Arts & Culture
Creativity is at the heart of a vibrant community! From talented local artists and creative businesses to performances, galleries, and public art - the arts help shape Watertown’s culture and identity. The WBC is proud to play a part in supporting these visionaries who create experiences that attract visitors, energize our city, and help Watertown shine as a destination, all while helping to fuel the local economy!
Watertown
Arts Market
The Watertown Arts Market, an event hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition in partnership with the City of Watertown, connects the public to Watertown’s working artists, cultural organizations, and the wide variety of unique products they produce that enrich our lives. The Watertown Arts Market provides a safe, free, and fun environment to showcase their work, purchase one of a kind items, enjoy live performances, and make art. In an atmosphere of celebration, peppered with artist demonstrations and delicious food, visitors to the market can immerse themselves in their art community.
Meet the WAM team and learn more on their website:
Watertown Cultural District
Designated by the Mass Cultural Council in 2024, the Watertown Cultural District creates an enriching and vibrant arts and culture destination for those who live, work, or play in Watertown. The Cultural District is key to energizing Watertown Square by providing an environment that nurtures and supports creativity and artistic expression. The Cultural District serves as an inclusive community hub for the arts and cultural events throughout Watertown. The Watertown Cultural District is governed by the Cultural District Partnership, a public-private committee of city entities, non-profits, businesses, and artists. WBC Co-Founder Doug Orifice acts as Vice Chair to the Cultural District Partnership.
Learn more about the Cultural District, it's partners, and events happening in Watertown on their website:
Additional Resources
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Public Arts & Culture Committee
The PACC implements Watertown's Public Arts Master Plan and develops public art opportunities & municipal arts policy, along with Watertown's Public Arts & Culture Planner, Liz Helfer.
Directory of Watertown Artists & Creatives
Below, find a directory of nearly 100 Watertown local artists and creatives through Creative Ground!
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Watertown Cultural
Council
The WCC distributes annual funding supporting local cultural and educational programs. Since 1982, it has funded over 500 programs enriching the lives of tens of thousands of Watertown residents.
Watertown Cultural Institutions
Below, find the Watertown Cultural District's Cultural Asset map, showcasing cultural organizations and venues in Watertown!