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“Driven By Abstraction” – Monday Art Collective Closes Summer Exhibition at the Old Schwamb Mill
08.22.26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$5
On Saturday, August 22, from 2:00–3:30 PM, visitors are invited to enjoy one last opportunity to experience this vibrant exhibition of contemporary art in the Mill’s historic second-floor galleries. Showcasing painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and mixed media, Driven by Abstraction highlights the creativity and diverse artistic voices of the Monday Art Collective, a group of Boston-area artists brought together through a shared commitment to experimentation, collaboration, and mutual support.
The Monday Art Collective is a group of dedicated visual artists, primarily based in the Boston area, who have met weekly for the past four years to create art, exchange ideas, and support one another’s artistic growth. Originally brought together through workshops led by Cambridge artist Alexandra Sheldon, the group continued meeting virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic after studio classes could no longer be held in person. What began as a way to combat artistic isolation soon evolved into a lasting creative community.
Over time, the Collective’s artistic practices have expanded beyond the collage work that initially connected many of its members. Today, the group explores a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media. The exhibition at the Old Schwamb Mill reflects this diversity of approach while highlighting the shared spirit of experimentation, collaboration, and encouragement that defines the Collective.
Visitors to the exhibition will encounter a thoughtful and varied collection of contemporary works created by eight women artists whose practices continue to evolve through dialogue, friendship, and mutual inspiration.
Mill Hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. Open for guided tours of our living history museum; viewing of the exhibition in our second-floor galleries; and sales of our custom-made, museum quality, oval and circular picture and mirror frames. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5.
The Old Schwamb Mill,
17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, 02476
781-643-0554
