We took our daughter to Maud Morgan Arts Center for a FREE architecture workshop and it was…read morephenomenal. The class focused on a number of different areas and aligned with the STEAM curriculum. My husband and I were extremely impressed with how the workshop tied the activity of building a sustainable option for the city in with real world examples and ultimately having the children design and build a model out of legos. We are definitely going to look into more classes and workshops for our kids at Maud Morgan Arts Center.

Maud Morgan is a place of learning, community and FUN! I know from hands-on experience as an…read moreeducator and a learner at MMA that these teachers love what they do and want to share that passion for art with students of all ages. I highly recommend dipping your toes into any medium you've been curious about, or refining your skills with the guidance of an experienced educator, in this welcoming and friendly space!

I did a class in early November and have been reaching out to ask how to pick up my pieces and…read morethere has been no response to my voicemails and emails.

My son and I were treated with profound disrespect by the teacher and administration at BAC. They…read moreclaim to be an inclusive and supportive environment, but it seems all they really want is your money. They are unavailable by phone, and then they ghost you when you try to communicate with them by email. I have never posted anything negative in my life, but I am so profoundly upset and distraught by my experience, that I had to make certain that I do whatever is possible to spare someone else the same horrible experience.

Had never heard of this artist. What a nice small museum highlighting his work and life! Amazing…read moresculptures. Loved the story of how he never gave up on creating the Paul Revere sculpture . Spoke with two nice ladies working there. Would recommend stopping in to see it if on the area. Now I know about Cyrus Dallin!

Stopped here at the end of a biking trip and thoroughly enjoyed the free tour. I'd never heard of…read moreDallin or this museum before, and after the visit, I found that fact somewhat appalling. I went in not expecting much and left absolutely amazed. There is so much movement and expressivity in his sculptures. They remind me of early Rodin. In short, this guy created the Paul Revere statue in the North End, the Native American Statue in front of the MFA, and the trumpeting angel of the Mormon church, among others. He could easily be the best American sculptor of the 20th century but, due to political conflict and possibly his own obstinacy/arrogance, he has virtually no legacy. Poor guy, it took him 60 years to erect the Paul Revere statue in the North End and his name isn't even engraved on the pedestal! Boston politicians apparently didn't care for him much at all. He died penniless and all he gets is four rooms in a tiny house in Arlington to showcase his masterpieces. It's a nice little museum though, and the curators are very knowledgeable and dedicated. You can walk through the place on your own, but it's small enough that having a docent guide you through a detailed tour wouldn't take more than 40 minutes. As I said before, everything is free, though donations are greatly appreciated. If you are hosting visitors or just have an hour to kill on a weekend afternoon, this local treasure is well worth the trip.

A small dog friendly art gallery in the heart of JP. It has great character and friendly staff…read more(who are also artists featured in the gallery). It's a great place to stop in and just take a look around. There is a range of art, but my favorite is definitely the jewelry featuring bird and tree designs. Beautiful stuff. Support your local artists.

I've been to all of the art galleries on Centre/South Streets in JP and I like this new one the…read morebest. It's hard to describe, but I just have an enjoyable time walking slowly around this gallery and checking out the art. The place feels like it has a heart. They're featuring local artists right now and have a handout they give you listing their day jobs. I thought it was a cool idea. You know, "That girl who served me those stiff drinks at the Behan painted this? Wow!" That sort of thing. It added something to my experience. They are also hosting musical and other events. Should be fun.

Awesome place. Had a strange interaction with a staff member. Happy to share feedback if anyone…read morewants to reach out.

I love "HATCH"! such a wonderful place to go and let your creative juices flow. There is so much…read moreto do and learn here, Free to the public. Hatch offers weekly classes anything from wood working to laser cutting you can do it here. All the staff are volunteers they are very friendly and are willing and on hand to help you out with your product. Hatch also has classes for kids as well. Parents can bring there kids enjoy doing a classes with them. Some of the things you can do at HATCH: Laser Cutting, Sewing, 3D Printing, Soldering, Wood Working, Lego Mindstorms/ Robotics, Arduino, And more. So if you have a Project, Idea, Invention that you want to bring to life. you can make it happen at "HATCH"

Driving to The LAP Gallery I caught myself wondering "what is a gallery in Waltham going to be…read morelike?" I mean, Waltham isn't exactly known for its art scene (at least not to my knowledge). I was even less optimistic about attending a show titled "Fuck Yeah America". I figured it would be a show comprised of pretentious, white, male art students bitching about how bad their lives are. I wasn't exactly interested but I was going with a group of people so I figured I'd grin and bear it. As I said above, we did drive and I thought about how inconvenient that must be for a gallery so far outside of the city...then we reached it...the LAP, Downtown Waltham. The gallery itself was attractive. A decent size space with nice hardwood floors. Surprisingly...clean. The show itself was well curated. The work reflected individuals inspired by America but not the preachy, extreme work I had anticipated. The preparatory work was clean and well done. I was very impressed. I was greeted by Pat Falco, 1/2 of the LAP team and found him very interesting and engaging. We discussed the show and the LAP Gallery before I met his partner, Elliot. I can't say how much I appreciate meeting the people who put on the show. Once it was time to leave, I realized there were a lot of other things to do in the area. There's a cool book store next door and plenty of restaurants. It was nice to know that for my future visits I wasn't limited to one space for a trip outside of the city. Go to the gallery, grab some food, walk along the Charles, and hop on the commuter rail back to Boston (if you don't have a car, it's right there!). All in all, good time, good people.

Gallery 55 is one of many art spaces dotted throughout Natick Center. This space has fascinating…read morepieces of jewelry and paintings from a variety of artists and craftsmen. It would be a great place to visit if you're looking for a unique piece for your home or something to adorn yourself with.

I want to write this review mainly because I do not agree with the karen who wrote the most recent…read morenegative review here. I have been to Clay Dreams multiple times for team events and every time the staff goes above and beyond to be friendly, respectful, and supportive of us! It's a small space, but that's Boston area for you. And I love that it's a small local business! I recommend this place to everyone and will be back for many times to come!

Great experience, looking forward to our next visit!…read more We've been coming here as a family since our daughter was little. We haven't been in years since life got busy, but my daughter went again last week with her friend and painted an adorable light switch plate! She came in with a vision of paint splattered in quirky colors, and the staff didn't hesitate to get the supplies she would need. They showed her how to splatter paint with a toothbrush to get this fun Jackson Pollock kind of punk style. She was nervous, but everyone was super helpful and reassuring the whole time! She's really happy with how her painting came out, she did a great job! I'm really glad this place is still here, and thriving after all these years. The layout is different, and there's friendly new faces working there, but it's the same hidden gem it was when we first visited! It was a great location for birthday parties and play-dates back in the day, and now that our girl's going off to college, the wife and I might treat ourselves to a Paint and Sip night or two!