Ball and Socket Arts

The long-term vision for Ball & Socket is to transform the historic factory buildings and grounds into a welcoming hub for Arts, culture, creative commerce, and community. Ball & Socket Arts will present curated exhibitions of contemporary visual artists with a focus on contemporary art in the workshop gallery, and once completed, inside building 1. Ball & Socket Arts presents a range of multidisciplinary Arts, culture, and history programming. On-site spaces in building 1 will include: a grand exhibition hall; a flexible performance venue; an interactive history museum; an education wing; spaces for partnering Arts organizations and creative commerce; and more. Our programming will include workshops, classes, and lectures for all ages, along with commissioned works of art for our exterior and interior spaces. We envision vibrant, accessible outdoor public spaces around our campus featuring art installations and spaces to gather. Our site features direct access to the farmington canal linear trail for easy pedestrian and cyclist access, as well as direct access to public transportation.