After 25 remarkable years of celebrating the arts and fostering community, West Medford Open Studios (WMOS) has reached an exciting turning point. For decades, we’ve proudly enriched Medford by hosting a cultural feast for artists, art lovers, and supporters. Rooted in the vibrant history of West Medford, our annual event has been a platform for cultural exchange, bringing artists and visitors together to share creativity, knowledge, and passion.
On behalf of the WMOS Board, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support, encouragement, and participation throughout the years. You have been the heart and soul of this beloved tradition.
Today, we announce an important transition: This year, WMOS will not open registration as usual. Instead, after thoughtful deliberation, we are thrilled to share that our event will be entrusted to Arts Collaborative Medford (ACM). As Medford’s new arts center, ACM is poised to carry forward the spirit of WMOS while introducing invigorating changes to elevate Medford’s arts scene.
The WMOS Board is committed to working closely with ACM leadership during this transition to ensure that the event continues to connect art and community, creating meaningful opportunities for local artists and audiences alike.
We invite you to stay tuned for updates on our page and through Arts Collaborative Medford as this exciting new chapter unfolds. Thank you for making WMOS a cherished part of Medford’s cultural landscape and for supporting the arts in our city. Together, we’ve built something truly special, and we can’t wait to see how it evolves in the years to come.
Sincerely,
The WMOS Board
Earl Howard
Tanya Howard
Anita Tucker
Lori Gardinier
Marcus Howard
Handmade polymer clay and upcycled jewelry
Recycled repurposed mixed media art objects
New England pressed flowers art
Description
I'm a writer and a poet.
Short stories and essays
Handmade sterling and gold jewelry.
Brass Quintet
Metal sculpture and metal fabrication.
community table
Folk/rock musician
Mixed Media, acrylic & oil
I am a novelist.
Writer of fiction and nonfiction
Ceramics
Unique beaded and seaglass jewelry
Poet; singer-songwriter
embroidery - thread and fabric
Honk band -winds and percussion
Shirley Gerald Ware, Poet, Author
Handmade Cards
We rely on community support to bring West Medford Open Studios to the Medford community each year. Thank you for all your donations!
Alex Moot and Nancy Roosa • Anita Tucker • Mass Cultural Council • Medford Arts Council • Patricia Towfigh • Susan Altman • Goldilox Bagels • West Medford Community Center
We're immensely grateful for your generous support of our 2024 West Medford Open Studios. Your sponsorship has been instrumental in bringing creativity to life, and we deeply value your dedication to the arts. Thank you!
Stop by the West Medford Open Studios Doodle Tent! Doodle on canvases, cards, and other items to take home and also contribute to a communal mural.
Unleash your imagination, connect with fellow visitors, and leave your mark at this interactive outdoor drawing space. Let's make art together!
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West Medford Open Studios
1 p.m. • Occasional Brass | Pop and Jazz
2 p.m. • JP Honk!
3 p.m. • Jonah Ko | Folk/rock musician
1 p.m. • Terry E. Carter | Poet and writer
1:30 p.m. • Shirley Ware | Poet & Author
2 p.m. • Vijaya Sundaram | Poet & Singer-Songwritter
2:30 p.m. • Jason Rubin | Novelist
3 p.m. • Stephanie Schorow | Writer and author
3:30 p.m. • David Chia | Short stories and essays
Click below to view the event's brochure and get a sneak peek at the incredible lineup of artists and unforgettable experiences that await you.
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