Opening Reception Friday, May 21, 6-9:00pm (awards at 7:00pm)

Two options for entering the show:

Option 1: Online entry, which submits your information & payment to GALA electronically

Option 2: Paper entry form. A PDF Call for Entries which includes a form that you print & mail with payment to GALA.

Live music provided all three days by local musicians

Music will be outside under the big tent

You are invited to take part in the plein-air that will be happening on Saturday & Sunday. Come set up your easel anywhere on the property. Capture the apple blossoms, old stone walls, maple trees, animals, and scenery. Email [email protected] to let her know if you will be setting up for the weekend.

Please support GALA by participating in the SILENT AUCTION. View the silent auction form. Please consider demonstrating your creative process at the show. Indicate your interest on your entry form.

You will need to renew your GALA membership on entry form unless you are a current member. If in doubt, please email [email protected].

Please forward this email to others who might be interested in exhibiting or performing at the GALA Art & Music Show.

Live on GALA's Facebook

This month our featured performers are Ryan Pasakinskas and Franco O'Malley, Ryan is a singer/songwriter from Royalston, MA. He has been performing locally for 15+ years. His style is an acoustic blend of contemporary rock, folk, and indie.

Franco O'Malley has been playing local venues and supporting local musicians by hosting open mics since the turn of the century. He looks forward to making and listening to music for many years to come.

Join us! Help support GALA's musicians by donating. Thank you!

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

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/donate/205114951138054/ to donate

Alicia Drakiotes and Doreen LaScola will be exhibiting March 1 - April 30 at Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza, 176 Main St, Keene, NH. The works will be available to view during business hours.

Alicia Drakiotes will be the featured artist at Prime Roast Coffee Co, 16 Main St, Keene, NH, through March 30. Her local art theme works in oil will provide a bright spot on several walls. Pop in and Check them out!

Alicia's work can be seen at aliciadrakiotes.com and at her studio by appointment.

at The Bull Run

Starting 2.5.2021

215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA 01464

(978) 425-4311

at Jaffrey Civic Center

Starting 3.1.2021

40 Main St., Jaffrey, NH 03452

(603) 532-6527

at Gallery Sitka

2 Shaker Rd., D101, Shirley, MA 01464

(978) 425-6290

Deadline to Submit March 26

Gallery Sitka

2 Shaker Rd.

Shirley, MA - 01464

978-425-6290

The Art Table is a place where community members can pick up free art projects, kits, and supplies to do at home. These are great for kids, families, and anyone who wants to get creative and work with their hands.

Kits are lovingly assembled by Erin Sweeney and a team of crafty volunteers.

The Art Table is partnering with the Monadnock Food Coop and ReCreate to host a table of kits and art supplies. ReCreate is a collections drop off for craft supplies, recycleable and repurposable materials, and more.

The Art Table is partnering with the Peterborough Town Library to host Curbside Crafts, which also provides free art supplies and kits and pairs them with library books and reading recommendations - fiction and nonfiction.

Monday March 15th, 2021 from 1-2pm

Presenters Jim Murphy & Georgia Cassimatis

Free Workshop, or $5 donation

Wednesday March 24th, 2021 from 5-6:30pm

Presenter Kirsten Beske

Come learn how creative entrepreneurs may get stuck in moving forward with their business, as well as actionable steps to get unstuck. Explore the mindset necessary to negotiate entrepreneurial challenges that may feel overwhelming, impossible or intimidating. We will discuss how to identify, navigate and overcome some of the most common inner blocks to external entrepreneurial success.

Tuesday April 6, 2021 from 12-1pm

Presenter Jen Risley

Free Workshop, or $5 donation

Wednesday April 28, 2021 from 5-6:30pm

Presenter Shanta Gander

Project planning can often seem daunting. If you are a writer, you may have questions of where to start in terms of managing all your writing projects. These questions also include thinking about timelines for creating and submitting your material. If you work in other areas as an artist—whether you are a painter, dancer, work with textiles, or within any other medium—how do you pace a project to completion as life is happening? This workshop is for the writer or artist at any stage in their career.

Arts Alive!

15 Eagle Court

Keene, NH 03431

603-283-0944

Create with us from home!

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.

These open-ended activities can be adapted for a wide range of ages, and require things found around the home as well as some common, inexpensive art supplies. Explore supplies lists and guidelines for creation.

Fitchburg Art Museum

185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Phone 978.345.4207

Each June, art in mediums such as oil, pastel, photography, watercolor, quilting, mixed media and more take over storefront windows to connect artists of all ages with the community of Keene. Live painting, music events, and more are available for the whole family during Art Walk everywhere you look in downtown Keene, New Hampshire!

ArtWalk Keene is an annual celebration of local artists. Every year, Main Street in Keene, New Hampshire comes alive with art. It is an opportunity for residents and visitors to take a self-guided tour around town as artists partner with local shops and storefronts to set up a personal gallery for their creations.

Visit the Keene Art Walk Facebook page to learn more and stay informed of dates and events.

Welcome to the first Arts & Culture Directory of North Central MA!

Produced by the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance and its partners, Sitka Creations and NewVue Communities, this directory will promote the diverse cultural organizations, individual artists of all media, and supporting businesses to an estimated audience of 20,000 or more in the North Central Massachusetts region.

The finished directory is slated to be published in June 2021. A printed version will be free and distributed to libraries, museums, galleries, visitor centers, and coffee shops throughout the region. A digital version will be shared extensively on social media platforms and e-mail marketing. We hope this directory will be a vital link to you and your organization.

Please join us and support this endeavor!

Listing and Ad Placement Forms

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]

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.

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

Please send questions to Amy at [email protected]

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.

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

Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center  Gardner, MA  (GALA Sponsored Venue)

Contact Vicki Heidorn at  [email protected]  or 978-630-2340

The Townsend Meeting Hall Art Gallery Townsend, MA

Contact Alice Struthers at [email protected] or 978-597-2057

River's Edge Arts Alliance Hudson, MA

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].

Falmouth Artists Guild Falmouth, MA

Post Road Art Center  Marlborough, MA

Levi Heywood Memorial Library Gardner, 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 [email protected]

Workers' Credit Union  Gardner, MA

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

There are many ways to volunteer! Please email [email protected] to express your interest in helping out with our organization.

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.