Category Archives: Art

“Medfield Photovoice” student art project 3:30–4:30 pm, 1/22, MHS Library

From Krissy King, MPH, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator

Photovoice Gallery to Showcase Medfield High School Student Art and Wellness Project Public Walkthrough on January 22 at Medfield High School Library

Medfield, MA — Members of the public are invited to attend a gallery walkthrough of the Medfield Photovoice student art project on January 22 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the Medfield High School Library.

Through a variety of expressive media, including photo collages, triptych art, light painting, and digital art, Medfield High School students explored a series of prompts reflecting the positive and negative influences on their health and well-being. Each project is accompanied by student-written captions designed to inspire education, reflection, and community dialogue about the experiences and challenges facing Medfield youth.

Medfield Photovoice is a collaborative effort between the Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP) community coalition, the Bellforge Arts Center, and the Medfield High School Art Department. Originally developed in 1992 by Caroline C. Wang and Mary Ann Burris, the Photovoice model is a participatory health promotion strategy that empowers individuals to examine personal and community issues through the lens of photography. This project supports MCAP’s ongoing Action Plan to advance youth health and wellness in Medfield through education, empowerment, and community-driven change.

The reception will also feature spoken reflections from selected Medfield students, accompanied by live music from the Medfield Guitar Club.

For additional information, please contact Krissy King at kking@medfield.net.

Art in Bloom

The Medfield Memorial Library is hosting the annual Art in Bloom exhibit.

Zullo Secures its Home!

From Chris McCue Potts –

Zullo Poised to Purchase Building with $500K in Community Support

Landlord sought to keep gallery, Main Street businesses intact in historic district.

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Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts Trustee Martha Moon and Executive Director Bill Pope on the gallery rooftop deck with local resident/landlord Tom Nightingale. The historic building is located in the heart of downtown Medfield.
Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts Trustee Martha Moon and Executive Director Bill Pope on the gallery rooftop deck with local resident/landlord Tom Nightingale. The historic building is located in the heart of downtown Medfield.

MEDFIELD, Mass. (April 9, 2025) — The Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts, a nonprofit arts organization in downtown Medfield, is moving toward ownership of its longtime home at 454-456A Main St., thanks to a pending building sale and more than $500,000 in community commitments.

Building owners Tom and Lisa Nightingale have reached an agreement to sell the historic property to the Zullo Gallery. The deal follows months of fundraising and planning by Executive Director Bill Pope, and a group of Zullo trustees, advisory board members and other supporters.

Among the 35 individuals who pledged support are the Nightingales themselves. The final piece is coming together with financing from Needham Bank, a longtime supporter of the gallery that previously funded construction of the rooftop deck in 2007.

A Long-Awaited Goal

“We’ve had many twists and turns over the last two months,” said Pope. “And while we still have additional steps to go, we’re excited to have gotten this far with so much community support for the Zullo Gallery to have a permanent home in downtown Medfield.”

Pope said purchasing the building has been a long-term goal for the organization. Ownership will allow for capital improvements that are otherwise out of reach for renters — including handicapped accessibility, which will open up new grant opportunities, as well as a kitchen and deck covering to support expanded programming.

Pope also emphasized that the gallery plans to retain its three downstairs tenants: Casa Bella Pizza, Absi Jeweler, and Medfield Barbershop. “They’re an important part of what makes Main Street special,” he said.

History, Legacy and the Arts

Tom Nightingale, who purchased the building in 2015, said selling to the Zullo is a meaningful decision.

“As someone raised and educated in Medfield, with children who were also involved in the arts, my wife and I have enjoyed seeing the Zullo thrive and grow since its founding in 1988,” he said. “We’re pleased to be part of its future.”

He added, “To shepherd this historical property for a decade while creating opportunities for three first-generation immigrants to live the American dream, and my fourth-grade gym teacher to bring the arts to our community, has been a real privilege.”

The Main Street building lies within the Town Center Historic District. Though the town assessment database lists it as built in 1890, local records and historians — including Medfield Town Historian Richard DeSorgher — indicate the structure was built around 1860 and relocated from North Street to Main Street.

For nearly four decades, the Zullo Gallery has presented art exhibitions, art classes, live music and community events. In addition to Needham Bank, past and present supporters include Medfield Foundation Inc. and Massachusetts Cultural Council via the Medfield Cultural Council.

Community members who want to join the team that is making a significant investment in the future of the gallery are encouraged to contact Bill Pope for details.

Regular donations can be made online at zullogallery.org or mailed to/dropped off at Zullo Gallery, 456A Main St., Medfield, MA 02052.

BELOW IS BILL POPE’S LETTER TO the ZULLO COMMUNITY –

Zullo Poised to Buy Medfield Building;Community Offers $500K of Support

April 9, 2025
Dear Friends,
A great landlord is exceedingly rare, but for our non-profit Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts, it has been a true gem. I’m excited to announce that the Zullo Gallery has entered into an agreement with local residents and building owners Tom and Lisa Nightingale to purchase the 454-456A Main St., Medfield property. Helping to forge this agreement has been a contingent of Zullo Gallery advisory board members and supporters pulling together more than $500,000 in commitments from 35 community members (including the Nightingales themselves) to seal the deal.

We are currently working with Needham Bank to finalize financing for the remaining purchase price. Needham Bank funded the Zullo rooftop deck in 2007, and has supported the gallery with numerous event sponsorships over the years.  Navigating the path ahead
The process began in late January after the Nightingales let us know they were considering selling the building and would offer the Zullo the right-of-first refusal. While we’ve had many twists and turns since that time, and still have additional steps to go, we’re excited to have gotten this far with so much community support for the Zullo Gallery to have a permanent home in downtown Medfield. 

As many long-time supporters know, owning the building has been a goal for decades, but the opportunity always passed us by. Especially important will be making the Zullo handicapped accessible since it will allow us to qualify for more and larger grants. A kitchen and covered rooftop deck are also much-needed building improvements that will in turn, allow for expanded programming. It’s been difficult to do all of this as renters.  It’s important to add that the Zullo team intends to retain the three tenant businesses below (Casa Bella Pizza, Absi Jeweler and Medfield Barbershop) which greatly contribute to the small-business landscape and character of Medfield’s Main Street. 

Keeping the legacy alive
“As someone who was raised and educated in Medfield, and had children who also went through Medfield Public Schools and were involved in the arts, my wife and I have enjoyed seeing the non-profit Zullo Gallery thrive and grow since its founding in 1988. We’re pleased to have reached an agreement to sell the building to the Zullo, and to be a part of its future,” said Tom Nightingale, who purchased the building in 2015.

He added, “To shepherd this historical property for a decade while creating opportunities for three first-generation immigrants to live the American dream, and my fourth-grade gym teacher to bring the arts to our community, has been a real privilege. We’re excited to see the Zullo move to the next chapter in its history.” The Main Street building is in the Town Center Historic District. Records and an article by Town Historian Richard DeSorgher indicate that the building was constructed around 1860 on North Street and later moved to Main Street (even though the town assessment database states it was built in 1890).  For nearly 40 years, the Zullo Gallery has hosted art exhibits, art classes, live music and community events. In addition to Needham Bank, the Zullo counts Medfield Foundation Inc., and Mass Cultural Council/Medfield Cultural Council among its major past and/or present supporters.  On behalf of our Zullo Gallery Board of Trustees, Advisory Board members, and everyone else who has supported the gallery for nearly 40 years, thank you. The building purchase is an exciting milestone for the Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts, and we hope you’ll continue to be a big part of its continued success.

Sincerely,
Bill PopeExecutive Director, Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts

P.S. You can still be part of the team that is making a significant investment in the future of the Zullo Gallery!

 Just contact me for details.

Regular donations can be made via the Zullo website, or by check dropped off or mailed to Zullo Gallery, 456A Main St., Medfield, MA 02052.

(Pictured left to right: Zullo Gallery trustee Martha Moon, Zullo Executive Director Bill Pope and building owner/landlord Tom Nightingale.)



Experience Zullo Gallery…
The 30th Annual Medfield Schools Student-Faculty Art Exhibit is underway through April 27 featuring more than 70 select works from K-12 Medfield Public School students and Visual Art Department faculty. (Shown: “Enveloped” by Greta Krauss, grade 12.)
Registration for summer art classes for children in grades 1-7 is open. Featured instructor: Kurt Jackson.

The Zullo Gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m.
Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts | 456A Main Street | Medfield, MA 02052 US

Zullo Information Session 7PM Thursday

Email from the Zullo Gallery –

Zullo Gallery Center of the Arts

Wed, Feb 19 at 3:55 PM

Join Us…
The Zullo Gallery is hosting an important information session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 upstairs at the Zullo Gallery, 456A Main St., Medfield.

Please stop in if you’re interested in learning more about the opportunity for the Zullo to purchase the Main Street building it calls home, and how you can help.

More details about this initiative is available here.

Plan to attend? Want to provide support? Let us know here.





Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts | 456A Main Street | Medfield, MA 02052 US

Zullo Exploring Building Purchase

Email from the Zullo Gallery –

Sun, Feb 16 at 3:35 PM





February 16, 2025

A $600K goal…

Zullo Seeks to Secure its Future
by Exploring Main St. Building Purchase

In 1988, when a group of arts supporters sought to establish the non-profit Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts in the historic building at 456 Main St. in Medfield, it benefited from landlords who believed in the gallery mission to advance and support the arts, and who have supported it themselves with extremely reasonable lease agreements.

Now, more than 35 years later, the local residents who currently own the property are contemplating selling it, and have offered the Zullo Gallery the chance to purchase the building from them after a decade of ownership. (The building in which the Zullo Gallery is located is under separate ownership from Brothers Marketplace.)

For nearly four decades, the Zullo Gallery has realized its mission in countless ways – whether through a variety of exhibits, art classes, live music, or as gathering space for the community.
Since the gallery’s inception, we’ve wanted the Zullo to have a true permanent home in its current Main Street location. Ownership of the site provides the security needed to invest in the building, build a long-term vision for the gallery, qualify for significant arts and cultural grants, and possibly receive tax benefits.

After a financial analysis of revenue, expenses and bank loan, the Zullo Gallery has determined it would need to raise $600,000 by March 1 to allow it to move forward with purchase negotiations.

Zullo Gallery trustees and advisory board members are in support of the Zullo exploring the building purchase, but with the realization that a significant amount of funding will be needed in a short amount of time.

We are hoping that between existing Zullo supporters, local community members, and possible ‘Angel Investors,’ we can raise the money needed to keep the gallery in its current location. Doing so would not only allow the Zullo Gallery to continue in downtown Medfield, but hopefully provide some peace of mind to our small business-owner friends below.

Anyone who is interested in supporting Zullo Gallery efforts to purchase the building, either with a financial contribution, pledge or fundraising support, can contact me via e-mail or phone at 508-843-2375. Donations to the Zullo to support overall programming and sustainability can always be made at zullogallery.org/support.

Sincerely,
Bill Pope
Executive Director

P.S. We are also hosting an information session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Zullo Gallery.

Please stop in if you are interested in learning more.




History of Zullo Gallery building

The building at 456 Main St., Medfield, is located in the Town Center Historic District.
Established on the site around 1880, the Zullo Gallery space was once the headquarters for the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R) Moses Ellis Post 117. The G.A.R. was an organization that pledged to care for Civil War veterans, help them find jobs, forge friendships, and foster political unity.

The original G.A.R headquarters in the historic Main Street building was comprised of two main halls, according to the American Legion Beckwith Post 110 website. The first-floor hall was used for G.A.R banquets and dinners, and the upper hall was used for meetings. The national G.A.R. officially disbanded in 1956. In Medfield, the Main Street building where G.A.R was once housed became retail establishments after its own decline more than a decade earlier.

The Zullo Gallery was named after the Zullo family, which owned downtown businesses and was a pillar of the Medfield community.



Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts | 456A Main Street | Medfield, MA 02052 US

MFi Legacy Fund Grantees Reported Back

From Leanne LaBelle of the Medfield Foundation –

Celebration of MFi Legacy Fund Grants

The 2024 Grant Recipients of the Medfield Foundation’s Legacy Fund celebrated with midyear reports at the Zullo Gallery on Thursday night, December 5th. 2024 Legacy Fund Grants were awarded to the Peak House Heritage Center for a Traveling Trunk exhibit, Medfield TV for Podcast Equipment and the Dwight Derby House for their East Parlor Project, honoring one of its extraordinary residents, Mary Derby.  

Director of the Gallery, Bill Pope, welcomed everyone to the Zullo, which received a Legacy Fund Grant itself in 2023 for the creation of an innovative Augmented Reality Exhibit. According to Pope, the exhibit is still hosted on the internet and can be seen around town with the app, Hoverlay. 

This year’s Legacy Grants have already made a big difference. The excitement was gushing from Wheelock’s 3rd grade teachers about their plans for the Traveling Trunk as a multidiscipline time capsule in their 3rd grade curriculum. 

And the energy for the Dwight Derby House has been transformed. Their East Parlor Project will honor Mary Derby, a single mother who ran a bonnet manufacturing business from her home while raising a son destined for greatness.

To paraphrase Rob Babson of the Peak House Heritage Center, he said, “Thanks to the grants from the MFi Legacy Fund, impressive talent has been brought to Medfield and ‘cross pollinated,’ amplifying and raising the quality of our offerings and excitement for our town.”

Stay tuned for news on Legacy Fund’s next “Call for Grant Applications.” To learn more, visit MedfieldFoundation.org

The MFi’s key fundraiser, the Angel Run 5K / Run / Walk is happening this Sunday, December 8th at 11:30am at the Medfield High School.  Come celebrate the season and support a great cause!

The Medfield Foundation is a volunteer run 501-(c)(3) nonprofit charitable corporation whose mission is to build community by supporting nonprofit initiatives, raising funds for those in need and distributing grants that positively impact Medfield.

The MFi Legacy Fund is a professionally managed, community-supported Endowment Fund empowering residents to make permanent gifts to improve the community and town of Medfield. Through a competitive “Pitch It” process, Medfield based non-profit initiatives or town agencies can apply for grants to benefit the town. To date, almost $100,000 in grants have been given away. Planned gifts to the MFi Legacy Fund are encouraged and will keep the granting going strong. 

Talk at 6:30 tonight on its innovative AR art

From Chris McCue –

Zullo Launches Invisible Art Exhibit with Augmented Reality

Medfield becomes AR canvas for “Evolution of a Small Town” show in which 20 experiences come to life via handheld devices.

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https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/559117/20240510/064829/styles/patch_image/public/a-gorbett-spheres-copy___10183715211.jpgArtist Ann Gorbett has created several AR experiences for the Zullo Gallery exhibit under the title of “Celebrating Medfield: Its History And Its Future.” For the one shown, she created historical images floating in spheres over Baker’s Pond. (Ann Gorbett)

https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/559117/20240511/031123/styles/patch_image/public/n-paessel-george-inness-23-big___11144741898.pngNoah Paessel’s AR creation, “Ephemeral Forms,” was inspired by “Lake Nemi,” a painting by famous artist George Inness (1825-1894) whose historic home & studio is at 406 Main St. Visitors can experience the work from the sidewalk in front of the property. (Noah Paessel )

https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/559117/20240511/031123/styles/patch_image/public/t-keating-ar-installation-pix-edited___11145428382.jpgArtist Tatianya Keating created an explosion of color and abstract shapes in front of the Medfield Town House for her AR work, “Press Play,” inspired by the influence of community and action. (Tatianya Keating )

https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/559117/20240511/031123/styles/patch_image/public/dreid-astronaut-bw-posterize-copy___11150229732.jpgThe Zullo Gallery serves as home for Duncan Reid’s AR piece, “Self-reflection of the Grandmother of Invention,” featuring a virtual astronaut that comes to life as a giant that can be moved around the gallery space. (Duncan Reid)

Artist Ann Gorbett has created several AR experiences for the Zullo Gallery exhibit under the title of "Celebrating Medfield: Its History And Its Future." For the one shown, she created historical images floating in spheres over Baker’s Pond.
Noah Paessel's AR creation, "Ephemeral Forms," was inspired by "Lake Nemi," a painting by famous artist George Inness (1825-1894) whose historic home & studio is at 406 Main St. Visitors can experience the work from the sidewalk in front of the property.
Artist Tatianya Keating created an explosion of color and abstract shapes in front of the Medfield Town House for her AR work, "Press Play," inspired by the influence of community and action.
The Zullo Gallery serves as home for Duncan Reid's AR piece, "Self-reflection of the
Grandmother of Invention," featuring a virtual astronaut that comes to life as a giant that can be moved around the gallery space.

Historical images captured in balls floating over Baker’s Pond…the work of a famous artist coming to life in front of his former studio (now a historic site)…an astronaut and futuristic spy providing a sci-fi vibe — these are just examples of the 20 experiences around Medfield created by artists for the groundbreaking Zullo Gallery augmented reality (AR) exhibit“Evolution of a Small Town.”

To help members of the public get the most out of the new exhibit, the Zullo at 456A Main St., offers a variety of opportunities to try out AR, learn about participating artists, and get information about viewing all the sites around town:

  • On-site at the Zullo Gallery during regular hours — Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 5 p.m.;
  • A special “launch talk” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16; and
  • An artists’ reception at the gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30.

The AR exhibit runs through Sunday, June 23, with nearly a dozen participating artists from the Greater Boston area who developed work to experience through a hand-held device, typically a cell phone or iPad.

Featured presenter for the free May 16 launch talk is Hoverlay co-founder Nicolas Robbe, who has been working with the Zullo and artists over many weeks to teach them about augmented reality, guide their work, and help the gallery with the innovative initiative funded by a grant from the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund. Acton-based Hoverlay specializes in the development and creative use of AR technology.

Zullo Gallery Executive Director Bill Pope noted that the talk will be especially useful for helping members of the public better understand AR and get guidance on using the free Hoverlay app so they can fully experience all of the exhibit sites. “We’re excited to expand artistic horizons by taking an exhibit out of the Zullo and literally bringing it to the streets of Medfield,” said Pope.

“As one of the first galleries to virtually expand into its community through augmented reality, the Zullo is pioneering a new way to bring local art directly to the public,” said Robbe. “This innovative approach not only transcends the physical boundaries of a gallery, but also forms a deeper connection between local artists and the community.”

Inside the Zullo itself, a variety of AR experiences are featured, including exhibits related to Medfield history, interactive drawings, and a larger-than-life astronaut that moves around the room.

Other artistic AR subjects as part of the exhibit, include:

  • Former George Inness home and artist studio (“Lake Nemi” inspired virtual sculpture – 406 Main St.);
  • Medfield Public Library/Gazebo (confetti celebration & sparkles – 468 Main St.);
  • Medfield Historical Society & Main/North St. power box (Jack the Dog – 6 Pleasant St. & 478 Main St.);
  • Medfield Town House (colorful interpretation of community & action – 459 Main St.);
  • Rail Trail (train station theme – Farm Street intersection);
  • Peak House Heritage Center (Colonial kitchen garden – 347 Main St.);
  • Old Meetinghouse/First Parish UU church (ghostly experience – 26 North St.);
  • Baker Pond (suspended balls over water with historic sites enclosed – North & Frairy St.);
  • Medfield State Hospital (historical- & nature-themed works – Sledding Hill and Main Campus off Hospital Road, and MSH Cemetery off Rte. 27); and
  • Bank of America (electric vehicle charging station – 406 Main St. parking lot).

Prior to visiting the sites, viewers should download the free Hoverlay AR browser app from Apple App Store, Google Play or via https://hoverlay.io/ZulloARCanvas.

Once the app is set and the viewer’s location is enabled, ZulloARCanvas becomes the launch site for all the Medfield experiences, complete with a map that marks the sites, and a built-in GPS to help direct users to the best viewing spot. (QR codes will soon be placed in certain locations.)

The artists showcased in the exhibit are:

  • Polo Barrera
  • Kathy Desmond
  • Gail Fischer
  • Ann Gorbett
  • Tatianya Keating
  • Michael Lewy
  • Sasja Lucas
  • Noah Paessel
  • Duncan Reid
  • Daniel Robartes
  • Amy Schubert

The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises private funds for public good.

Since 1988, the Zullo Gallery has hosted art exhibits, art classes, live music, community events, and private rental space. More information about the gallery is available at Zullogallery.org.

Bellforge’s Launch Party, 11:00 am Saturday

From Bellforge Arts Center’s Stacey David, Director of Marketing & Communications –

CULTURAL ALLIANCE CHANGES NAME AND LAUNCHES

BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER

(Medfield, MA): The Cultural Alliance of Medfield (CAM), a non-profit organization in Medfield, MA, is pleased to announce the naming of the multi-arts center planned at the former Medfield State Hospital (MSH) campus. Both the CAM organization and the cultural destination will now be branded the Bellforge Arts Center, serving Boston’s MetroWest region with a flexible-use performance venue, rehearsal studios and classrooms, outdoor stages, and green space for community events and activities.

The name celebrates the bell tower, an architectural feature of the historic chapel building located at the heart of the 87-acre property. Leading the project’s development, the Chapel will be restored as a 300-seat concert hall, while the site’s former Infirmary will be re-envisioned as an arts education center. A connecting breezeway will join the two buildings, creating a 24,000 square-foot cultural home for the performing and visual arts. With the word “forge,” the new name also honors the project’s mission, to develop an inclusive gathering place and experiential arts hub in which to make and create.

“With Bellforge, we’re emphasizing a place for making, whether that’s art or friendships,” says Bellforge’s Executive Director Jean Mineo.

With a 99-year lease on the two signature buildings, Bellforge has a transformational vision for the Arts Center: to strengthen access to the arts and arts education in the MetroWest region, to encourage health and wellness through creative exploration, and to foster collaboration and community through multicultural and intergenerational programs and partnerships.

Bellforge recently received a $10,000 Arts & Culture grant from the Foundation for MetroWest and a $45,000 award from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) to present a series of 25 concerts and festivals running from April through October on their new outdoor stage. June 11 will be Bellforge’s Launch Party, which begins at 11:00 am with a panel discussion by music industry experts, including Ralph Jaccodine, Livingston Taylor’s Manager; Carl Lavin, Owner/Booking Agent for Great Scott; Cliff Notez, Founder and CEO of HipStory; and Jean Mineo, Executive Director of the Bellforge Arts Center. This discussion on the value of venues like Bellforge for performers, audiences, and the vitality of the arts in the MetroWest region will be followed at noon with a concert on the Center’s outdoor stage with Dutch Tulips and Will Dailey. The public is invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair, settle back and enjoy. The event is free, though attendees are asked to register at bit.ly/BellforgeLaunch

For more information about the Bellforge Arts Center, including a schedule  of upcoming programs and events, please visit www.bellforge.org.

Fun at the Forge – 5/14

From Stacey David of Bellforge Arts Center –

BELLFORGE PRESENTS FREE “FUN AT THE ‘FORGE” FESTIVAL ON MAY 14

Medfield, MA (May 3, 2022): The Bellforge Arts Center is pleased to present Fun at the ‘Forge, a free family festival on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital (MSH) on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Bellforge’s third event in their summer series includes musical performances by Stacey Peasley and Wayne Potash; a puppet show by Rotem Goldenberg; arts and crafts with Kurt Jackson; science fun with The Inventor Mentor; and face painting and more with Raddo. In addition, attendees can help create a colorful on-site art installation with the PopUpCycler. The festival is free with registration at http://www.bellforge.org. A rain date has been scheduled for Sunday, May 15.

“Stacey Peasley’s cheerful, folksy, sing-along tunes have made her the Pied Piper of the under-10 crowd for years,” says Jean Mineo, the Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, who are currently working to build the Bellforge Arts Center at MSH. “She has quite the following in MetroWest, and we are thrilled to be able to have both Stacey and Wayne Potash perform at this event. Wayne has similar appeal, with his quirky, fast-paced and downright funny songs. I think the kids are going to be up and dancing all afternoon.”

In addition to the musical performances, Rotem Goldenberg will be delighting the audience with her tiny puppet theater. Goldenberg is a Community Creative Fellow, an initiative powered by the Jewish Arts Collaborative (JArts) and Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP). Her art is for audiences of all ages and exists between the spaces of visual theater, performance, storytelling, and clowning.

In between the performances, festival-goers can explore a variety of fun science projects with The Inventor Mentor, including bubbles, foam stations, rockets, parachutes, and more, or have children’s entertainer Raddo twist up a balloon hat, paint their face or airbrush a tattoo. Kurt Jackson from the Zullo Gallery will also be engaging the kids in a simple watercolor art project using a masking technique to create a beautiful landscape for them to make and take home. With Kim Bernard, from the PopUpCycler, attendees can use recycled plastic to create colorful disks to decorate the exterior of the Bellforge’s chapel in a unique crowd-sourced art installation.  

Food, drink, and Magic Tree Henna, who will have a booth providing beautiful henna designs, are the only fee-based activities at the festival.

Bellforge will host a variety of concerts, festivals, and fun family days on most Saturdays from May through October. The majority of events are free; schedules and registration information can be found at the Bellforge website at www.bellforge.org or by registering for their newsletter at https://bit.ly/newsletterBellforge.

Color Medfield net zero 2050

From Sustainable Medfield and TOMCAP –

Coloring…..
Send us your colored version of this Medfield scene!  We will be drawing two submissions to receive prizes of either a $50 or a $25 gift certificate.   

*No age restrictions, winner to be chosen at random, some additional rules apply, please see instructions on the coloring sheet.


Thank you to MEMO, the Medfield Employers & Merchants Organization, for the sponsorship of the insert in the Hometown Weekly on April 28th.  

If you missed it in the Hometown Weekly or need another one, you can download a Coloring Sheet and see the instructions for how to submit your coloring here.

Submissions must be received by May 15th.