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Balance in Nature: Voice Colors Yoga
Weather Update: 07/13/2026 4:30pm
Due to the forecast for temperatures exceeding 90°F in Medfield on Wednesday, we've made the decision to postpone Balance in Nature: Voice Colors Yoga to help ensure everyone's comfort and safety.
We'll announce the new date this fall shortly.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Gazebo Players of Medfield present: The Taming of the Shrew
Presented by the Gazebo Players of Medfield, Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew is staged as a modern-day reality TV dating show while preserving the original language of the classic comedy.
Summer Sounds with Soft Touch
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy live music under the trees at Bellforge. Summer Sounds brings together great artists, local craft beer, and laid-back summer evenings on the lawn.
Rehearsal For Life present: The Gardener’s Daughter
Rehearsal for Life presents The Gardener’s Daughter, a new work by Mary Torpey and Cooper Evello. This marks their third year partnering with Bellforge Arts Center.
Summer Sounds: Off Campus
Three rising Massachusetts bands. One last show before the fall semester begins.
Zach Nugent’s Dead Set
A September early evening on the Bellforge lawn with Zach Nugent’s Dead Set, celebrating the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead.
Rock Bottom – A Funny Kind of Recovery
Join us for an afternoon where legendary musicians and comedians come together to support Rock Bottom: A Musical, a new production created by artists in long-term recovery.
Bellforge Arts Center
Bellforge Arts Center – a regional multi-arts complex being built on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital – offers concerts, festivals, and community events, plus access to more than 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space. It’s rare to find a place in our state with this magnificent array of features that can deliver truly transformational community benefits.
Our mission, vision, and values
Rooted in nature and a legacy of healing, the Bellforge Arts Center nurtures community, creativity, and self-expression through the arts. Our multi-arts and outdoor recreation destination will strengthen access to the arts and arts education in our community, encourage health and wellness through creative exploration and connection to the land, and foster a strong sense of collaboration, community, and inclusion for families who are currently underserved in MetroWest.
Bellforge Events
Bellforge has blossomed into a vibrant cultural hub, with a diverse array of live music, theater, dance, wellness/fitness programs, and activities for children. Our unwavering commitment to accessibility is exemplified by offering 95% of our events free of charge, ensuring that art remains accessible to everyone.
Balance in Nature: Voice Colors Yoga
Gazebo Players of Medfield present: The Taming of the Shrew
Summer Sounds with Soft Touch
Rehearsal For Life present: The Gardener’s Daughter
Summer Sounds: Off Campus
Zach Nugent’s Dead Set
Ahead of the Curve
From ideas that inspire our work, to stories from artists and community members, to updates from around the campus, this is where we share what we’re learning, thinking about, and building toward.
Who Gets to Define the Frame?
Rethinking accessibility, disabled leadership, institutional design and the many ways we can…
In Good Company with Brooke Annibale
With a fifth album arriving this September, Brooke Annibale appears to be in a season of listening…
News & Press
The latest announcements, media coverage, and milestones from Bellforge Arts Center.
Bellforge Arts Center Breaks Ground on $30M Cultural Campus in Medfield
Historic chapel and infirmary at former Medfield State Hospital site to open as year-round arts…
Bellforge Arts Center Awarded Challenge Grant from Medfield Foundation to Support DeSorgher Classroom Naming Initiative
Through this grant, every dollar donated to the DeSorgher Classroom Naming Initiative will be…