Engage, Inform, Inspire, Empower, Educate,
and Entertain
Who We Are
ArtWorks Westfield is a nonprofit local arts & cultural organization promoting the rich and talented diversity of Westfield and surrounding communities. 95% of all funding ArtWorks receives is returned to the community through free art and cultural experiences, contributing to the excitement, vitality, and vibrancy of our city. Our revitalization activities and community-building initiatives focus on downtown Westfield.
Our Mission
The ArtWorks mission is to create and promote the widest variety of cultural arts, literary arts, musical events and performing arts for the Westfield community and to collaborate with businesses and invested groups to develop and maintain opportunities for presentations and performances. We aspire to bring together creators and community to engage inform, inspire, empower, educate, and entertain in the heart of downtown Westfield.
Our Community
Westfield is is a city with a rich history dating back to colonial times. The city's vibrant downtown area features a blend of historic architecture and modern amenities - you will find a great variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants, bakeries and pubs. Community involvement is a cornerstone of Westfield, with residents participating in local initiatives, volunteering, and supporting one another.
ArtWorks initiatives cultivate art & culture in Westfield
In addition to our flagship experiences, ArtWorks provides additional initiatives to support art in downtown Westfield.
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ArtWorks continually sustains two Columbia Greenway Trail mural projects. Watch the video above to learn more about the project.
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ArtWorks is investing in the future by awarding annual scholarships to emerging artists. These student scholarships provide funds for musical instruments, art supplies, writing materials, photography equipment, or whatever means the student may use in their artistic endeavors.
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ArtWorks hosts a variety of additional "pop-up" art shows and dance performances - for example, we have seasonal pop-up family paint activities in the Park Square gazebo in downtown Westfield.