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The Templeton Senior Community Center is looking for GALA artists to hang artwork in their hallway. The hallway will fit about 15 pieces of artwork. Artwork may be priced or NFS. Artists can have a solo or small group show.
Artists must write a short bio of themselves for the wall.
For more information contact Ann-Marie LaBollita at alabollita@templetonma.gov
Templeton Senior Community Center
16 Senior Drive
Baldwinville, MA 01436
Phone 978-894-2779
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Would you like to teach an art class or are you looking to find a specific art class to take?
We would like to introduce our new Event Coordinator, Meghan Whitehead. Meghan is an active GALA board member and is working on setting up more art related classes and workshops.
If you are interested in teaching a class in the arts, please fill out this online form to let us know you are interested. We will work with you to put together your class.
If you are interested in taking a class or workshop in the arts, you may also fill out the online form and let us know what you are looking for and we will get back to you.
We are looking for instructors and individuals who will teach or lecture in various forms of art: fine arts, photography, ceramics, writing, poetry, music, digital art, and more.
We have several locations in the area where we can host classes.
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Guy Biechele will be giving a gallery talk: Introduction to Digital Photography on Tuesday December 3, 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Athol Public Library, 568 Main Street, Athol, MA. This talk is given in connection with his currently running photography exhibition “Islands Illuminated: A Journey in Infrared”. The exhibition will continue to run until December 29, 2024. The Gallery Talk and the Exhibition are free and open to the public.
The Athol Library's hours are: Monday: 9:30 - 6:00, Tuesday: 9:30 - 8:00, Wednesday: 9:30 - 6:00, Thursday: 9:30 - 6:00, Friday: 9:30 - 5:00, Saturday: 9:30 - 1:00, closed Sundays & legal holidays.
Guy Biechele
978-602-6950
www.guybiechele.com
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Drop a Grudge
A new installation by Paula Rendino and C. M. Judge, Drop The Last Stone, is a small gesture toward creating a more peaceful world. Community members are invited to consider participating in the artwork by choosing to drop a grudge. For details to participate: dropthelaststone.com.
The installation will be exhibited at The Art Gallery at Rivier University, Nashua, NH from January 27th - April 28th, 2025.
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Honored and excited to announce that the Copley Society of Art has selected Violet Dusk to be included in the 3rd Off Site Exhibition at the Harbor Towers Boston, on the Waterfront, through January 2025.
More info
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Joanne Stowell Acrylic Painting Workshop | |
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Joanne will be teaching another "Bunch and Bouquet" acrylic painting workshop at New Dawn Arts Center in Ashburnham on Saturday, December 14. This class is for adults and teens. No painting experience necessary—perfect for all levels! $40 per person, brunch and all materials included.
Saturday, December 14, 11:00am-2:00pm
New Dawn Arts Center
84 Main Street, Ashburnham
Register online
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Photographs by Diana Bowles will be on display at the Wound Center, Gardner Hospital through December 31.
For more information contact Diana at 978-227-4872
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As a service to the patients of the Center for Wound Care at Heywood Hospital, GALA has been displaying member art in the waiting room for more than 15 years. We will be contacting artists for the following schedule: September-October and November-December. Three to 12 pieces can be accommodated in this space. Multiple artists may join together to create a theme or display at the same time. Please contact Vicki at Surroundings Gallery & Custom Framing, 978-630-2340. | |
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Artist Dialogue with Ricardo Barros
Cantor Art Gallery, Worcester, MA
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In conversation with Lauren Szumita of the Cantor Art Gallery
Saturday, December 7, 11 AM - 12 PM
Join us Saturday, December 7, for a dive into the dizzying and captivating panoramas created by photographer Ricardo Barros. His solo exhibition, An Entanglement of Space and Time, challenges our traditional understanding of photography depicting a moment in time. Each individual work is made of dozens of individual images, taken over hours or weeks, digitally stitched together. The finished photographs--including one of the installation of this very exhibition--distort our conventional perceptions of time, space, and how we engage with both.
Ricardo and curator Lauren Szumita will discuss the different facets of his process, his inspirations, and the relativity of time and space as it relates to these images.
RSVP
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The Art of Makam Concert
Montague, MA
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With Tev Stevig and Myrtle Street Klezmer
Wednesday 12/11, 7:30pm
Montague Common Hall, 34 Main St, Montague Center, MA
Suggested donation $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Weathervane Community Arts and Labyrinth New England present The Art of Makam, a concert of music both from and inspired by the classical Turkish tradition by acclaimed Boston-based musician Tev Stevig. Stevig will perform on a variety of instruments, including oud and tanbur, providing description and explanation along the way. He will be joined by a local ensemble of his students, who have been studying together throughout the Fall. Local klezmer band Myrtle St. Klezmer will also play.
Makam is a modal, improvisational system of Turkish music that not only forms the basis of Turkish classical and folk music, but is also foundational in Balkan, Middle Eastern, Greek, and other Mediterranean music.
The concert will be held on the evening of Wednesday December 11 from 7:30-9:30pm, at Montague Common Hall, 34 Center St, Montague, MA. Admission is $20 advance/$25 at the door, with nobody turned away for lack of funds. Tickets at www.weathervane-arts.org/makam. Contact Jesse Bay at (510) 387-0765 or weathervane.community.arts@gmail.com.
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Bob Dilworth: When I Remembered Home
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
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Now through January 12, 2025
Our fall exhibition features the vibrantly colored, richly layered, monumental portraits of Bob Dilworth. Dilworth incorporates layers of paint, paper, and fabric to create images that merge portraiture, landscape, and abstraction into tender representations of the people and places he loves. Recently, Dilworth has been inspired by the challenges and possibilities of fabric as a primary medium and the Fitchburg Art Museum is proud to present this new work together for the first time.
Learn more
Fitchburg Art Museum
185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
978.345.4207
fitchburgartmuseum.org
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Events at Great Falls Discovery Center
Turners Falls, MA
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All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. For more information call 413-863-3221 or visit: https://www.mass.gov/locations/great-falls-discovery-center; or email janel.nockleby@mass.gov. The Great Falls Discovery Center is located at 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Wheelchair accessible. ADA/Reasonable Accommodation: Cell: 617-645-0358, Email: Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov
Visitor Center Hours: Open 6 Days a Week
- Tuesdays, 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
- Wednesdays—Sundays, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
- Closed Wednesday, 12/25
- Open Friday, 12/6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Open Friday, 12/13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Explore the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River Watershed with our dynamic exhibit dioramas. Adjacent to the Canalside Rail Trail, the center also includes the Great Hall exhibit gallery, restrooms, and drinking water.
Great Hall Exhibit: A First-Class Machine Shop *
Ongoing
Our Great Hall building here at the center was once a machine shop for the Montague Paper Company. This exhibit examines the critical supporting role that metalworking and machining had in launching industrialization in Turners Falls. High quality newsprint and book paper would not have been made here were it not for the knowledge, skills, innovation, and physical labor of metalworkers, machinists, engineers, and master mechanics.
Great Hall Art Exhibit: Junior Duck Stamps
Ongoing, December 6 — January 16
Sharing space with the First-Class Machine Shop exhibit in the Great Hall, see the top Massachusetts youth entries for the 2024 Junior Duck Stamp competition! This state-wide art contest by students grades K-12 heightens awareness of the importance of preserving wetland habitats and the delights of wildlife. While you’re here, make your own duck stamp!
Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley *
Ongoing
As part of our Food, Farms, and Factories programming, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s exhibit in our hallway gallery explores the history of agriculture in our fertile floodplain valley--from indigenous land use before English settlement to today’s Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) movement. For youth and adults.
Story Walk® - Thanks to the Animals
Ongoing through January 1
Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the center’s grounds for a FREE, self-guided StoryWalk® featuring a children’s picture book, Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin. For young readers ages 6—8 and anyone grateful for wildlife and storytelling. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. Wonderful stories await! The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
A Ducky First Friday
Friday, December 6, 4—6 p.m.
Every first Friday of the month, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late, so join us for the first day of our Junior Duck Stamp exhibit in the Great Hall and enjoy hot chocolate and refreshments. You can make your own Junior Duck stamp too! All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
Grange Celebration! *
Saturday, December 7, 6—10 p.m.
Meet us at the Montague Common Hall at 34 Main Street in Montague Center for our Food, Farms, and Factories series closing event! Program includes a potluck dinner, a “History of the Grange” talk, and a Contra Dance! Music by All Over the Map. Calling by Steve Howland. Friendly for newcomers, -fun for everyone and all ages. Free.
It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls … for the Birds!
Friday, December 13, 4—8 p.m. & Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Craft bird feeders for our winter friends as part of It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls —a town-wide RiverCulture event on December 13. Which birds show up at your feeder? What do they eat? Bird feeder making continues Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.—12:30 p.m. For all ages. Free! Meet in the Great Hall.
Nice & Easy Walks
Fridays, December 13, 20, and 27, 1—2 p.m.
Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet outside the main entrance.
A French/Breton Jam Session
Sunday, December 15, 2:30—4:30 p.m.
An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany, commonly known as bal folk. Please note, this is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Fridays, 12/20: Deer; 12/27: Ducks, 10:30—11:30 a.m.
Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult, siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
School Vacation Week: Mammal Adaptation Investigation Station
Ongoing, December 21—29, 31 & Jan. 1
Come learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations at the Welcome Desk. Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in their winter habitats. Explore through touchable artifacts (pelts, replica skulls, and replica tracks), and habitat diorama scavenger hunts. For ages 4 and up.
Gingerbread Houses
Saturday, December 21 , 1—3 p.m.
Children and teens are invited to build an easy gingerbread house, using graham crackers and an assortment of candy. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. For ages 3-16, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
Winter Solstice Walk
Saturday, December 21 , 3—4:30 p.m.
Celebrate the change in season. Join us for an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail for 3 miles on a level paved surface. For adults and children ages 8 and up. Be prepared for cold weather, dress in layers. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Walk begins at the front entrance of the Discovery Center. Inclement weather or icy trail conditions cancels. Meet outside the main entrance. Hot chocolate after the walk in the Great Hall!
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 1—3 p.m.
Save the date! Start off the New Year on the right foot. A leisurely, staff-guided 3-mile stroll on the Canalside Rail Trail. Dress in layers and wear winter walking boots. For ages 8 and up. Dogs are welcome on leash. Meet at 1 p.m. in the Great Hall. Hike begins at 1:15 p.m. Refreshments served following.
*Food, Farms, and Factories
In 2024, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food, Farms, and Factories, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center, RiverCulture, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
Great Falls Discovery Center
Department of Conservation & Recreation
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
janel.nockleby@mass.gov
(413) 863-3221
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Open Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays through Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Office Hours: Wednesdays through Sundays
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New Shows at Jaffrey Civic Center
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
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Jaffrey Civic Center's Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 7, 10:00AM-2:00PM
Raffles, bake sale, holiday gifts, and photos
New England Artistry in Glass
Hal Danser
Barbara Danser
Jocelyn Brown
Susan Roston
Chris Sherwin
Through December 21
Hours:
Wednesday: 12-5
Thursday: 12-5
Friday: 12-5
Saturday: 10-2
Closed Sun-Tues
For more information:
Jaffrey Civic Center
40 Main St., Jaffrey, NH
603-532-6527
info@jaffreyciviccenter.com
www.jaffreyciviccenter.com
The Jaffrey Civic Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit cultural facility founded in 1966. The Center’s mission is to provide and sustain a public venue where citizens and residents of the Monadnock region, as well as visitors to the area, can pursue artistic, educational, and civic activities. The Center’s goal is to contribute to the cultural enrichment and enlightenment of the community. The Center does not charge an admission fee, and all art shows and receptions are free and open to the public. The Center also hosts fee-based educational and other programs, as well as serving as the home of the Jaffrey Historical Society. For more information about the Jaffrey Civic Center, please visit the Center’s website.
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Professional Development for Artists
Assets for Artists, Worcester County, MA
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2025 Capacity Building Program for Worcester County Artists
Apply to be part of this program where you can grow professional skills and connect to creative peers.
Assets for Artists (A4A) provides professional development workshops, coaching, and creative community building for artists of all disciplines. We envision a world where artists are paid fairly, valued for their artistic, social, and economic contributions, and given equitable access to resources to thrive. All of our programs are designed with and juried by a broad coalition of artists, activists and arts administrators.
Application deadline Dec 15, 2024
More information
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Montague Swing Dance
Montague, MA
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This monthly dance occurs the 3rd Friday of every month, at the Montague Common Hall at 34 Main Street in Montague, MA.
Swing Dance Lesson is 7:00-8:00PM
Live music provided by the Butterfly Swing Band is 8:00-10:00PM
$20 for dance and lesson, $15 dance only
Supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
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Make Art at Main Street Studios
Fitchburg, MA
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Do you get inspired by fellow artists? Would the company of other creatives motivate you to work on an idea or abandoned project?
Come to Main Street Studios on Tuesday evenings. We have plenty of work space for you to set up with your writing, painting, knitting, etc.
We will socialize for a half hour-ish and then have a quiet hour or two to do the work. If you are inclined to share at the end of the evening - or the end of the summer, you are welcome to do so. But that is not required.
Main Street Studios has coffee/tea/water and maybe a few snacks. There are also options for delivery if you want to order dinner.
The point of this evening is to have fun and employ a little gentle peer pressure to kick aside those creative blocks. If you have any questions, send us a message or leave a comment in the event. You can also email studios@fitchburgculturalalliance.org.
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Learn at Fitchburg Art Museum
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
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Learning Lounges
Visit our Learning Lounges! These family-friendly interactive spaces offer multiple ways to explore the themes and techniques within our exhibitions. These activities are open-ended and can be done alone or with family and friends.
Learning Lounges are generously supported by The Cathedral Fund and the Geneviève McMillan–Reba Stewart Foundation.
Find out more
Hands-On Fun!
Create with us from home with activities and tips for creating art with children.
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 here.
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Art Education at WAM
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
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The Worcester Art Museum’s studio art classes offer accessible learning experiences for all ages and levels.
Express your creativity and discover new skills and media in these art-making workshops. The Museum offers online, in-person, and off-site learning opportunities that cover a variety of subjects and media.
In-person classes are held either in the galleries or in the Museum’s studios. Online classes are taught through Zoom and are encrypted and secure. Teens are welcome to join online adult classes.
Call or email with questions, to register over the phone, or to request a print brochure!
Phone: 508.793.4333
Email: classes@worcesterart.org
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Our Story
Historical Society of Chesire County, NH
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“Our Story” is the Historical Society of Cheshire County’s featured exhibit in the summer of 2025. Artists are invited to submit works of art that are personal, touching upon their own connection to the Monadnock Region.
Join us in celebrating the vibrant connections that make our community unique!
The Historical Society of Cheshire County, New Hampshire, is excited to announce a juried art show exploring the theme of community connections.
We invite artists to submit works that reflect on and celebrate the ways in which they connect with their community. This can encompass a wide range of interpretations, from literal depictions of local events or landmarks to abstract representations of community bonds.
Collectively, the exhibit will showcase the diverse ways in which individuals interact with and contribute to our shared community experience.
Please complete our online form or print form and mail to the Historical Society of Cheshire County.
Visit our website at for more information
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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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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.
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Ongoing Opportunities for Artists & Musicians | | |
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.
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
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 info@galagardner.org 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 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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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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