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Dedham Art Association members can take advantage of many diverse art opportunities.

Our non-profit group welcomes artists of all experience levels and non-artists who appreciate art. The friendly atmosphere supports networking and sharing of a common interest. We provide art programs for education, sponsor art exhibits and help our communities through service and fundraising. Open to adults of all ages and high school students from any town, state or country, we stress accessibility. A portion of our programs are offered online in addition to in-person and recorded for anytime access.

Why Join?

There are many impactful reasons why artists and non-artists join the Dedham Art Association. The most common three benefits include: programs, exhibits and community.

    • Monthly meetings where professional artists demonstrate their techniques and members gather and socialize over refreshments

    • Critique Night for a professional artist’s suggestions about our artwork

    • Art Talk about art history or an art topic

    • Painting Workshops taught by professionals

    • Outings: Museums and Plein Air (outdoor painting)*

    *Extra fee may apply.

    • Members’ Exhibits open to all members with cash prizes

    • Rotating Members’ Exhibits

    • “Artist of the Month” featured on our website, newsletter and social media

    • Fun June Soiree end-of-year event and display

    • Annual Art Scholarship

    • Fundraising for Food Pantry

    • Free Children’s Art Events

    • Student Internships and Discounted Student Memberships

    • Donations to Local Causes

    • Collaborating with Other Community Groups