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Watertown Couple Creates Massive Mural in Watertown Square, Community Raising Money to Cover Costs
Watertown – For the past two months, Watertown artists Amir Tabatabaei and Niloufar (Nilou) Keyhani have been working nearly non-stop to create a mural that now fully envelops a wall in Merchants Row in Watertown Square. Merchants Row is an alleyway that serves as a popular cut-through from the parking lot behind CVS to Main Street.…
Read MoreNew Exhibition at Armenian Museum Tells Stories of the Artist’s Experiences of Displacement
The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America Watertown – The Armenian Museum of America (AMofA) recently announced the opening of its next contemporary art exhibition, “Ara Oshagan: Disrupted, Borders.” The show follows the AMofA’s blockbuster exhibit, “On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s-1990s from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection,”…
Read MoreWatertown’s First Sculpture Walk Now on Display, Artists Speak About Their Work
Watertown – The Watertown Arts & Culture Committee’s inaugural Community Sculpture Walk is now officially on display. On Thursday, May 18th, the City of Watertown hosted a grand opening celebration of the exhibit at the Community Path behind Saltonstall Park. Each of the four artists who contributed a sculpture to the display spoke with WCN…
Read MoreLibrary’s Pride Extravaganza Returning, Adding Food Trucks, ASL Interpreters, and More
WATERTOWN – Watertown’s Saltonstall Park will soon be transformed into the biggest party in town during the Watertown Free Public Library’s 2nd annual Watertown Pride Extravaganza on Saturday, June 3rd from 11am-4pm. Over 1,400 people turned out to the inaugural event in 2022. WCN spoke with a pair of the event’s organizers to find out…
Read MoreThe Watertown Arts Market Returns This Summer at a New Location
The following press release was provided by Organizers of the Watertown Arts Market Watertown – The Watertown Business Coalition is delighted to partner with the City of Watertown to announce the 3rd annual Watertown Arts Market which will take place at Filippello Park on Grove Street on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. This…
Read MoreOver 40 Musicians to Perform During the Return of Watertown’s MusicFest
The following press release was provided by Friends of Watertown Music WATERTOWN – Friends of Watertown Music invites you to attend our 10th Annual MusicFest, on Friday, April 28, from 5:30 to 9:15, at the Watertown Middle School. MusicFest is a fun community event, offering something for everyone! This year’s event will feature over 40 performances, across 3…
Read MoreWatertown “YardArt” Creators Share Stories Behind Their Work
WATERTOWN – Organizers of YardArt Watertown hosted a reception at the Mosesian Center for the Arts this week to celebrate the dozens of artists and creators who are participating in 2023’s display. WCN spoke with a few of the residential artists as well as representatives from HATCH Makerspace and the Residence At Watertown Square to…
Read MoreWatertown’s First Community Sculpture Walk Starts in May
The following information is from the CIty of Watertown’s website WATERTOWN – The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee is excited to launch Watertown’s first Community Sculpture Walk. The walk follows the Community Path from the Saltonstall Park to Howard Street. In 2023, four sculptures have been selected, with four more coming in 2024. The…
Read MoreYardArt Returns to Watertown in April for Month-Long Community Art Display
WATERTOWN – For the third straight year, the Watertown Community will come together for a month-long public art project. Painters, sculptors, and creators in any medium are invited to participate. The artwork will be on display during the entire month of April, and an interactive map will help residents conduct self-guided walking tours. YardArt is…
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