Natick Farmers Market
2026-01-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Natick Common
The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors.
Spring and Summer
Natick Town Common
The intersection of Routes 27 and 135
Natick

Fall and Winter
Common Street Spiritual Center
13 Common Street
Natick

Virtual: Gorgeous Gardens of New England, part V
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Bacon Free Library
Among the 10 gardens we’ll visit in this virtual tour are three on Mount Desert Island, Maine, each very different from each other, but all associated with the notable landscape architect Beatrix Farrand. Heading south, we’ll tour Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and then make a quick stop at a flower-filled field in Brunswick, Maine. We’ll visit Weir Farm in Connecticut, a National Historic Site, and Buttrick Gardens in Concord, Massachusetts, which is part of the Minuteman National Historic Park. Adding to the roster of gardens in this presentation is Enders Island in Mystic, Connecticut. We’ll visit the John Hay Estate in Newbury, New Hampshire, and make the 15-minute drive to see the small but beautiful garden at the Tracy Memorial Library in New London.
A handout with a map and list of the featured gardens will be provided to attendees.
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VIRTUAL: Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
In this program, author Julie Dobrow will discuss her new book, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Like most star-crossed lovers, they came from vastly different worlds. Elaine Goodale, a white woman who grew up on a farm in the remotest part of the Berkshires, was a poet, writer and teacher who’d come to the Dakota Territory in 1884 to teach Native American children. Ohíye S’a, or Charles Alexander Eastman, was a Santee Sioux, born in Minnesota and one of the only Native Americans educated at Dartmouth College and Boston University Medical School. He’d come to Pine Ridge as a reservation physician. Elaine and Charles improbably met in December 1890, and more surprisingly, fell in love. And then the Wounded Knee Massacre happened, and changed everything.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
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History Book Club
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Bacon Free Library
If you enjoy reading and talking about history, check out the history book club hosted by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society. Each discussion, led by the director of the Natick Historical Society, is held over Zoom, so you can join from the comfort of your home.
Copies of each book (regular print, large print, & audio) are available to check out from the Bacon Free Library. Or you may order your own copy if you prefer to pick up at another library.

This month, join us for a virtual discussion of Into Siberia: George Kennan’s Epic Journey through the Brutal, Frozen Heart of Russia by Gregory Wallance.
According to The History Reader, “Into Siberia… is a thrilling work of history about George Kennan’s harrowing journey into Russia and the light it shone on some of history’s most heinous human rights abuses.”

For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org
The Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.

Boston Comics
2026-01-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Paul Nardizzi, Author, Sarcastic Dad, Veteran Comic, is a nationally touring stand-up comedian bringing over 30 years of laughter to audiences across the United States. Known for his rapid-fire delivery, razor-sharp wit, and hilarious takes on parenting, everyday life, and family chaos, Paul turns ordinary moments into unforgettable comedy.
Dan Donohue is a comedian, actor, and writer from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He cut his teeth as a stand up in Boston before moving to Los Angeles where he regularly performs at the city’s iconic comedy venues. He can be seen throughout the rest of the country, headlining clubs, seminal indie rooms, and occasionally featuring for comedian and actor Jon Rudnitsky. He has also opened for Ryan Hamilton and late legend Norm MacDonald, among other names. Dan hosts the podcast Danswers, formerly co-hosted Basket of Cats (with comedian Benton Ray), and is a frequent guest on Soberish with Jessa Reed. He can also be heard on A Closer Look, The Todd Glass Show, Cutting Weight, and more. In 2020, Dan began to amass a major following on Tik Tok and Instagram by telling jokes while washing dishes. He continues to develop his comedy in various formats for his rapidly growing fanbase.
Ethan Printz is a fifteen year old comedian, turning his awkward teenage years into hilarious stories for you to laugh at. Regardless of his short time in the comedy scene, Ethan has performed at renowned places such as Giggles Comedy Club, Tupelo Music Hall, Nicks Comedy Stop, Kowloon, and more. Ethan was also featured on Radio Results Network & Results Broadcasting in Iron Mountain Michigan. He was also mentioned in “The Daily News” in Iron Mountain, for him and his fathers comedy show “A Night with the Printz’s”. Everybody needs to laugh. And there’s one man/boy that will help you do just that, it’s Ethan.
Visit: paulnardizzicomedian.com , @notbaddan , and ethanprintzcomedy.com

BLKBOK
2026-01-10 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Born and raised in Detroit’s inner-city, BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson III), grew up in a music-filled house and by the time he was 8, BLKBOK was an acclaimed piano prodigy, winning statewide accolades and college-level competitions. When it came to music, most of the kids he grew up with pursued hip-hop, adopting rap names. However, it’s no coincidence that Charles chose the name BLKBOK, which echoes that of one of the greatest pianists and composers of all time. The tag is also an apt reflection of the elements that have contributed to the artist’s identity and symbolizes his colorful journey from pop and hip-hop culture to his critically acclaimed, neo-classical debut album Black Book, and various Mixtape projects and collaborations.
​BLKBOK’s live, high-energy performance is culturally reflective and seeks to entertain with a live piano based performance like none you have ever seen before. BLKBOK’s vision is to illuminate awareness for all, encouraging dialogue and counterpoint in the way we perceive ourselves and the world we live in together.
​BLKBOK’s critically-acclaimed debut album Black Book, served as a founding cornerstone at the very first Juneteenth Foundation’s Freedom Concert and was re-released as a DLUX Edition in June, with two new tracks, Forgotten Girls and Kendrick + Karine, covering relevant topics in mainstream culture, and in the voice that is uniquely BLKBOK. His first Mixtape release, CVRART, and Mixtape project Angels Watching Over Me, with world-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee, illustrate the innovative and disruptive musical landscape that is BLKBOK. His original track Stars (Ad Astra) was performed as the first-ever piano duet from Space in April 2022.
​In 2025, BLKBOK will release a highly anticipated mixtape and album, continuing his mission to use music as a force for good and humanity. More than an artist, he is a movement, breaking barriers, sparking dialogue, and inspiring change through sound.
Visit: blkbok.com

Virtual: In Conversation with Heather B. Moore, Author of “Julia”
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
Join us for a conversation with author Heather B. Moore about her recent release, Julia: a novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Julia Child. We’ll chat with Heather about the book, her writing and research process, and if she found any surprises when researching the iconic Julia Child.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
Registration to receive the Zoom link.

Winter Sowing Workshop
2026-01-13 17:30 - 18:45 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Winter sowing is a simple way to start seeds outdoors during the wintertime. All you need is a milk jug, potting soil, seeds, and a sunny, protected location. Once you’ve sown your seeds, you can practically forget about them until it is time to transplant the seedlings into your spring garden bed.
At this in-person workshop at the Bacon Free Library, you’ll learn all about this process while creating your own winter sowing jug.
All supplies will be provided including locally harvested native seeds.
Registration is required.
This program will also be presented at the Natick Community Center on January 6th at 10:00 am which is fully accessible.

Virtual: Poisoning The Well — How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
Author Sharon Udasin will discuss her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. Learn how PFAS — a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of — poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters’ own files, Poisoning the Well traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives.
About the Author
Sharon Udasin is a Boulder-based environmental journalist who has been delving into water contamination and conservation issues for 15 years. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has reported for numerous outlets, most recently covering US West climate issues for The Hill from 2021-2025. She co-authored Poisoning the Well with Rachel Frazin.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.

Third Thursday Poetry at Ten Trees Books
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Ten Trees Books, 29 Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join poet and artist, Tom Gilligan, at Ten Trees Books, at 29 Main Street, Natick, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM, for Third Thursday Poetry. Tom Gilligan will present creative ways to play with poetry and art.

Love Scar
2026-01-17 20:00 - 21:30
This concert will feature young musicians from the region—Natick’s School of Rock House Band, and Berkelee student who is a Natick resident/school of rock graduate with his emerging band: Love Scar.
Love Scar is a hard rock band based in Boston, Massachusetts, making waves in the modern rock scene with dynamic original music & electrifying stage presence. Formed at Berklee College of Music, where the genre isn’t the norm, they found each other chasing the same desire to write & perform authentic rock & roll. By forging a sound that’s uniquely their own, whilst still paying homage to the classics, Love Scar is carving their path as a powerful new force in today’s rock scene.
The School of Rock Natick House Band music program gives students under 18 the opportunity to join a gigging band composed of fellow musicians from their school. These students perform additional live shows throughout the year. All students in the Performance Program have the opportunity to audition for a spot in School of Rock Natick’s House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at MA rock venues throughout the year.
Visit: lovescarband.com and schoolofrock.com

VIRTUAL: How Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of WWII
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
Author Elyse Graham will discuss her new book, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II, the true untold story of the academics who became OSS spies, invented modern spycraft, and helped turn the tide of the war to defeat the Nazis. At the start of WWII, the US found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a precursor to today’s CIA, was quickly formed—and, in an effort to fill its ranks with experts, the OSS turned to academia for recruits. Suddenly, literature professors, librarians, and historians were training to perform undercover operations and investigative work—and these surprising spies would go on to profoundly shape both the course of the war and our cultural institutions with their efforts.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
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Virtual: Creating a Modern Homestead with Author Victoria Pruett
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
We’ll be chatting with modern day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett about her book Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life. Victoria will walk us through many aspects of homesteading, such as cooking from scratch, food preservation, backyard chickens, gardening, natural pest control, and more. You’ll gain some understanding of what it takes to get closer to nature and less dependent on large, commercial corporations. Hopefully, you’ll find a tidbit or two that you can practice in your daily life.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
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Virtual: Armchair Tour of the Faroe Islands with Joanne Pearson
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Bacon Free Library
Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of the Faroe Islands, hosted by the Bacon Free Library.
The rugged and remote Faroe Islands–an archipelago of 18 islands located in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides–have a long and rich history. Settled by Irish monks around 600 AD, colonized by Vikings in the ninth century, and Christianized around 1000, the Faroe Islands are now an autonomous territory of the kingdom of Denmark. Formed by volcanic activity and reshaped by ice age glaciers, mountains rise steeply and sharply from the sea. Small villages in the rounded valleys of the coastline appear below you as you round a bend on a narrow road or emerge from one of the numerous tunnels that now connect almost all of the islands and some of the harder to reach villages. Cascading waterfalls, flocks of sheep, and dramatic scenery abound.
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VIRTUAL: Agents of Change: the Women Who Transformed the CIA
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
Author Christina Hillsberg will discuss her new bestselling book Agents of Change: the Women Who Transformed the CIA. Explore the pioneering women who changed the insulated world of international espionage — from the barrier-crashing challenges of the 1960s to the present-day reckoning — told through the eyes of a former intelligence operative herself.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
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Sentimental Value
2026-01-30 19:30 - 2026-02-04 19:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.
Director: Joachim Trier
Cast: Stellan Skårsgard, Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve
Rating: R
Runtime: 2 hours 13 mins
Released: August 30, 2025
Format: DCP
Audio: 7.1 Surround
Accessibility: Z-Screen subtitles, Audio Description (headphones), Assisted Listening (headphones)
Visit: sentimentalvalue.com
SCREENINGS:
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:30pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 2:00pm
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 2:00pm
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 7:30pm

Deborah Henson-Conant
2026-01-31 20:00 - 22:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Deborah Henson-Conant performs internationally in concert halls, theaters, opera houses, and private salons across the U.S. and Europe. Striding onto stage, her harp strapped on as if it were one with her body, a blend of human and instrument, she pulls sounds from the strings that you would never have imagined could grace the instrument handed out at the Pearly Gates: from intimate ballads to Blues, Flamenco and Latin inspired originals. All with a powerful singing voice, humor and stories.
She fluidly shifts between solo shows and collaborative formats, soloist with symphony and chamber ensembles, and collaborator with dance companies, theatrical productions and other musicians. Henson-Conant’s work is characterized by its transformational, intimate, and virtuosic qualities that can be both funny and heart-stoppingly beautiful.
Using a looper pedal, Henson-Conant weaves sound and rhythm-scapes spontaneously as she plays, layering her harp, to create rich, multi-dimensional, alost symphonic solo performances, building complex musical textures in real-time, creting depth from percussive harp techniques to vocal harmonies – she can create the effect of a full ensemble while maintaining the intimacy and spontaneity of a solo artist.
Visit: deborah-henson-conant.com

Natick Center Story Walk
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | Natick Center
In February, enjoy a Story Walk around Natick Center. The book chosen by the Natick Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event organizers, “The ABCs of Black History,” by Rio Cortez, will be on display in single pages around Natick Center for Black History Month.
The locations are:

Bloom & Grow Creative
Dates & Olives
Five Crows
Le Belle Spa
Listen Up Music
Lola’s
MetroPets
Natick Center Cultural District
Natick Police Department
Natick Town Hall
Paper Fiesta/Hedgehog Belly Designs
Planted Collective
Ten Trees Books
The Morse Institute Library
Vivilicious Chocolates

If you would like to view the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event, including the group reading by children, please click here.

Virtual: An Evening for People who Love Animals
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
In this virtual program, we’ll hear from Melanie Kaplan, author of Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research, as well as E.B. Bartels, author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter.
This program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
Register for the Zoom link.

Gadan
2026-02-05 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Gadan is a storming new band blending the drive of Irish Traditional Music and Celtgrass with the soul of folk and Appalachian music… all spiced with unmistakable Italian seasoning!
Featuring three young yet seasoned Italian folk musicians from the Irish trad and European folk scene, Gadan joined forces in 2024 with Enda Scahill, tenor banjo legend and founder of the acclaimed Irish band We Banjo 3. From 2025, the group also welcomes Eric Long – a talented songwriter and clawhammer banjo player originally from the Appalachian heartland of Pennsylvania and now based in San Francisco – adding a deep, rootsy flavor to the group’s already distinctive transatlantic sound.
With no less than three outrageous, unlawful, and audacious banjos – plus fiddle, mandolin, and guitar – Gadan delivers a powerful “strings-only” sound, driven by a relentless rhythmic pulse. Their high-energy live performances and magnetic stage presence prove you don’t need drums to make people groove.
Over the past three years, Gadan has completed five successful U.S. tours, performing on prestigious stages across the country – from intimate folk venues to major Celtic festivals. They are quickly earning a reputation as one of the “most exciting revelations in the contemporary folk and Celtic music scene”.
With a bold sound, a fresh approach to tradition, and a growing international following, Gadan is redefining the boundaries of folk music – one banjo at a time.
Visit: gadanband.com

Jackopierce
2026-02-06 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce, the “Jacko” and “Pierce,” make up the seminal duo Jackopierce. They’ve been making music for 35 years that has amassed a loyal following of millions of fans around the world with their super high-energy live shows and what the Dallas Morning News calls “spotless harmonies.”
Jackopierce began in 1988 as theater students at the legendary Meadows School of the Arts at SMU in Dallas. The duo steadily made a name for themselves, and within 5 years, they were signed to major label A&M and recording their debut, “Bringing on the Weather” with uber-producer, T Bone Burnett. They have toured three continents, nine countries, and 46 states. They have shared the stage with John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Matchbox20, Counting Crows, Wallflowers, Sheryl Crow, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Vertical Horizon, Lyle Lovett – to name a few. After a five-year breakup, the guys reunited in 2002 to test the waters. They were warm – and the guys have been back together ever since.
Jackopierce is busier than ever before, releasing new music monthly and touring all across the country. Jack & Cary have a totally renewed creative vigor, mutual respect and deep gratitude for each other and their fans. “Even after 35 years I feel like we’re just getting started,” said Cary. “I love this guy like a brother,” says Jack.
Visit: jackopierce.com
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Hamnet
2026-02-07 14:00 - 2026-02-12 19:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Director: Chloé Zhao
Cast: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Zack Wishart
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 2hours 5 mins
Released: Dec 5, 2025
Format: DCP
Audio: 7.1 Surround
Accessibility: Z-Screen subtitles, Audio Description (headphones), Assisted Listening (headphones)
Visit: hamnet.com
SCREENINGS:
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 2:00pm
Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 4:00pm
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 2:00pm
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 7:30pm

Judy Collins
2026-02-07 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.
The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of Send in the Clowns, a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won “Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy Awards. She’s garnered several top-ten hits gold- and platinum-selling albums. Recently, contemporary and classic artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen honored her legacy with the album Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins.
Judy Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. She is a modern-day Renaissance woman who is a filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.
Visit: judycollins.com

Virtual: The Art Spy - The Extraordinary, Untold Story of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
Listen in as award-winning journalist and author Michelle Young discusses her new book. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary, Untold Story of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces.
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This program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.

Art Display: Walnut Hill School for the Arts
2026-02-12 09:30 - 17:30 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
The Bacon Free Library is honored to host a variety of works from Walnut Hill’s students from January 29th through March 18th. The students who have contributed art to this show are Ace Ellis, Anisia Hanlin Cui, Audrey Kriz, Ava Thieme, Cindy Chen, Ella (YuFan) Zhou, Elle Stanley, Elliot Ellie Bible, Emma Feng, HuaYi Winnie Wei, Iris Hamilton, Jiaman Chloe Sun, Katelina Viana, Tsz Mang Lemon Ye, Winter Aiyue Qiu, and Yuan Jeong.
Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school in Natick offering an immersive and intensive educational experience designed for student artists in Grades 9–12, with a postgraduate gap year also available.
For more information on this show, including bios of the artists, visit the BFL website.
