market. It is a highlight of the month-long Art in August festival.

A family-friendly event, Art in the Park offers something for everyone!

Art in the Park is a family-friendly public art activity including hands-on opportunities, demonstrations, and exhibitions of art that takes place during the Winchester Farmers' Market. A number of local artists will run activities to show their creative process and in some cases to let people try making their own. Artists all also be able to sell their artwork. There will be something for everyone!

Follow a pattern or create your own design in an afternoon of fuse bead fun. For children in grades 2-5, registration is required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host a panel discussion for the exhibition Labor Daily | American Working Class. Please join us in-person to hear from the artists Carl Corey, Chris Aluka Berry, Julie Dermansky, Terry Evans, Daniel Overturf, Xavier Tavera, and Inna Valin, who will share with us the creative process behind their works.

© Carl Corey© Chris Aluka Berry© Inna Valin© Daniel Overturf© Terry EvansJulie Dermansky© Xavier Tavera

Panel Fee: FREE for members (RSVP required) / $10 for non-members. If you can, please consider donating -- your support helps the Griffin Museum champion

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an artist panel for the exhibition Manifest Destiny. Please join us in-person to hear from the artists Craig Easton, Drew Leventhal, Lisa Elmaleh, Rich Frishman, and Vicky Sambunaris, who will share with us the creative process behind their works.

The artist panel will be followed by a reception for the exhibition.

About the artists:

Craig Easton's work is deeply rooted in the documentary tradition. He shoots long-term documentary projects exploring issues around social policy, identity, culture and community. Known for his intimate