The Umbrella Arts Center — Attraction in Concord

The beautifully renovated and expanded Umbrella Arts Center is simply stunning! It has so much to offer across the arts. A state-of-the-art new 350 seat theatre (with a remote orchestra pit and amazing sound) would give Boston theatres a run for their money. And the Umbrella has taken full advantage of this new space to launch a professional theatre company! The talent on display in productions like Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Tuck Everlasting, 42nd Street, and 100 Days is mind-blowing. What a gem to have right here in our neighborhood!

Visual Arts has also taken center stage, with beautifully renovated studios for the resident artists and a spacious new gallery right in the heart of the building. Open Studios in April and a Winter Market in December are great opportunities to meet the resident artists - and rotating exhibits in the main gallery always have something beautiful to offer.

Look for film and music on both the main stage and the more intimate black box theatre. And if you're looking to reconnect with the arts - dozens of classes offer everything from pottery, to drawing/painting, to multimedia and digital arts, and more. What a...

Art Camp Misleading, Overpriced, and Poorly Managed – Not for Older Kids

I’m extremely disappointed with this camp and feel misled by the staff. I specifically asked whether the program was appropriate for a 7th grader and was told there would be several others her age. That was not true. There was only one other child close to my daughter's age—the rest were far younger, making the environment and planned activities entirely unsuitable for a teenager.

After just one day, my daughter refused to go back, and I fully support her decision. Despite that, we were charged $275 for a single day.

This experience was a complete waste of time and money. Worse, it disrupted my daughter’s week and left her feeling disappointed and isolated. What’s even more frustrating is that this situation could have been avoided with honest communication.

Parents—if you have an older child, think twice before trusting the assurances given by this camp. I would absolutely not recommend it, and I will be sharing this experience wherever appropriate to help others avoid the...

Creativity shines thru here. Historic location is currently being renovated along with an additional building to house artistic performances. Local artists along with professional photographers Mr. Pierre Chiha & Ms. Gabriel Chiha provide unique works of art. Nestled in the heart of historic Concord, this is a must see place for locals & tourist. If you're visiting Boston, be sure to reserve time for this site in Concord, MA. Note that at the time of this posting, (June 2018) there is on going construction. Call ahead for updates on visiting hours. Local artists & photographers will be temporarily housed in other areas for the...