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Next Critique scheduled for Saturdays:
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16
10:00 am - 12:30 PM
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.
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 did one. You may bring your art challenge piece to share at any future critique.
Free to all GALA Members. New artists, first class is Free.
A great way to receive feedback from your artists friends.
Mystery Art Challenge 7 (voluntary)
Please read- At October's critique, we will have available a new art challenge to give out. Let us know if you would like us to reserve you one.
Janet Dupuis will help guide us during our get together. Email Janet to let her know that you will be joining us at Jandu516@gmail.com.
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Call for Entries: Gardner's Open Spaces | |
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Gardner's Open Spaces
A Juried Art Exhibit
Submission deadline: Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Gardner's Open Spaces is a juried exhibition organized by Gardner Area League of Artists. The exhibition will be held at the Gardner Museum at 28 Pearl St, Gardner, June 7 - August 25, 2024
Judging & special ribbon awards will be given.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Jury Selection Notification: Starting Monday, May 20
Art Drop-off at the Gardner Museum: Wednesday, May 29 2 - 4 PM
Art Pick-up at Gardner Museum: Monday, August 26 2 - 4 PM
Opening Reception: Friday, June 7, 6 - 7 PM (subject to change)
All visual artists are invited to submit their best artworks on the theme for inclusion in the exhibition. All types of art styles may be submitted, including both 2D and 3D works, painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media.
Maximum size for 2D is 20"x 30" includes the Frame. For 3D, contact us.
The theme, "Gardner's OPEN SPACES" The visual representation of Open Spaces, in Gardner, in any of its myriad forms, is acceptable for this exhibit. Only in the town of Gardner. Artists are free to apply their own interpretation in representing the overall theme. Representational and abstract ideas based broadly on this theme, in any media, will be considered.
There are many open spaces in Gardner Massachusetts. Feel free to choose any of the four seasons. Help showcase the beauty of what Gardner has to offer. We have provided a map to help show where all the Gardner green spaces are located. Bring your camera and easel and start exploring these areas. Or you may explore and find a gem of your own somewhere in Gardner. We are announcing this now while Summer and Fall is still upon us.
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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. | |
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Jaffrey Civic Center Exhibits
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
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Double Image
"Double Image,” a multi-media art exhibit of paintings by Frankie Brackley Tolman and videos and original music by L.A.Dierker will be on display in the Cunningham Gallery at the Jaffrey Civic Center from September 29th to November 4th, 2023. In this original collaboration, images of some of the paintings will be merged via video with scenes from nature filmed by L.A. Dierker and accompanied by her original music compositions. Their themes include forests and trees, flowers, and waterways. Though not required to enjoy this exhibit, ear buds may enhance the experience.
Frankie Brackley Tolman has achieved Signature Status from the New England Watercolor Society and the Rhode Island Watercolor Society. Her work has been juried into many national and local exhibits and has graced two published book covers and one CD jacket. She taught experimental water-media and mixed media at Sharon Arts School for 15 years.
L.A. Dierker is a composer, sound artist, and filmmaker whose work has been performed at venues in New York City, Philadelphia, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Her compositions have included Uplands, premiered by the Keene High School String Orchestra, Harrisville Soundscape, commissioned by Historic Harrisville and Solace: A Bagatelle for Woodwind Quartets, which was featured at the Alumni exhibit at the Thorne-Sagendorph Gallery at Keene State College.
The Jaffrey Civic Center located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey NH, is handicapped accessible. The center's hours are Wednesday – Friday 12 – 5 and Saturday 10 - 2.
A Celebration of Art and Culture
The Jaffrey Civic Center is thrilled to announce its upcoming “Fall Exhibition, A Celebration of Art and Culture," set to take place from September 23-October 28. There will be a reception on September 29, from 5:30-7pm.
The Jaffrey Civic Center is renowned for its commitment to promoting local and national artists, fostering cultural enrichment, and creating a vibrant arts community. With the “Fall Exhibition, A Celebration of Art and Culture,” the center continues this tradition, inviting artists from all walks of life to present their inspiring works to a broad audience.
From mesmerizing paintings to captivating sculptures, photography to mixed media, this exhibition boasts a broad range of artistic creations. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in unparalleled creativity, embracing a journey through different cultures, emotions, and perspectives. It's an exhibition that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on all who attend.
The Jaffrey Civic Center invites the community, art collectors, and visitors from near and far to explore this vibrant display of talent. The gallery will be open to the public Wednesday – Friday 12 – 5 and Saturday 10 - 2.. Admission is free, ensuring that art remains accessible to all.
603-532-6527
info@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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Skyline
Inner Space Fine Arts, North Reading, MA
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Gary Koeppel
Skyline
November 4 - December 16
Please join us for an evening of art and hors d’oeuvres on Saturday, November 4, 2023 to mark the opening of the dynamic exhibit SKYLINE, featuring the compelling work of Boston artist GARY KOEPPEL. The exhibit follows Koeppel’s three year journey capturing the ever-changing view of Boston outside his Roslindale art studio: the glorious daily, seasonal and atmospheric tones, shadows and highlights that naturally color the skyline. An impressive collection of over two dozen paintings, each the same 12x24 composition, sequentially numbered and labelled by date and time of day. Similar, yet different in so many ways.
Koeppel shares his inspiration … “During the Covid lockdown, I sat at my easel every day looking out the north-facing window at the Boston skyline. The endless variety of light and weather conditions took my breath away. I saw rapidly changing aspects of color and light that intensified my detachment from the outside world. What I was left with was a sense of longing. We all experience nature’s ever-changing nuances, her wonder. I became obsessed with the view and how it changed so quickly. I decided the best way to capture what I was after was to set my camera on a tripod and discover moments of interest, the evening’s magic hour before sunset, or a view at dawn—the difference of the sky from one day to the next at that same time or how the color scheme might change from spring to winter. I have been painting landscapes for more than half my life. The words of my art school professor still echo in my memory: if you want to learn a subject, paint it 50 times. I offer you the result of my learning.”
More information
Inner Space Fine Arts, 189 Main Street, North Reading, MA
The Iconic Octagonal Building on Route 28
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Events at the Great Falls Discovery Center
Turners Falls, MA
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September 2023 Events at the Great Falls Discovery Center
All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Wheelchair accessible. 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.
Visitor Center Hours: Open 6 Days a Week
- Open Monday, 10/9, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays—Sundays, 10:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
Come explore the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River Watershed in 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: Migrations and Day of the Dead Altar
Ongoing, October 6 – November 30
Migrations paintings, curated by GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection, celebrate the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful works depict scenes integral to village life, Mayan culture, and the history of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. From Oct. 6 through Nov. 1, view a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families, with support from Montague Catholic Social Ministries.
StoryWalk®: Honk! Honk!
Ongoing, October 7 – 25
Enjoy a story, fresh air, and exercise! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book, Honk! Honk! by Mick Manning all about migratory geese, for readers ages 5 and up. 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. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
The Geology of Gill and Vicinity: The Best Place in the World to Study Geology
Sunday, October 1, 2:00—3:00 p.m.
Professor Emeritus Richard Little, presents his new 25-minute movie, The Geology of Gill and Vicinity —The Best Place in the World to Study Geology. Dive into the deep history preserved in our local rocks and landscape. Learn about the birth and death of Pangea, local dinosaurs, armored mud balls, Lake Hitchcock, and the mysterious deep holes in the Connecticut’s riverbed. Prof. Little will also bring samples for display and lead a tour of the Center’s Rock Garden. Meet in the Great Hall.
Nice & Easy Walks
Fridays, October 6, 13, 20, & 27, 1:00—2:00 p.m.
An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights natural and local history along the way. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet outside the main entrance.
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Fridays, 10/6: Raccoons; 10/20: Squirrels; 10/27: Bats, 10:30—11:30 a.m.
For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: JCA Klezmer Band
Friday, October 13, 7:00—9:00 p.m.
Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy traditional Eastern European Jewish folk music with the JCA Klezmer Band. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations, all in support of educational programming at the Center. Meet in the Great Hall.
Art Naturally Series
Saturdays, 10/7: Natural Journals; 10/28: Natural Inks, 10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction, and techniques create an art piece inspired by the natural world to take home. For adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Art materials provided.
Conservación Panamá: Rural Bird Guide Training
Sunday, October 8, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Conservación Panamá, a non-profit organization from Greenfield, has brought a livable wage to the rural poor of Panama. Where ecosystems and their services are lost due to farming methods, Conservación Panamá has a solution. Learn how these accomplishments directly relate to birds in New England and how successful this program has been. Q & A follows a multimedia presentation. Meet in the Great Hall.
Migration Week: Bird Walks with Zeke
October 12 – 15, One-hour programs each day at: 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m.
Many birds you see during fall migration are flying south to Panama! Join ornithologist Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá for one or more FREE hour-long birdwatching adventures. The walks introduce you to these fabulous migratory birds along the Connecticut River. Learn about conservation research and actions, and what you can do. For ages 14 and up. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy shoes. Space is limited, register at: 413-863-3221.
- Thursday, October 12, Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation— Meet at the top of Mount Sugarloaf in South Deerfield (300 Sugarloaf St.) at the observation tower. Park at the bottom and hike up or drive to the top and park for free (let DCR staff know you are here for the birding program). The park road opens at 9:00 a.m.
- Friday, October 13, Canalside Rail Trail— Meet at the parking lot in East Deerfield off McClelland Farm Road.
- Saturday, October 14, Migratory Way— Park in the lot at the intersection of G and 15th Streets in Turners Falls, at the gate to Migratory Way.
- Sunday, October 15, Barton Cove— Meet at Barton Cove Camping and Day-Use Area, 82 French King Highway, Gill, about one mile east of the Discovery Center off Route 2. Park at the day-use area parking lot.
7th Annual Migrations Festival
Saturday, October 14, 1:00—5:00 p.m.
The FREE Migrations Festival celebrates the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful artworks, from the GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection, in the Migrations exhibit depict scenes integral to village life, Mayan culture, and the history of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. Come early for traditional food and then enjoy entertainment by Marka Music starting at 2:30 p.m. Activities include a raffle of artworks from Guatemala, an exhibit of Katrina skulls, a children’s book give-away, art activities, and a scavenger hunt. View a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families, with support from Montague Catholic Social Ministries. Activities will be in the Great Hall and in the nearby courtyard. Sponsored by DCR, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Montague Cultural Council, Montague Catholic Social Ministries, RiverCulture, and the GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection.
Falls Fest: Family Fun!
Saturday, October 21, 1:00—6:00 p.m.
This year’s downtown Falls Festival celebrates our neighbors and local businesses with family activities, good food, and great music. In partnership with Montague Public Libraries, find family activities on Avenue A near the Discovery Center. Enjoy crafts, scavenger hunts, and an orienteering adventure. Join Ezekiel Jakub of Conservación Panamá to learn how to use a map and compass together to stay safe in the woods! From 2:00-3:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Center enjoy an “Awesome Art in Motion” dance performance with Great Falls Creative Movement (rain date for the dance performance is Saturday Oct. 28).
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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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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Hands-On Fun!
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
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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.
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Art Education at WAM
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
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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
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Small Works & Holiday Marketplace
Princeton Arts Society, Princeton, MA
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Call For Artists
Small Works & Holiday Marketplace
December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10
This event focuses on small, original works and items priced to be affordable for holiday gift giving.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all with paid 2023-24 membership. New members welcome! Dues are $30/yr and can be paid at drop-off.
All items must be FOR SALE.
Please see the attached document (Link HERE) with information including Entry Requirements and the Entry Form. No pre-registration needed.
Questions?: contact@princetonarts.org
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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? | |
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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If you would like your business logo inserted into our monthly newsletter for only $50 per year, contact us at info@galagardner.org.
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231 Main St, Winchendon. Homemade Ice cream, grilled hotdogs and daily specials. Open 11am-8pm
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290 Central St, Winchendon. Fabulous selection of locally produced food items, locally raised meat and produce. Mon-Fri 10-6. Sun 9-3
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HEAL Winchendon is more than a project, it is a community movement for long lasting, “up-stream” change to improve the health and quality of life of Winchendon’s residents.We work hand in hand, building on our shared strengths and knowledge to address the daily struggles and needs of Winchendon residents. We strive to bring all people to the table to make change, connecting those who traditionally hold power with those who may have been excluded in the past. We hope to bring to life the Winchendon town motto: WINCHENDON WORKING TOGETHER! | |
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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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