Our Mission
The AIC Speaker Series aspires to bring creative minds, inspiring ideas, and innovative thinking to our community. Artists, authors, entrepreneurs, and others are encouraged to apply to participate. Speakers may discuss their artwork, talk about their recent book or publication, share personal or inspirational ideas, explain research they have conducted, or educate the audience about new advances or innovations. As a new series, we hope to showcase a variety of subject that, in some way, relate to art and innovation.
About
The AIC Speaker Series invites experts from a variety of interests, disciplines and experiences to share their life’s passion with their neighbors in the intimate setting of the AIC Reading Room at the Weston Art & Innovation Center in Weston, MA. The series began as a result of the positive feedback received from a special fifth anniversary speaking engagement by Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council. That one event triggered so much excitement that it was clear our community was eager for more. The result has been a campaign to find speakers from within our surrounding communities who can present their life’s work in a way that is compelling, educational, and engaging. Topics will be varied, but we will strive for variety and relevance to our audience’s lives and futures.
The Venue
The Art & Innovation Center, housed in a beautifully renovated 1899 building that was the town’s original library, features a vaulted, wood-trimmed room that served as the library’s original reading room. The building, which retains its old world elegance while providing modern amenities, is handicap accessible. Street parking is readily available directly outside and there is a parking lot a short walk down the street on the far side of the Josiah Smith Tavern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have parking close to your building?
The AIC’s address is 356 Boston Post Rd, at the corner of Boston Post Rd and School St. We have two small parking lots. The lower lot (the School Street side of the building) has nine spots (one handicap), while the upper lot (Boston Post Road side of the building) has 4 spots (one handicap). There is also free street parking on both sides of the Boston Post Road and a large parking lot on the far side of the Josiah Smith Tavern, a short walk away.
Are refreshments available?
Yes, appetizers and light refreshments are provided. Wine and beer are available for purchase.
Is the venue handicap accessible?
Yes. The lower (rear) parking lot (School Street side of the building) has one handicap parking spot, and the upper (front) lot (Boston Post Road side of the building) has one handicap parking spot. An elevator allows for handicap access from the lower lot to the Reading Room. The bathrooms are fully accessible and include wheelchair accessible sinks.
Is there an age restriction to these events?
No. Speaker Series events are appropriate for all ages, unless otherwise specified.
The AIC Speaker Series is generously sponsored by the Gertler Clark Foundation and is also supported by the Mass Cultural Council.
