ArtBeat 2025: Freeze

ArtBeat 2025 Theme: FREEZE
At this year‘s festival, we will explore the word “freeze” in the many ways this word can be interpreted. Literally, “freeze” applies to the temperature — and we love the idea of convincing ourselves it is frigid on what is usually the hottest day of the year! Think igloos, snowflakes, sleet, and parkas. Yet beyond icy cold weather, freeze also connotes freezing time, freezing motion, and a freeze frame. Also, in this rushed world, what happens when we freeze, pause, and slow down? What happens when we get glacial? We look forward to your creative interpretations of this chilled out theme!

About the Festival
ArtBeat is Somerville’s annual multi-media street party! The festival showcases the City’s diverse and vibrant arts communities and attracts thousands of visitors to Davis Square. Presented by the Somerville Arts Council and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, ArtBeat is now in its 39th year and features an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, food, performance, and interactive activities. We choose a new theme each year to keep things fresh!

Jul 19th, 2024 (Rain date: Jul 20th)

You may also like the following events from Somerville Arts Council:

• Next Tuesday, 8th July, 06:00 pm, Snowflake Workshop #2 – Mudflat Pottery School in Somerville
• Next month, 9th August, 12:00 pm, Yart Sale 2025 in Somerville

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