About Arts Wayland and the W Gallery
Our mission is to promote creative expression; to inspire, motivate and support artists of all mediums to enrich the culture of Metrowest communities.
Arts Wayland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational arts organization with a community art space for the Metrowest community to enjoy and visit. Arts Wayland and the W Gallery exhibit local artists’ work, hold classes, present events; including artist talks and receptions, music ‘open mic’ nights, Jazz Sundays, author events and more.
Gallery Hours
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The gallery may be opened by volunteers additional hours and by appointment.
Contact theW@artswayland.com to inquire.
Special event hours as posted.
Gallery Location
57 Andrew Avenue, Wayland, MA 01778,
The W Gallery is located in the Wayland Town Center, off Rte 20 in Wayland. The main entrance to the center is on the right, westbound on Rte 20, opposite Russell’s Garden Center. The gallery is across from Ace Hardware and X Golf. It is on the corner of Andrew Avenue and Elissa Avenue. There is a Stop & Shop in the center, as well as Middlesex Bank.
Contact Arts Wayland
Arts Wayland and The W Gallery, 57 Andrew Ave., Wayland, MA 01778
Mailing address: P.O. Box 272, Wayland, MA 01778
General Info: theW@artswayland.com
Exhibits: exhibits@artswayland.com
Phone: (774) 421-9211
Arts Wayland Foundation, Inc.
Dedicated to community arts & education
Arts Wayland has been a part of Wayland and the surrounding community since its founding in 1981 as a non-profit 501c3 educational arts organization.
Since November 2018, Arts Wayland has used a large donated, retail space in the Wayland Town Center for a community art center called the W Gallery. It provides a space for artists to exhibit their work and to join together in an art community. The public has responded very positively to the W Gallery, enjoying the unique space with a wide variety of art, events and classes.
With over 100 members and hundreds of event and gallery visitors, the W provides a cultural outlet that is unique to the Boston metrowest area because of the combination of exhibits, events, educational programs, membership and volunteer involvement.
Diverse and welcoming
Arts Wayland is a welcoming organization for artists and community from all backgrounds and identities. We have members, volunteers and visitors with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, racial origins and gender identity. We welcome and embrace them all.
Arts Wayland does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age or gender identity.
The organization hopes to foster growth in the arts by member artists and an enjoyable experience for event and program attendees.
Visitors with physical challenges are welcomed and accommodated.
A wide range of cultural activities
Arts Wayland and the W Gallery present monthly exhibitions of member art, two juried art shows per year, and special guest-curated exhibits.
In addition to exhibitions, there are educational programs - art demonstrations and classes in oil painting, collage, watercolor and more. There is live music - professional jazz, local bands, recitals, jams, and vocal performance. Also supported are poetry and literature readings, book groups, and art lectures. We hosted the launch of a unique podcast that highlighted the accomplishments of local women.
Board of Directors
Nancy Boyle, President
Robyn Gray, PR Chair
Jean-Pierre Ducondi, Director and Co-chair Exhibitions
Aurora Grabill, Secretary
Judith Stein, Director and Co-chair Exhibitions
Steve Robb, Chair of Acoustic Music Events
Joanne Tarlin, Co-founder, Mentor & Educator
Other Roles
Neil Olmstead, Jazz Artistic Director
Allison Pineault, Program Graphic Designer
The board of directors of Arts Wayland has included members who support the arts and are professionals in the community. All give of their time and talents to keep Arts Wayland a vibrant part of the Wayland and Metrowest community.