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The Secret Life of the Black Bear | |
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Narrated Slide Presentation by well-known Nature Photographer and Artist, Bill Fournier
Where: Old Murdock School, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon (take elevator to the 2nd floor auditorium)
Black bears symbolize true wilderness. They survive by stealth. Their jet black coat enables them to hide in the dark shadows of the deep forest, rarely seen. Bears possess tremendous physical strength and speed. Generally shy and secretive in nature, they go out of their way to avoid confrontations with humans. However, on rare occasions they can be extremely dangerous, confronting humans. If you were ever to be confronted, do you know the difference between defensive attacks and predatory attacks, or how to de-escalate the situation?
Bill Fournier's stories and photos of his life in the woods, getting to know the bears and moose are captivating. You will never think of the black bear in New England the same way after his presentation. Bill will also have his paintings on display for sale of bear, moose and deer.
Friday, November 1st, 7:00-8:00pm
Reception 6 pm - 7 pm (light refreshments served)
You may register in advance for a reserved $5 ticket: register online OR purchase your $5 ticket at the door at the day of event.
This is a Fundraiser for GALA and the COA
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Bottle Collage Mixed Media Class | |
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Old Murdock School (COA)
52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
This is a creative mixed media class. No experience needed.
Each student will be provided with a recycled bottle that they will then use multiple different materials to decorate, such as: metallic paint, leaves, pieces of torn paper, and more.
Take them home to put on display, or use as a great holiday gift.
Class $40, includes all materials. The public is invited. There is limited seating.
Instructor: Iphigenia (“Iphie”) Burg
We have two available dates:
Friday, December 6th, 2 pm- 4 pm
Saturday, December 14th, 10 am-12 pm
Two ways to Register:
- Register with GALA online
- If you do not have access to a computer and are unable to register, please call our Event Coordinator, Meghan at 603-313-3806.
If you are a senior, in Winchendon and need help with cost or transportation, call the Senior Center at 978-297- 3155).
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Next critique is scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, 10am-12:30pm.
Where: All dates will be at the Old Murdock School
52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon MA
Elevator to 3rd floor, Alumni room
Bring up to 2 pieces of your artwork (finished or unfinished) to share with the group. The first 20 minutes we will be networking, then we will go into discussing our artwork.
You may attend even though you didn't bring any artwork, feel free to join us.
Free to all GALA Members. New artists, first class is Free.
A great way to receive heartfelt feedback from your circle of artists friends.
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.
Mark your calendar!
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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 having a photography exhibition at the Athol Public Library, 568 Main Street, Athol, MA. The exhibition will run from November 4th until December 30, 2024. The title of the exhibition will be “Islands Illuminated: A Journey in Infrared”
There will be an artist’s reception at the library on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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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The Massachusetts Women's Caucus for Art traveling exhibition "The Mother Cycle" will be coming to a close this month. The final exhibition will be held at New Dawn Arts Center in Ashburnham. Join us for a closing reception on Saturday, November 23. Light refreshments will be provided. The exhibition will be on view through November.
Closing Reception: Saturday, November 23
2:00-4:00 PM
New Dawn Arts Center
www.newdawnarts.org
84 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA
(Upstairs gallery, use back entrance)
Participating artists:
Alana Garrigues
Bonnie Iannotta
Christine Regan Davi
CM Judge
Deb Giordano
Deirdre Haynie
Helen Obermeyer Simmons
Jan Puccelli
Jane Keddy
Joan Sinatra Hathaway
Joanne Stowell
Nicol Wander
Shara Osgood
Kristi DiSalle
Work in image created by Jane Keddy (left), Bonnie Iannotta (center) and CM Judge (right).
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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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David Wesley White: Performance Politics
ArtsWorcester, Worcester, MA
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ArtsWorcester at the Davis Art Gallery, 44 Portland Street
On view through November 17, 2024
Announcing Performance Politics, just in time for the 2024 presidential election. This exhibition showcases the meticulously crafted sculptures, videos, and performances of artist David Wesley White, presenting a surreal story of politics in the United States.
Presidents are an elusive cast of characters, subject to both scrutiny and worship. This experimental and exaggerated approach to presidential mythology and imagery warns of a dystopian political future. Pieces in the show include oversized quill pens, flattened sculpture portraits, a point-of-view video in the Oval Office, and more.
Following the reception, Performance Politics will be on view through November 17, Thursdays through Sundays, from 12 PM to 5 PM - always free, and open to the public.
44 Portland Street
Worcester, MA 01608
508.755.5142
artsworcester.org
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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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The Voice of Embodied Prayer
Temple Israel, Greenfield, MA
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The Voice of Embodied Prayer: A Concert Featuring Lisa Sokolov
Saturday November 9, 7:30pm
Temple Israel, 27 Pierce St, Greenfield, MA
Suggested donation $20 advance/$25 at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds
TICKETS: www.weathervane-arts.org/sokolov
On the evening of Saturday November 9, acclaimed New York-based vocalist, composer Lisa Sokolov will present a concert of contemporary and traditional sacred music in Greenfield, MA. Material will be culled from Sokolov’s original compositions, traditional Jewish liturgy through a non- traditional lens, art song, Ellington’s Sacred Concerts and sacred songs of William Parker. This event will offer an intimate glimpse into Sokolov’s unique approach to integrating Jewish religious song into contemporary musical performance, through improvised and composed pieces drawing on jazz, experimental, and liturgical music. The beautiful, resonant sanctuary at Temple Israel is the perfect venue to enjoy this special musical offering.
The evening will begin with a short participatory experience facilitated by local musician and Weathervane Arts director Jesse Olsen Bay, leading the audience in singing niggunim, Jewish wordless melodies, often used as a form of prayer.
The concert will be held on the evening of Saturday November 9 from 7:30-9pm, at Temple Israel, 27 Pierce St, Greenfield, MA. Admission is $20 advance/$25 at the door, with nobody turned away for lack of funds. Tickets at www.weathervane-arts.org/sokolov. Contact Jesse Bay at (510) 387-0765 or weathervane.community.arts@gmail.com.
About Sokolov:
As a frontline New York jazz vocalist, improviser and composer, Sokolov’s has received great acclaim, including Best CD of the Year (“Presence”) and “Best of the Decade” by Downbeat Magazine. She has performed on many world stages, including Montreaux Jazz Festival, Opera House of Lyons, the Spoleto Festival, The Vision Festival, Havana International Jazz Festival, Alice Tully Hall, and Symphony Space. Her recordings have received wide acclaim. Her book Embodied VoiceWork: Beyond Singing was released by Barcelona Publishers in 2020. Her work as a lay cantor has been featured in a CBS Special, “Sacred Art; Ancient Voices”. As a fourth year cantorial student, her studies have opened melodic and rhythmic treasures and improvisational gold that enhances and imbues her music. www.lisasokolov.com
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New Shows at Jaffrey Civic Center
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
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From Here to Everywhere by Ethan Abitz
"From Here to Everywhere" showcases a stunning collection of some of Ethan Abitz’s most cherished photographs, capturing life from his hometown in the Monadnock Region to faraway destinations like New Zealand. This exhibition features an authentic exploration of both vast landscapes and intimate moments, using a combination of 35mm, medium format film, and digital photography. It will be on display at the Jaffrey Civic Center in the Auditorium Gallery & the Display Cases through November 9, 2024.
After spending the first twenty years of his life in New England, Ethan spent the past six years traveling across the U.S. while living in his car, and recently began venturing abroad. His passion for photography reignited once again in 2022 when he embraced film photography, allowing him to capture the world in a raw, emotional way.
Ethan is a New England based fine art photographer known for his ability to evoke deep emotions through his works. Whether he is capturing the peaceful beauty of the Monadnock Region or the wild, untamed landscapes of his global travels, Ethan’s work immerses viewers in the raw authenticity of life’s fleeting moments. With a newfound passion for film photography in recent years, his mastery of light and composition, paired with a genuine pursuit of emotional depth, creates images that inspire a sense of nostalgia, peacefulness, and connection. Ethan’s captivating storytelling continues to resonate with audiences near and far.
Fall Open Show
It's fall at the Jaffrey Civic Center; that means that our Fall Open Show is just around the corner! This popular event draws dozens of artists from throughout the region. This year’s show features paintings, photographs, pastels, sculptures, mixed media and textiles. The show boasts over 80 works of art in various styles with varying subjects.
The following artists have submitted works: Maureen Ahern, Christine Andrews, Phil Bean Susan Beetle, Mary Bradley, Paul Cooper, Gary Custer, Clara Dennison, Joanna Draugsvold, Susan Ellis, Jill C Fischman, Richard Fishman, Rebecca Fredrickson, Inara Furnari-O'Mara, Rachel Germond, Betty Glass, John Grosvenor, Holly Harmon-Morse, Kyle Higgins, Bonnie Hill, Sue Ann Hum, Mary Iselin, Barbara Jo Kingsley, Edward Merrell, Barbara Morse, Olha Necheporenko, Scott Niemi, Jonathan Niemi, Andrew Niemi, Diane Orzel, Lorna Perkins, Lee Stanton Sawyer, Joan Szkil, Gill Truslow, William Turner, Judy Unger-Clark, and Jennifer Ward.
The exhibit will run in the Cunningham gallery upstairs through November 16. Come visit us during our open hours Wednesdays – Fridays 12:00 – 5:00, Saturdays 10:00 – 2:00.
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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Events at the 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. 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 a.m.—5 p.m.
- Open Monday, November 14, 10 a.m.—4 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, Sept. 29— December 1
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 Exhibit: Day of the Dead Altar
Ongoing, Oct. 17—Nov. 2
In the Great Hall, view a Day of the Dead altar built by local families, with support from Montague Catholic Social Ministries. Learn about the tradition of leaving messages of love to honor and commemorate loved ones.
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 27—November 5: 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 2024 CiderDays Trail at ciderdays.org, November 2—3.
November 16—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.
Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley *
Ongoing, Starting Nov. 9
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.
Big Read Book Give Away *
Sunday, Nov. 3, 10—11 a.m. at Clarkdale Fruit Farm, Deerfield
Get a free copy of Ross Gay’s Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude. Part of Cider Days, sponsored by Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and Montague Public Libraries. Clarkdale Fruit Farm, 303 Upper Rd., Deerfield, MA. Ciderdays.org.
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Zydeco Connection
Friday, Nov. 8, 7—9 p.m.
Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy Louisiana blues, boogie-woogie, two step and waltzes with Zydeco Connection. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
Agriculture Exhibit Reception & Talk *
Saturday, Nov. 9
Reception — Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley, 1:30 p.m.
Join the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association for a reception in the Great Hall celebrating the opening of their exhibit in our Hallway Gallery.
Talk — And That’s the Way it Was! Glimpses of Deerfield’s Agricultural Heritage,
2—3:30 p.m.
Peter Thomas presents a recorded oral history and slideshow of farmers and farming, including experiences by descendants of Polish and Ukrainian immigrants. The Massachusetts Commissioner of Agricultural Resources also discusses the state of farming today and looks to what might be coming in futures decades. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
An Autumn Orchard Saunter: Poetry, Presence, and the Power of Place *
Sunday, Nov. 10, 1—2:30 p.m. at Clarkdale Fruit Farm
The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association presents a Big Read event followed by cider and conversation. Enjoy an easy afternoon saunter through the orchard with writer, educator and songstress Erica Wheeler, who kicks off the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s National Endowment for the Arts Big Read of Ross Gay’s poetry, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude. This guided experience includes stopping for reflection and conversation about our connections to place. Receive writing prompts and suggestions to capture the moment. Leave feeling more connected to yourself, your place and your community. All are welcome to soak up the creative inspiration! Meet at Clarkdale Fruit Farm, 303 Upper Rd., Deerfield, MA.
Climate Stories Music: Performance and Presentation
Thursday, Nov. 14, 7—8:30 p.m.
Find inspiration to address the climate crisis through the power of creativity and storytelling. Musician and director of Climate Stories Project, Jason Davis, discusses his work with climate narrative music, featuring recorded voices of people around the world speaking about their personal responses to the climate crisis. Jason also performs solo double bass musical pieces, which includes excerpts from recorded climate stories. Learn how a local farm has been impacted by climate change. https://www.climatestoriesproject.org/. Free refreshments included! Meet in the Great Hall. For teens and adults.
The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering
Saturday, Nov. 16, 1—3:30 p.m., Great Hall
The Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering with guest speaker Angela Marcellino, author of The True Natives of Cape Cod Massachusetts and their Food Ways. Raffle drawing. Free admission and all ages are welcome. For more information about the event visit nolumbekaproject.org. Meet in the Great Hall.
A French/Breton Jam Session
Sunday, Nov. 17, 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, 11/22: Moose; 11/29: Thanks to the Animals, 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.
Nice & Easy Walk
Fridays, Nov. 22 & 29, 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. The 11/29 Nice & Easy Walk coincides with our Go Green on Black Friday Walk, which ends at 2:30 p.m. Meet at the main entrance.
Make A Fairy House
Saturday, Nov. 23, 1—3 p.m.
Children and teens are invited to build a fairy house using natural and recycled materials. For ages 3-16, accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall.
Go Green on Black Friday Walk
Friday, Nov. 29, 1—2:30 p.m.
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.
*Food, Farms, & 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 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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Still Life Botanical Painting
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
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Still life botanical class: Studying fall subjects with Olha Necheporenko
Join our still life watercolor class focused on botanical art on Saturday, November 2, 10:30 am
- 1:30 pm, where we will explore and paint the natural elements of the fall. Guided by an experienced artist Olha Necheporenko, you’ll learn how to depict vibrant viburnum berries, delicate dried flowers, forest mushrooms, pinecones, and autumn leaves. We’ll focus on techniques for creating volume, texture, and working with color and details, allowing each participant to craft their own unique botanical composition. This class is perfect for beginner artists looking to master the basics of watercolor and dive into the beauty of botanical subjects. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with completed artwork, new skills, and inspiration from the wonders of nature! All materials provided. Tuition is $75 per student for the 4-hour class. To reserve your spot, go here: https://jaffreyciviccenter.com/classes/
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.
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Painting New England Architecture
Bellows Falls, VT
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The Saxtons River Art Guild will offer a workshop on Painting New England Architecture with Robert O’Brien on Saturday, November 9, from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, at the United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School Street, Bellows Falls, VT. In this creative watercolor workshop, participants will learn to paint the unique beauty of the historic New England architecture. They will also explore elements of composition and perspective as they relate to the subject, as well as painting texture and natural materials, and how to render the unique beauty of light and shadow in a realistic manner. The class will begin with a demonstration by the instructor followed by class painting. A critique and class discussion will be held at the end of the session. This workshop is open to all levels of painting ability.
Robert O’Brien is a Signature Member of the American, National (Master Signature) and New England Watercolor Societies, along with several others. He is a full time artist and instructor. He is a consistent award winner in many regional and national watercolor competitions. Robert serves as the Scholarship Chair for the American Watercolor Society. He lives and paints in Weathersfield, VT and teaches workshops regionally and throughout the United States and abroad.
More information
The workshop fee is $70 for SRAG members and $90 for non-members. Coffee and tea will be available, and participants should bring a lunch. To register for the workshop, please email Carolyn at poohbear@ne.rr.com.
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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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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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