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The next Art Critique will be held on Saturday, June 7th, 10:00am-12:30pm
All dates will be at the Old Murdock School, 52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon MA. Enter the side door, on the 1st floor take the elevator that is to your right to the 3rd floor.
You may bring snacks to share with the group.
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 completed one. You may bring your art challenge piece to share at any future critique.
The first 15 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 2 classes are free.
A great way to receive heartfelt feedback from your circle of artists friends.
Janet Dupuis will help guide us during our get together. Mark your calendar! Email Janet to let her know that you will be joining us at Jandu516@gmail.com
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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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Massachusetts Women's Caucus For Art
The MA WCA has been invited to showcase our artists in rotating solo exhibitions at 873 Cafe in Ashby. Each exhibition will be up at the restaurant for two months. Our first exhibiting artist is Janet Dupuis. Her work is currently on view until the end of July. Join us for a closing reception!
Now & Then
On view during restaurant hours through July
Closing Reception: Sunday, July 27, 2-4pm
873 Cafe
873 Main Street, Ashby, MA
Thank you to Gallery Sitka and 873 Cafe for this opportunity!
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Joe Smith will have a solo show at the Petersham Arts Center, Fifteen Years of Scratching, from July 10 to August 7. There will be an artist’s reception on Sunday, July 13.
Joe will be providing scratchboard demonstrations at:
- The North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA on Thursday, July 17 at 4 pm.
- The Copley Society of Art, 158 Newbury St., Boston, MA on Sunday, July 27
- The Emerson Inn, 1 Cathedral Ave, Rockport, MA, Wednesday, October 22, 4 pm
Joe will be teaching Introduction to Scratchboard at the North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA on Saturday, August 30, 10 am to 4 pm. The workshop will provide an introduction to scratchboard materials, tools and techniques.
Sign up for the workshop
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Russ Gaulin will be showing at the Center For Wound Care, Heywood Hospital, 252 Green Street, Gardner, MA, beginning May 5.
GALA offers art in the waiting room at the Center year-round. Three to 12 pieces can be accommodated in this space. We thank the many artists who have responded enthusiastically to this request over the years. Take a moment for tranquility if you happen to be at Heywood Hospital! Visitors may stop by during regular business hours. Proceed up the ramp to the waiting room, and give a shout out on social media to celebrate the arts!
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Summer Art Exhibits
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
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Louise McCagg (1936 – 2020)
Jaffrey, NH – The Jaffrey Civic Center is proud to present this extraordinary exhibition: Louise McCagg (1936 - 2020) // A woman’s exploration of the human figure. The exhibition runs until August 2.
Louise McCagg is an artist who didn’t shy away from challenges. Rather, she is one who confronted difficult material and difficult techniques and in so doing created her most powerful work. “As an artist of a generation that saw feminist art proliferate, my work is classical in method and contemporary in its political and social inquiry. I exhibit my work as freestanding sculptures, friezes, books, and as masks created for theatrical performances” (Louise McCagg, Artist’s Statement).
Hospital of the Innocent by April Claggett
Jaffrey, NH – The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Hospital of the Innocent: A Mixed-Media Reflection on the Threshold of Adolescence by April Claggett. The show will run in the Civic Center’s Display Cases until August 2. There will be a ‘Meet the Artist’ event on July 12 from 10 – 2; mark your calendars to stop by to talk to April about her creative process, how she prepared for this exhibit, and how she set up this exhibit!
“Hospital of the Innocent” invites viewers to reflect on the paradox of adolescence—a stage defined by beauty, uncertainty, and emotional complexity. Through its juxtaposition of delicate forms and haunting motifs, the work captures the vulnerability and resilience found in this transitional moment. It is an exploration of the fragile and transformative period of adolescence.
The assemblages bring together paintings both large and small, ceramics, found objects, text, and design elements to form intimate environments. Each case serves as a window into the liminal space where innocence meets its inevitable loss. The work is inspired by the poetic visions of William Blake, the Renaissance clarity of Della Robbia's majolica medallions, and the artist’s own version of disruptive realism.
April Claggett is an local multi-disciplinary artist, art historian, musician and creative placemaker from Dublin NH. She currently serves as Professor of Foundations at Savannah College of Art and Design and keeps a studio in Wilton, NH.
The Fourth Artist & Garden Tour, Hosted by the Jaffrey Civic Center
Join us for a delightful day of art and nature on the Artist & Garden Tour! This unique event features private & public gardens, each hosting a local artist at work. You'll have the chance to see artists create in real time—painting, sketching, and capturing the beauty of each setting. As you stroll through the gardens, you’re invited to chat with the artists, learn about their inspiration, and enjoy the vibrant blend of creativity and horticulture. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a gardening lover, or simply looking for a peaceful and inspiring day out, this event is not to be missed!
Saturday July 12 (rain-date July 13), from 10:00 to 4:00 pm, the Jaffrey Civic Center will be hosting its fourth annual Artist and Garden tour. The tour will include sites in Rindge, Jaffrey, and Richmond, New Hampshire; areas that are renowned for their picturesque landscapes and artistic spirit. The JCC invites visitors to embark on a captivating journey of discovery: an artist and garden tour that promises to delight the senses and nourish the soul. The tour will weave through a selection of seven privately owned gardens; each beautiful location will have an artist on sight creating art.
There will be a pop-up exhibit sale featuring the works created at the event Saturday July 19, at the Jaffrey Civic Center from 11:00 – 1:00 pm on our front patio (weather permitting).
Your purchase through Square will automatically add you to the list, you do not need a physical ticket. The purchase of a ticket will include a map of the locations and some other fun goodies for you to enjoy on the day of which must be picked up at the JCC the day of.
Head to our website for tickets before they sell out
Stillness in Bloom by Olha Necheporenko
Jaffrey, NH – The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Stillness in Bloom by Olha Necheporenko. The show will run in the Civic Center’s Auditorium Gallery from June 27 until August 2. There will be a ‘Meet the Artist’ event on Saturday, July 28 from 10 – 2; mark your calendars to stop by to talk to Olha about her creative process, how she prepared for this exhibit, and her inspiration for creation.
In Stillness in Bloom, artist Olha Necheporenko invites viewers into a quiet, meditative world shaped by watercolor and oil paintings. This collection of botanical and floral works, created over recent and past years - reflects a deep connection to nature as a source of peace, grounding, and resilience.
Each composition captures not only the grace of flowers and plants, but also the stillness they hold - a stillness that speaks when words fail. For Olha, who hails from Ukraine, the act of painting has been a healing ritual, especially during times of personal and collective uncertainty. Through petals, light, and gentle brushwork, her art becomes a language of renewal and emotional rest.
This exhibition is a visual offering of calm - a space where nature and inner reflection meet. It reminds us that in blooming, in slowing down, and in observing beauty, there is quiet power.
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: www.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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RiverCulture Music
Turners Falls, MA
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Movies in the Park
Song of the Sea: (2014) Oscar nominated animation
Thursday, July 3, 7:45pm, Free!
Peskeompskut Park, Avenue A and 7th St., Turners Falls
Pre-movie Irish Fiddle by Kenny Butler, 7:15pm
Irish Fiddle with Kenny Butler and award-winning animated film “Song of the Sea”
The Turners Falls Summer Event Series continues with a unique celebration of Irish music and film on Thursday, July 3 at Peskeompskut Park, Avenue A and Seventh Street. Local musician Kenny Butler will start the event at 7:15pm with a mesmerizing blend of traditional and improvised jigs, reels and airs. This program “evoke a sense of melancholy and joy, encapsulating the essence of Ireland's heritage” describes Butler.
Following the musical performance at 7:45pm is a screening of the 2014 award-winning animated film "Song of the Sea" directed by Tomm Moore (The Secret of Kells). Beautifully hand-drawn, “Song of the Sea” tells the story of a 10-year-old Irish boy named Ben who discovers that his mute sister Saoirse, whom he blames for the apparent death of their mother, is a selkie who must free faerie creatures from the Celtic goddess Macha. This enchanting tale blends the timeless magic of Irish mythology with a poignant story of family and self-discovery.
Upcoming movies in the summer series include “IF” (2024-PG) on Friday, July 25 and “Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom” (1984-PG) on Friday, August 15. These free, family-friendly evenings are part of the Turners Falls Summer Event Series presented by RiverCulture, Montague Parks and Recreation with support from the Mass Cultural Council. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. In case of rain, this event will be rescheduled.
Rice - An American Band
Sunday, July 6, 7-9pm
Free Performance at Peskeompskut Park
Avenue A and Sevent St., Turners Falls, FREE!
Rock and Roll for America’s Brithday!
Rice- An American Band will bring their high caliper jam rock to the Peskeompskut Park bandshell, Avenue A and Sevent Street in Turners Falls on Sunday, July 6 from 7-9pm. The sound they create? True American Rock and Roll. “It’s a great pleasure to have such a wealth of talent all rallying around this musical mission” says frontman Phil Simon.
The current lineup is anchored by Christopher Ellis on the drums and Mike Wood on bass and vocals, Brian DiMartino on guitar, and Phil Simon is on guitar and vocals. The lineup is fluid and ever developing with the band concentrating on original material while adding in some distinctive covers.
Do It Now
Sunday, July 13 at Peskeompskut Park
Avenue A + Seventh St., Turners Falls, MA
1pm: Book fair will be set up of local authors and publishers.
2pm: Do It Now
FREE! Bring a lawn chair and a picnic. Rain Date 7/20
A Collaboration of Masters- Do it Now
RiverCulture, the municipal Arts program of the Town of Montague, is proud to present Do It Now on Sunday, July 13 at Peskeompskut Park, Avenue A & Seventh Street in Turners Falls. At 1pm a book fair will be set up with local authors and independent publishers. Do it Now, with guitarist John Sheldon, percussionist Tony Vacca, and Beat Laureate Poet Paul Richmond, starts at 2pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Do it Now is a powerful fusion of music, words and percussion in this enthralling show which is part hippy-trip, political commentary and part sensory journey. Equal parts magic carpet ride, mesmerizing sound-web and outspoken words. What these guys do just might be the perfect industrial-strength elixir for our times. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic. The rain date for Do it Now is Sunday, July 20.
Thursday, July 17
Two Psychedelic Bands: Wet Tuna and Vimana
Peskeompskut Park, Turners Falls, MA
Avenue A and Seventh Street, 6:30pm, Free!
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner. In case of rain this event will be rescheduled.
Two Psychedelic Bands Join the Thursday Evening Music Scene at Peskeompskut Park
Vermont free-folk journeyman Matt Valentine joins Montague- based “Heavy Jazz” trio Vimana for a free psychedelic show on Thursday, July 17 in the Peskeompskut Bandshell, Avenue A and Seventh Street from 6:30-9pm. Bring a picnic and enter into the fuzz.
Listening to Valentine's Wet Tuna is to enter into a psychedelic environment that is always tinged with a thread of joy and happiness. Lars Gothic from NPR writes, “you'll drip into barn burners, country cosmos, freaky folk and weirdo boogie. It's psychedelia as familiar as your hand, but also as alien as your hand, man. Funk's always been a wobbly thread through his music but has never sounded as smooth as here — bongos sweep softly across a Fender Rhodes jimmy jam, as Valentine's signature guitar fuzz dials down to a fuchsia-tinted fusion.” Wet Tuna is constantly evolving and morphing from one layer of existence to another, but always with an underlying pulse or groove that feel natural and organic.
Vimana is a "heavy jazz" trio that mixes equal parts psychedelic rock, funk, and jazz into a stone cauldron and what emerges are original instrumental tunes that paint landscapes with sound. Pushing the boundaries of any one genre, they play music that one feels with your body and causes you to drift with your mind.
For a full summer event calendar visit www.riverculture.org
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89th Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
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89th Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft
Through September 7, 2025
We are excited to announce the 89th Annual Regional Exhibition, which is one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England.
This tradition at the Fitchburg Art Museum spotlights the artists and crafters of our region by providing a museum environment for their work and connecting them with fellow creators, patrons, and art enthusiasts.
Please join us in celebrating our creative community!
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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. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesdays—Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Open Friday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 6 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: Ways of My Ancestors — We Are Still Here
Ongoing, July 3—29
Scott Strong Hawk Foster is a Native American photographer whose proud roots include Hassanamisco Nipmuc, Mohegan, and Cherokee lineage. His exhibit captures travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. While attending powwows, cultural events, workshops, and Indigenous practices that span millennia, Scott’s passion highlights the rich, resilient, diverse cultures and history of the Indigenous peoples that are still here and living amongst us. Scott’s tagline, Capture the Moment...Share the Experience ©, expresses his philosophy that life is filled with unique and fleeting moments that must be captured and imprinted or they could be lost forever.
Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley *
Ongoing, Hallway Gallery Exhibit
The PVMA 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. Funded by PVMA and Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Outdoor StoryWalk® — Agua, Agüita: Water, Little Water
Ongoing, July 1—August 19
Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring Agua, Agüita: Water, Little Water by Jorge Tetl Argueta. For ages 4 to 7 and anyone who appreciates the water cycle! Follow the path to book pages posted along the route.
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.
Dino Trail Week: Indoor StoryWalk®—Daring to Dig: Adventures of Women in American Paleontology *
Ongoing, July 1—31
Enjoy the story Daring to Dig by Beth Strickler. For young readers ages 8—12, and everyone who appreciates women in science. Includes the stories of Mary Anning, the unsung hero of fossil discovery, and of Mignon Talbot and the discovery of podokesaurus holyokensis. Meet at the welcome desk. Learn about The StoryWalk® Project in the previous event description.
Nice & Easy Walks
Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10—11 a.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. Meet at the main entrance.
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Fridays, 7/4: Eagles; 7/11: Dinosaurs; 7/18: Coyotes; 7/25: Bees & Flowers; 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.
First Friday: Eagle Day!
Friday, July 4, 3—6 p.m.
Enjoy Independence Day by celebrating the eagle, our national bird. Join us at our eagle investigation station outside the center on our grounds. We’ll have artifacts and crafts as we imagine the freedom of flight. All ages. In case of rain, join us inside the center.
Needle-Felting for Teens and Tweens
Thursday, July 10, 3 —5 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks for needle felting while making a 2D monarch butterfly. For ages 11-19. Visit montaguepubliclibraries.org to sign up or call 413-863-3214. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. This program is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Meet in the Great Hall.
Dino Trail Week: Dinosaur Kidleidoscope Story Hour *
Friday, July 11, 10:30 —11:30 a.m.
Learn about giant creatures from the past that roamed the Connecticut River Valley. 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.
Dino Trail Week: Climate Cycles & Volcanic Singularities During the Dawn of the Age of Dinosaurs *
Friday, July 11, 7—8:30 p.m.
Join us for a dynamic presentation on climate, volcanos, and dinosaurs by Dr. Paul Olsen. The ancient Connecticut Valley rift basin is filled with spectacular, fossil-bearing alternations of deep and shallow water lake sediments that provide a timeline for the beginning of dinosaur dominance 200 million years ago. A huge volcanic event then set off a cold-hot climate whiplash, killing off some dinosaurs while others survived and spread globally. The record of the ecological consequences is now exposed along the Connecticut River, especially at the Great Falls.
Dr. Olsen is a professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Columbia University. He has studied the geology and paleontology of our region in depth. Don't let his credentials scare you! He’s an engaging speaker, informative and entertaining in equal measure for audiences young and old. Meet in the Great Hall.
Dino Trail Week: Art Naturally — Gel Printing Trace Fossils *
Saturday, July 12, 2—3:30 p.m.
Discover nature and pre-history through story, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create an art piece inspired by the valley’s fossilized dinosaur footprints using paint, paper and gel, with instruction and techniques. For adults, teens and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Arrive at 2 p.m. for complete instructions. Meet in the Great Hall.
Gel Printing for Teens and Tweens
Thursday, July 17, 3—5 p.m.
Try your hand at gel printing, a fun way to explore color, texture, and layers. The process is fairly easy. No experience needed! For Ages 11-19. Dress for a mess. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. No registration needed. This program is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Meet in the Great Hall.
Urban Fern Walk
Saturday, July 19., 10—11:30 a.m.
Join leaders from the Pioneer Valley Fern Society for a free walk along the paved Canalside Rail Trail. Learn to see and identify about a dozen common and uncommon native ferns that grow in surprising places along this recreational area. Meet at the main entrance.
Great Hall Artist Talk and Reception: Ways of My Ancestors — We Are Still Here
Saturday, July 19, 2—4 p.m.
Starting at 2 p.m. Native American photographer Scott Strong Hawk Foster presents a talk about his exhibit, Ways of My Ancestors—We Are Still Here, which captures his travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. Come early to see the photography and stay for the talk and refreshments. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
Whalemobile
Friday, July 25, 3:30—5:30 p.m.
Whale watch naturalist, Cynde McInnis, offers a brief presentation about whales. Then 20 people at a time will see the Whale Mobile inflate and get to go inside! Registration required through this link or call 413-863-3214. For ages 7—12. Funded in part by a grant from the Greenfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Meet in the Great Hall.
Find Us at the Farmers Market!
Saturday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.—1 p.m.
Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. In case of rain, you can find our activities inside the Discovery Center’s Great Hall instead. For all ages.
A French/Breton Jam Session
Sunday, July 27, 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.
* Dino Trail Week:
Dino Trail Week is a celebratory week of performances, films, talks, exhibits, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from all of our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Piti Theatre, the Beneski Museum, the Trustees of Reservations, Springfield Science Museum, Wistariahurst, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Learn more at: dinotrail.org.
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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"Our Story," a tri-annual exhibit at the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, NH, reminds registered artists that drop off for entries to jury is on Friday May 2, 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturday May 3 from 9:00am-12:00pm. We look forward to sharing this creative regional exhibition with you all.
More information
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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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Fitchburg Open Studios
Fitchburg, MA
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Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19
12-5pm
Be part of Fitchburg Open Studios 2025. Connect with audiences, network with other artists, and share your creative work.
Open the doors to your studio/work space or pop up at a location in downtown Fitchburg or Ashburnham. Whether you’re a returning participant or joining for the first time, we encourage you to get involved and make your voice and vision seen.
Learn more
Early registration deadline is Tuesday, July 15
The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 10. Registrations submitted after the deadline may not be included in the map.
Register now
A reduced registration fee is available for artists with economic hardship. Please email studios@fitchburgculturalalliance.org for more information.
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Call for Exhibitors: Art in the Park 2025
Monadnock Area Artists Association, Keene, NH
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The Monadnock Area Artists Association's Art in the Park outdoor art show is now accepting artists applications for its 67th Annual Show to be held in Ashuelot River Park, West Street, Keene, NH on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 30 & 31, 2025 from 10 am – 4 pm both days.
Online registrations for all artists! The Requirements and Application Form are available on the Monadnock Area Artists Association website.
The deadline for applications is: July 14, 2025
Fees: Monadnock Area Artists Association members, $100, non-members fee $150. For artists interested in sharing a booth, fees are listed in the application. When you complete the online registration form, payment is done online Please note: Fees are non-refundable.
Exhibitors are required to have their work on display both days from 10 am – 4 pm, rain or shine. Artists or a representative must be present at their booth during show hours. Site dimensions are approximately 10' X 10'. Exhibitors provide: tents, weights, display systems, and original artwork. Your booth should be at least 75% framed fine art/photography, or sculpture and only 25% additional products such as note cards, calendars, or bins of matted prints/photographs, if applicable. No nudes due to the City of Keene regulations for Art in the Park.
Security will be provided in the park overnight on Saturday evening – Sunday morning, tents and furnishings may be left up, but all artworks on display should be taken down and re-installed Sunday morning before 10 am.
Media accepted for Display: (1)Water-Media (watercolor, acrylic, gouache), (2)Oil, (3)Pastel, Charcoal, (4)Pen and Ink, Colored Pencil, and Original Printmaking, (5)Photography/Digital Art, (6)Sculpture, Mixed Media and Collage. Judges will award Cash Prizes and Ribbons in these Six Categories:
Questions, Please contact: Art in the Park Committee Member
Liz Winchester-Larson
lizart39@yahoo.com
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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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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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