Gardner Area League of Artists Newsletter

May 2025

 
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Martha Beauchamp

Jacqueline Liu

Anna Wilkins

GALA Board of Directors

Deb Giordano, President

Nowell Francis, Treasurer & Grant Writer

Guy Biechele 

Chuck Heidorn

Susan Ellis

Megan Whitehead, Event Coordinator

Martha Totten

Janet Dupuis, Critique Coordinator

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Dana Armstrong, Newsletter & Website

Franco O'Malley, Music Coordinator

Diana Bowles, Event & Volunteer Coordinator

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Dana Armstrong

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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.

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President's Note

Hello Friends,


This year is GALA’s 25th Anniversary! We are planning a gathering with an art show, ice cream social, and artist vendors in September. More information will be available soon.


Deadline to register for the Spring Art & Music Festival is this Saturday! Get your registration in, if you missed the deadline, please contact me ASAP.


Our three reputable judges for the show are Maryann Mullett, Tamar Russell Brown and Jim Murphy.


Our Art Vendor spots are full. We are reserving one spot for all book authors who wish to sell their book. They can share and take turns watching the booth. Let me know if you are interested.


We thank Franco O’Malley for accepting the position of music coordinator for the Spring Festival and scheduling all the live music. Check out the line up of our local musicians.


There is NO art critique for May because we will be busy with the GALA Spring Art & Music Festival, scheduled for May 16, 17, 18.


Check us out on our Facebook page and website to see all that is happening.


Upcoming classes include Oil and Pastel—watch your emails!


Signup for our e-newsletter and you will receive our monthly newsletter as well as emails of upcoming art classes and events. Check out our Facebook Page. We post all our events there.


Seeking instructors & volunteers: If you are interested in teaching, looking for a class, or helping, please contact me.


Look forward to seeing you at one of the art events!


Deb


Deb Giordano

GALA President

978-407-1419

Debgiordano59@comcast.net

 
 
GALA Events/Announcements

Scratch Ticket Raffle

Help Support The Arts


Donation $10 each ticket. If you win, you have a choice to take 100 - $10 scratch tickets or $1000 cash.


Drawing will take place on May 18th. Winner need not be present to win.


We are reaching out to ask you to consider giving to GALA by purchasing raffle tickets to win scratch tickets or cash.


We need your support so we may continue to promote the arts. We are a local non-profit art organization, building community connections across North Central MA region to make a positive difference in our area. These funds will help pay towards our Musicians who play at our Arts & Music Festival.


You may purchase your tickets by scanning this QRCODE using your phone, and you will automatically be entered into the drawing.

Art Classes

We have many art classes planned, including the following:

  • Playing with Watercolors
  • Greeting Card
  • Alcohol Ink
  • Zentangle
  • Autumn's Plein Air
  • Holiday Bisque Painting
  • Teen Explorations
  • Oil
  • Pastels

Download a schedule of upcoming classes, or visit our Facebook or the GALA website for more details.

Call for Art Instructors

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.


 
 
Member News & Exhibits

Joe Smith

Joe Smith will be exhibiting 15 years of scratchboard art at the Petersham Arts Center, July 10 to August 7, 2025. The Center is at 9 North St., Petersham, and is open Thursday through Sunday, 12 to 4 pm. There will be an artist’s reception on Sunday, July 13.


Joe will be giving a scratchboard demonstration at the North Shore Arts Association on July 17 at 4 pm, and he will be presenting an Introduction to Scratchboard class, August 30 & 31, 10 am to 4 pm. NSAA is at 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester. Registration is through the NSAA website.

Center for Wound Care

Russ Gaulin will be showing at the Center For Wound Care, Heywood Hospital, 252 Green Street, Gardner, MA, beginning May 5.


GALA offers art in the waiting room at the Center year-round. Three to 12 pieces can be accommodated in this space. We thank the many artists who have responded enthusiastically to this request over the years. Take a moment for tranquility if you happen to be at Heywood Hospital! Visitors may stop by during regular business hours. Proceed up the ramp to the waiting room, and give a shout out on social media to celebrate the arts!

 
 
Shows & Exhibits

Divergence/Diversity

Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH

Divergence/Diversity: An Exploration of Colour in Porcelain, Glass, and Paper by Genevieve Groesbeck


The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Divergence/Diversity: An Exploration of Colour in Porcelain, Glass, and Paper by Genevieve Groesbeck. The show will run in the Civic Center’s Display Cases from May 1 until June 14. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, May 3rd from 5:00 – 6:30 pm, with light refreshments. Please join us at the opening reception to observe Groesbeck’s work, speak with her about her creative process, and enjoy the different mediums her artistic explorations lend themselves to!


Genevieve has been a potter since 1984. She was juried into the League of NH Craftsmen in 1988. She was head of the Ceramic department and an instructor at the Sharon Arts Center 1988 - 2001. Genevieve specializes in porcelain, pushing and stretching the clay to its limits. She loves the translucency she gets with this medium. Throwing it as thin as possible and etching it away to make it even thinner.


Genevieve also works in stoneware. With this medium she likes to make large vessels, 3 to 5 feet tall. Her firing technique is mainly high fire, both gas and electric. She also does her own version of smoked pottery. This highly burnished porcelain has usually distorted a bit, to which she adds crushed coloured pencil to. This adds almost a third dimension to the surface after it has been smoked.


Genevieve’s focus is to push her creativity no matter the medium... to go “outside the box”. Push limits, push ideas, keep changing. She says, “I have always found joy in colour. So, for this show I am incorporating three different mediums of my art, Porcelain, glass, and colored pencil on paper together. I started out as a weaver in the 70s but soon moved into Porcelain for its diversity. And about 10 years ago I diverged into glass. I love the spontaneity of the coloured glass and melting and centering all at once. I have what I call Doodled my whole life with coloured pencils. I hope that everyone can sense the joy I get from working with colour”.


The Jaffrey Civic Center is located at 40 Main Street in Jaffrey, NH, and is open 12:00 to 5:00 pm, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays. For more information, head to their website: 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.

Annual Spring Show

Princeton Arts Society, Princeton, MA

Princeton Arts Society’s 2025 Annual Spring Show


Surround yourself with art. The Princeton Arts Society’s Annual Spring Show & Sale is the perfect opportunity to view inspiring works of art and perhaps add a piece to your personal collection.


The Show and Opening Reception are free and open to the public:


Friday, May 2, 6 to 8 PM – Opening Reception

Saturday, May 3, 10 AM to 4 PM

Sunday, May 4, 10 AM to 4 PM


Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Rd. (Post Office Place) Princeton MA.


All work is by the Society’s members, many of whom are award winning artists widely recognized in their fields. The show includes works in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, and more, including three-dimensional works, with subject matter as varied as our artists.


The Princeton Arts Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization encouraging and supporting area visual, musical, literary and performing artists.


www.princetonarts.org

Facebook: Princeton Arts Society

Música Franklin's 7th Annual Fun Fest

Turners Falls, MA


Música Franklin’s 7th Annual Fun Fest

Saturday, May 10th, 12:30-5:15

Unity Park, Turners Falls (Rain location Greenfield High School)


A free festival featuring live music, entertainment, and activities for all ages! Full schedule and details at musicafranklin.org/fun-fest. Supported by Mass Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, Greenfield Cooperative Bank, Greenfield Cultural Council, Greenfield Savings Bank, and RiverCulture.
Contact: Annierose Klingbeil, annierose@musicafranklin.org


Join Música Franklin for our 7th Annual Fun Fest, a free all-ages festival of live music, crafts, and activities! Enjoy world-class performers, shop local craft vendors, get your face painted, try out a musical instrument at our “instrument petting zoo”, and grab a bite from Stone Soup Cafe. Don’t miss the fun, happening Saturday, May 10th from 12:30-5:15 at Unity Park in Turners Falls. In case of rain, Fun Fest will take place at Greenfield High School. Afterwards, keep the party going at The Rendezvous, where renowned trumpeter Saskia Laroo will perform from 7:00pm followed by an open jam session at 8:30.


Fun Fest will feature a vibrant line-up of performers, including Jazzkia Meets HipHop, Larksgrove, Música Franklin students, Roberto Piñeiro y su Orquesta Sensacional, and the Turners Falls High School Music Department. The day will also include an interactive drum circle with Abdou Sarr, a dance party for all ages led by Anne Cubberly’s Giant Puppets, and arts and crafts facilitated by Artspace Greenfield.


Schedule (subject to change)

12:30-1:00: Turner Falls High School

1:15-2:00: Larksgrove

2:00-2:45: Música Franklin

2:45-3:15: Drum Circle with Abdou Sarr

3:15-4:00: Jazzkia Meets HipHop

4:00-4:30: Dance Party with Pinto Bean the Giant Puppet

4:30-5:15: Orquesta Sensacional

7:00-8:00 Jazzkia Meets HipHop at The Rendezvous

8:30-10:00 Public jam session with Jazzkia at The Rendezvous

Petersham Art Show 2025

Petersham, MA

The Petersham Cultural Council invites everyone to the Petersham Art Show,

May 9 to May 11, 2025


Public opening and reception Friday May 9, 7-9:00pm


Petersham Town Hall

1 South Main Street

Petersham, MA


For more info visit the Petersham Cultural Council Facebook page or email petershamculturalcouncil@gmail.com

Annual Student Art Exhibition

Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA

Mount Wachusett Community College's 54th Annual Student Art Exhibition will be held in the East Wing Gallery from May 5-23, located in the LaFontaine Fine Art Center on the Gardner Campus.


Reception on Monday May 5th from 3:45-6pm.


Art Department Facebook


Events at Great Falls Discovery Center

Turners Falls, MA

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. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesdays—Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 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— Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are, Together

Ongoing, March 1—May 26

The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA), in partnership with Montague Public Libraries, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” Enjoy the paintings of Greenfield artist, Cameron Schmitz, who uses color and mark-making as her language of expression. “Dashes of paint and gestural strokes tell a story— orchestrated by movement, intuition, and the shifting of time.” Our Great Hall room is also a programming space. If there is a program in progress, you are welcome to visit the Great Hall to view the exhibits.


Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley *

Ongoing, Hallway Gallery Exhibit

The PVMA 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. Funded by PVMA and Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories.


Indoor StoryWalk ® — One Earth

Fridays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 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 at the main entrance.


First Friday: Bird Migration Madness

Friday, May 2, 4—6 p.m.

Birds make incredible journeys each year to find their perfect nesting spot in the North. Come play a bird migration game and see if you survive the many perils along the way. We’ve got a bird and habitat matching game too where you can listen to the sounds of birds common to each habitat. Make your own winged creatures with a craft. All materials provided. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.


Indigo Dyeing & Shibori with Gail Callahan *

Sunday, May 4, 1—4 p.m.

Learn about the art of Shibori and experience the magic of indigo dyeing during this hands-on workshop for adults and children, ages 6 and up accompanied by an adult. This NEA Big Read workshop will celebrate the poem written by Naomi Shihab Nye, “Dear Sky.” Participants each receive a white cotton square to dye, but are also invited to bring one small natural fiber item to dye if there is room in the dyepot, e.g. a cotton t-shirt or camisole. No pre-registration required. Sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall.


“The Extincts” Event and Drawing Demo

Wednesday, May 7, 3:30—4:30 p.m.

Join the Montague Public Libraries and the Great Falls Discovery Center for a program and drawing demo with graphic novelist and illustrator Scott Magoon! This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Mass Center for the Book. For ages 7 and up, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.


Kidleidoscope Story Hour —Birds

Friday, May 9, 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.


Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Michael Nix, Gloria Matlock & ‘Twice as Smart’ Children’s Choir

Friday, May 9, 7—9 p.m.

Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy music from Michael Nix, Gloria Matlock, and ‘Twice as Smart’ Children’s Choir as they present gospels, spirituals, blues, and jazz. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.


Shared Skies: Celebrating Migratory Birds and the Communities They Connect

Saturday, May 10, 2—3 p.m.

On World Migratory Bird Day, join ornithologist Chad Witko (Birding University) for an inspiring exploration of our avian migrants. Celebrate this year’s theme, Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities, highlighting the remarkable journeys of North America’s migratory birds. Through cutting-edge research from across the hemisphere, explore how birds connect people and communities throughout the Americas. A seasoned birder or simply curious about the natural world around you, deepen your appreciation for the birds that pass through our cities and neighborhoods—and what we can do to help them thrive. Meet in the Great Hall.


Outdoor StoryWalk®— We Planted a Tree

Ongoing, May 13—June 25

Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring a children’s picture book. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow is for ages 3 to 7 and everyone who loves trees.


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.


Nolumbeka Project Day of Remembrance

Saturday, May 17, 1—3:30 p.m.

Commemorate the 349th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre, outdoors weather permitting, or in the Great Hall. Tribal members and non-Tribal public are welcome. Honored guests include: Liz Coldwind Santana Kiser, Elder, Council Woman, and Tribal Historical Preservation Officer for the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians and others. For more info visit: www.nolumbekaproject.org. Free and open to all. Light refreshments provided. Co-sponsored by Nolumbeka Project and DCR. For all ages.


A French/Breton Jam Session

Sunday, May 18, 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. 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. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.


Find Us at the Farmers Market!

Saturday, May 24, 10:30 a.m.—1 p.m.

Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market, located between 6th and 7th Streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. In case of rain, you can find our activities inside the Discovery Center’s Great Hall instead. For all ages.


Great Hall Exhibit — Dam Culture 1995-2025: Skateboarding in Montague, MA

Ongoing, May 31 – June 29

Jeremy Latch presents a photographic and video still exhibit of skateboarding in Montague, Mass. For all ages.


The Six Navigational Canals of the Connecticut River

Saturday, May 31, 2—3 p.m.

Robert Comeau of Historical Tours of Greater Holyoke presents this illustrated talk, part of a series called “Canals in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts.” In the 1800s river transportation of goods on the Connecticut River was once possible from Old Lyme, Connecticut, to Barnet, Vermont, through the aid of six navigational canals - Enfield Falls, South Hadley Falls, Turner Falls, Bellows Falls, Sumner Falls, and Olcott Falls. Rediscover these former navigational canals. Funded by a state level Massachusetts Cultural Council grant for 2025. Free and for all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.


Save the Date! 17TH Annual Free Family Fishing Day

Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

Visit us for a day of FREE fishing fun. Enjoy annual Family Fishing Day at Barton Cove, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center including fish printing and fly tying. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held rain or shine. Parking is free at each site. More details coming soon!


* NEA BIG READ

The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA), in partnership with Montague Public Libraries, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.



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.


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Classes & Instruction

Not Your Kids' Colored Pencils

Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH

Not Your Kids Colored Pencils: Intro with Laurie Bebick


In this introductory course you will learn the fundamentals of working with colored pencils. Each class will include a lecture, demo, and class time to apply what you have learned. Topics include: supplies, pencil strokes, value, color matching through layering, burnishing, and use of solvent. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 12 - 2 pm: May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11.


Note: This is an introductory course for those who have little to no experience with colored pencils.


Reserve your spot!


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.

Our Story

Keene, NH

"Our Story," a tri-annual exhibit at the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, NH, reminds registered artists that drop off for entries to jury is on Friday May 2, 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturday May 3 from 9:00am-12:00pm. We look forward to sharing this creative regional exhibition with you all.


More information

Montague Swing Dance

Montague, MA

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

Make Art at Main Street Studios

Fitchburg, MA

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.

Learn at Fitchburg Art Museum

Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA

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.

Art Education at WAM

Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA

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

 
 
Call for Artists

Our Story

Historical Society of Chesire County, NH

“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


The Little Gallery at Town Hall

Westminster, MA

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.

 
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.


Other Resources

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.

 
 
Ongoing Opportunities for Artists & Musicians

Exhibit Opportunities

Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center  Gardner, MA  (GALA Sponsored Venue)
Contact Vicki Heidorn at  surroundingsgallery@gmail.com  or 978-630-2340

Contact Alice Struthers at astruthers1@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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Volunteer Opportunities

We Need Your Help!

There are many ways to volunteer! Please email info@galagardner.org to express your interest in helping out with our organization.
 
 
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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