Umbrella's Studios, Gallery, Reopen for Winter Market

Concord, MA - November 20, 2018 - The Umbrella invites the community to kick off the holiday season and support local artisans at its annual Winter Market, November 30 - December 2, in the newly renovated Umbrella Community Arts Center.

One weekend each year, The Umbrella transforms into a bustling marketplace with work from more than 50 creative vendors displaying everything from handmade ceramics, forged and beaded jewelry, and blown glass to unique woven scarves, photography and art prints, ornaments and wood-turned treasures.

A cherished Concord tradition, the Market brings holiday shoppers and celebrants together with The Umbrella's skilled studio artists, faculty and students, joined by acclaimed guest artists from throughout Greater Boston. Shoppers enjoy a festive holiday atmosphere, live performance, ornament-making and demonstrations, and up-close access to buy and learn the stories behind handmade, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts directly from regional artists.

FESTIVE REOPENING AT 40 STOW

This year's Market returns to The Umbrella's freshly renovated artist studios and exhibition spaces at 40 Stow Street. For most attendees, it will be the first opportunity to tour the renovated Emerson School building, which has been significantly upgraded for comfort, accessibility, and enhanced education and exhibition programming. The renovation is the first phase in The Umbrella's larger "Building the Arts" campaign, which continues with the addition of a sizeable new performing arts complex, a modern makerspace, and expanded educational facilities.

"TRANSITIONS" OFF-THE-WALL GALLERY SHOW

Additionally, art lovers are once again invited to join The Umbrella's artists at the opening of the annual "Off the Wall" small-works show in its still-transitioning Gallery space. Running from Nov. 30 through Jan. 3, the show (inspired by the theme "Transitions") features art by acclaimed studio artists that is all smaller than 14" x 14," and purchasable "right off the wall" for under $300. The show opening will take place on Friday, November 30 from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Other activities during the Winter Market include an exhibit and group sale of pottery and sculpture by The Umbrella’s Ceramics Studio community of artists; ornament-making demonstrations by Musketaquid Arts & Environment using natural materials; beverages and treats by Haute Coffee; and a live performance by Mystic Quartet at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 1.

The Umbrella Winter Market and Off-the-Wall Show are free and open to the public. during the following hours:

• Friday, November 30, 1:00PM - 6:00PM
• Saturday, December 1, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
• Sunday, December 2, 1:00PM - 5:00PM

For more information visit http://TheUmbrellaArts.org/studio-arts/winter-market

Winter Market photos by David Rosen.