The Arlington Center for the Arts was established as a community arts center in 1988 by a visionary group of artists, writers, musicians, and educators. The Arlington offers more than 250 programs annually in the visual, literary, and performing arts, many of which are free to the community. The programs include classes and workshops for adults and children, exhibits, literature readings, an on-line poetry magazine, theater and music performances, lectures, arts festivals, and other activities designed to make art accessible to all.