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Taunton Creates!
Downtown Taunton, Massachusetts
Downtown Art Jam 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:00 – 4:00 PM
□ Trescott Street □ Main Street □ City Hall
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About the Event
What is the Downtown Art Jam?
Art Jam is an opportunity for people of all ages to immerse themselves in multiple forms of art in a relaxed and fun environment. Whether you want to create, watch, listen, or simply soak it all in — there's something for everyone.
You'll find live music, painting and drawing, artist exhibits, local literature and poetry, artist and craft vendors, community art projects, and sidewalk chalk — an Art Jam tradition since year one!
At Art Jam, you can be as hands-on or hands-off as you'd like. There are lots of free art activities for the public to try, plus artist demos happening throughout the day. The event is spread across multiple sites in downtown Taunton, so come ready to walk around and enjoy the festival-like atmosphere!
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Live Music

Four acts on the Trescott Street stage from 12–4 PM.

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Free Art Activities

Community art projects, painting, crafts & more — for all ages, no experience needed.

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Local Vendors

28 local artists & craft vendors to browse and support.

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Short Film Showcase

Catch local short films screening at City Hall throughout the afternoon.

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Great Food Nearby

14 restaurants & cafes open across downtown — fuel up and keep exploring!

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Sidewalk Chalk

An Art Jam tradition since year one. Grab some chalk and leave your mark on Trescott Street!


Something New in 2026
✨ First Ever

The Art Jam Exhibit

□  May 27–30, 2026  ·  Trescott Street Gallery

Art Jam doesn't end on May 16! For the first time ever, we're extending the creative energy of Art Jam into a full gallery exhibit — and you're part of it.

Throughout the week leading up to Art Jam and during the event itself, community members, partner organizations, and artists have been creating incredible work. All of that artwork will come together in one place for a special exhibit you won't want to miss.

What will be on display?

  • The Message in a Mural — the completed community mural created live on Trescott Street by artist Leigh Bigger and the community during Art Jam
  • All community art projects created by partner organizations during Art Jam week and on event day
  • Your artwork — pieces created at Art Jam by attendees and submitted to the exhibit
  • Work from the Art Jam community sculpture and other collaborative projects
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Created something at Art Jam? Let it shine in the exhibit!

If you make something at one of the community art activities on May 16, we'd love to include it in the Art Jam Exhibit! Simply label your piece with your name and bring it inside to Trescott Street Gallery — a volunteer will take care of the rest. Your artwork will be on display from May 27–30, and you're welcome to pick it up anytime during gallery hours throughout the month of June. Every piece adds to the story of what this community created together!

□ Trescott Street Gallery is always free and open to the public. Come back the week after Art Jam — May 27 through 30 — and be amazed by the incredible artwork this community created together. Bring your family, bring your friends, and celebrate what happens when a whole city makes art!
Downtown Art Jam 2026  ·  Presented by the Downtown Taunton Foundation  ·  Free & Open to the Public

Thank you to our generous SPONSORS! 
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or more information, call 508.824.0484
or email ekelleher@downtowntaunton.org




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Art Jam 2025 is planned & organized by
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Real Art Studios
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