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Art for All

Cultivating a Culture of Connection for Everyone through Collaborative Public Art Making

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About

Art for All began five years ago as a community art space and outreach program in West Concord, Massachusetts. During that time, with our collaborative events and public artworks, we have made a tangible, positive difference in people's lives and in the landscape of West Concord.

Art for All is small but mighty! This year we engaged well over 200 volunteers who helped at workshops, created greeting cards and decorated t-shirts that were sold to support the program.

With contributions from 60 local painters and photographers, we made a new mural along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
Presentation of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Mural, May 21st, Richard Fahlander talking with State Representative Simon Cataldo.



While Art for All has always been committed to strengthening connections and building community, this past fall we responded to national and local concerns of an Epidemic of Loneliness*, with a greater focus on how art and art-making can contribute to positive mental health with our Art for Well-Being project.

Participants and volunteers of Art for All Abilities with the banner they made

We began this fall with Signs of Well-Being. 100 people contributed to repurposing campaign yard signs with images and phrases to spark joy, curiosity and a sense of connection to others and to oneself. Participants included children, teens and seniors, people with cognitive differences, trained artists, and individuals with little or no formal art training.

Concord Carlisle High School Students with signs in process.


Among the contributors were the 30 participants and volunteers of our Art for All Abilities program. Thanks to support from individuals, Three Stones Gallery and the Concord Carlisle Community Chest, this past year we went from two to four weekly workshops that engage teens and adults with cognitive differences.

Arts and Crafts Club at Fowler Library


We will continue Art for Well-Being in 2024 with Signs of Life to celebrate our connection with nature as a profound source of healing. Our goal is to have 300 people contribute to the making of 100 repurposed signs to be displayed this May in yards in Concord and surrounding towns.

Connecting is the key! Art for All creates bonds of friendship among participants and brings
together community groups. Through the transformative power of art we are cultivating a
culture of connection.

Members of our Art for All Abilities program were proud to march with the DEI commission during the Patriot's Day Parade.

While Art for All will always be volunteer based, quality programs come with a cost - materials, studio space and part-time staff. We hope you will contribute to our continued growth in 2024.

Our fundraising goal is $20,000. Your donation nurtures free programs for artists of all abilities
brings us all closer together. Please join us.      


 *US Surgeon General Advisory, and the Concord Carlisle Community Chest 2021 Needs Assessment

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