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Lecture by Tamar Russell Brown | |
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GALA Presents
Tamar Russell Brown
Owner, Gallery Sitka
Want to learn how to hang your art for a show or home? Need help on how to price your work for shows or galleries? Tamar's lecture will provide insight on how to do all the following: hanging for shows, hanging in galleries, prepping to hang for shows, pricing for shows, pricing for galleries, pricing in general, working with galleries, getting feedback from galleries.
March 21, 5-8:00pm
Social hour, light refreshments, 5-6:00pm
Tamar's lecture, 6-8:00pm
52 Murdoch Ave.
At the old Murdock School
Winchendon, MA
$15 for GALA members, $20 for non-members
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Saturday, March 29
Saturday, April 26
10am-12:00pm
The Stevens Memorial Library Preservation Room
20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham MA
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 chose to do one. You may bring your art challenge piece to share at any future critique.
The first 15 minutes we will be social time, then we will go into sharing our artwork.
You may attend even if 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 Janetat Jandu516@gmail.com to let her know that you will be joining us.
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The Templeton Senior Community Center is looking for GALA artists to hang artwork in their hallway. The hallway will fit about 15 pieces of artwork. Artwork may be priced or NFS. Artists can have a solo or small group show.
Artists must write a short bio of themselves for the wall.
For more information contact Ann-Marie LaBollita at alabollita@templetonma.gov
Templeton Senior Community Center
16 Senior Drive
Baldwinville, MA 01436
Phone 978-894-2779
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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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Janet Dupuis's exhibit Visual Response will be on display during the month of March.
Levi Heywood Memorial Library
March 1-31
Artist Reception
Saturday, March 22
10:30-12:30
55 West Lynde Street, Gardner, MA
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Michele Trifiro has won third place in Artist Magazine's 41st Annual Art Competition. Her painting was featured in the January/February 2025 issue. That same painting has been selected as a finalist in the AKC Museum Of The Dog art competition, Dog Days of Winter. Exhibition runs from January 29th through March 2nd at the AKC Museum Of The Dog, 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY. | |
C.M. Judge & Paula Rendino | |
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Drop a Grudge
C. M. Judge and Paula Rendino are exhibiting their community art installation Drop The Last Stone at the Art Gallery at Riviera University through April 28th, 2025.
Check out their website. Participate in the project online or in person at the gallery. C.M. also had two paintings from her TRIUNE series juried into the WCA/NH exhibition The Invincible Within at the Kimball Jenkins Art Center in Concord, NH.
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Martha Totten and Eleanor Sweetwood are currently showing at the Center For Wound Care, Heywood Hospital, 252 Green Street, Gardner, MA.
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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Moira Smiley in Concert
Montague Common Hall, Montague, MA
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The Rhizome Project: Moira Smiley in Concert
Saturday March 15, 6:30pm (workshop at 3pm, potluck at 5pm)
Montague Common Hall, 34 Main St, Montague Center, MA
Suggested donation $20 concert/$30 workshop/$40 both
No one turned away for lack of funds
On the evening of Saturday March 15, acclaimed singer, composer, and song collector Moira Smiley (VT) will present a concert of original and traditional folk music in Montague Center, MA. She will perform songs from her most recent album “The Rhizome Project”, accompanied live by the Rhizome Quartet, a string quartet of world-class, Boston-based musicians Annegret Klaua (violin), Yonah Zur (violin), Lysander Jaffe (viola), and Elizabeth Cook (cello). The historic and intimate Montague Common Hall will be the perfect venue for this special musical offering.
Moira Smiley is a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and educator renowned for her mastery of the voice and ability to inspire singers of all levels. Moira is a celebrated educator, teaching at leading musical institutions and inspiring singers of all backgrounds. She's published over 100 choral works that are sung by millions of singers worldwide. With a deep respect for the cultural roles of singing, Moira blends teaching, composing, and performing to empower communities and celebrate the transformative power of music.
Known for her rich voice and dynamic stage presence, Moira has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in music, including Tune-Yards, Eric Whitacre, Chris Thile, Hilary Hahn, and Morten Lauridsen. As a member of Tune-Yards, she has performed on major platforms such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the UK’s Later… with Jools Holland. Recently, she performed & recorded for Chris Thile's project 'Attention!' and Laurie Anderson's ARK.
Smiley’s new album “The Rhizome Project” has been hailed by the press as “nothing less than stunning”, “beautiful and haunting”, and “visceral, chamber folk splendor”, and has been featured on critics’ Top 10 Albums of 2024 lists.
Earlier in the afternoon, Smiley will offer a community singing workshop, “Singing the Rhizome”, incorporating warmups, musical games, and singing new and old folk songs in rich vocal harmony. The workshop is open to singers of all levels and ages. A community potluck will be held between the workshop and concert.
The concert will be held on the evening of Saturday March 15 from 6:30-8pm, at the Montague Common Hall, 34 Main St, Montague Center, MA. Suggested donation is $20, with nobody turned away for lack of funds. The workshop will be held 3-5pm, with community potluck from 5-6pm.
Tickets and more information at weathervane-arts.org. Contact Jesse Bay at (510) 387-0765 or weathervane.community.arts@gmail.com.
Bandcamp
Moira's website
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Monochrome
ArtsWorcester, Worcester, MA
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Public Reception: Monochrome
Color takes center stage
Friday, March 7, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
On view through April 13
For this year's annual Call and Response exhibition with the Fitchburg Art Museum, ArtsWorcester artist members were asked to take inspiration from at least one of the 10 works in the museum's loan (the call), each with a prominent color featured. Over 150 works (the response) create Monochrome, on view through April 13.
The curatorial team at the Fitchburg Art Museum will select ten works in the Monochrome showcase to be displayed alongside the loan back at the museum. The selections will be announced at the public reception for the exhibition on Friday, March 7.
The reception is free and open to the public. A cash bar will be available at the event. Following the public reception, gallery hours will run through April 13, every Thursday through Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM, always free and open to all.
Details
We thank our friends and partners at the Fitchburg Art Museum for sharing their collection so generously with our artists.
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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 5 p.m.
- Open Friday, 3/7, 10 a.m. to 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— Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are, Together
Ongoing, March 1—May 26
The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA), in partnership with Montague Public Libraries, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” Enjoy the paintings of Greenfield artist, Cameron Schmitz, who uses color and mark-making as her language of expression. “Dashes of paint and gestural strokes tell a story— orchestrated by movement, intuition, and the shifting of time.” Our Great Hall room is also a programming space. If there is a program in progress, you are welcome to visit the Great Hall to view the exhibits.
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. Greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories.
Indoor StoryWalks®
Ongoing, March 1—30
Explore the lives of our favorite mud season amphibians. For ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk.
3/1—3/11: 999 Tadpoles by Ken Kimura.
3/12—3/30: The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer
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.
A Bridge Too Far
Saturday, March 1, 2—3 p.m.
What about building new bridges in Gilded Age Turners Falls drove neighbors and whole towns against each other? How do these dramas and debates that played out in newspapers and town meetings still impact us today? Join DCR staff as we piece together the stories and lessons of these burning questions affecting all five villages in Montague during the late 1800s. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
To Breathe Freely: Tenements of Turners Falls
Sunday, March 2, 2—3 p.m.
As the brick blocks went up, the Turners Falls tenements tested every aspect of the town, from its ability to deal with disease to what laborers expected from their lot in life. Join DCR staff as we use photographs, maps and news clippings to step back in time and learn about life in the tenements. Ages 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
Nice & Easy Walks
Fridays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 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. Meet at the main entrance. Special topics—March 7: Turners Falls Tenements; March 14: Riverside neighborhood in Gill.
First Friday: Big Night for Beginners
Friday, March 7, 4—6 p.m.
Every First Friday of the Month, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late for activities. On a mild, rainy night in early Spring, thousands of frogs, toads, and salamanders move across Massachusetts to reach their vernal pools and start the next generation of amphibians. But the journey across roads and lawns can be deadly. For this drop-in program, come for crafting, a game, and stay for conversations about how you can help a local Big Night Brigade! Take a moment to enjoy hot chocolate too. For all ages. Families welcome! Meet in the Great Hall.
Saturday Matinee Documentaries: Millers Falls Tools & Martin Machine Co.
Saturday, March 8, 2—3:30 p.m.
Join us for two back-to-back documentaries, brought back to life by the Montague Historical Society, about local machine companies. Join Ed Gregory and Chris Clawson from the Montague Historical Society, and Dawn Ward from our Friends Group for Q & A. For teens and adults. Hot chocolate included! Meet in the Great Hall.
The Mill at Montague
An oral history time capsule from 1991 of the Martin Machine Company, once in operation in the location now known as the Montague Bookmill. (29 minutes)
Factory Tour of Millers Falls Tools
Several generations of the Shortell family, of Greenfield MA, were involved with the famous Millers Falls Tool Company, which once had manufacturing facilities in both Greenfield and Erving (at the border with Millers Falls). Ed Shortell was the last manager of production before the company’s absorption by the Ingersol-Rand company in the 1970s. The footage is from 1943 and includes recent narration from Rich Shortell and Ed Gregory. It is a unique and amazing war time tour of the factory at Millers Falls (Ervingside). Watch how production from another era at war got the job done! (14 minutes)
Quabbin Obscura: The Swift River in Black-&-White
Sunday, March 9, 2—3 p.m.
From farm to canvas to camera, artist Burt V. Brooks (1849-1934) captured the landscapes and daily life in the “drowned towns” before the Quabbin Reservoir (today managed by DCR) was filled. Join DCR staff as we look back on Brooks’ work for answers about who he was and what life in the Swift River Valley was like around the turn of the century. Ages 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Fridays, 3/14: Spring; 3/21: Salamanders; 3/28: Frogs, 10:30—11:30 a.m.
For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. 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. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
All Cooped Up!
Saturday, March 15, 7—9 p.m.
The Franklin County Musicians Cooperative (COOP) features solo artists, established duos, and small group performers who perform an unpredictable mix of folk, rock, country, Celtic, jazz and swing. Suggested donations. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
Reptile Nook
Saturday, March 22, 1—2 p.m.
For ages 3-16, accompanied by an adult. Join us to meet four animals up close and dive into learning about a variety of reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate species. Free. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall.
Haiku Tiny Books
Sunday, March 23, 1—3:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries, join Denise Fontaine-Pincince in this hands-on workshop to create a ‘Tiny Book’ to showcase a haiku of your choice. Bring up to five of your favorite haikus. Registered participants receive a sample selection of modern-day haiku prior to the workshop to help you choose. All book-making materials are provided for free. View sample ‘tiny books’ on the YouTube video— Haiku Gifts: art with poetry by Denise Fontaine-Pincince. For adults and young adults ages 16 and up. Limited space. Registration is required: call the Carnegie Library at (413) 863-3214. Meet in the Great Hall.
Artist reception: Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are, Together
Saturday, March 29, 3—5 p.m.
View Cameron Schmitz’s exhibit of paintings, enjoy refreshments, and meet the artist. Cameron Schmitz uses color and mark-making as her language of expression. At 4:15 p.m., Cameron speaks briefly about her work, with a Q&A. Sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries as part of the Big Read. Meet in the Great Hall.
A French/Breton Jam Session
Sunday, March 30, 2:30—4:30 p.m.
All ages. 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. Meet in the Great Hall.
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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Oil Painting Workshop
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
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Jaffrey Civic Center is delighted to invite you to “Early Bloomers,” a botanical oil painting workshop with artist Olha Necheporenko on March 22 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Olha is a talented botanical artist known for her delicate and expressive floral paintings. In this special workshop, you’ll have the unique opportunity to paint from live flowers, observing their natural beauty up close and learning to capture their essence with oil paints. To inspire your work, Olha will also bring some of her original paintings featuring hyacinths, daffodils, and other early spring blooms.All materials are provided—just bring your creativity! Spaces are limited, so be sure to register soon. We look forward to seeing you at Jaffrey Civic Center for this inspiring spring workshop!
What to Expect:
Live floral arrangements as your painting inspiration
Guided instruction in oil painting techniques for botanical art
Hands-on practice with personalized feedback
A welcoming and creative atmosphere for all skill levels
Register
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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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Artist Needed
Gardner, MA
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Surroundings Gallery is seeking bids to render a 9x15 copy of this antique portrait for a customer. Contact Vicki Heidorn at 978-630-2340.
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Call for Digital Artists, Designers, Illustrators
Montague, MA
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Call for Experienced Digital Artists, Designers, Illustrators
Montague Wheat Paste Murals
The Town of Montague, MA will install six large scale, site-specific temporary paper murals on historic brick buildings in May of 2025. Three artists will each receive $4,000 for two mural designs which integrate themes identified by the community. Applicants may only apply for one pair of murals in either Millers Falls, Turners Falls or along the Canalside Railtrail. Artists that expand the diversity of public art in Montague or with a strong connection to Montague are encouraged to apply. Selected applicants are not responsible for printing or installing their projects. Applications will be accepted from January 6 to February 16, 2025.
The Montague Wheat Paste Mural Project is administrated by RiverCulture, the municipal arts program of the Town of Montague and juried by a steering group comprised of Town staff, business owners and residents with art and/or design experience. Guidance and funding for the project is provided through the New England Foundation for the Art’s Making It Public (MIP) for Massachusetts Municipalities program. https://www.nefa.org/MakingItPublic
Visit the RiverCulture website for more information about the selection criteria, locations, community input material, file requirements, timeline and a link to the application.
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Our Story
Historical Society of Chesire County, NH
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“Our Story” is the Historical Society of Cheshire County’s featured exhibit in the summer of 2025. Artists are invited to submit works of art that are personal, touching upon their own connection to the Monadnock Region.
Join us in celebrating the vibrant connections that make our community unique!
The Historical Society of Cheshire County, New Hampshire, is excited to announce a juried art show exploring the theme of community connections.
We invite artists to submit works that reflect on and celebrate the ways in which they connect with their community. This can encompass a wide range of interpretations, from literal depictions of local events or landmarks to abstract representations of community bonds.
Collectively, the exhibit will showcase the diverse ways in which individuals interact with and contribute to our shared community experience.
Please complete our online form or print form and mail to the Historical Society of Cheshire County.
Visit our website at for more information
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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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Gardner Area League of Artists
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