Lexington Council for the Arts

09/05/2026

Our 2027 Grant Applications are officially open! Each year, the Lexington Council for the Arts awards grants to local cultural organizations, artists, and performers in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council's Local Cultural Council Program. Ready to bring your project to life? Apply today!

📅 Key Dates to Remember:
• September 10 (6:00 PM): MCC Info Session
• October 15: Application Deadline (Please note: Late applications cannot be accepted)

🔗 How to Register & Apply:
• Register for the Info Session: https://massculturalcouncil.org/event/local-tribal-cultural-council-fy27-grant-applicant-info-session/
• Submit your application on the MCC Grant Portal: https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/

08/28/2026

:🎶 Here We Come Again! 🎶

A friendly reminder that the September 1 deadline to sign up for Lexington Porchfest is almost here! We’d love to have you be part of the day.

As Dolly Parton reminds us, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” 🎶✨ Porchfest is a pretty perfect place to do just that; share your creativity, bring a little music and joy to our community, and celebrate the spirit of a true legend whose music and generosity touched so many of us.

Porchfest Details:
📅 Saturday, September 26th 1–5 PM
🎉 Grand Finale at 5 PM
🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, September 27th
🌐 lexingtonporchfest.org

We can’t wait to see (and hear!) what Lexington comes up with this year. 💛

Brought to you by the Lexington Council for the Arts 🎨

08/26/2026

🎨🔎 Our Utility Box Scavenger Hunt has officially launched!

Have you noticed Lexington’s colorful utility boxes around town? Now’s your chance to take a closer look!

Explore 17 painted utility boxes, answer questions about the artwork, and get creative along the way. Plus, there are prizes! 🎉

🍬 Visit 5 boxes → $5 Liberty Sweets credit
🏆 Find all 17 → chance to win a $25 Maxima Book Center gift card!

📋 Pick up a scavenger hunt form at Liberty Sweets or the Lexington Community Center, or get all the details online:

👉 https://www.lexartscouncil.org/utility-box-scavenger-hunt.html

Happy hunting! 🔎🎨 We look forward to seeing art detectives around town!

Brought to you by the Lexington Council for the Arts

08/05/2026

Something beautiful is blooming at Lincoln Field! 🌸🎨

This year's utility box mural is currently taking shape, transforming an ordinary piece of infrastructure into a colorful work of public art for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to watch the progress as you pass by Lincoln Field this month—you might even catch a glimpse of the artist at work!

07/15/2026

🎶 Lexington Porchfest Sign-Ups Are Open! 🎶

We're now accepting sign-ups for musicians, porch hosts and volunteers for Lexington Porchfest on Saturday, September 26, from 1:00–5:00 PM, with a Grand Finale at 5:00 PM.
(Rain date: September 27)

We'd love to have you join us! Visit https://lexingtonporchfest.org/ to sign up.

Fun art events in Lexington MA

05/24/2026

Another wonderful Discovery Day in the books! We loved connecting with so many members of the community and fellow supporters of the arts.
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05/06/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS 🎨
Lexington Utility Box Painting Project 2026

The Lexington Council for the Arts is seeking artists to transform a large utility box into a vibrant public artwork this summer in Lexington, MA!

🖌 Open to all artists — in or outside of Lexington
📍 Location: Lincoln Park, 100 Lincoln Street
💵 Stipend: $1000
📅 Design submissions due: May 25, 2026
✅ Project completion deadline: August 31, 2026

This year’s box is located at Lincoln Park, home to athletic fields, a playground, fitness trail, and beautiful natural surroundings. We encourage artists to visit the park for inspiration!

We’re looking for bold, colorful, and creative original designs. Artists may submit up to 3 designs for consideration by the jury.

Interested?
Email [email protected] for details and a submission form.

See examples of past utility box projects:
https://www.lexartscouncil.org/utility-boxes-2023.html