Art in August
Come Down and Meet the Artists: FIVE artist receptions on August 21
On Thursday, August 21, Winchester residents have a special opportunity to see and meet local artists. Meet-the-artist receptions will take place at five locations around town, featuring five different artists: watercolorist Joyce Westner, multimedia artist Brioch Ochoa, oil painters Holly Khalil and Lucia Rubini, and mixed media artist Michiko Katsumi. All receptions are from 6–8 p.m.
See Art in the Library in August
Everyone knows that the Winchester Public Library is THE place to go for books. But not everyone knows that the library is also a full-time art gallery!
Art in the Park is August 16, 2025
Art in the Park is a public outdoor art activity free and open to the public, with demonstrations, participatory art, and exhibition and sale of works by local artists. The event is held on the Winchester Common on Saturday, August 16, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, in conjunction with the weekly Farmers' Market. It is a highlight of the month-long Art in August festival.
A family-friendly event, Art in the Park offers something for everyone!
First Artist reception of 2025: Meet Wendy Jo New and Susan Whitten-Clark
Art in August 2025 Gala Reception
All are invited to the gala reception to inaugurate Winchester's 23rd annual Art in August festival, held at the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 7–8:30 p.m.
All are invited, free admission. Wine and light appetizers will be served.
RSVP appreciated, to info@winchesterculturalcouncil.org
Come meet the artists who are exhibiting in locations throughout the town, the merchants who generously donate space in their shops and windows, state and town leaders, Winchester Cultural Council members and local grant recipients, as well as other town residents and business owners.
This event celebrates not just Art in August but also the many other expressions of cultural creativity in town. Those include the Winchester Cultural District's brand new Sculpture Park on Shore Road near the Griffin Museum, its continuing Riverwalk exhibition of sculptures, and the annual sidewalk art exhibition presented by Arts Winchester, the manager of the District. The Griffin Museum’s Vision(ary) exhibit can be seen and all around town, "Our Town" on the Common features photos of Winchester by Winchester residents, and near the museum is the striking "Glasshouse of New Americans" by Jill Enfield. Music fills the air with Wednesday Concerts on the Common, Saturday performances at the Farmers’ Market and events on the Griffin terrace, as well as an active schedule at Wright Locke Farm.
Big Night for the Arts: Aug. 22, 2024 has FOUR artist receptions!
On Thursday, August 22, Winchester residents have a special opportunity to see and meet local artists. Meet-the-artist receptions will take place at four locations around town, featuring six different artists: oil painters Joan Baldwin and Lucia Rubini, watercolorist Carolyn Latanision and jewelry maker Juliette Kopala, painter and cyanotype maker Mary Garrity, and draftsman David Hummon. All receptions are from 6–8 p.m.
Art in the Park is August 17
Art in the Park is a public outdoor art activity free and open to the public, with demonstrations, participatory art, and exhibition and sale of works by local artists. The event is held on the Winchester Common on Saturday, August 17, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, in conjunction with the weekly Farmers' Market. It is a highlight of the month-long Art in August festival.
A family-friendly event, Art in the Park offers something for everyone!



