Congratulations and to everyone who participated in the Art Show. It was a beautiful event and we posted all the award art pieces and more of the event on our GALA Facebook page. If you are interested in purchasing any of the art work if still available, you may contact us. Also, thank you to everyone who in many ways supported GALA.

Best in Show: Mark Lore

Watercolor, 1st Place: Sandra Richard

Watercolor, 2nd Place: Kathryn Swantee

Watercolor, 3rd Place: Iphigenia Burg

Watercolor, 1st Honorable: L. Kumstis

Watercolor, 2nd Honorable: Kathryn Swantee

Watercolor, 3rd Honorable: Lorraine Leno

Photography, 1st Place: Norman Eggert

Photography, 2nd Place: Rick Flematti

Photography, 3rd Place: Christine Regan Davi

Photography, 1st Honorable: Michael Pellegrini

Photography, 2nd Honorable: Rita Erskine

Photography, 3rd Honorable: Diana Bowles

Fiber, 1st Place: Nicol Wander

Fiber, 2nd Place: Janice Queijo

Fiber, 3rd Place: Wendy Sanden

Open, 1st Place: Susan Roston

Open, 2nd Place: Joe Smith

Open, 3rd Place: Martha Totten

Open, 1st Honorable: Samantha Durfee

Open, 2nd Honorable: Michael Oates

Open, 3rd Honorable: Clara Dennison

Open, 4th Honorable: Cindi Leger

Oil, 1st Place: James O’Rourke

Oil, 2nd Place: Arlene Ferrier

Oil, 3rd Place: Joanne Stowell

Oil, 1st Honorable: Mark Lore

Oil, 2nd Honorable: Colleen Richard

Oil, 3rd Honorable: Carrin Culotta

Acrylic, 1st Place: Clara Dennison

Acrylic, 2nd Place: Andrew Niemi

Acrylic, 3rd Place: Jonathan Niemi

Acrylic, 1st Honorable: Ryan Markley

Acrylic, 2nd Honorable: Arlene Ferrier

Acrylic, 3rd Honorable: Susan Ellis

Mixed Media, 1st Place: Nicol Wander

Mixed Media, 2nd Place: Katherine Brodmerkle

Mixed Media, 3rd Place: Susan Ellis

Mixed Media, 1st Honorable: Iphiegenia Burg

Mixed Media, 2nd Honorable: Doreen LaScola

Art Critique will be held at the Ashburnham Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham, MA. We will be in the Community Room, Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Come and join us!

Coffee and tea are provided—bring a snack if you wish.

Free to all GALA Members. New artists—first class is free.

Bring up to 3 pieces of your artwork (finished or unfinished) to share with the group. A great way to receive feedback from your artists friends.

An art show will be held at the next KPBA's Fireworks celebration in June on the Pond. This Art Show is a Fundraiser that will help with the cost of treating the pond for milfoil and other invasive plants. A map will be available to all artists for all access points. There is a public boat launch for kayaks.

The Kendall Pond Betterment Association, (KPBA) is dedicated in keeping the pond a natural resource for future generations.

At Kendall Pond's fireworks celebration on June 24th, 2023, GALA will hold an Art Show displaying all of the artists' work for judging.

Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd,1st Honorable, 2nd Honorable places. The 1st Place art piece will be donated & raffled off to the public with the proceeds of the raffle split between the Artist and KPBA.

Coffee and Critiques sessions are held once monthly on the THIRD THURSDAY from 10-11:30AM, weather permitting. These gatherings will be held at the Keene Senior Center, 70 Court St., Keene, NH. Host is Alicia Drakiotes for the KSC. Bring your in progress work or come for inspiration!

For further information email: adrakiotes@aliciadrakiotes.com

As a service to the patients of the Center for Wound Care at Heywood Hospital, GALA has been displaying member art in the waiting room for more than 15 years. We will be contacting artists for the following schedule: September-October and November-December. Three to 12 pieces can be accommodated in this space. Multiple artists may join together to create a theme or display at the same time. Please contact Vicki at Surroundings Gallery & Custom Framing, 978-630-2340.

It is the season of the Ewing Awards! Since 2015 awards have been given to artists of all media and styles in the Monadnock region recognizing artistic excellence and community devotion. The Keene Sentinel, and Arts Alive! have sponsored this recognition of the many artists working in this aesthetically rich and varied geographic area.

The Jaffrey Civic Center will open all their galleries to recognize Ewing award winners of the past. Sculptors, painters, writers and those in intermedia categories will be recognized in this exhibition and accompanying performances through June 17.

Last year, the Jaffrey Civic Center was also awarded one of the Ewing Awards for being an Arts Presenter under the new, dynamic leadership of director Rebecca Fredrickson. It was the idea of Susan Wadsworth, JCC volunteer, artist, and board member that one of the 2023 JCC exhibitions be devoted to the past Ewing winners. Craig Stockwell jumped on board, and as a past winner his leadership has been essential in this exhibition.

Participation by the past Ewing winners has been overwhelming, with most of the visual

artists participating. All galleries, downstairs in the auditorium and upstairs in the Cunningham galleries, will be filled with Ewing art. Visitors will see the geometric play in the works by Bruce Blanchette and Craig Stockwell, playful dinosaurs by Christopher Myott, inlaid wood with dragonfly and grasses by Craig Altobello, graphic design by Ernie Hebert and Julie Ferrari, photography by Michael Moore, atmospheric barns by Hunter Milford, evocative landscapes by James Murphy, Gill Truslow, Medora Hebert, and colorful abstractions by Edward Kingsbury, Jessie Pollock, Deborah Kaufman. Other participating artists are Virginia Eskin, Tim Campbell, Sharon Myers, Patricia Wright, Jane E Simpson, Jeanne Maguire Thieme, Gill Truslow, Larry Duberstein, Wendy Klemperer, Soosen Dunholter, Erika Radich, Maggie Cahoon, Medora Hebert, Maureen Ahern, Hebert, William Doreski, Molly Fletcher, Rostislav Eismont, Alice Fuld, Erin Sweeney, Katharina Rooney, Jeffrey Newcomer, Carmela Azzaro, John Roberts, Sandy Shermanm Rosemarie Bernardi.

The Jaffrey Civic Center is open Wed. – Friday 12-5 and Saturdays 10-2. The JCC is located at 40 Main Street in Jaffrey NH. The exhibition is open until Saturday June 17. Come and see what the fuss is all about!

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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.

Don't miss our most competitive juried exhibition ever, the Twentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial. This year's Biennial showcases some of the newest, most cutting-edge artwork in the region. Pop over to the galleries to engage with their work, and see who took home top honors.

Louise Pigott will have a solo art exhibit for the month of June at the Ruth Wells Center For the Arts, 111 Main Street, Southbridge, MA

Opening reception with light refreshments - Sunday, June 4th from 1-4:00pm.

Closing reception - Friday, June 30th from 6-8:00pm.

Saturday 10th: Samirah Evans - jazz standards from favorite New Orleans artists and some of her own originals - accompanied by trumpeter Haneef Nelson and pianist Andrew Wilcox

Sunday 11th: Quabbin Valley Pro Musica (QVPM) – the 1794 Meetinghouse choral group

Saturday 8th: Sarah Clay & the StarCats - jazz standards, Bossa Nova, & American Songbook tunes - Check out this unique, entertaining "beyond jazz" program

Saturday 15th: Lonesome Brothers - Country swagger, wistful folk and breezy rock

Saturday 22nd: Stomp Box Trio - classic 20th-century American blues, rock and soul music with 21st-century mojo

Sunday 23rd: Leah Kunkel – singer/songwriter, pianist - atmospheric soft rock – with Guy DeVito on bass and Joe Boyle on guitar

Saturday 29th: Patty Larkin – equal parts guitar wizardry, vocals shot through with soul, and inventive lyrics - "An uncommonly articulate guitarist, she has evolved into one of the finest self-accompanists anywhere in popular music.” Boston Globe

Friday 25th: Jolly Beggars - Celtic folk music and storytelling for modern day audiences performed with exuberant enthusiasm, winning charm, and outstanding talent!

Saturday 26th: Jenny Burtis Trio – an honest look at life and loss with an eye toward humor and redemption

Saturday 9th: Joe Jencks - award-winning songwriter & internationally touring folk artist presents a unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration

Friday 15th: David Wilcox - quintessential folk singer, telling stories full of heart, humor, and hope

Sunday 17th: Elan Sicroff - classical piano interpretations of composer Thomas de Hartmann

Friday 22nd: The Green Sisters – old-time, eclectic folk, great harmonies and fun!

Saturday 23rd: Keith Murphy & Becky Tracy - traditional music from Canada, Ireland and more

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New Salem, MA 01355

The solo show is hosted by the Creative Connections Gift & Gallery on 56 Main St, Ashburnham MA. The show will be up until July 15th.

The theme of the show is called “Raw Expression: A Visual Poetry of Mixed Media.”

A series of work from the 80s and 90s that are referred to as earth-tone series by Iphigenia, but also includes some newer work of her as well.

Iphigenia Gossios Burg

Mixed Media Artist

(978)793-2643

A weekend of art and hors d'oeuvres featuring flower interpretations from the Inner Space family of artists and live arrangements courtesy of Kinsman Farm Flowers.

Exhibition runs through July 30

Inner Space Fine Arts, 189 Main Street, North Reading, MA

The Iconic Octagonal Building on Route 28

HOURS: Wednesday 1—5, Thursday & Friday 1—6, Saturday & Sunday 12—4

In Pastel with Maryann Mullett

Tuesdays

June 6, 13, 20, 27

4-week session: $125

You may sign up for either of these time slots:

Tuesday day: 12:00-3:00pm

Tuesday evening: 5:00-8:00pm

Note: there is a 4-student minimum/8-student maximum

Sign up early to make certain that there’s enough enrollment to run the class. Secure your spot! All levels and beginners are welcome!

Each class will consist of a half-hour demonstration followed by painting time and teacher guidance.

We will discuss composition, underpainting techniques (dry vs wet), and the use of different papers to achieve the best result.

Materials list will be supplied along with a photo reference that I will be using for my demonstration. You may follow along with me or bring your own photo reference.

Print-out, laptop, or tablets may be used.

Feel free to email with any questions

I would like to keep everyone healthy and ask that masks please be worn during class.

Maryann has achieved her Master Pastellist title with the Pastel Society of America and her Master Circle designation with the International Association of Pastel Societies. She is currently serving as Vice President of the Pastel Society of New Hampshire.

Saturday June 3, 10-2

$115/person registration plus $20 in materials

In the first part of the workshop, you will learn how to create monotype prints using inks, acrylic paints, stencils, etc. You will make original art on everything from paper bags to tissue paper. These monoprints will be made on an 8″ x 10″ gel plate and used as part of your collage. In the second part of the workshop, there will be lots of materials for you to incorporate into your art. You will leave with your finished piece of collage art and a desire to keep experimenting. Halfway through the workshop, we will break for a brown bag lunch. A week before the class, I will contact you via email with some encouraging ideas. This is a happy, fully hands-on workshop.

About the Instructor:

In 2010, Kate Allen moved from the business world to focus on her creative interests full-time. She studied decorative arts with Amy Howard, of Memphis, TN, and Annie Sloan of Oxford, England. Kate taught decorative furniture painting and multimedia arts in Connecticut. She also held workshops to help women start their own businesses in the decorative arts. Recently moving to New Hampshire, Kate teaches workshops such as multi-media collage, gel plate printing, and vintage photo collage. “the art of collage lets you communicate your experiences and feelings. It is personally affirming, and it is just so exciting and fun!” With collage, you will learn and focus on who you really are. It can change your life in a positive way. This is an upbeat and fun class. Warning: Prepare to become addicted.

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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.

FAM at Home art activities and tips for creating art with children. Create with us from home!

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 below. Click here for information on how to best use these resources.

Worcester Art Museum offers online, in-person, and off-site programs that cover a variety of subjects and media. In-person classes are held either in the galleries or WAM’s studios, and have reduced class sizes. WAM is following current CDC guidelines. Online classes are taught through Zoom and are encrypted and secure.

Call or email with questions, to register over the phone, or to request a print brochure!

Phone: 508.793.4333

Email: classes@worcesterart.org

Sponsored by the Monadnock Area Artists Association, the Art in the Park outdoor art show is now accepting artists applications for its 65th Annual Show to be held in Ashuelot River Park, West Street, Keene, NH on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 2 & 3, 2023 from 10 am – 4 pm both days, rain or shine.

New this year, online registrations for all artists! The Requirements and Application Form are available on the Monadnock Area Artists Association website, or use the direct link to the application.

Fees: Monadnock Area Artists Association members, $100, non-members fee $150. For artists interested in sharing a booth, fees are listed in the application. Payment now is through PayPal when you complete the online registration form. Please note: Fees are non-refundable.

All exhibitors are required to have their work on display for 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 home and re-installed Sunday morning before 10 am.

Media accepted for Display:

Water Media, Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Colored Pencil, Charcoal, Pen & Ink, Printmaking, Photography/Digital Art, Collage / Mixed Media, and Sculpture.

Judges will award Cash Prizes and Ribbons in Six Categories: (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.

Questions, Please contact:

Art in the Park Committee Member

Liz Winchester-Larson

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.

Art Support is a website dedicated to providing support and resources for artists of all types.

The following is just a small list of support provided to artists: Organizations Helping Visual Artists, US Government Art Organizations, State Agencies and Art Commissions, Non Governmental Art Organizations, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Laws Regarding Visual Arts, Artist Consultants, Grants for Artists & Grant Assistance, Artist Health Insurance, and many other legal support and resources for Massachusetts artists.

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Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and check out the MCC blog ArtSake

The Painter's Keys where you can subscribe to twice weekly letters from artist Robert Genn.

Visit the Arts Marketing Project website for info, ideas, tools and training on marketing art.

Mini Grants for Professional Development are available through NewVue Communities. More information.

Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center  Gardner, MA  (GALA Sponsored Venue)

Contact Vicki Heidorn at  surroundingsgallery@gmail.com  or 978-630-2340

The Townsend Meeting Hall Art Gallery Townsend, MA

Contact Alice Struthers at astruthers1@comcast.net or 978-597-2057

River's Edge Arts Alliance Hudson, MA

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.

Falmouth Artists Guild Falmouth, MA

Post Road Art Center  Marlborough, MA

Levi Heywood Memorial Library Gardner, MA

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

Workers' Credit Union  Gardner, MA

The West Boylston Arts Foundation (WBAF) is always looking for artists, crafters, or musicians that would like to offer workshops or classes.

There are many ways to volunteer! Please email info@galagardner.org to express your interest in helping out with our organization.

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.

If you would like your business logo inserted into our monthly newsletter for only $50 per year, contact us at info@galagardner.org.