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In our Gallery: Artist Gail Byrnes
I grew up in rural Massachusetts and spent much of my childhood roaming and playing in the woods. In 1992 I was introduced to shamanism. What drew me to this path was a realization that we are all connected; people, animals who walk, swim, and fly; plants and trees, earth and sky. Spirit moves freely through us all, unless it is blocked by some force. In 1995 I went back to school to study acupuncture because I was drawn to the power of the healing it can provide as well as understanding the blockages that can occur. Woven throughout my life has been a love of art and the creative process. As a young adult, I started to explore painting, fiber arts, and working with clay. More recently, I worked with photography, collage and mixed media. Then I discovered Spirit Dolls and driftwood sculptures. Using sticks, driftwood, clay, found items from nature, old jewelry, paint and fabric, my creations are born. To me, these are an expression of my soul.
In our Display Case: The Grange Way
The Grange is a fraternal organization, founded in 1867, and our local Rowley Grange was chartered in 1897. The Grange was the first fraternal organization to be founded and chartered that allowed women and youth to be members and granted all the privileges of membership including voting rights and holding office within the organization. The display will present some of the roles that the Grange plays in our community, yesterday, today, and a look at the future, as well as their interests in Community, Agricultural Education, Education, Legislation, and Youth. Come learn some local history and find out what the Grange is all about!
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