GALA has collaborated with the Red Apple Farm and we will be having our Annual Spring Show in the Brew Barn. We are very excited to try something new with the owners of the Red Apple Farm and neighbors at Moon Hill Brewing Co. Their post and beam Country Barn is transformed into the Brew Barn on weekends, serving up their own Red Apple Farm hard cider, local brews, fresh roasted nuts, and popped-on-the-spot popcorn along with your farm favorites. A day at the Brew Barn will include our largest art show of the year, live music, raffles, auctions, brew, outdoor picnic tables with old fashioned family fun, and a patio overlooking the orchard.

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This month's features are local musicians Valerie Newman and Cara Schuchard. Valerie has debuted a stunning 10 song LP which features her warm alto vocals and guitar playing. Cara has curated and coordinated a number of concerts. Cara has a solid career of original folk rock originals, ballads & pop. If you would like to purchase their CDs, contact info@galagardner.org.

Join us! Help support GALA's musicians by donating. Thank you!

Or mail check to: GALA PO Box 664, Gardner MA 01475

Contact GALA if you would like to be a part of our monthly Coffee House Live Performances.

www.galagardner.org

@galagardner

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/donate/205114951138054/ to donate

This is one of our most popular shows!

Everything affordable - under $200

Stop by and support local artists

Open Saturdays through December 19

Paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass

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We will need help from volunteers to cover shifts during the Small Works Holiday Art Show! Please email Louise at parmen-hammer@comcast.net and let her know when you will be able to help.

Shifts that need coverage:

Thank you!

Len Haug’s pictorial biography Gamaliel Waldo Beaman - His Life and Art is being released

this month and is now available for purchase. It is a story of a small town farm boy and his quest to become a landscape painter in a pivotal period in American history. A fine arts publication with over 200 illustrations about and paintings by the artist.

For more information please download the order form.

Member Alicia Drakiotes is the featured artist at Ramunto's, 176 Main St Keene, NH through Dec 31.

"Seasonal Impressions" feaures landscape works portraying numerous New England locations in many seasons. Available for viewing/purchase during business hours.

The Princeton Arts Society invites the public to our Small Works & Holiday Marketplace…this year we are VIRTUAL. Shop at PrincetonArts.org from December 4th to 30th, 2020, 24 hours a day.

Our artists always love seeing customers in person, but the coronavirus has different plans for all of us this year! Please visit us and choose gifts done by local artists. Each artist has worked hard to offer beautiful pieces. Your holiday shopping will be made all the more meaningful by supporting local artists.

We have fine art and artisan-made, affordable holiday gift items made by members of the Princeton Arts Society. Check out the wonderful small wall art pieces, jewelry, cards, prints, ornaments, fabric items, and much, much more.

RiverCulture, the 14 year creative economy program for the Town of Montague, MA announces the holiday campaign “It Takes 5 Villages.” The RiverCulture website features a central gift guide, as well as ten practical ways to support the arts and business communities of Montague and the surrounding towns of Gill, Leverett, Erving and Wendell. To learn more about how you can support your Montague neighbors, and direct links to local shops, restaurants, independent artists, crafts people, specialty food producers, health and beauty service providers, and nonprofits visit: www.turnersfallsriverculture.org. It Takes 5 Villages has been made possible with a generous donation by Northeast Solar Design. #ittakes5villages

A small works show, curated by Melissa Richard. View the show.

Join us Fridays at 6 PM on Zoom & Facebook Live with the artists who submitted work to this show!

Friday, December 4, 6 PM — Jeanne Borofsky & Ida Ivanka Kubler

Friday, December 11, 6 PM — Bessie Couto & Regina Mailoux

Friday, December 18, 6 PM — Linda Cucurrullo & Karen Olsen

Friday, January 1, 6 PM — Santiago Mallan & Shara Osgood

Time: 6 PM Fridays

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Gallery Sitka

2 Shaker Rd.

Shirley, MA - 01464

978-425-6290

ZOOM Meeting ID: 830 6559 3316

All gallery events are free and open to the public

From video games, television, feature film, and more, the opportunities to work in animation are as exciting as they are overwhelming. You will learn how to prepare your portfolio and resume to send to a studio, as well as best practices for communication and networking. Come with questions as Kathryn dives into this lively topic!

More information on Taccone & OpenPixel:

Instagram: @openpixelstudios

Gallery Hours: gallery is currently closed, but virtual exhibitions & events will be scheduled

For more information on gallery events please contact:

Joyce Miller, Gallery Director

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.

These open-ended activities can be adapted for a wide range of ages, and require things found around the home as well as some common, inexpensive art supplies. Explore supplies lists and guidelines for creation.

Fitchburg Art Museum

185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Phone 978.345.4207

The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance is calling all creatives in our region to submit an educational video for us to use on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. Videos should be 1-4 minutes long, acceptable for all audiences and ages, and should offer tips and training in the field of your expertise.

Townsend Artisan Market is looking for artists, photographers, and crafters to exhibit and sell their work in their new shop on Route 119 in West Townsend (the former Settle Shop). Spaces are available for rent on a monthly basis for craft items and wall space for artists at a 30% commission on sales. Contact Melissa Wison at melissa@townsendartisanmarket.com

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.

Submission requirements: Completed application, artist statement and/or resume, and 5 digital images. A $20 entry fee is payable upon acceptance to exhibit. Applications must be received no later than January 19, 2020. Artists will be notified of the jury's decision by February 9, 2020

Please send questions to Amy at amy@amyacrawley.com

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.