Winthrop Art Association

The Winthrop Art Association was founded in 1969 by Winthrop resident Beverly Brody Barisano and other local artists with the idea of promoting the arts in the community.

In the 43 years  since then, the Winthrop Art Association has grown to more than 180 members, and engages in a wide variety of activities that benefit both the artistic community and the town as well:

The Annual Spring Arts Festival,  the main component of which is a juried exhibit featuring members of the WAA and artists of surrounding communities.  In addition, craft tables, demonstrations by artisans and sometimes displays by local businesses round out a two-day event that invites and involves the community in 'The Arts Festival'. Check our events page for the most recent show info.

Two Scholarships for Excellence in Art,  given by the WAA to a graduating Winthrop High School senior for further education in the arts.

Demonstrations Meetings 3-4 times a year, from October through April, featuring demonstrations or lectures by artists in different media and in June an annual dinner.

Bi-Monthly Membership Meetings,  From October to April, featuring demonstrations or lectures by artists in different media and in June an annual dinner.

Day Trips, especially fall foliage day trips and museum day trips.

Art on the Square, and Art At Crest Ave Park, this is where the artists set-up in the center of town and in the Highlands on two separate Saturdays in July and August for the purpose of an outdoor show and sale. Click here for more information on times and dates.

Various Other Invited Shows such as The general public is welcome at all events or activities produced by the Winthrop Art Association.  For further information, please call WAA Vice President, Dawn Mahoney, at 617-846-2644 or fax 617-846-6697

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Members of the Winthrop Art Association come from Winthrop and other North Shore towns, the metropolitan Boston area, as well as other states and countries.  Their backgrounds are as varied as the works displayed at all events.

Funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council