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The Dorchester Center for the Arts (DCA) in Cambridge is developing a three-year strategic plan and we are looking for community input to inform it. Our mission is to provide and support programming in the visual, literary and performing arts to connect people, cultivate creativity and catalyze curiosity. It’s a big mission with a modest […] 
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Please support the DCA 2023 Annual Appeal! We believe art is essential, and we know you do, too. Everyone should have access to life-long learning opportunities that inspire, uplift, and transform. Our commitment to providing accessible and diverse artistic experiences sets us apart, but we can’t do it without your gifts. Can we count on […] 
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Stop by DCA during regular operating hours to make a miniature decorated wreath or ornament. Enjoy a cup of hot tea or cocoa, too! Free, all are welcome. 
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Celebrating Black Achievement, community exhibition. February 2024. Details and application here. 
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DCA will be closed through January 1. The Center will reopen on Tuesday January 2 with regular hours noon-8:00 p.m. See you in 2024! |
5 events,
Unleash a new way of painting! Explore working in a limited palette to create small contemporary works in either gouache or acrylic. inspired by your own imaginations, color sensibility, and works by renowned abstract artists, discover new ways to express an abstract style in a supportive and relaxed environment. Maximum 12 students. Instructor: Abby Ober Cost: […]
$125.00 – $170.00
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Students will have the opportunity to learn techniques for creating a stained-glass panel. Instruction includes design, cutting, foiling, and soldering. Stress-free, excellent instruction with beautiful results! Instructor: Jan Boettger Cost: $135 DCA Member – $180 Non-Members 10-week course. Tuesdays (4pm-6pm) & (6pm-8pm).
$135.00 – $180.00
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3 events,
True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry techniques. Students will experiment with several […]
$90.00 – $135.00
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3 events,
Unleash a new way of painting! Explore working in a limited palette to create small contemporary works in either gouache or acrylic. inspired by your own imaginations, color sensibility, and works by renowned abstract artists, discover new ways to express an abstract style in a supportive and relaxed environment. Maximum 12 students. Instructor: Abby Ober Cost: […]
$125 – $170
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4 events,
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Join us for the first Second Saturday Reception of 2024! January 13 will feature Makayla Lizzy Music Live! Enjoy the gallery exhibition: "Youthful Minds, Big Ideas", showcasing work by students of E.L. HAYNES PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL in WASHINGTON, DC. Light refreshments, all are welcome!
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In this one day workshop, explore ways to abstract a landscape from your own image. The workshop begins with a brief discussion on abstract landscapes and various methods to break down your image to simple forms. Working from a limited palette in Oil or Acrylic, work through simplifying your scene beginning with a value sketch […]
$135.00 – $180.00
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3 events,
Students will have the opportunity to learn techniques for creating a stained-glass panel. Instruction includes design, cutting, foiling, and soldering. Stress-free, excellent instruction with beautiful results! Instructor: Jan Boettger Cost: $135 DCA Member – $180 Non-Members 10-week course. Tuesdays (4pm-6pm) & (6pm-8pm).
$135 – $180
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3 events,
This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and use of drawing gum. Students will practice learning different triad palette combinations and pulling and glazing watercolors using personal photographs and still life as inspiration. Use of gouache and egg tempera is acceptable. Painting experience is a must. Students work at their own pace with […]
$90.00 – $135.00
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6 events,
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“Open Dance” – Building a strong dance community in Dorchester County Open dance is a new and unexplored idea, whose purpose is to provide a safe space for people to perform, learn, and teach. This new weekly program premieres in the George B. Todd Performance Hall at the Dorchester Center for the Arts on January […]
Free
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“Open Dance” – Building a strong dance community in Dorchester County Open dance is a new and unexplored idea, whose purpose is to provide a safe space for people to perform, learn, and teach. This new weekly program premieres in the George B. Todd Performance Hall at the Dorchester Center for the Arts on January […]
Free
True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry techniques. Students will experiment with several […]
$90 – $135
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3 events,
Unleash a new way of painting! Explore working in a limited palette to create small contemporary works in either gouache or acrylic. inspired by your own imaginations, color sensibility, and works by renowned abstract artists, discover new ways to express an abstract style in a supportive and relaxed environment. Maximum 12 students. Instructor: Abby Ober Cost: […]
$125 – $170
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3 events,
Students will have the opportunity to learn techniques for creating a stained-glass panel. Instruction includes design, cutting, foiling, and soldering. Stress-free, excellent instruction with beautiful results! Instructor: Jan Boettger Cost: $135 DCA Member – $180 Non-Members 10-week course. Tuesdays (4pm-6pm) & (6pm-8pm).
$135 – $180
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4 events,
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Recurring
This class is for the beginner or artist that wants to learn about the basics of drawing that underpins artwork. The class will include learning essential skills – line, value, perspective etc. and will transition participants from being able to create simple line drawings to producing more complex and realistic 3D artwork. The class will […]
$140.00 – $185.00
This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and use of drawing gum. Students will practice learning different triad palette combinations and pulling and glazing watercolors using personal photographs and still life as inspiration. Use of gouache and egg tempera is acceptable. Painting experience is a must. Students work at their own pace with […]
$90 – $135
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5 events,
Featured
Recurring
“Open Dance” – Building a strong dance community in Dorchester County Open dance is a new and unexplored idea, whose purpose is to provide a safe space for people to perform, learn, and teach. This new weekly program premieres in the George B. Todd Performance Hall at the Dorchester Center for the Arts on January […]
Free
True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry techniques. Students will experiment with several […]
$90 – $135
Next Step Wheel is a continuation of the Intro to Wheel Throwing class and is for anyone wanting to advance their skills in ceramics. Basic experience on the wheel is required. Whether you are a beginner or someone with some knowledge this is the class for you. Hand building and slab work will also be […]
$200 – $245
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3 events,
Unleash a new way of painting! Explore working in a limited palette to create small contemporary works in either gouache or acrylic. inspired by your own imaginations, color sensibility, and works by renowned abstract artists, discover new ways to express an abstract style in a supportive and relaxed environment. Maximum 12 students. Instructor: Abby Ober Cost: […]
$125 – $170
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3 events,
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In partnership with The Harriet Tubman Museum, DCA welcomes Sol Roots to kick off the Museum's 2024 Jazz at the Mural series. The Sol Roots Band performs a mix of raw funk, deep blues, energetic rock, greasy soul, and hypnotic grooves. Sol is a guitarist and vocalist who has toured with many roots, funk, blue […] |
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3 events,
Students will have the opportunity to learn techniques for creating a stained-glass panel. Instruction includes design, cutting, foiling, and soldering. Stress-free, excellent instruction with beautiful results! Instructor: Jan Boettger Cost: $135 DCA Member – $180 Non-Members 10-week course. Tuesdays (4pm-6pm) & (6pm-8pm).
$135 – $180
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4 events,
Featured
Recurring
This class is for the beginner or artist that wants to learn about the basics of drawing that underpins artwork. The class will include learning essential skills – line, value, perspective etc. and will transition participants from being able to create simple line drawings to producing more complex and realistic 3D artwork. The class will […]
$140 – $185
This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and use of drawing gum. Students will practice learning different triad palette combinations and pulling and glazing watercolors using personal photographs and still life as inspiration. Use of gouache and egg tempera is acceptable. Painting experience is a must. Students work at their own pace with […]
$90 – $135
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
“Open Dance” – Building a strong dance community in Dorchester County Open dance is a new and unexplored idea, whose purpose is to provide a safe space for people to perform, learn, and teach. This new weekly program premieres in the George B. Todd Performance Hall at the Dorchester Center for the Arts on January […]
Free
True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry techniques. Students will experiment with several […]
$90 – $135
Next Step Wheel is a continuation of the Intro to Wheel Throwing class and is for anyone wanting to advance their skills in ceramics. Basic experience on the wheel is required. Whether you are a beginner or someone with some knowledge this is the class for you. Hand building and slab work will also be […]
$200 – $245
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2 events,
Unleash a new way of painting! Explore working in a limited palette to create small contemporary works in either gouache or acrylic. inspired by your own imaginations, color sensibility, and works by renowned abstract artists, discover new ways to express an abstract style in a supportive and relaxed environment. Maximum 12 students. Instructor: Abby Ober Cost: […]
$125 – $170
Students will carve a decoy using a knife or more advanced students will power carve in the Ward-style. All decoys are completed with paint. A $90 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for the wood, eyes, and paint for the project. A list of additional supplies and power tools are […]
$150.00 – $185.00
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In this one day workshop, explore ways to abstract a landscape from your own image. The workshop begins with a brief discussion on abstract landscapes and various methods to break down your image to simple forms. Working from a limited palette in Oil or Acrylic, work through simplifying your scene beginning with a value sketch […]
$135.00 – $180.00
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Support the 2023 Annual Appeal!
Holiday Craft Gallery!
Call for Entries!
HOLIDAY CLOSING through Jan 1
Support the 2023 Annual Appeal!
Holiday Craft Gallery!
Call for Entries!
HOLIDAY CLOSING through Jan 1
Support the 2023 Annual Appeal!
Holiday Craft Gallery!
Call for Entries!
Support the 2023 Annual Appeal!
Holiday Craft Gallery!
Call for Entries!
Support the 2023 Annual Appeal!
Holiday Craft Gallery!
Call for Entries!
Support the 2023 Annual Appeal!
Holiday Craft Gallery!
Call for Entries!
Support the 2023 Annual Appeal!
Holiday Craft Gallery!
Call for Entries!