Acton Sculpture Park & YV Art Museum

Prepare to be awed and inspired as you explore this hidden art gem in Acton!

Contemporary Arts International, also known as the YV Art Museum, sits on 12 acres of beautiful, wooded serenity and a former granite quarry. The main building, a converted cargo shipping container now known as “The Red Box Performance Hall,” features newly renovated exhibition spaces that house unique collections of paintings, sculpture and musical instruments constructed of scrap metal — as well as a multidisciplinary performance hall, classroom/workshop, and residence for visiting artists. If you’ve joined us on one of our previous visits, expect to see several new major art pieces and installations, and a brand new, one-of-a-kind, one-man-band instrument that’s so new, even its creator is still discovering it!
Outside, the grounds feature more than 100 stone and kinetic metal sculptures, and a large granite rock pile dynamically carved and sculpted each summer by local and visiting artists... all surrounded by 100 acres of town forest.

Yin Peet — Executive Director, founder, and international artist — will guide us through the museum and expansive sculpture park. After our private tour, you’re free to stay and explore the museum and grounds further. Bug spray definitely recommended if you venture into the woods to see more!

The mission of CAI is to promote the creation, understanding, and appreciation of contemporary art in the global context through art education, artist-in-residency, exhibitions, and international symposia.

For more information, visit www.contemporaryartsinternational.org or www.yvartmuseum.org

Admission: $15 (cash only)

Meet: Outside the main building

Parking: Limited parking for 25-30 cars on the grounds around “The Hammer “ sculpture. Additional parking is available a short walk away at NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way. Carpooling encouraged.

Group rules:
• Only sign up if you really intend to show up. Those who repeatedly sign up and then cancel or no-show make it difficult for the volunteers to plan events.
• Wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
• Bug spray is recommended for areas likely to have bugs.
• You assume all risks when participating and certify that you are physically fit to participate. All participants must use care and good judgment and obey all instructions, rules, and regulations of the venue and local authorities.
• Group hosts and leaders are not liable for any harm or injury to you or other participants.
• Come on time.
• If you sign up for an event but will not be attending, change your response ASAP.
• Those who repeatedly sign up and then late cancel or don't show up will be removed from the group : (
• Check Meetup for cancelations and changes in meeting times and locations before each event.