The Bellfordge Arts Center is set to revitalize an abandoned psychiatric hospital site in Medfield, transforming it into a $30 million indoor theater and regional hub for music and education. This summer, the center is hosting various outdoor music events, including the Bellforge Pride in the Field-Fest and the New England Americana Fest. Paul Armstrong, the programming director, emphasizes an ambitious 2025 programming vision aimed at challenging expectations of suburban art centers. The 128-acre site has historical significance, having served various roles since its opening in 1896.
With almost weekly outdoor events this summer, Paul Armstrong, the director of programming for the Bellfordge Arts Center, said the 2025 programming is the most ambitious yet in terms of the numbers and size of events.
We're not here to copy what's being done. We're here to surprise, challenge expectations of a suburban art center and try to create something truly different for both the artists, the audiences, and the community.
An abandoned psychiatric hospital chapel and infirmary in Medfield is getting a $30 million second act - as a stage. A local nonprofit has raised the money to transform the historic site into a regional hub for music and education.
The Medfield State Hospital opened in 1896 and was the first of its kind to utilize a cottage-style design, maximizing daylight, fresh air, exercise, and socialization for residents.
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