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Next Critique scheduled for Saturdays:
10:00 am - 12:30 PM
Art Critique will be held at the Ashburnham Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham, MA. We will be in the Community Room, Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Come and join us!
Coffee and tea are provided—bring a snack if you wish.
Bring up to 2 pieces of your artwork (finished or unfinished) to share with the group & bring your finished Mystery Art Challenge piece if you did one. You may bring your art challenge piece to share at any future critique.
Free to all GALA Members. New artists, first class is Free.
A great way to receive feedback from your artists friends.
Mystery Art Challenge 7 (voluntary)
Please read- At October's critique, we will have available a new art challenge to give out. Let us know if you would like us to reserve you one.
Janet Dupuis will help guide us during our get together. Email Janet to let her know that you will be joining us at Jandu516@gmail.com.
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Call for Entries: Gardner's Open Spaces | |
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Gardner's Open Spaces
A Juried Art Exhibit
Submission deadline: Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Gardner's Open Spaces is a juried exhibition organized by Gardner Area League of Artists. The exhibition will be held at the Gardner Museum at 28 Pearl St, Gardner, June 7 - August 25, 2024
Judging & special ribbon awards will be given.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Jury Selection Notification: Starting Monday, May 20
Art Drop-off at the Gardner Museum: Wednesday, May 29 2 - 4 PM
Art Pick-up at Gardner Museum: Monday, August 26 2 - 4 PM
Opening Reception: Friday, June 7, 6 - 7 PM (subject to change)
All visual artists are invited to submit their best artworks on the theme for inclusion in the exhibition. All types of art styles may be submitted, including both 2D and 3D works, painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media.
Maximum size for 2D is 20"x 30" includes the Frame. For 3D, contact us.
The theme, "Gardner's OPEN SPACES" The visual representation of Open Spaces, in Gardner, in any of its myriad forms, is acceptable for this exhibit. Only in the town of Gardner. Artists are free to apply their own interpretation in representing the overall theme. Representational and abstract ideas based broadly on this theme, in any media, will be considered.
There are many open spaces in Gardner Massachusetts. Feel free to choose any of the four seasons. Help showcase the beauty of what Gardner has to offer. We have provided a map to help show where all the Gardner green spaces are located. Bring your camera and easel and start exploring these areas. Or you may explore and find a gem of your own somewhere in Gardner. We are announcing this now while Summer and Fall is still upon us.
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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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Life in Sharp Focus
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
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One of the last shows of the 2023 season is Images of Life in Sharp Focus: The Work of Barbara Morse. The exhibition begins on November 4th and continues until December 16. There will be a reception to celebrate the artist and her work on Saturday, November 4th from 5-7pm.
A Connecticut native receiving her formal art training at The Paire College of Art in New Haven, Barbara is now a long-time resident of New Hampshire. Beginning her career as an illustrator, she worked for many of the top publishing houses and national publications, like Houghton-Mifflin and Yankee Magazine. She had a vision that her drawings could be more dynamic when created as works of fine arts; and she could pursue her passion of working primarily in graphite, while developing a style she considered unique and challenging, In Sharp Focus. With time the work has become more refined, adding hints of color in acrylics to bring attention to a portion that enhances the entire image.
Barbara shares some thoughts on her work:
“By isolating a portion of a scene, an object, or a person; developing a mood, and avoiding elements of realism; I create my image in sharp focus. Light and texture is to be as much the subject as the objects themselves, while a fragmented view should provoke thoughts of the whole. The ordinary should become the unexpected when viewed from an unusual setting or perspective. Stimulating the viewer’s thought process to extend beyond the natural order of things should suggest a range of emotions from humor to hope, thus allowing the work to transform to the level of fine art.”
603-532-6527
info@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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Skyline
Inner Space Fine Arts, North Reading, MA
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Gary Koeppel
Skyline
November 4 - December 16
Please join us for an evening of art and hors d’oeuvres on Saturday, November 4, 2023 to mark the opening of the dynamic exhibit SKYLINE, featuring the compelling work of Boston artist GARY KOEPPEL. The exhibit follows Koeppel’s three year journey capturing the ever-changing view of Boston outside his Roslindale art studio: the glorious daily, seasonal and atmospheric tones, shadows and highlights that naturally color the skyline. An impressive collection of over two dozen paintings, each the same 12x24 composition, sequentially numbered and labelled by date and time of day. Similar, yet different in so many ways.
Koeppel shares his inspiration … “During the Covid lockdown, I sat at my easel every day looking out the north-facing window at the Boston skyline. The endless variety of light and weather conditions took my breath away. I saw rapidly changing aspects of color and light that intensified my detachment from the outside world. What I was left with was a sense of longing. We all experience nature’s ever-changing nuances, her wonder. I became obsessed with the view and how it changed so quickly. I decided the best way to capture what I was after was to set my camera on a tripod and discover moments of interest, the evening’s magic hour before sunset, or a view at dawn—the difference of the sky from one day to the next at that same time or how the color scheme might change from spring to winter. I have been painting landscapes for more than half my life. The words of my art school professor still echo in my memory: if you want to learn a subject, paint it 50 times. I offer you the result of my learning.”
More information
Inner Space Fine Arts, 189 Main Street, North Reading, MA
The Iconic Octagonal Building on Route 28
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Events at the Great Falls Discovery Center
Turners Falls, MA
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September 2023 Events at the Great Falls Discovery Center
All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Wheelchair accessible. 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.
Visitor Center Hours: Open 6 Days a Week
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays—Sundays, 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving Day, 11/2
Come explore the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River Watershed in 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: Migrations and Day of the Dead Altar
Ongoing, October 6 – November 30
Migrations paintings, curated by GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection, celebrate the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful works depict scenes integral to village life, Mayan culture, and the history of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. On November 1, view a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families, with support from Montague Catholic Social Ministries.
StoryWalk® Series
Enjoy a story, and fresh air! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture books. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route.
October 28—November 7: From Apple Trees to Cider, Please! by Felicia Sanzari Cherneskey. For young readers ages 4—8, and everyone who loves the harvest season. Enjoy the 2023 CiderDays Trail at ciderdays.org, November 4—5.
November 11—January 1: Thanks to the Animals, by Allen Sockabasin. For young readers ages 6—8 and anyone grateful for wildlife and storytelling.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Fridays, 11/3: Moose; 11/24: Bears, 10:30—11:30 a.m.
For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
Nice & Easy Walks
Fridays, November 3 & 24, 1:00—2:00 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 highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet at the main entrance.
Tea Rex party with Dinoman
Friday, November 3, 3:30—5:00 p.m.
Get ready for humongous, inflatable dinosaurs! The Montague Public Libraries invite you to a “Tea Rex” Party with special guest Dinoman! How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? Join us after school for a program that is fun and informative for all ages. No registration required. Kid-friendly refreshments will be served. Questions? Call the library at (413) 863-3214. Sponsored by the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries and in collaboration with the Great Falls Discovery Center. Meet in the Great Hall.
Traditional Chinese Papercutting
Saturday, November 4, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Children ages 5-12 & families; 1:00—2:30 p.m. Teens & adults
Winter is coming! Squirrels and chipmunks are busy collecting acorns and hiding them. What birds migrate or stay? How do fish survive the winter? The Montague Public Libraries invite you to try Chinese papercutting with Zhonghe (Elena) Li. Learn the history of the art and basic techniques. Choose your favorite template, from the many animals that live in and along the Connecticut River, to make your own artwork. Elena is a Cambridge multi-media artist who specializes in traditional Chinese papercutting art and watercolors. She uses art to speak for the beauty of biodiversity and honors living in harmony with nature as one. Meet in the Great Hall.
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Ragged Blue
Friday, November 10, 7:00—9:00 p.m.
Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy traditional bluegrass-based music with a touch of Celtic, swing, and country with Ragged Blue. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations, all in support of educational programming at the Center. Meet in the Great Hall.
The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering
Saturday, Nov. 18 1:00—3:00 p.m., Great Hall
The Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering. Enjoy a presentation by Christine DeLucia, author of Memory Lands. Free admission and all are welcome. For more information about the event visit nolumbekaproject.org. Meet in the Great Hall.
Go Green on Black Friday
Friday, Nov. 24, 1:00—2:30 p.m., front entrance
Forget shopping—let’s connect with nature and local history! Join us for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long, on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll 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 to the Great Falls Discovery Center. Inclement weather or icy trail conditions cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
Great Falls Discovery Center
Department of Conservation & Recreation
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
janel.nockleby@mass.gov (413) 863-3221 she/her/hers
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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Her Signature
MA Women's Caucus, Fitchburg, MA
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The MA Women's Caucus will be having an exhibition at Main Street Studios in Fitchburg.
"Her Signature" will be on view until November 12.
Artists include:
Samantha Durfee
Alana Garrigues
Deb Giordano
Joan Hathaway
Bonnie Iannotta
Helen Obermeyer Simmons
Shara Osgood
Jan Puccelli
Joanne Stowell
Nicol Wander
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Saxtons River Art Guild Workshops
Bellows Falls, VT
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Two Saxtons River Art Guild Workshops, Saturdays November 4, 2023 and November 18, 2023
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Saxtons River Art Guild announces a one day workshop on using watercolor pencils given by Lynn Zimmerman. If you have a set of watercolor pencils, a list of suggested supplies will be sent upon registration. If you wish, you do not need to bring anything, all tools and materials will be supplied, including watercolor pencils. By the end of class, you will have created a reference book of the many ways these pencils can be used.
Lynn studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and the Rhode Island School of Design. She has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for more than 30 years. Lynn offers instruction in watercolor, oil, and gouache painting as well as drawing, book arts, and collage. Her emphasis is always on gently supporting each student along his or her creative journey. For more information or questions email Lynn at lynn@luckydogdesign.com.
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the Saxtons River Art Guild announces a one day workshop given by Vermont watercolorist Robert J. O'Brien AWS NWS. The theme of the workshop is “Portraits”, painting from a photo reference of a person, students will learn how to paint a portrait, with all of its nuances and subtleties in watercolor using a layering process. As a demonstration, Robert will paint a finished portrait, while explaining each step of the painting process. Please bring your watercolors, drawing materials, paper, and a reference photo to work from, if needed, Robert will have several reference photos available.
Robert J. O'Brien has been painting in watercolor for over 40 years and is a popular workshop instructor. More information and images of his artworks can be found on his website: robertjobrien.com
Please note: Both workshops will be held at the United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School Street, Bellows Falls, VT, from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. These workshops are open to artists of all abilities, with some drawing and watercolor experience suggested.
The workshop fee is $70 for SRAG members and $90 for non-members. There will be coffee and tea available, please bring a lunch.
To register for the workshop, please email Carolyn at poohbear@ne.rr.com. Please let Carolyn know your contact information and if you need a list of supplies. Masks and COVID-19 vaccinations are required to attend the SRAG workshops.
Founded in 1976, the Saxtons River Art Guild is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage the advancement of the fine arts with about 80 members throughout the Monadnock region in New Hampshire, the Southern Connecticut River Valley area of Vermont, and western Massachusetts. Their activities include: exhibit and sales venues, classes and workshops, open studio time September through May and plein air gatherings June through August, luncheons with guest speakers and demonstrations, and trips to museums and galleries. An art scholarship is awarded yearly to a qualified senior from an area high school who is going on to a 4 year major in the arts.
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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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Hands-On Fun!
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
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FAM at Home art activities and tips for creating art with children. 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 below. Click here for information on how to best use these resources.
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Art Education at WAM
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
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Worcester Art Museum offers online, in-person, and off-site programs that cover a variety of subjects and media. In-person classes are held either in the galleries or WAM’s studios, and have reduced class sizes. WAM is following current CDC guidelines. Online classes are taught through Zoom and are encrypted and secure.
Call or email with questions, to register over the phone, or to request a print brochure!
Phone: 508.793.4333
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Looking for Vendors
Unitarian Universalist Society, Gardner, MA
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Looking for Vendors
Winter Holiday Fair & Vendor Marketplace
December 2 – 9am-2pm
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner is holding its annual fair in advance of the winter holidays. On December 2, we hope to fill the UUSG Fellowship Hall with crafters, artists, and specialty vendors. As part of the event, the church provides delicious food at our café, a holiday table, a bake sale table, and a teacup auction raffle. We are looking for vendors who offer handmade craft and art items such as cards, jewelry, prints, clothing, knitting and other types of hand work.
If you are interested in selling your work at the fair, there is a $25 fee for an 8’x3’ table, $15 for a ½ space table. If you have any questions, please e-mail Vendor Coordinator, Dorcas Hurd, at uusg.connect@gmail.com. We know that it’s a busy time of year and we welcome your participation in this event.
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Small Works & Holiday Marketplace
Princeton Arts Society, Princeton, MA
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Call For Artists
Small Works & Holiday Marketplace
December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10
This event focuses on small, original works and items priced to be affordable for holiday gift giving.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all with paid 2023-24 membership. New members welcome! Dues are $30/yr and can be paid at drop-off.
All items must be FOR SALE.
Please see the attached document (Link HERE) with information including Entry Requirements and the Entry Form. No pre-registration needed.
Questions?: contact@princetonarts.org
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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? | |
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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If you would like your business logo inserted into our monthly newsletter for only $50 per year, contact us at info@galagardner.org.
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231 Main St, Winchendon. Homemade Ice cream, grilled hotdogs and daily specials. Open 11am-8pm
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290 Central St, Winchendon. Fabulous selection of locally produced food items, locally raised meat and produce. Mon-Fri 10-6. Sun 9-3
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HEAL Winchendon is more than a project, it is a community movement for long lasting, “up-stream” change to improve the health and quality of life of Winchendon’s residents.We work hand in hand, building on our shared strengths and knowledge to address the daily struggles and needs of Winchendon residents. We strive to bring all people to the table to make change, connecting those who traditionally hold power with those who may have been excluded in the past. We hope to bring to life the Winchendon town motto: WINCHENDON WORKING TOGETHER! | |
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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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