Did you ever want to go to art school but accidentally went to law school instead? Somerville is a city full of artists–become one of them for a night!
High above Union Square, a different kind of school is in session. For one night only, a collective of Somerville’s arts organizations and businesses that call themselves Somerville Arts Engine is transforming 10 Prospect Street into a One Night Art School!
Come draw a live model, add your mark to a community mural, sing along with the Strummerville Ukulele Club, or pinch a pot. Hop into an interactive podcasting experience, learn to pop, or attend a Q&A with professional artists. Grab the open mic for some live comedy coaching, drop into a collage session, and experiment with color theory. Come try a little bit of everything, no prerequisites required!
Your professors for the evening are some of Somerville’s most beloved arts organizations and creative businesses, including Boston Figure Art Center, Arts at the Armory, Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center, EventThem, KMW School of Painting, Mudflat, New Impressions Print Studio, Somerville Open Studios, The Somerville Museum, Theatre@First and Tiny Turns Paperie.
Possible visiting artists from School of Honk!
Produced in collaboration with the Somerville Arts Engine and Discovery USQ, registration is now open—no application, portfolio, or student loans required.
Admission is free but enrollment is limited. Register now before we’re full.
Carolicious will be on-site with delicious Venezuelan food available for purchase.
The Somerville Museum – Collage with the Collection, and Black Out Poetry
The KMW School of Painting – Work towards your Master’s of Mixology in color, or make a 15-minute painting
Mudflat – Get your hands dirty and play with clay. Pinch pot and coiling demos. “Ever-Morphing Clay Sculpture.”
New Impressions Print Studio – Block carving and printing
Somerville Open Studios – Projection artwork from SOS artists, interactive pieces from New Alliance Gallery. Classes about the Business of Art.
Theatre@First – Learn about mock stage combat, including sword fights and slaps.
The Center for Arts at the Armory – Strummerville Ukulele Club, Traditional Irish Music and Dance Session, Comedy Feedback Open Mic with MOOISH Productions
Esh Circus arts - juggling
Tiny Turns Paperie – Pop-up art supply shop featuring creative tools, stationery, paper goods, and inspiration for your next masterpiece
One Night Art School is fully enrolled but please sign up for the waitlist and show up at the door at 6pm or 8pm for a chance to get in! (There are alway no shows for free events).