Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Gallery Tour with the Curators
2023-03-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Curators from the Concord Museum and the Concord Free Public Library lead guided tours of the new special exhibition “A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library”.
No advanced registration necessary. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th anniversary, the Concord Museum and the Library have collaborated on a special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Featured objects will include paintings by Washington Allston, N.C. Wyeth, May Alcott Nieriker, Charles Hovey Pepper, Alicia Keyes, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, among other artists, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott.
The exhibition will also highlight Concord’s artist communities, local art collectors, the history of institutions promoting public access to works of art, and the stories of specific artists who lived and worked in Concord.
Become a Concord Museum member today to visit this new exhibition for free!

Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library
2023-04-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-09 10:00 - 16:00 and 8 more dates | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th anniversary, the Concord Museum and the Library have collaborated on a special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Featured objects will include paintings by Washington Allston, N.C. Wyeth, May Alcott Nieriker, Charles Hovey Pepper, Alicia Keyes, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, among other artists, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott.
The exhibition will also highlight Concord’s artist communities, local art collectors, the history of institutions promoting public access to works of art, and the stories of specific artists who lived and worked in Concord.
Curator tours will be offered Friday, March 24, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Friday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
Become a Concord Museum member today to visit this new exhibition for free!

April Open Art Studios at Western Avenue
2023-04-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
As New England blossoms into spring, Western Avenue Studios & Lofts invites you to experience our April Open Art Studios event. As you wander through the colorful halls and corridors, you’ll be immersed in a world of creativity and inspiration. You’ll find unique and handmade gifts, perfect for upcoming occasions. So don’t miss your chance to be a part of it on April 1st, from noon until 5 pm. We will also be welcoming Nibbana Cafe to their first-ever Open Studios event!
Food truck of the day: Empanada Dada (Outside our Main Entrance)
This month the Loading Dock Gallery hosts a show titled “Fire and Fiber”. With an artist reception from 3 pm until 5 pm.
Covid-19 Guidelines:
– Face coverings/masks are not required but recommended since some studios and businesses may require them for admission into their space.
– Guests experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or having been instructed to quarantine by a medical professional should not attend.
– We will have hand sanitation stations throughout the building.
There is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We just ask that you keep your pup on a leash.

Massachusetts Historical Society Peter J. Gomes Memorial Book Prize Ceremony
2023-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us at the Concord Museum for the ceremony of the Massachusetts Historical Society’s 2022 Peter J. Gomes Memorial Book Prize awarded to Robert A. Gross for his book “The Transcendentalists and Their World”, published in 2021 by Macmillan Publishers. The Peter J. Gomes Memorial Book Prize is given to the best nonfiction work on the history of Massachusetts published during the preceding year.
The ceremony at the Concord Museum will feature Robert A. Gross in conversation with Dennis Fiori, former Concord Museum Executive Director and MHS President Emeritus.
Free.
Please register online in advance.

Massachusetts Historical Society Peter J. Gomes Memorial Book Prize Ceremony
2023-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us at the Concord Museum for the ceremony of the Massachusetts Historical Society’s 2022 Peter J. Gomes Memorial Book Prize awarded to Robert A. Gross for his book The Transcendentalists and Their World, published in 2021 by Macmillan Publishers. The Peter J. Gomes Memorial Book Prize is given to the best nonfiction work on the history of Massachusetts published during the preceding year.
The ceremony at the Concord Museum will feature Robert A. Gross in conversation with Dennis Fiori, former Concord Museum Executive Director and MHS President Emeritus.
Please register in advance for this free event.

Global Objects: A Conversation with Edward S. Cooke, Jr. and Suzanne Blier
2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us at the Concord Museum for the 43rd Annual Mary Lesneski Memorial Lecture. Edward S. Cooke, Jr., renowned art historian at Yale University, is joined by Harvard University art historian Suzanne Blier in a conversation on Ned’s newest book “Global Objects: Towards a Connected Art History.” “Global Objects” examines a broad array of functional aesthetic objects that transcend geographic and temporal boundaries and challenge preconceived ideas about what is and is not art.
Please register online in advance.
Join today to attend this Concord Museum Forum for free!

Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci!
2023-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor, artist, engineer, and mathematician who spent his lifetime following his curiosity and exploring a wide variety of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build hoop gliders and whirligigs. Create a nature journal, then take it into Discovery Woods to sketch the natural world just like da Vinci. Go on a scavenger hunt to discover some of da Vinci’s most visionary inventions, practice your hand at writing backwards like da Vinci, and more! (Some activities are weather dependent.)

OUT OF THE VAULT Closing Reception
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | The Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The Whistler House Museum of Art
Announces Closing Reception for
Out of the Vault: Works of Art from
the Whistler House Collection
The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) is proud to have exhibited a selection of artworks from its permanent collection, Out of the Vault. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Parker Gallery.
We welcome visitors to experience the exhibition’s beautiful seascapes, rural landscapes, and ethereal portraits which perfectly capture the essence of the WHMA’s permanent collection.
Rolling hills and choppy waters are shown side-by-side in the museum’s Parker Gallery, reflecting on the delicate balance of nature. These works of art further mirror the incredible paintings exhibited in the historic house, which feature similar New England scenes and elegant figures. The exhibition includes artists Walter Lofthouse Dean, Aldro Thompson Hibbard, William Preston Phelps, Mary Earl Wood, Arthur Spear, and many more.
With many works exhibited for the first time, these paintings offer a wider glimpse into the WHMA’s permanent collection and the stunning art in its vault, now brought out into the light of day.
The WHMA will hold a closing reception for the Out of the Vault exhibition on Saturday, April 15th, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Parker Gallery. The reception is FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. Refreshments will be served.

Tinytropolis
2023-04-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.
