Massachusetts Chapter

 

June 2025 Newsletter

FEATURED ARTIST:

Joanne Stowell

Work by Joanne Stowell

"Nothing To Eat" - Oil on wood - 36"x48"


Meet June featured artist: Joanne Stowell.


Joanne is both proud and honored to be the President of the incredible Massachusetts Women's Caucus for Art. She originally joined the WCA MA in 2017 in order to find more exhibition opportunities, connect with local artists, and find her people. She is now passionate about helping other women artists to do the same.


In addition to being the chapter president, Joanne is also a professional artist, art instructor, mother, dog lover, and small-scale farmer. Her contemporary realistic oil paintings are inspired by her daily life and every piece tells a story. Her current series of work is titled "Beautiful Mundanity" and captures everyday moments, without the filters. Although primarily an oil painter, Joanne also has experience with drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and installation art. She has an MFA in Visual Arts from Lesley University College of Art and Design and she has had artwork in numerous exhibitions nationwide. Joanne lives and works in Ashburnham, MA. 


Learn more about Joanne on her website here: www.joannestowellart.com

And follow her on Instagram here: @joannestowellart


Joanne in her studio

Work by Joanne Stowell

"Home" - Oil on wood - 36"x48"


CHAPTER UPDATES:


Studio Visit with Clara Dennison
At the beginning of May, the WCA MA had the pleasure of visiting the studio of member Clara Dennison and learning about printmaking. It was such an enjoyable visit and we hope to do it again sometime soon!

Clara's studio

Clara's studio

Clara's studio

Work by Clara Dennison

Experimenting with printmaking

Experimenting with printmaking

MEMBER NEWS:


Clara Dennison


Clara has two upcoming exhibitions, including a solo exhibition at Creative Connections in Ashburnham, MA with an opening reception on June 7. She will also have a piece included in the ArtsWorcester exhibition Origin (see below).

Clara's work included in Origin exhibition



Marcia Santore


Marcia Santore's painting "Beyond the Fence" (acrylic, 14" x 11") will be included in Field of View – An Exhibition of Landscapes: Where All Horizons Meet at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts in Lubbock, Texas. The show runs from June 6 to July 26, 2025.


Marcia Santore - Beyond the Fence



Joanne Stowell


Joanne will be teaching a three-part oil painting workshop in Winchendon, MA.

This class is suitable for all levels and all materials will be provided.


Saturday June 14, 21, and 28


Register here:

https://form.jotform.com/250366121943958

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fitchburg Art Museum

89th Regional Exhibition


On view June 21 until September 7


Recepetion: June 27, 6-8pm


Fitchburg Art Museum

185 Elm Street

Fichburg, MA


www.fitchburgartmuseum.org

Why Join the MA WCA in 2025??


  • Group exhibitions
  • National opportunities
  • Studio visits
  • Chapter field trips
  • Critiques
  • Group art-making opportunities
  • Publicity though chapter newsletter
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Connections!



Visit the National WCA website for more information and to join. Members may choose to select multiple chapters - our chapter code is MAC. We hope to see you at our next meeting!

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