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ATTENTION!
Online fundraiser auction is LIVE, ends on December 6th—get your bids in for these fabulous art bowling pins! Bid online here or use the QR code below.
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Saturday, November 21 & December 12
10 AM - 1:30 PM
Old Murdock Building, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon MA
We will be holding the critique in the Gallery on the 1st floor
**In November, after our normal Critique, we will be playing the "Guess Who Done It" game of all our paintings of "Lucy's Farm in Jaffrey" up in the art gallery. All the paintings will be hung. You will need to guess who did the paintings and answer other questions on your clipboard. Hang with us if you want to play. FUN prizes will be awarded (You can play this game even if you did not enter a painting)**
You still have TIME to paint your Lucy's Farm challenge if you have not yet turned yours in. Since we did not play this game at our Oct critique, you still have till November 6th to turn in your painting to us so we can add you to the game.
*Sign your name on the back and not the front of your painting and make sure it is hangable.
Are you looking for encouragement and support from other artists?
Bring up to 2 pieces of your artwork (finished or unfinished) to share with the group.
The first 15 minutes we will be social time, then we will go into sharing our artwork. If we have a very large group, you may only show one piece. You are welcome to attend even if you don't bring any artwork—feel free to join us.
Free to all GALA members. New artists, first 2 classes are free.
A great way to receive heartfelt feedback from your circle of artists friends.
You may bring snacks to share with the group.
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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Pins for Possibilities Auction Fundraiser is Live!
Auction ends 12/6/26
Proceeds will go towards The HUB and GALA for new bowling shoes and art programming.
You may also make a donation to our community fundraiser on the auction site. Just click on Donate. We all thank you for your generous support!
Bid here or scan the QR code with your phone to go to the auction site and view all the art pins, make a bid, or give a donation to the community fundraiser.
Note: If you want to make a bid, you will need to create your Bidding Owl auction account.
Paint Abstract Botanical Art with Acrylic Paint
Sponsored in part by the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation
GALA Art Center - Old Murdock Building
52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
$30
For adults and teens (12+)
Instructor: Yvonne Toomey
Saturday, November 14,
1:00 - 4:00 PM
- Work step-by-step with Yvonne while creating your own original painting.
- You’ll learn techniques that take your artistic skills to the next level.
- No previous painting experience required.
- Everyone leaves with a finished painting regardless of skill level.
- All supplies are included!
The following techniques will be covered:
- How to create an interesting abstract background.
- How to choose colors that create a visual visual impact.
- How to build depth and dimension by layering paint, texture, and transparent color.
- How to simplify botanical forms into expressive abstract shapes.
- How to use composition to create a painting that feels balanced and intentional.
- How to add contrast and focal points so your painting has areas that draw the eye.
- How to know when to stop, so it doesn't look overworked.
- How to loosen up and let go of perfectionism.
Register here
Gaming Club
Bi-Weekly/Monthly
Time/Place = TBD
GALA Art Center
2nd Floor in the Art Gallery Room
Old Murdock Building, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
Join us for bi-weekly or monthly get-togethers to play games. This club is NEW and we would love to hear from you as to what type of games you are interested in. There is comfortable space to play more than one type of game in the art gallery.
Would you love to spend a fun friendly evening playing games? Play some of the latest designer board or classic games and unwind in a relaxing atmosphere. Are you interested in board, card, or dice games? Do you have a specific game you would like to play; share or teach?
If you are interested in a social gathering and try some games, let us know by filling out our brief questionnaire. The Link is below and we will get back to you so we may set a date to kick this off. All games will be supplied and taught before playing.
Gaming Coordinator: John Totten. If you have any questions, email John at Johnboardgames@protonmail.com
Please take this brief questionnaire, so we may gather information on what you are looking for.
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Would you like to teach an art class or are you looking to find a specific art class to take?
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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November Reception
ArtsWorcester, Worcester, MA
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Join us for the November Reception
Small Works 2026: A Members' Exhibition
Amanda (Andi) Pickler: Drinks on Me
Public reception: Saturday, November 14, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Both exhibitions on view November 12 through December 13
Our November Reception celebrates the opening of two anticipated exhibitions: the annual holiday favorite Small Works 2026 and Amanda (Andi) Pickler: Drinks on Me. Small Works features nearly 200 miniature artworks from our artist members, all measuring 10" x 10" or under. Andi Pickler's vibrant jewel-toned paintings and prints depict intimate scenes of queer nightlife at various lesbian and queer bars around the country.
The public reception is free and open to the public. For more information about the reception and associated events coming up, see our website.
See event details
Following the event, Small Works 2026 and Andi Pickler's Drinks on Me will be on view through December 13 during gallery hours: Wednesdays through Sundays, each day from 12 - 5 PM. On December 10, the galleries will be open for late night hours, until 7 PM. Gallery hours are always free and open to all.
44 Portland Street, Worcester, MA 01608
508.755.5142
www.artsworcester.org
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Exhibitions- Opening Reception
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
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The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to present three new shows beginning on Thursday November 5. The exhibitions include: The Beauty of Broken by Lulu Fichter and Jane Simpson; Secret Garden Works in Bloom by Kristen Dettoni; and a group show called Once Again - For Love of Land A Tribute to the Agricultural Way of Life including artists Dave Bluger, Francelia Mason Clark, Peter Granucci, Mary Iselin, Maryann Mullett, Ann Sawyer and Jeanne Maguire Thieme, All are welcome to come and celebrate the artwork of all these wonderful artists at our opening reception starting at 5pm on Thursday November 5th. Please show your support and come to the Jaffrey Civic Center to meet all the wonderful artists who are exhibiting. Please note that this reception is on Thursday evening this month. The reception will include food and beverages and as always is free and open to the public.
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.
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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A Brush with Nature
The Gallery at Briarwood, Worcester, MA
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Princeton Arts presents A BRUSH WITH NATURE, a solo exhibition by Barry Van Dusen, now on view at The Gallery at Briarwood (65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA) from November 1 through January 7, 2027. The Gallery is open daily from 10am – 5pm. All are welcome at a reception on Sunday, November 8, from 2 – 4pm, when Barry will give a short presentation sharing his techniques for creating dynamic nature paintings in watercolor.
Barry has worked in a variety of media, but transparent watercolor is his first love. He spent many years developing a watercolor style that stresses acute observation and strong draftsmanship while maintaining the primacy of artistic expression.
Barry has lived in Princeton since 1982, and is a Founding Member of the Princeton Arts Society. During his early years in Princeton, Barry volunteered at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, initiating a relationship with Mass Audubon.
In 2019, Barry finished a project visiting and painting at all of Mass Audubon’s sanctuaries throughout Massachusetts. This project resulted in a book, FINDING SANCTUARY, published by Mass Audubon in Spring 2020. Most recently, Barry illustrated A YEAR OF BIRDS, writings on birds from the journal of Henry David Thoreau. Published by Mercer Press in 2024, it includes more than 150 drawings and paintings by Barry.
Barry was elected a full member of Britain’s Society of Wildlife Artists in 1994, and he contributes annually to their London exhibition. In 2014, Barry was named Master Artist at the annual BIRDS IN ART show (Wausau, Wisconsin) - an award which recognizes artists who have shown “outstanding achievement in using bird imagery in their artwork.”
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Tyler Ho Bynum Quintet
Montague Common Hall, Montague, MA
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Taylor Ho Bynum Quintet: A Concert & Improvisation Workshop
Sunday, November 15, 2026 — Workshop 4 PM / Concert 6:30 PM
Montague Common Hall, 34 Main St, Montague, MA
Suggested donation $20 concert, $20 workshop, $30 both — a benefit for the Montague Common Hall’s new Accessibility Plan
Info / Tickets: www.weathervane-arts.org
On Sunday, November 15, acclaimed cornetist, composer, and bandleader Taylor Ho Bynum brings his quintet to Montague Common Hall for an afternoon improvisation workshop and an evening concert, with special guest the Montague Marching Band. Presented by Weathervane Community Arts as a benefit for the Montague Common Hall’s new Accessibility Plan, the day offers a rare chance to encounter one of creative music’s most inventive voices up close, in an intimate hometown setting.
The day begins at 4 PM with a workshop open to musicians of all skill levels, who are invited to experience Bynum’s distinctive methods of “conduction” and improvisation. Those participants then take the stage as part of the evening concert — a participatory event that dissolves the line between performer and audience.
At 6:30 PM, Bynum is joined by Noah Campbell (saxophone), Ziaire Trinidad Sherman (saxophone), Daniel Lin (cello), and Luther Gray (drums) for a concert featuring the workshop participants and the Montague Marching Band — a beloved, mixed-level, multigenerational street band perhaps best known for its regular appearances at the Montague Center Halloween festivities. Bynum’s music draws on the full lineage of jazz and experimental composition — expressionistic, unpredictable, and deeply collaborative — shaped over two decades alongside the legendary Anthony Braxton and more than twenty albums as a bandleader.
Suggested donation is $20 concert, $20 workshop, $30 for both, with no one turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds will benefit. the Montague Common Hall’s new Accessibility Plan, which includes a new wheelchair ramp to make the historic hall welcoming to all. The events take place Sunday, November 15 at Montague Common Hall, 34 Main St, Montague, MA — workshop at 4 PM, concert at 6:30 PM. Tickets and details at www.weathervane-arts.org. Contact Jesse Bay at (510) 387-0765 or weathervane.community.arts@gmail.com.
About Taylor Ho Bynum:
Taylor Ho Bynum (b. 1975) is a cornetist, composer, and bandleader known for his expressionistic playing and expansive, genre-crossing compositions. He has released more than twenty albums as a leader and appeared on over a hundred as a sideperson, leading ensembles ranging from his Sextet to his fifteen-piece PlusTet, often anchored by longtime collaborators Mary Halvorson and Tomas Fujiwara. He spent two decades working with the legendary Anthony Braxton and served as executive director of the Tri-Centric Foundation, and has collaborated with Bill Dixon, Cecil Taylor, Tomeka Reid, William Parker, and many others. Since 2017 he has directed the Coast Jazz Orchestra at Dartmouth College.
www.taylorhobynum.com
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Events at 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. 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.-4 p.m.
- Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Open Wednesday, November 1, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Closed Thursday, November 26
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 Art Exhibit: Migrations
Ongoing, October 3 – 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. Accessible during open hours. For all ages.
Great Hall Art Exhibit: Day of the Dead Altar
Ongoing, October 3 – November 3
View a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families with support from the Heartwing Center. Learn about the tradition of leaving messages of love to honor and commemorate loved ones. For all ages. Accessible during open hours.
Outdoor StoryWalk® — Mole Music
Ongoing, October 7 – November 12
Enjoy a story, fresh air, and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided Story Walk® featuring Mole Music by David McPhail, about the power of music to bring peace. For ages 4–7 and everyone who loves moles playing violins!
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.
Nice and Easy Walks
Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19, 1–2 p.m.
Easy-paced, 1- to 2-mile guided or semi-guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for older adults, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note that there is no walk on October 22.
Montague Public Libraries Presents: Wild About Wildlife
Friday, November 6, 1 – 2 p.m.
Wild about Wildlife is built around Brad Timm’s children’s nonfiction book America is Wild! We’ll explore different activities that get us moving while learning all about animal behaviors, wildlife adaptions, ecosystems, and more! Registration required. Ideal for grades 2-5 but younger children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Visit montaguepubliclibraries.org/events-programs to register and learn more. Meet in the Great Hall.
First Friday: Bird Beak Buffet Investigation Station
Friday, November 6, 3–5:30 p.m.
How do you fill your belly? Everyone eats to survive and birds especially have amazing beaks to do the job. Join us at our Bird Beak Buffet investigation station by the welcome desk to learn about a wide variety of bird beaks, revealing the many different types of food that different birds are adapted to eat.
A Québécois (French Canadian) Jam Session
Sunday, November 8, 2:30–4:30 p.m.
French Canadians played a key role in building Turners Falls, arriving in the late 19th to dig the canal and work in the local mills. They joined Irish, German, Polish, and Bohemian immigrants to shape the village’s working-class and immigrant heritage. For this jam session, an informal group of musicians gather to honor this rich and joyful French Canadian music. Please note, this is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. Free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
Great Falls Coffeehouse 20th Anniversary Celebration: John Stacey & Friends
Friday, November 13, 7–9 p.m.
It’s been 20 years of music at the Great Falls Coffeehouse! Help us celebrate on this special night and join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. John Stacey & Friends play a blend of Americana, contemporary folk and country. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations, in support of educational programming at the Center. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
Make a Fairy House with Montague Public Libraries
Saturday, November 14, 1–3 p.m.
Join Montague Public Libraries staff at the Great Falls Discovery Center to build a fairy house! Use natural and recycled materials to create a magical home for the fair folk. This program is for kids and teens, ages 3–16, and their caregivers. Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall.
Outdoor StoryWalk® — Thanks to the Animals
Ongoing, November 20 – January 1
Enjoy a story, fresh air, and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided Story Walk® featuring Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin. For ages 6-8 and anyone grateful for wildlife and storytelling. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route.
Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Thanks to the Animals
Friday, November 20, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed, including all of the many reasons to be grateful for them as we read the book Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin, Passamaquoddy storyteller. 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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering with Strong Eagle
Saturday, November 21, 1–3 p.m.
The Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering with guest speaker and singer Strong Eagle “Many Feathers” Daly featuring flute music and storytelling. With wisdom passed down from his Nipmuc elders Strong Eagle has made numerous flutes and found his voice through playing them. Rooted in his connection to Mother Earth and the Creator, he found being able to play for his community was not only a gift from Spirit but medicine for his spirit and heart. 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, November 22, 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.
Gratitude After Gravy Hike
Friday, November 27, 1–2:30 p.m.
Get moving this holiday weekend and 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 and ends with hot chocolate in the Great Hall. Inclement weather or icy trail conditions cancels.
Great Falls Discovery Center
Department of Conservation & Recreation
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
Janel.nockleby@mass.gov (413) 863-3221 she/her
My Office Hours: Wednesdays through Sundays
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Creative Discoveries
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
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November 4 – 29, 2026
The Creative Discoveries program is a partnership between the Fitchburg Art Museum and the Worcester County Sheriff's Office Fitchburg Community Justice Support Center. Led by a licensed art therapist, participants are introduced to a variety of art-making materials in a non-judgmental, comfortable studio environment. Participants also visit FAM’s galleries and are led by FAM staff in open conversations about the works of art on view. The exhibition includes artwork from Creative Discoveries participants from the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 sessions.
The Community Gallery is supported by a grant from Dr. Roderick and Donna Lewin, and by Fidelity Bank.
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LaunchSpace Makerspace
Orange, MA
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Our 13,000-square-foot makerspace facility located in Orange, MA supports creativity and entrepreneurship in fiber art, glassworks, painting, printmaking, woodworking, pottery, leatherwork, photography, 3D printing, laser cutting & engraving, metalworking, and more.
131 West Main Street, Suite 342
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 633-5131
www.launchspace-orange.com
November Class Calendar
Needle Felted Pin Cushions
November 8th, 1:00 - 3:00
Whimsy in a Teacup! Needle-Felted Pin Cushions
Come and learn the basics of needle felting, while we turn a vintage teacup into a tiny enchanted garden treasure!! No experience required.
In this beginner-friendly workshop you will learn about the different types of wool used , as well as the tools required for needle-felting. We will use core wool, and colorful wool roving to create a miniature whimsical landscape!
Book Your Spot!
Community Demo Night: Hardware Store Jewelry
FREE! Wednesday, November 11th 5:30 - 6:30
Who says jewelry supplies only come from a bead shop? Discover how everyday hardware store finds like washers, nuts, and other unexpected materials can become unique jewelry and mixed-media components. Make a simple pendant or charm to take home.
Book Your Spot!
Stacking Silver Bangles
Friday, November 13th 5:30 - 8:00
Shape, solder and press your own sterling silver bangles in this fun evening workshop! Participants will learn how to size, shape and solder a silver bangle set before using a steel press to bend them into beautiful patterns. Students will go home with 3 copper and 2 sterling silver bangles. It is a fun and easy way to learn some metalworking and make lovely stacking bangles!
Book Your Spot!
Saturdays at the Space: Wire Wrapped Rings
FREE! Saturday, November 14th 12:00 - 2:00
Tap into your creative side in this FREE jewelry-making class where we’ll explore the art of crafting wire-wrapped rings. Perfect for beginners and experienced creators alike, this workshop offers step-by-step guidance on designing and making two unique ring styles using wire-wrapping techniques.
Book Your Spot!
Teen Open Studio
Thursday, November 19th 5:30 - 7:30
Grab a friend and join us the third Thursday of each month! Teen Open Studio is a casual monthly event held in our 13,000 sq foot makerspace in Orange, MA. We aim to foster a welcoming, inclusive and sensitive space for teens to hang out and explore the joy of making together. Each month will feature a new shop or media to explore and we'll playfully work to see the possibilities of materials.
This free Open Studio series is designed for teens ages 13 to 17. Open Hack is supported through the a generous sponsorship of the Cultural Councils of Orange, Athol, New Salem, Petersham, Wendell, and Warwick and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. We are grateful to our partners for their support of our local teen community.
Book Your Spot!
Paint Night!
FREE! Friday, November 20th 6:00 - 8:00
Come learn to paint on canvas at our free monthly workshop! Grab a friend and head down to LaunchSpace for a fun night of painting with artist Bill Dolan!
Book Your Spot!
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Fabric & Fiber Support Group
Keene, NH
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You know who you are – you have a bazillion fiber and/or fabric based projects in various stages of completion. You LOVE crochet, knitting, mending, spinning, and all things fiber and fabric based. This club is for YOU!
Looking to sew a patch or replace a button? Lots of fabric swatches & buttons available on location for you to mix and match, along with needles, thread & embroidery floss.
Whether you’re struggling with a project, pattern, lacking motivation or just need some time to work in like-minded company, this space is here to support YOU. Coffee, tea and conversation amply provided the first Sunday of the month 1-3pm.
Learn more
Mill Hollow Course Schedule
$15
Mill Hollow Works, LLC
(603) 852-6827
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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
Open during Museum hours
Visit our family-friendly Learning Lounges, interactive spaces designed to provide fun and engaging ways to explore themes and creative processes featured in our exhibitions.
Learning Lounges are generously supported by The Cathedral Fund.
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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Call for Artists: The Gallery at Briarwood
Worcester, MA
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Exhibit at The Gallery at Briarwood in 2027 and Beyond!
The Gallery at Briarwood in Worcester is seeking artists for solo or group exhibitions in 2027 and beyond! This welcoming, artist-friendly gallery is celebrating over a decade of showcasing diverse and inspiring artwork. With six exhibitions per year, The Gallery at Briarwood provides a unique opportunity to share your work with a vibrant community.
Why exhibit with us?
- No commission on sales – you keep 100% of your proceeds.
- Opening reception included – we handle the details at no cost to you.
- Daily public access – open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- A thriving community – located within Briarwood, the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in New England according to Newsweek.
Interested in showing your work? Contact Ken Kerber, Co-Chair of the Art Gallery Committee, at kenkerber@charter.net or 774-239-1391. We’d love to hear from you!
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Call to Artists: The Healing Arts Gallery
Peterborough, NH
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The Healing Arts Gallery at Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, NH
Submit your artwork for consideration
Artists interested in submitting works of art that support a therapeutic and restorative experience for viewers in a healthcare setting can learn more and submit here.
The Healing Arts Gallery was created to host a venue for artists to exhibit in varied mediums, resulting in a visual experience which promotes the proven healing and restorative benefits of art. The Healing Arts Gallery is located at Monadnock Community Hospital adjacent to the Emergency Services Department entrance. The gallery is open to all.
More info and Artist Application
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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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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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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 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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