For folks who want to meet up and check out art. Boston art galleries, South End First Fridays, Fort Point Arts, and other neighborhood open studios. We'll meet up, check out some Art and have some drinks. Qualifications are simple: Be over 21, have  a photo and filled out profile, and be interested in checking out art and socializing

Leave your technical manuals behind - this group is for those interested in photography as an art form. Although we recognize the importance of the craft of photographer we feel that the craft is already very well catered for by a plethora of meetups and camera groups in the New England Region. This group will take a step to the side and cater to those for whom art assumes a far greater weight than craft. We won't be talking about camera settings, lenses, tripods or equipment, we will be discu …

We are a bunch of grown ups who like to create and explore in a small casual studio setting. We chat as we invent and try out artsy and colorful ideas. This is a totally encouraging, judgement free zone for experienced artists and for those who just like to have fun with art materials.

This is the meetup group associated with the Boston Figurative Art Center, headquartered at the Vernon Street Studios in Somerville. You can join this meetup group online for free, and get information about what we're doing, and when.  There is a fee for drawing and painting with us, and you can become a member of the BFAC by paying per month, which entitles you to lower cost drawing and painting sessions and events. We are a group dedicated to promoting figurative art in the Boston Area, and to …

Anyone interested in altered art or the art of assemblage. We will share ideas and techniques, find classes to attend, and make art while making friends.

Secular Performing Arts & Entertainment Meet Up group is specifically designed to help promote the works of secular humanist, atheist, and free thinking artists of all walks of life, including secular LGBT communities. We believe that performing arts & entertainment is a major tool to help create a more secular society and strengthen the bonds of secular communities throughout Massachusetts.

A relaxing atmosphere where artists may mingle, network, educate each other and just have fun! Art-related discussions will be offered.

We're a community of artists, designers, engineers, programmers, and hackers interested in working with creative coding platforms like openFrameworks, Cinder, Processing, Unity3D. We enjoy things like real-time graphics rendering, physical computing, robots, projection maps, and interactive art installations. We do this professionally, academically, artistically, or just purely for the joy of making awesome stuff, every day. We meet regularly and casually to share tips, swap ideas and form colla …

Boston Digital Arts welcomes everyone interested in photography, video, animation, multimedia, music, web development, and graphic design. Join us for informal discussions, educational workshops, gallery visits, and collaborative art!

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …

COLLISIONcollective (aka Cc) was founded in 2002 as an offshoot of the MIT student art group, ATat (Arts and Technology at tech), whose charter was to host events showcasing art incorporating technology. Formed by artists and technologists, the COLLISIONcollective is premised on the sometimes abrupt intersection between art and technology. Its practitioners are drawn to this synthesis as the epicenter of forward-looking cultural adaptation. COLLISIONcollective was formed to address several vital …

This group is for adult artists and craftspeople interested in working on their projects in a lively, collaborative and highly creative environment. We welcome people of all experience levels working in a wide variety of genres (sketching, art journaling, painting and paper crafts, just to name a few). We're also beginning to offer activities for creative writers. Events are held at our shared art space in Holliston. They include: --Studio Times. Bring your own projects and work on them at y …

Join other local artists in working on all kinds of art. We began as a group focused on Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), which are small (3.5- x 2.5-inch) works of original art. We're now an "ATCs+" group, meaning that our activities are open to people working on other art and craft projects, such as altered books, art journals, greeting cards, etc. (See "About Us" for much more detail.) Our group is open to adult artists and craftspeople at all experience levels. Our current members range from prof …

The MetroWest Photography Collaborative is a bit different from other meetup groups. We have an actual brick and mortar building with 2 photography studios/class rooms and a gallery for group shows and visiting artist.. We’re located in Maynard MA. just south of Concord, West of Lincoln and North of Sudbury Come learn, teach and share your love of the photographic medium. Whether you are some one who just want to take better family pictures or a serious artist who use photography as part of the …

Community, Ideas and Information for artists associated with Belmont, Massachusetts

This is a group of people who travel together to galleries, open studio events, art exhibits and museums to see all kinds of art that interests us. We chat, enjoy each other's company, maybe include a cafe visit here and there, and go to art events that spark our curiosity.

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from medieval fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/kni …

Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …

Using scissors, glue, and images cut from magazines you can create your own unique deck of collaged cards where each card represents one aspect of your personal life story. SoulCollage® is a practice of creative play and personal reflection that deepens your understanding of the multiple aspects of your personality. Develop your intuitive side; discover and honor all the parts of your Self; deepen your understanding of relationships with family, community, and world; and uncover your own persona …

We have decided to shut down this meetup group massmouth has a website (massmouth.com). you can become a member there if you would like to be up-to-date about coming events. ----------------------------------------- massmouth works to renew the timeless art of storytelling in Massachusetts by building audience while engaging a new generation of tellers using digital capture of story in live performance in non traditional venues (from apple orchards to urban street corners, and at story slams). m …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves mental focus, calm …

“A Little Art between Friends” Art classes; Socialize at a pARTy; Visit Art Shows and Museums; Watch Art Demonstrations. Explore your creative side – have fun – learn something new. Express yourself with Dance and Movement. And make new friends along the way.

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong, Energy Work and Meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves menta …

One night, a collection of languages met a group of objects and they decided to share a cigarette over a drink. Complementing objects was easy enough for language, who found its partner so very real and touchable. Objects was mostly quiet, not finding much to say about itself, at least nothing equal to the photographs and poetry and sculpture language seemed so content and able to lavish upon it. When they made love, something was born, but soon enough it was on the lam. We are an artist collect …

Come join fellow enthusiasts of the Brazilian Martial Art known as Capoeira. Capoeira is a beautiful and graceful art form that fuses dance, martial arts, and acrobatics. Lots of its history could be heard through the music of Capoeira. To fully understand its power and energy you have to witness it first hand. Everybody receives a warm welcome whether you're completely new to Capoeira, or have some experience in other martial arts, dances, or acrobatics. Its a great way to meet and interac …

-Mission statement: It is my sincere hope this club will be a haven for those who have tried to find worthwhile people in all the usual places (clubs, bars, parties, conventions) and only came up empty. I want myself and the club members to truly take life back and live a sensible, humane, warm, compassionate, artful, and full life again in this country. I am forming this club largely as a reaction (and hopefully solution) to the declining quality of human interaction in the US. I have my the …

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …

Studio Without Walls Photo Workshops (established in RI in 2009) provides an educational and practical, low cost venue for aspiring photographers, young or old, to learn basic techniques of approach and application of ideas in a variety of locations and learning situations. It is perfect for photographers that have experience, and knowledge of their Digital SLRs, who want to broaden their base of knowledge with a variety of workshops that include Alternative Lighting, The Intimate Portrait, On-L …