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August 2019
In This Issue
Welcome New 
GALA Members!

Avera Morrison
Liz Knight


GALA Board of Directors

Deb Giordano  President
Nowell Francis Treasurer
Paula Botch (Secretary)
Guy Biechele  
Chuck Heidorn
Bethany Price
Susan Ellis
Georgia Griffin


GALA was organized to promote the arts as an essential component of a healthy community. We believe that artistic expression is a community's greatest legacy for future generations. GALA will increase awareness and appreciation of the arts by way of exhibits, instruction, theater productions, musical programs and provision of scholarships to students in local schools.
 
GALA 
PO Box 664 
Gardner, MA 01440
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Newsletter Editor
Dana Armstrong

Massachusetts Cultural Council
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President's Note

Hello my dear friends,

This summer is just flying by. The next art show will be "Lost and Found". See below in Call for Entries for more information. This will be a thought-provoking show.

Our first Music & Arts Festival went well considering it was the hottest day of the year. The weather scared a lot of people from coming out to enjoy the music, arts and crafts. The vendors had great high-quality items. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped setting up and working the festival. The Mexican food and beer really hit the spot around 6 PM.

The "Art of the Animals" show will continue until the end of August. Make sure you stop by and check it out before it is over. Ahimsa Haven raffle tickets are still available too. There is still time to come and support the artists and the animals.

We will be posting random photos of the artwork in our gallery on our Facebook page. So check out the artwork and if you are interested in purchasing anything please let me know. We may be able to ship the artwork.

We are doing another small works affordable art show for the months of November and December. It's time for you to start working on this show. Keep in mind that it is affordable artwork, smaller than 12 inches and less than $100.

Okay, I have more thing that needs to be said. It's about how you frame and hang your pieces. If you want to look professional and ask a respectable price for your art piece, it has to look professional. This means that it has to be in a good quality frame. Plastic frames do not hold up well and will break. If you insert screws to attach a wire the frame will crack and eventually break and fall off the wall. We see many cheap plastic frames fall off the wall.

Also, all art MUST have wire-the saw tooth hangers cannot hang on our professional wire hanging system and will risk falling off the wall hooks.

Please frame your art pieces with a good quality frame. And finish the back of the frame with paper and not all taped up with tape. It looks sloppy and unprofessional. If you are going to ask a respectable price for your work, you should make the framing complete and nicely finished. So many times, we have had to repair some of the artists frames for free.  We will now start charging for our services to fix the broken ones, or we will refuse to accept it in our show.

Don't forget that we have art critiques going on, the next one is in August. So, keep on working and see you at our next show! Take care.
Sincerely,

Deb Giordano
GALA President
978-407-1419

 

  eventsGALA Events/Announcements
GALA Artists Critique Meeting 
GALA Arts Gallery, 135 Front Street, Winchendon, MA

Join us for the next GALA Artists Critique meeting on Saturday, August 24. Enjoy coffee and conversation. Get some feedback on and insight into what you've created. Please bring up to three pieces of your artwork, in any medium, finished or in progress, to present to the group. Whether you are a novice or a master, it's always a fascinating conversation when creative minds come together to talk about color, composition, and technique.

Saturday, August 24, 10 am-12 noon

GALA Arts Gallery
135 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475
Directions

This activity is FREE for current GALA members! Bring one guest to a meeting for free!

Register with Barbara Danser at bd@danserart.com

Not a member yet? Join/Renew Now

For more information, or to check your membership status please email Deb Giordano.

Notice to Volunteers 

The GALA Gallery Volunteer Sitters should be aware that email communications will be primarily from Louise Hammerman, email: parmen-hammer@comcast.net, with the subject title beginning with "GALA". Weekly emails will include a link and directions to view the GALA Gallery Calendar.

GALA Music and Arts Festival  





Visit our website to see more photos from the Music and Arts Festival!

GALA's New Road Sign is Up!  

Our new sign is installed and looks awesome! Thank you to the volunteers you came out on a rainy day to help clear brush, dig holes, and assemble the sign.



September GALA Gallery Show: Lost & Found

Kitchen Closed by L. Parmenter Hammerman

Have you found something overlooked, forgotten, abandoned, discarded, lost or just left to the elements and reacted with, "Wow, what is this story? To whom did this belong? What could be the happy or sad memories this item was a part of?" How did this pique your imagination? Did you document (photo, sketch, paint) it, repurpose it into an art object, or did you just find it visually interesting? Join us as we celebrate the love and joy of having found what was lost!

"Lost & Found" will feature original works that show things (items, spaces, etc.) that have been "lost" then rediscovered such as, the disintegrated, rusty, moldy, dusty, weatherworn, overgrown, etc., of the forgotten in our civilized world. If you are intrigued by this idea and have created an art piece in the past or can "whip one up in a hurry", you are welcome to exhibit in the September show at the GALA Gallery, 135 Front St. Winchendon, MA. Age of the artwork when created is not a factor. There will be a $5.00 installation fee for each piece, one or more pieces may be acceptable, we reserve the right to jury all entries.

If interested please contact Louise Parmenter Hammerman for further information and entry form: parmen-hammer@comcast.net or call 978-874-2660 (please leave a message)

Deadline for entry: Aug. 25, 2019
Drop off: Aug. 25-30 (by appointment)
Opening reception: Friday Sept. 6, 5-8 PM
Pick-up: Oct. 5, 12-2 PM

MemberNewsMember News & Exhibits
Sue Weber Exhibiting at The Gardner Ale House    

Local artist and GALA member Sue Weber will be exhibiting her art at The Gardner Ale House
starting August 6th and running until September 9th. Sue has exhibited in local art shows -
where she has received ribbons for her work - and recently at the Heywood Hospital WoundCenter.

Sue approaches her artwork in an eclectic manner, using different media to capture the creative
moment. She works in colored pencil, acrylics, inks, watercolor, graphite, and pastels (pan, oil,
and pencil), and she very often combines these. Sue enjoys creating realistic paintings of
landscapes, flowers, and an occasional portrait; however, over time she found that she needed
a creative outlet and so she began her abstract art journey. Sue applies her love of color and
form to create fun, whimsical paintings from her heart and imagination. She loves to create
abstract work that entices the viewer to have fun seeing whatever their imagination interprets -
and to get lost in the multiple layers of her visual stories.

Sue loves meeting her fellow artists. Her artist's reception at Gardner Ale House will be on
Sunday, August 25th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. So come meet the artist, have some delicious
snacks and beverages, and hang in a comfortable atmosphere with great folks!

Sue can be reached via email at:
suebeecreations@gmail.com or connect with her on Facebook or Instagram at:
www.facebook.com/ArtbySueWeber or www.instagram.com/suebeecreations

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ArtShowsandExhibits
Shows & Exhibits
Celebrating Monadnock                 
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH

Celebrating Monadnock Exhibit at the Jaffrey Civic Center

A group mixed media exhibit of the work of twenty notable New England artists will be held in the upstairs Civic Center's Cunningham Gallery from August 9th to September 6. The exhibit, Celebrating Monadnock, is a tribute to the mountain and the region. Participating artists include: Susan Allen, Phil Bean, Linda Dessaint, Carolyn Edwards, Jeani and Rosti Eismont, Betty Glass, Howard Hill, Mary Iselin, Barbara Mahar, Bob Marrone, Jennifer McCalmont, Amy Pfeil, Lisa Regopoulus, Chris Reid, Ann Sawyer, Gary Shepard, Jeannie Thieme, Joan Tierney, and Susan Wadsworth. The Opening Reception will be held Saturday, August 10th from 4 pm to 6 pm. There will be live music and refreshments will be served. Free and Open to the public.

Jaffrey Civic Center is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, next to Library, parking in rear. Hours are Monday to Friday 10-5pm, (closed for lunch 12 to 1pm) and Sat 10-2. Admission is always free. For more information about us, call 603-532-6527, e-mail us at info@jaffreyciviccenter.com, find our website, www.jaffreyciviccenter.com, or "Like" us on Facebook.

Cute Little Human Monsters: Observations by Donna Horn                
Nina's Nook, Turners Falls, MA

Cute Little Human Monsters: Observations by Donna Horn" is on display at Nina's Nook in Turners Falls through August 31.
125A Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

The work in this show are paintings representing emotional landscapes and emotional creatures, expressions of what she feels at the time of their creation. Over time, she says that her work has gotten "lighter and more humorous-it used to be darker, a little scary, even. It was the angsty drama of a younger person."

Donna Horn has lived in Wendell and worked at the Wendell Country Store for 26 years; she was drawn to the forests of Wendell after graduating from the UMass fine arts program. Besides being at the helm of the town in the store, she is also known for starting what has become an annual tradition, the Wendell Misfit Prom event. The first one was in 2009, and each year Horn manages to outdo herself with the creation of a large float on which she rides in elaborate costumery.

Info: ninasnook.com, 413.834.8800. Through August 31.

Signs: New and Vintage Photographic Prints by Peter Alan Monroe                 
The Greenfield Gallery, Greenfield, MA

Photographer Peter Alan Monroe opens his vault to reveal a treasure trove of vintage images

Signs [Volume I, 1977 to 2015]: New and vintage photographic prints by Peter Alan Monroe, curated by Kate Hunter, on view at The Greenfield Gallery through August 10.

Turners Falls photographer Peter Alan Monroe is an old-school darkroom photographer. He loves the technical side of printing-experimenting with darkroom chemicals and perfecting the tonal qualities of prints-almost more than he likes taking pictures. These days, with the advent of digital photography, he doesn't take many pictures at all.

Luckily-for Monroe and for us-he has decades worth of black and white and color negatives taken from the 1970s on that he has begun to explore with the help of photographer and master printer, Kate Hunter.

Monroe's new exhibit, Signs [Volume I, 1977 to 2015], treats the viewer to a collection of new and vintage prints gathered under the theme of signage. Curated, and in many cases digitally printed by Hunter, the exhibit offers a glimpse into Monroe's vault, bringing to life images that have never been printed before. Some vintage prints Monroe made when he still had a working darkroom will be included as well.

The exhibit runs through Saturday, August 10 at The Greenfield Gallery, 231 Main Street.

For more info: bit.ly/SignsVol1

The Greenfield Gallery
231 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Upcoming Events at Gallery Sitka           
Gallery Sitka

Meagan St Laurent at the Bull Run Restaurant

Opening TBD
from 12-2 PM
Bull Run Restaurant
215 Great Rd, Shirley, MA

Join us at the Bull Run Restaurant during the month of August to view new work by artist Meagan St Laurent, on display until September. Meagan paints animals and landscapes mainly in acrylics, exploring realistic abstraction with color, brushstrokes, and drawing with poured paint.

The Hoopers at Gallery Sitka East

Opening Saturday, August 17th
from 3-5 PM
Gallery Sitka East
2 Shaker Rd. Suite D101, Shirley, MA

Join us at Gallery Sitka East and view new work by photographers Stephanie and Chester Hooper!

Phone: 978.425.6290
Fax: 978.425.6280
office@gallerysitka.com
gallerysitka.com

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ArtClasses
Classes & Instruction
Watercolor in the Wild                  
Paul Gaj Design, Gardner, MA

You are Invited to Join a Truly Inspirational Watercolor Class

Friday, August 23, 2019                   
9:AM - 12:PM [RAIN DATE: Aug. 24]

Instructor: Paul Gaj
Paul-Gaj.Pixels.com

Description:
  • 1 hr. Introduction to color, materials, and methods including a demonstration of techniques and visual observation.
  • 2 hr. hands-on painting exercise at one of the classic views in southern New Hampshire. Tips and tricks along with individual coaching.
  • 1/2 hr. lunch in the wild.
Skill levels: Beginner or basic working knowledge of watercolor painting to intermediate skill. Limited drawing skill to intermediate skills, but not necessary.

Class fee: $35.00 [15 Student Limit]
Includes 10% discount off an afternoon kayak on Scott Brook

Class registration and additional information: Contact Paul Gaj at pgaj@pgajdesign.com or 978-807-9422

Registration deadline: Friday August 9, 2019

Special thanks to Kev at Kev's Kayaks LLC, Fitzwilliam, NH
kevskayaks.com
 
Paul Gaj
Paul Gaj Design
40 Montvale Road
Gardner, MA 01440

978. 807. 9422
pgaj@pgajdesign.com
pgajdesign.com
  
Upcoming 2019 Workshops                  
Monadnock Area Artists Association, Keene, NH

September 28 - John Traynor - Still Life

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:00 - 3:00
Keene, NH

In this class, John will emphasize light and shade, plus color and texture of the objects. He will focus on painting a three-dimensional space on a two dimensional surface. John will do a demonstration of the Still Life and answer questions and then students will start their own canvas painting. There will be a break for lunch and students will then continue their painting and John will meet with each person individually. If time permits, John will do a critique.

The registration fee for this 1-day workshop is $65 for members and $80 for non-members. This fee is non-refundable unless the minimum number of students (8) is not met or the class is cancelled by this art group or the instructor.

If you have any questions, please call Marjorie at 978-618-3241 or melayman7@gmail.com

November 2 & 3 - Lisa Ober - Realistic Still Life

Artist Lisa Ober, PSA, will teach a color-filled workshop on how to create beautifully detailed still life paintings in pastel. Lisa will take a step-by-step approach through her unique still life technique, from the first sketch to the finished piece using a photo reference (provided). Short demonstrations followed by plenty of class work time will ignite a passion for still life painting as students see their colorful paintings take shape. Participants will learn the skills needed to create believable and realistic still life paintings that are loaded with impressive details. Lisa will discuss developing keen observation skills, color selection, pastel application, and she will disclose her secrets for handling difficult surfaces such as glass or metal-giving special attention to this area.

Students will get plenty of personal attention, and Lisa's enthusiasm for still life painting is as contagious for the beginner as it is for the experienced painter. Regardless of favorite subject matter, students will leave with some hot tips for making their future paintings stand out in a crowd. If those in the class aren't already in love with still life painting, they will be by the end of this one!

Registration form

For more more information contact pastels@tpdi.biz
Monadnock Area Artists Association
Keene, NH
  
Summer and Fall Art Courses                 
Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA

All levels of Drawing, Figure Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, 2D and 3D Design. Classes are open to majors, non-majors, and seniors (tuition free). Students 60 years and older are eligible for a waiver of tuition and fees. Call 978-630-9270.

We have an Art degree for students considering transfer to an art school or a four year institution majoring in Art. We also recently added a Liberal Arts Degree with a Concentration in Art for students who want to minor in Art and pursue other studies, or pursue related fields such as museum studies, art education, art therapy, art administration, and art history.

The Associate Degree in Fine Art is a cost effective way to begin a college degree and minimize debt after graduation. We assist students in creating a strong portfolio and application for transfer and potential scholarships. Our students have successfully transferred to Massachusetts College of Art and Design, University of Massachusetts, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Montserrat College of Art, Maine College of Art, Boston University, Hartford Art School, Pratt Institute, and others.

Visit our website to learn more about our program, facilities, and student work.

Contact Thomas Matsuda at t_matsuda@mwcc.mass.edu for more information.
  
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Fall Arts Festival: Call for Artists and Artisans                               
Saxtons River Art Guild, Walpole, NH

Fall Arts Festival - Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2019 10 am - 4 pm both days, in the historic Walpole Town Hall, 34 Elm Street, Walpole, NH

The Saxtons River Art Guild is looking for fine artists, photographers, and artisans to participate in their annual Fall Arts Festival. This years event will take place Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm both days at the historic and picturesque Walpole Town Hall, 34 Elm Street, on the common in Walpole, NH. Exhibitors must provide their own displays and stands. Entry fees for the Fall Arts Festival with an 8' X 10' space are $35.

The Saxtons River Art Guild is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage the advancement of the fine arts with membership throughout the the Monadnock region and the Southern Connecticut River Valley.

To receive an application or get information, please call Donna Bascom Lund at 603-835-2387 or email her at donnabascomlund@comcast.net.

Wachusett Brewing Company Call for Artists                                
Wachusett Brewing Company, Westminster, MA

Wachusett Brewery is turning 25 years old this September! We are hosting a day long festival to celebrate and would love to involve some local artists. Here are the details of the event and what we are looking for:

When: September 14th, 2019
Where: Wachusett Brew Yard, 175 State Road East
Westminster, MA 01473

The Concept:
We are looking for artists to work with us to create pieces that are unique to the Wachusett Brewery Brand. This means they could use Wachusett cans, kegs or bottles. The pieces could also be made from other mediums somehow inspired by what we do at Wachusett Brewery. We are looking for things that our guests will be amazed by as they attend the concert! We would love for some of the pieces to be interactive as well as being very picture friendly.

We are also trying to get a large sculpture spelling out "Wachusett" made out of Wachusett cans, kegs or bottles created for the event as well.

Please feel free to email with any questions regarding this project. I would love to expand more upon what we need over the phone or in person with any artists who believe they may be interested!

Meg Kelly
BRM Production Management
meg@brmpm.com

Theme Based Exhibit/Sales Opportunity - Hey Day                               
Princeton Arts Society, Princeton, MA

The Princeton Arts Society invites artists to participate in a special art event at this fall's September 14th Hey Day event at the Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary.

Theme: "Butterflies, Bees, Beetles, and All Other Members of the Class Insecta"

Insects represent sixty percent of all the species on earth. It is estimated that there are 30 million species of insects. Insects play an important role in biodiversity. In fact, our very lives depend on insects. Many insects are at risk and face extinction. So let us give them some recognition!

Exhibit Description: Artists are invited to submit new or previously created original work of art on the insect of their choice. Insects needs to be the primary subject in all art work.  There is no media restriction and artists are encouraged to think creatively and perhaps choose an insect that does not often end up in a painting. In place of an original that you may have created and sold in the past, a fine arts reproduction of a work of art that is consistent with the theme can be submitted.

Two dimensional artists are encouraged to mat and frame their originals and have them wired and ready for hanging, however, oils and acrylics can be submitted unframed and watercolors, pastels, and other flat surface media (such as photography) can be matted and shrink wrapped and ready for presentation. Members who work in three dimensional media along with those who create jewelry or crafts of any kind are invited to submit work with insect motifs or designs. Artists may submit multiple works of art.

Participation Information: Artists who would like to submit work are asked to let the exhibit coordinator know of their intent to participate as soon as possible, but no later than September 7. Artists do not need to be present for the event. The exhibit coordinator will provide further details to all participants.

Sales/Donations: There is no entry fee, however, as this is a fund raising event. Artists with work sold during the exhibit will be asked to donate 15% of any sales. Donations will be shared with the Wachusett Meadow Sanctuary and the Princeton Arts Society.

Questions can be directed to Len Haug at leonardahaug@gmail.com.

Call for Artists & Craftspersons                                
Surry, NH

Surry's planning committee for its 250th Anniversary Celebration seeks artisans to demonstrate their art/craft during Surry's Old Home Day on Saturday, August 10, 10-2pm. Of special interest are any art/crafts that have a connection to rural life in New England over the past 250 years, e.g. pottery, basketry, weaving, quilting, woodworking, or blacksmithing. The planners are open to suggestions forfun/interesting/educational opportunities to augment the other activities planned for children and adults during this year's special celebration.

In lieu of compensation, we gladly offer artists and craftspersons opportunity to sell their work at this community event.

Please contact Judy Lundahl, by July 8 to express interest as we have a limited number of vendor spots available.

Visit Surry's website

Seeking artists!                               
Westminster's Farmers Market, Westminster, MA

Art & Agricultural Event at the Westminster's Farmers Market
Friday September 20, from 3 to 6pm


Theme: "Barnyard Scenes"

There will be a tent set up for artists to exhibit their work, and GALA artists are invited to participate. Artwork may be sold. The tent for art will be in the middle of the two lines of vendors at the market. There will also be a craft project for kids and crafty adults, turning old T-shirts into tote bags. Please join us!

For more info, call Karen Sargent at (978) 501-5475 or email KEGS_Mail@comcast.net.
Facebook: Westminster Agricultural Commission
Facebook: Gardeners and Farmers Friends 

Fitchburg Open Studios                              
Fitchburg, MA

The 2019 Application is Out!

Now is the time to sign up for this year's Fitchburg Open Studios! Share your art and your workspace/studio with the public in the greater Fitchburg area! This is a unique opportunity to meet people who share your passion for art and interact with them in your own studio and work space.

Visit our website for future updates and to download and fill out the application form.

SAVE THE DATE for this year's FOS Weekend: October 19 & 20, 2019.

Amherst Town Hall Gallery
Amherst Public Art Commission, Amherst, MA

The Amherst Public Art Commission invites area artists or groups of artists to submit work for consideration for exhibition in the Amherst Town Hall Gallery in 2019-2020 (July 2019-June 2020.) Both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Exhibitions are on display for two months, and artists are asked to participate in the monthly Amherst Arts Night Plus (first Thursday of the month) during their show.

Various hanging media including painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, pastels, mixed media, fiber and illustration will be considered.

Submission requirements: Completed application, artist statement and/or resume, and 5 digital images. A $20 entry fee is payable upon acceptance to exhibit. Applications must be received no later than January 20, 2019. Artists will be notified of the jury's decision by February 5, 2019.

Applications may be completed online

Please send questions to Amy at amy@amyacrawley.com
 
The Art Exhibit Committee
Athol Public Library
Athol Public Library
The Art Exhibit Committee of the Athol Public Library invites area artists to submit work for consideration for exhibition in the library's conference room.

The committee will review work for one person shows on an ongoing basis.

Various hanging media including painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, photography, textiles and mixed media are eligible.

Application forms with submission requirements are available at the library circulation desk and online at:  www.athollibrary.org and
http://tinyurl.com/ptswy4v

For more information please or call Heidi at 879-248-9995 or email: art@athollibrary.org
 
 
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Resources 
Resources for Artists
The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance

Go to our website to sign up for our newsletter and check out our calendar of events in the North Central region.

A vibrant force advancing arts and culture in the Fitchburg community and in the North Central Massachusetts region.

www.fitchburgculturalalliance.org

The Central Mass Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art

The Central Mass chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art (CMWCA) is accepting new memberships. We are a national organization that supports, develops and celebrates art making by women. We create exhibition opportunities; network with artists regionally, nationally and internationally; and offer educational programs locally. We are organized as an artists' collective where each member contributes to our vision and works as needed to carry our mission forward.

For more information, see our websites: www.centralmasswca.org and www.nationalwca.org.

Art Support & Other

Art Support is a website dedicated to providing support and resources for artists of all types.

The following is just a small list of support provided to artists: Organizations Helping Visual Artists, US Government Art Organizations, State Agencies and Art Commissions, Non Governmental Art Organizations, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Laws Regarding Visual Arts, Artist Consultants, Grants for Artists & Grant Assistance, Artist Health Insurance, and many other legal support and resources for Massachusetts artists.

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Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and check out the MCC blog ArtSake

The Painter's Keys where you can subscribe to twice weekly letters from artist Robert Genn.

Visit the Arts Marketing Project website for info, ideas, tools and training on marketing art.

Princeton Arts Society Blog

Mini Grants for Professional Development are available through NewVue Communities. More information.

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Opportunities 
Exhibit & Other Opportunities for Artists & Musicians
(Ongoing)
Exhibit Opportunities
Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center  Gardner, MA   (GALA Sponsored Venue)
Contact Vicki Heidorn a surroundingsgallery@gmail.com  or 978-630-2340

Contact Alice Struthers aastruthers1@comcast.net  or 978-597-2057

The Arts Alliance has quarterly exhibits at the Hudson Town Hall, so if you are interested in a solo exhibit of your work, contact Danielle Moskowitz at (978) 562-1646 or dmoskowitz@upwitharts.org.
 
Falmouth Artists Guild  Falmouth, MA

Post Road Art Center   Marlborough, MA
 
The Library is always looking for exhibitors to show their work in the Art Gallery. If you are interested in exhibiting as an individual or a group, please contact the Library Director, Kathleen D. Leslie at 978-632-5298 or  kleslie@cwmars.org 
 
Workers' Credit Union   Gardner, MA
The bank offers the opportunity for a small display of artwork at the 171 Main St. branch in Gardner. For more info, contact Monica Whitehouse at 978-632-9207.

Art & Music Instruction Opportunity
The  West Boylston Arts Foundation (WBAF) is always looking for artists, crafters, or musicians that would like to offer workshops or classes. 

Donating a portion of the course fee to the WBAF to support school arts & music would be most welcome. 

If interested, please contact  Mark Baldi (508) 767-2803 - work  (508) 835-6489 - home

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We Need Your Help! 
(Ongoing)
There are many ways to volunteer! Please email  info@galagardner.org  to express your interest in helping out with our organization.

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NewsletterSubmissions Newsletter Submissions
Have news about exhibits, awards, events, classes, call for artists
or other art info?
Please send your news "publication ready" to  news@galagardner.org . See  previous newsletters   for example formats and the type of info to provide.  We strongly recommend that you include a digital image related to the news  as well as your website address & links to any venues.  Image filenames should include the name of the artist and the work.  Please post your press releases online whenever possible and submit a link.  

 

Submission deadline is the 23rd of each month 
for publication on the 1st of the following month.

Inclusion of items/announcements is always at the discretion of GALA, but inclusion of submissions from non-members is limited to information deemed to be of benefit to
GALA members.

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award All Star Award
GALA has achieved Constant Contact's All Star Award for 10 years in a row (2009-2018) for demonstrating best practices in the use of email marketing.

Award winners were selected from over 500,000 organizations in recognition for setting the standard of being a responsible, engaged, professional, and successful online marketer.

GALA continues its efforts to put out an informational, entertaining newsletter every month to inform its members of recent, current and future art news.
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