GALA Events/Announcements
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GALA’s Annual Spring Art Show will be located at the
Red Apple Farm in Phillipston
MAY 21 – 23, 2021
GALA has collaborated with the Red Apple Farm and we will be having our Annual Spring Show in the Brew Barn. We are very excited to try something new with the owners of the Red Apple Farm and neighbors at Moon Hill Brewing Co. Their post and beam Country Barn is transformed into the Brew Barn on weekends, serving up their own Red Apple Farm hard cider, local brews, fresh roasted nuts, and popped-on-the-spot popcorn along with your farm favorites. A day at the Brew Barn will include our largest art show of the year, live music, raffles, auctions, brew, outdoor picnic tables with old fashioned family fun, and a patio overlooking the orchard.
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Live Performances Streaming Monthly
Wednesday, December 9 , 2020
7:00 - 9:00 PM
@galagardner
HEAR the Music. FEEL the Beat. WATCH from Home.
This month's features are local musicians Valerie Newman and Cara Schuchard. Valerie has debuted a stunning 10 song LP which features her warm alto vocals and guitar playing. Cara has curated and coordinated a number of concerts. Cara has a solid career of original folk rock originals, ballads & pop. If you would like to purchase their CDs, contact [email protected].
Or mail check to: GALA PO Box 664, Gardner MA 01475
Contact GALA if you would like to be a part of our monthly Coffee House Live Performances.
www.galagardner.org
@galagardner
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Small Works Holiday Art Sale
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This is one of our most popular shows!
Everything affordable - under $200
Stop by and support local artists
Open Saturdays through December 19
GALA Arts Gallery
135 Front Street, Winchendon, MA
Paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass
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We will need help from volunteers to cover shifts during the Small Works Holiday Art Show! Please email Louise at [email protected] and let her know when you will be able to help.
Shifts that need coverage:
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Sat, Dec 5,10 – 4: Gallery Open
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Sat, Dec 12,10 – 4: Gallery Open
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Sat, Dec 19,10 – 4: Gallery Open
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Sun, Dec 20,12 – 3: Art Pickup, Clean Up
Thank you!
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Len Haug’s pictorial biography Gamaliel Waldo Beaman - His Life and Art is being released
this month and is now available for purchase. It is a story of a small town farm boy and his quest to become a landscape painter in a pivotal period in American history. A fine arts publication with over 200 illustrations about and paintings by the artist.
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Member Alicia Drakiotes is the featured artist at Ramunto's, 176 Main St Keene, NH through Dec 31.
"Seasonal Impressions" feaures landscape works portraying numerous New England locations in many seasons. Available for viewing/purchase during business hours.
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Small Works & Holiday Marketplace
Princeton Arts Society, Princeton, MA
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The Princeton Arts Society invites the public to our Small Works & Holiday Marketplace…this year we are VIRTUAL. Shop at PrincetonArts.org from December 4th to 30th, 2020, 24 hours a day.
Our artists always love seeing customers in person, but the coronavirus has different plans for all of us this year! Please visit us and choose gifts done by local artists. Each artist has worked hard to offer beautiful pieces. Your holiday shopping will be made all the more meaningful by supporting local artists.
We have fine art and artisan-made, affordable holiday gift items made by members of the Princeton Arts Society. Check out the wonderful small wall art pieces, jewelry, cards, prints, ornaments, fabric items, and much, much more.
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It Takes 5 Villages
Montague, MA
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RiverCulture, the 14 year creative economy program for the Town of Montague, MA announces the holiday campaign “ It Takes 5 Villages.” The RiverCulture website features a central gift guide, as well as ten practical ways to support the arts and business communities of Montague and the surrounding towns of Gill, Leverett, Erving and Wendell. To learn more about how you can support your Montague neighbors, and direct links to local shops, restaurants, independent artists, crafts people, specialty food producers, health and beauty service providers, and nonprofits visit: www.turnersfallsriverculture.org. It Takes 5 Villages has been made possible with a generous donation by Northeast Solar Design. #ittakes5villages
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December at Gallery Sitka
Gallery Sitka, Shirley, MA
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Glimmer — Little Pieces of Light
Join us Fridays at 6 PM on Zoom & Facebook Live with the artists who submitted work to this show!
Friday, December 4, 6 PM — Jeanne Borofsky & Ida Ivanka Kubler
Friday, December 11, 6 PM — Bessie Couto & Regina Mailoux
Friday, December 18, 6 PM — Linda Cucurrullo & Karen Olsen
Friday, January 1, 6 PM — Santiago Mallan & Shara Osgood
Zoom Info
Topic: Friday Night Art Events
Time: 6 PM Fridays
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 924 416 2459
Passcode: 947491
One tap mobile
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Gallery Sitka
2 Shaker Rd.
Shirley, MA - 01464
978-425-6290
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Virtual Artist Talk
Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA
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The East Wing Gallery
Virtual Artist Talk: Landing Your First Job in Animation
With Kathryn Taccone, Creative & Co-founder of OpenPixel Studios
Tuesday, December 8 at 4PM
ZOOM Meeting ID: 830 6559 3316
All gallery events are free and open to the public
From video games, television, feature film, and more, the opportunities to work in animation are as exciting as they are overwhelming. You will learn how to prepare your portfolio and resume to send to a studio, as well as best practices for communication and networking. Come with questions as Kathryn dives into this lively topic!
More information on Taccone & OpenPixel:
Instagram: @openpixelstudios
Gallery Hours: gallery is currently closed, but virtual exhibitions & events will be scheduled
For more information on gallery events please contact:
Joyce Miller, Gallery Director
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Hands-On Fun!
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
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Create with us from home!
Art Projects Inspired by Our Permanent Collection
Explore the artistic techniques, concepts, and themes behind Fitchburg Art Museum’s permanent collection artworks through these fun creative projects. Explore the full list of tutorials.
Art Activities with Household Materials
Fitchburg Art Museum
185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone 978.345.4207
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Call for Artists
Fitchburg Cultural Alliance, Fitchburg, MA
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The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance is calling all creatives in our region to submit an educational video for us to use on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. Videos should be 1-4 minutes long, acceptable for all audiences and ages, and should offer tips and training in the field of your expertise.
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Call for Artists
Townsend Artisan Market, Townsend, MA
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Townsend Artisan Market is looking for artists, photographers, and crafters to exhibit and sell their work in their new shop on Route 119 in West Townsend (the former Settle Shop). Spaces are available for rent on a monthly basis for craft items and wall space for artists at a 30% commission on sales. Contact Melissa Wison at [email protected]
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The Little Gallery at Town Hall
Westminster, MA
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Westminster now has a public art gallery open for showings by Westminster artists. "The Little Gallery at Town Hall" is now accepting applications from artists or artist groups who would like to exhibit 2-D work for a month-long show. For more information, visit the Town of Westminster website.
"The Little Gallery at Town Hall" is sponsored by the Westminster Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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Amherst Town Hall Gallery
Amherst Public Art Commission, Amherst, MA
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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 2020-2021 (July 2020-June 2021.) 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 19, 2020. Artists will be notified of the jury's decision by February 9, 2020
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The Art Exhibit Committee
Athol Public Library, Athol, MA
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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.
For more information please or call Heidi at 879-248-9995 or email: [email protected]
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The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance
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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.
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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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The Painter's Keys where you can subscribe to twice weekly letters from artist Robert Genn.
Mini Grants for Professional Development are available through NewVue Communities. More information.
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Ongoing Opportunities for Artists & Musicians
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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 [email protected].
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 [email protected]
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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There are many ways to volunteer! Please email [email protected] to express your interest in helping out with our organization.
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Have news about exhibits, awards, events, classes, call for artists or other art info?
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Please send your news "publication ready" to [email protected]. 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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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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Gardner Area League of Artists
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