Porchfest 2025 Fills Watertown with Music, Art, and Community Spirit

WATERTOWN – Watertown’s streets, parks, and porches were bursting with sound and celebration on Saturday, May 17 during the city’s second annual Porchfest. With over 150 performers spread across front yards, libraries, and open spaces, the event drew residents of all ages for a day of music, food, and creative connection. The festivities kicked off…

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Project Save Celebrates 50 Years of Preserving Armenian Photo Archives

WATERTOWN – Project Save, a nonprofit organization based in Watertown, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special presentation at the Watertown Free Public Library. Founded in 1975, the organization has become the largest photo archive dedicated to documenting the Armenian experience, with over 100,000 images preserved. The anniversary event on April 30 featured a…

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Residents Invited to Submit Designs for New Watertown Cultural District Logo

WATERTOWN, MA — In a vibrant effort to enhance its cultural landscape, the Watertown Cultural District has launched a local design competition, inviting residents to create a new logo that reflects the district’s mission and values centered on promoting arts and culture. Cultural Districts in Massachusetts are established to drive economic growth, strengthen community identity,…

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Mount Auburn Cemetery Opens Applications for 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program

Watertown, MA – Mount Auburn Cemetery, a national leader in artist residencies within cemetery spaces, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. Established in 2014, this innovative initiative invites artists to immerse themselves in the historic landscape of the Cemetery to create original, site-specific works that offer fresh perspectives on Mount Auburn.…

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Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Artist-in-Residence Program: A Decade of Inspiring Art, Nature, and Reflection

Watertown, MA – Mount Auburn Cemetery, known for its historic landscapes and serene beauty, has pioneered a unique initiative that melds art with nature and history. In 2014, Mount Auburn became the first cemetery in the United States to establish an Artist-in-Residence program, a concept that has since grown in popularity across the country. This…

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Watertown Arts Market Brings Together City’s Most Creative Small Businesses and Organizations

Watertown – The fourth annual Watertown Arts Market took place on Saturday, August 17th, at Filippello Park, drawing nearly 100 participants, including arts and culture organizations, small businesses, non-profits, and city entities. These groups came together to educate attendees about their services, offer engaging activities, and showcase a variety of goods for sale. The event,…

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Celebrated Boston Area Artists Will Speak at Watertown Library Next Month

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – On Tuesday, September 10, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) invites you to join in conversation with celebrated Boston area artists about their work, creative processes, collaborations, and experiences with WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT, a project and movement…

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