Anniversary Event: Nifty 350 Festival
July 10, 2026
Join Us for the Nifty 350 Festival
Celebrate 350 Years of Craft and Creativity with the Eliot School Community!
Help us honor the 350th anniversary of our school's founding with a lively day of music from A Trike Called Funk, food from El Sonorense, beer from Drawdown Brewing, a collaborative graffiti wall with our 2022 Artist in Residence, GoFive, opportunities to learn about our history, limited-edition merch, special class discounts, and art-making activities for artists of all ages!
TICKETS
$25 Advance Adult Tickets
$30 Day-Of Adult Tickets
18 and Under Enter for FREE!
Pay what you can tickets for adults are also available, so that cost is not a barrier to joining in the fun.
Purchase your tickets HERE
*Each attendee will be entered into a giveaway for a free class of your choice, a free week of Summer Program for Children, or a personalized pastel and charcoal portrait drawn by our life drawing instructor, Paul Tomkavage!*
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: The Eliot Schoolhouse at 24 Eliot Street, Boston, MA 02130
SCHEDULE
11:00 Event Begins
11:00-1:00 Screen Printing with Teen Bridge (Bring Your Own Shirt or Bag)
11:00-3:00 Interactive Graffiti Art with GoFive
12:00 A Trike Called Funk Begins
12:00-2:00 Food & Beer Service *Gluten Free & Vegetarian Options Available*
12:30-2:00 Face Painting with Zahirah Nur Truth
1:00 Speaking Program
1:15 A Trike Called Funk Continues
3:00 Event Ends
OTHER DETAILS
- Street parking is available, and we are T accessible via the Green St. Orange Line stop.
- This event will happen rain or shine.
Do you want to help ensure that the Eliot School continues to champion creativity, craftsmanship, and community engagement, and make sure this event is a financial success? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities here.
Thank you to our generous sponsors, Jameson & Thompson Framers, Kevin Cradock Builders, Pozerski Hatch & Company, Connected Path Partners, Ace Creative, Eastern Bank, Trillium Brewing Company, and Alchemy Station.