Massachusetts Chapter

February 2025 Newsletter

FEATURED ARTIST:

Helen Obermeyer Simmons

Work by Helen Obermeyer Simmons

Meet February featured artist: Helen Obermeyer Simmons

Helen Obermeyer Simmons was a professor of Communications Media at Fitchburg State University (FSU) for thirty-five years. She holds a BFA in Art and a BA in Psychology from Stephens College and an MFA in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology. Simmons was granted Emerita status from FSU in 2024.

In recent years, she has focused on creating new work, and exhibiting in galleries across New England.

Simmons works in digital photography and alternative photographic processes. Many of her prints incorporate watercolor and collage. Simmons artwork is inspired by family history and vintage imagery.



She is a member of the Women's Caucus for Art, the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance and a lifetime member of the Fitchburg Historical Society.

Helen Obermeyer Simmons

Work by Helen Obermeyer Simmons

Work by Helen Obermeyer Simmons

Work by Helen Obermeyer Simmons

Work by Helen Obermeyer Simmons

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Gallery Sitka

"WINTER'S BLAZE" AT GALLERY SITKA

227 SPRING STREET, NEWPORT, RI 02840

Join us for the opening on Saturday, February 8 from 1-3 PM

It will include work by Rux Daria, Marston Clough, Barbara Groh, Marli Thibodeau, Kate Huntington, Kathy Gelfand, and exquisite jewelry by LaurentiNY.

Light refreshments from the Newport Wine Cellar will be provided.

More information can be found here.

2ND. FRIDAYS

"ALL YOU NEED IS ART AND WINE!" AT THE NEWPORT WINE CELLAR

5 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840

Join us in the Tasting Room at The Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet on Valentine’s evening for art exhibition displaying works in red celebrating love!

Thank you to the team at The Newport Wine Cellar for Supporting the Arts! They will have a lovely tasting for you as well.

More information can be found here.

Both events are free. All are welcome!

Work by Rux Daria

CALL FOR ART:

Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery Call-for-Art

April Showers Bring May Flowers

The MH Gallery Committee would like to invite you to enter our upcoming call-for-art titled April Showers Bring May Flowers. We thought thinking about spring right now might be a good idea! Anything having the feelings of the end of winter and early spring would fit the theme.

View the full call here.

Why Join the MA WCA in 2025??

• Group exhibitions
• National opportunities
• Studio visits
• Chapter field trips
• Critiques
• Group art-making opportunities
• Publicity though chapter newsletter
• Leadership opportunities
• Connections!

Visit the National WCA website for more information and to join. Members may choose to select multiple chapters - our chapter code is MAC. We hope to see you at our next meeting!

www.wcamass.org

masswca@gmail.com