Lynnfield Art, Recreation, and Culture Commission
(LARCC)
Our Story
As Director of Community Engagement for the Lynnfield Art Guild, Heidi Reynolds, with the support of the Art Guild, will be working to unify the art, recreation, and cultural organizations in Lynnfield to create a working group that will collaborate to bring art to the public spaces in Lynnfield, promote the growth and integration of the arts, fostering a vibrant, active, and welcoming creative community; promoting cultural engagement across ages, enlivening our public spaces, and bridging divides through collaborative public art projects.
Goals:
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Work with the Lynnfield Art Guild, Town Management, and local organizations to assemble a group of individuals to plan, organize, and implement public art programs throughout Lynnfield.
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Act as a liaison and collaborator to bridge the art, recreation, historical, and educational organizations in Lynnfield. ​​
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Encourage learning, curiosity, and innovation for our young people through interactive public art projects.
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Respond to Lynnfield residents’ stated desires in surveys for more “third spaces,” recreation in addition to sports, and a vibrant and inviting town center. (reference MAPC pages 14-15)
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Activate public spaces to increase community connection. Engage local artists in public art projects. Provide activities and community during library renovation.
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Help bridge the gap between sports and the arts.
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Promote intergenerational engagement through projects and workshops.
Our Collaborators
Town of Lynnfield
Lynnfield Art Guild
Lynnfield Public Schools
Lynnfield Public Library
Lynnfield Community Schools
Lynnfield Recreation
Lynnfield Historical Society
A Healthy Lynnfield
Lynnfield PTOs
Lynnfield Cultural Council
Lynnfield Senior Center
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Lynnfield Conservation Commission
North Suburban Family Network
Lynnfield Mom’s Group
Lynnfield Rotary Club
Wakefield/ Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce
Regional Vocational High School
Lynnfield for Love
Lynnfield Veterans Services
Market Street Lynnfield
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Our Projects
See what the LARCC has in store for public art!
Free Little Art Galleries
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Fall/ Winter 2024
We've all grown to know and love our little free libraries, so let's expand and see some free little art galleries! The first gallery will be making its debut at the Lynnfield library in October, and keep your eye out for lots of little galleries popping up around town!
Village Parklet Project
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Spring 2025
Come enjoy books, art, and history in Lynnfield's parklets, Each parklet will consist of a mini gallery, free little library, and a historical memory box, some comfy seating, and beautiful shade. The first " Village Parklet Project" will be landing on the town green this spring!
Window Walk
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Summer 2025
Artists will populate the windows of our local businesses with paintings, sculptures, photographs, and installations. We'll see art from seniors, high schoolers, and everyone in-between.
Creative Pop-Ups
Fall 2025
Own a micro-business or have art-work, pottery, or photographs you'd like to sell? We'll collaborate with local businesses to pop-up in vacant spaces and within larger stores.
Murals
2025-2026
Whether it's a Pioneer Pride mural or a decorated electrical box, we'll be seeing more beauty around the town.
Family Friendly Events
2025-2026
From festivals to live music, art classes to kids' enrichment, we're teaming up with schools, the library, and our other fantastic organizations to bring more family-friendly programming to Lynnfield. And keep a look-out for our events page in the weekly paper!
Public Art Treasures
We're teaming up with creatives in Lynnfield to enliven our public spaces. From bird houses to art scavenger hunts to mini-installations, you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for little treasures!