Thousand Cranes Studio

Artists: Thousand Cranes Studio
Start Date: April 1, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2024
Location: Agawam Public Library
Hours: Mon-Thur 9am-9pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm
Address: 750 Cooper Street
City/Town: Agawam
Website: agawamlibrary.org

The Agawam Public Library is proud to welcome back Thousand Cranes Art Studio during the month of April. Across both levels of the library, visitors will also enjoy the colorful and creative artwork of the students from Thousand Cranes Studio. The artwork consists of drawings, sketches, and paintings from students as young as 4 years old! Thousand Cranes Studio is run by Stan and Sheila Coly and is located in Feeding Hills. For more information, please visit www.thousandcranesstudio.com.

Contact: Erica LeFebvre
elefebvre@agawamlibrary.org
413-789-1550

STORIES I TELL MYSELF

Artist: Diane Steingart
Start Date: May 2, 2024
End Date: June 1, 2024
Reception Date: Thursday, May 2, 5-7pm
Location: Gallery A3
Hours: Thur-Sun 2-7pm
Address: 28 Amity Street 1D
City/Town: Amherst
Website: gallerya3.com

With her current mixed media work on paper, canvas, or wood, Diane Steingart continues to explore her artistic journey between the inner world of memories, feelings, and experiences and the outer manifestation of visual images. Meet Diane at the gallery: May 10 & May 17, 4:30-7pm; May 18, 2-4:3 pm. Image: The Breakup, mixed media

Gallery A3 Artists at GoBerry 'n Cream

Artists: Gallery A3 Artists
Start Date: April 2, 2024
End Date: May 31, 2024
Location: GoBerry 'n Cream
Hours: Sun 1-9pm, Thur 4-10pm, Fri & Sat 1-10pm
Address: 28 Amity Street, Suite 1E
City/Town: Amherst
Website: goberryncream.com

Try a taste of Spring with the fresh flavors of local frozen yogurt at GoBerry ’n Cream and take a look at a new exhibit by artists from Gallery A3. Image: Leaves in Window, photograph by Laura Holland

FAINT/HIDDEN/SHROUDED: Contemplating Obscurity

Start Date: March 27, 2024
End Date: May 10, 2024
Location: University Museum of Contemporary Art
Hours: Tue-Fri 11am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm, first Thursdays until 8pm
Address: Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts, 151 Presidents Drive
City/Town: Amherst
Website: artlink.click/abd9c7

Annual Eva Fierst Graduate Curatorial Exhibition. Pulling work from the UMCA's permanent collection, our extraordinary graduate curatorial fellows have assembled pieces from often overlooked artists such as Chakaia Booker, Elliott Erwitt, Ralph Gibson, Rashid Johnson, and Jefferson Pinder. Curated by UMass graduate students Ruthie Baker, Simone Cambridge, and Olivia Haynes.

Rendered from the Void; A Brief but Eternal Moment

Artists: Beau Guenther, Luka Eriksens
Start Date: March 10, 2024
End Date: May 14, 2024
Location: AIRSpace Gallery
Hours: Wed-Fri 12-6pm Sat 12-5pm
Address: 534 Main Street
City/Town: Amherst
Website: airspacegallery.net

At its core, our artistic practice is an act of total submission to the collective and individual subconscious. By subverting intellect and intent we create pieces which, upon completion, are baffling even to ourselves. This action tears us apart and bares all from the Sublime, Divine, and Beautiful, to the ignorant, Dark, and shameful. Each piece serves as a visual language for that which cannot be otherwise described, implying varying degrees of narrative, allegory, or personal theology.

Contact: Yaning Xing
info@airspacegallery.net
413-835-5072

Black Art Matters Festival

Start Date: February 27, 2024
End Date: July 7, 2024
Location: Mead Art Museum
Address: Amherst College
City/Town: Amherst
Website: amherst.edu/museums/mead/events/BAM-Fest

The annual Black Art Matters Festival affirms and celebrates Black student artists and creators at Amherst College. Initiated by Zoe Akoto AC '21, the Festival has blossomed over the past seven years under the care of student artists and organizers. This year's visual arts exhibition will feature sculpture, ceramics, photography, painting, and more from current students.

Boundless (pt 2)

Start Date: February 27, 2024
End Date: July 7, 2024
Location: Mead Art Museum
Hours: Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-10pm
Address: 41 Quadrangle Drive
City/Town: Amherst
Website: amherst.edu/museums/mead

The second Boundless installation (curated by Heid E. Erdrich) roots itself in the shared aesthetic, intellectual, & spiritual traditions that connect Indigenous peoples across the globe. Bringing together the works of artists and writers like Brian D. Tripp, Enrique Chagoya, Kohar Avakian, Maggie Napangardi Watson Warlukurlangu, and Kaya Agari, the exhibition establishes the abundance and resilience of the artists' respective cultural traditions across time and into the future.

BREACH: LOGBOOK 24 | STACCATO

Artist: Courtney M. Leonard
Start Date: February 22, 2024
End Date: May 10, 2024
Location: University Museum of Contemporary Art
Hours: Tue-Fri 11am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm, first Thursdays until 8pm
Address: Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts, 151 Presidents Drive
City/Town: Amherst
Website: artlink.click/543afd

Shinnecock artist Courtney M. Leonard explores marine biology, Indigenous food sovereignty, migration, and human environmental impact through visual logbooks. BREACH: LOGBOOK 24 | STACCATO, includes paintings, sculptures, and video based on the life and kinship ties of Staccato, a North Atlantic right whale killed by a ship strike in 1999, whose remains are housed in the UMass collections. On view until May 10 & Sept 19 - Dec 6.

Contact: Lucy Norton
lucy.norton@umass.edu

Like a Slow Walk with Trees

Artist: Alicia Grullón
Start Date: January 26, 2024
End Date: June 9, 2024
Location: Mead Art Museum
Hours: Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-10pm
Address: 41 Quadrangle Drive
City/Town: Amherst
Website: amherst.edu/museums/mead/exhibitions/2024/like-a-slow-walk-with-trees-alicia-grullon

This exhibition presents new work by Alicia Grullón (including banners, photographs, + video) that explore ideas of land and labor. Reflecting research on recent protests in a range of industries such as mining, shipping, and entertainment, Grullón poetically knits together the direct language used to make demands with other references that layer and complicate associations while addressing current issues. Alicia Grullón is an artist and activist based in NYC.

Contact: Charlotte Murtishaw
cmurtishaw@amherst.edu

Trópico es Político: Caribbean Art Under the Visitor Economy Regime

Start Date: January 26, 2024
End Date: May 5, 2024
Location: Mead Art Museum
Hours: Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-10pm
Address: 41 Quadrangle Drive
City/Town: Amherst
Website: artlink.click/3b1cf4

Trópico es Político: Caribbean Art Under the Visitor Economy Regime considers notions of natural & fiscal paradise through the work of artists living in the Caribbean and its diaspora. Curated by Marina Reyes Franco, the show explores artists' responses to the "visitor economy regime" defined by the confluence of tourism + finance. Across mediums, artists center exchange, bodies + territories as part of a critical investigation of how the tropical is political. Img: Ricardo Cabret.

Contact: Charlotte Murtishaw
cmurtishaw@amherst.edu

FABRICATIONS and DREAMS

Artist: Cynthia Guild
Start Date: February 14, 2024
End Date: May 3, 2024
Location: Hampden Gallery
Hours: Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri 1-5pm, Wed 1-7pm
Address: Hampden Dining Commons, 131 Southwest Circle
City/Town: Amherst
Website: artlink.click/09bfc7

FABRICATIONS and DREAMS juxtaposes two series of oil paintings and drawings. In one body of work, Cynthia Guild presents industrial mechanical imagery representing logic. In the second body of work, she depicts dreamy, snowy alpine scenes of nature that represent escape and reverie.

Contact: Lucy Norton
lucy.norton@umass.edu
413-387-7466

Obsessive Compulsive Drawings

Artist: Gonzalo Silva
Start Date: February 14, 2024
End Date: May 3, 2024
Location: Hampden Gallery, Incubator Project Space
Hours: Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri 1-5pm, Wed 1-7pm
Address: Hampden Dining Commons, 131 Southwest Circle
City/Town: Amherst
Website: artlink.click/93aa62

Chilean musician and artist Gonzalo Silva expands the utilitarian boundaries of the household ballpoint pen by detailing his compulsions on the back of 8.5"x11" stationery. Of the stationery, he says, "These items are important to me, like summons, default notices, or support group meeting lists."

Contact: Lucy Norton
lucy.norton@umass.edu
413-387-7466

As We Move Forward

Artists: seventeen BIPOC women artists
Start Date: February 7, 2024
End Date: May 10, 2024
Location: Augusta Savage Gallery
Hours: Mon-Tue 1-5pm, Wed-Fri 1-7pm
Address: New Africa House, 180 Infirmary Way
City/Town: Amherst
Website: artlink.click/ae5e09

This exhibit honors the work and legacy of American sculptor and educator Augusta Savage (1892-1962), who paved the way for future generations of Black artists. Co-curators Juana Valdes and Nhadya Lawes have chosen the works of seventeen BIPOC women artists from Savage's home state of Florida. The exhibition combines photography, painting, sculpture, videography, textile work, and other mixed media to create a space of celebration and growth for these emerging artists.

Contact: Lucy Norton
lucy.norton@umass.edu
413-387-7466

Belchertown Wildlife & Landscape Photography Exhibition

Start Date: May 1, 2024
End Date: May 31, 2024
Reception Date: May 3, 5-6pm
Location: Clapp Memorial Library
Address: 19 S Main Street
City/Town: Belchertown

The Belchertown Wildlife & Landscape Photography program is an annual, intergenerational opportunity to participate in learning, exploration, and expression. The photo contest was open to all Belchertown residents, including youth, teens, and adults, to submit up to 3 images in either or both categories of wildlife and landscapes. These photos must have been taken in Belchertown, and celebrate the open spaces and nature that are core to the identity of Belchertown. Exhibition Opening & Awards Ceremony: May 3rd.

Contact: E. Maude Haak-Frendscho
econdev@belchertown.org

Easthampton Art Walk

Date: Saturday, May 4, 4-7pm
Location: various locations
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: easthamptoncityarts.com/events/category/art-walk

This inaugural "First Saturday" Art Walk will feature exhibitions, live performances, fun + free interactive activities for the whole family, plus we're thrilled to welcome many new participating venues as well.

Low End Theory

Artist: Qrcky
Start Date: May 4, 2024
End Date: TBD
Reception Date: May 4, 5-8pm
Location: 50 Arrow Gallery
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Suite 136
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: 50arrowgallery.com

"Low End Theory" offers viewers an intimate glimpse into Qrcky's profound artistic journey, one that intertwines personal exploration with a deep-seated commitment to community and cultural heritage. Through a diverse array of paintings, Qrcky invites audiences to engage with themes of history, identity, and the unification of communities.

Contact: Jason Montgomery
jasonm@50arrowgallery.com
860-214-6214

EUPHEMYSTICAL

Artist: Luke J. Cavagnac
Date: Saturday, May 4, 4-8pm
Location: The Invisible Fountain
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Suite #206
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: invisiblefountain.com

The newest showing of paintings by Luke J. Cavagnac. A picture is worth 1,000 words, but not necessarily the actual words that represent exactly what you're trying to say. Sometimes paintings beat around the bush or have to go freshen up in the little artworks room. Please join us in celebrating the magic of meaningful juxtaposition and nonsensical symbolism.

Contact: 413-404-7346

New Prints

Artist: Joan Dix Blair
Start Date: May 2, 2024
End Date: May 26, 2024
Reception Date: Saturday, May 4, 5-7pm
Location: The Oxbow Gallery, front gallery
Hours: Thur-Sun 12-5pm, Fri 2-7pm
Address: 40 Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: oxbowartgallery.com

Movement is the subject of Joan's two distinct groups of prints. On one wall, the images were inspired by an engraved rock stele (the Rosetta Stone). Her suggested texts are free and modern marks w/imagined meanings. The smaller images on the opposite wall could be sketches for ceiling-hung mobiles She works in both etching and woodcut.

Contact: 413-203-1196

Shawn Farley

Artist: Shawn Farley
Start Date: May 2, 2024
End Date: May 26, 2024
Reception Date: Saturday, May 4, 5-7pm
Location: The Oxbow Gallery, back gallery
Hours: Thur-Sun 12-5pm, Fri 2-7pm
Address: 40 Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: oxbowartgallery.com

Shawn Farley exhibits her abstract anthropomorphic constructions. Working with foundry molds, Farley utilizes the positive and negative spaces of these forms that naturally evoke abstraction and demand collaboration with other found objects. Shedding their original purpose and history, these pieces are joined together and painted to take on new identities, even a new soul.

Contact: 413-203-1196

Easthampton Film Festival

Start Date: May 2, 2024
End Date: May 5, 2024
Reception Date: May 4, 4-7pm
Location: CitySpace
Address: 43 Main Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: easthamptonfilmfestival.com/2024program

Now entering its third year, the EFF is about showcasing the work of independent filmmakers from around the world, with a particular focus on fostering local talent. This season we're presenting 38 short films from around the world, more than half of which were made by Massachusetts-based filmmakers. Screenings include comedy, dark & edgy, all-ages, local documentaries, horror, and drama, and there will be a free reception on Saturday from 4-7pm in association with ArtWalk at CitySpace.

Contact: Chris Ferry
info@easthamptonfilmfestival.com
413-282-8330

MOVING STUDIO Sale at Cottage St Open Studios

Artist: Amanda Barrow
Date: May 4 & 5, 10am-5pm
Location: Cottage Street Studios, #415, follow orange arrows
Address: One Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: amandabarrow.net

Please visit me during my final Cottage St. Open Studios, studio #415, as I prepare to move my studio after 15 years in this gorgeous building. Moving to Eastworks, #244, a lovely new space! HUGE discounts on paintings, prints, and artists' books, and some FREE stuff in the hallways (frames, paper for collage, etc.). Come support me during this massive shift in my life and work! Did I mention I'll be offering some great deals on my artwork? Stop by! Printmaking workshops resume in September.

Contact: Amanda Barrow
bridge.arts.1@gmail.com

Retrospective

Artist: Eleanor Herman
Start Date: April 1, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2024
Location: Lathrop Community
Hours: 7 days, 9am-5pm
Address: 100 Bassett Brook Drive
City/Town: Easthampton

Eleanor's retrospective covers the years from 1975 through 2016. For her painting is all-absorbing and intense. It is a more complete way of expressing myself than words alone. She paints with oil because the colors are rich and vibrant ad may be mixed endlessly coating new hues. Nature is her color, inspiration and color is her joy.

Contact: Marcia Jestaedt
marciajestaedt@verizon.net
301-693-0427

FULL CIRCLE

Artist: Whendy Carter
Start Date: April 2, 2024
End Date: May 8, 2024
Location: The Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center, The Williston Northampton School
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3pm, Wed 8:30am-12:30pm
Address: 40 Park Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: whendycarter.com

Large-scale monotype collages that focus on pattern and repetition, in a variety of colorways including blacks, golds, bronze, and jewel tones. During the run of the exhibit WHENDY CARTER will be present at the Grubbs Gallery from 1-3pm, FRIDAYS, April 26 and May 3. If you are not available on Fridays at that time, please text or call to schedule a private tour.

Contact: Whendy Carter
whendy.carter@gmail.com
917-597-5935

The Debt you Owe

Artist: Oliver James
Start Date: April 11, 2024
End Date: May 8, 2024
Location: 50 Arrow Gallery
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Suite 136
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: 50arrowgallery.com

The highly anticipated solo exhibit by acclaimed Washington DC muralist and artist Oliver James. The exhibit promises to challenge perceptions, provoke dialogue, and confront uncomfortable truths about oppression within capitalist societies. Through a striking collection of original paintings and prints, Oliver James boldly confronts the often-overlooked history of indigenous genocide and oppression upon which economic superpowers like the USD and Yuan are built.

Contact: Jason Montgomery
jasonm@50arrowgallery.com
860-214-6214

Ned Wagers Dibble

Artist: Ned Wagers Dibble
Start Date: June 26, 2023
End Date: June 26, 2024
Location: New City Brewery
Hours: Mon-Fri 4-11pm, Sat & Sun 12-9pm
Address: 180 Pleasant Street (behind the Paragon Building)
City/Town: Easthampton

Paintings, prints and greeting cards.

Contact: Ned Wagers Dibble
nxdnwd@gmail.com
413-768-9087

Three Years of Conversation: Selections from Zea Mays Printmaking's Virtual Lunch Group

Artists: group show
Start Date: April 19, 2024
End Date: May 12, 2024
Location: The Sanford Gallery @ Zea Mays Printmaking
Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Address: 320 Riverside Drive
City/Town: Florence
Website: zeamaysprintmaking.com/three-years-of-conversation-selections-from-zmps-virtual-lunch-group

The ZMP virtual lunch group began meeting early in the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues as a vital, informative, and supportive part of our art life. In this exhibit, we celebrate this impact by showing works influenced by the suggestions, examples, ideas, and processes learned during the weekly virtual lunch meetings. This exhibit is an opportunity for group members, as well as other viewers, to take part, and continue, our conversation.

Contact: Kaye Carroll
kaye@zeamaysprintmaking.com
413-584-1783

Artful Antics

Artists: youth artists at Artspace Greenfield
Start Date: April 26, 2024
End Date: May 3, 2024
Location: Franklin Community Co-Op Community Room
Address: 170 Main Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: artspacegreenfield.org

The Artful Antics art show is hosted and sponsored by the Franklin Community Co-Op. This exhibition showcases artwork from Artspace's April Vacation Programming for kids ages 6+, instructed by local artists and educators Chaldea Deyman and Lucas May.

Contact: info@artspacegreenfield.org
413-772-6811

Tom Swetland

Artist: Tom Swetland
Start Date: May 4, 2024
End Date: June 29, 2024
Reception Date: Saturday, May 4, 3-6pm
Location: The LAVA Center
Hours: Mon-Tue & Sat 11am-2pm, Thur & Fri 5-8pm
Address: 324 Main Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: thelavacenter.org/exhibits/tom-swetland-art-show-2

The exhibit will feature collage art, assemblage, mixed media, papier mache and junk sculpture around the themes of surrealism, psychedelia, dreamscapes and conspiracy. Swetland is a mostly sel- taught artist. His work includes collage, assemblage, mixed media, and junk sculpture of assembled found objects. An ongoing theme is a critique of the usage of subtle propaganda in the omnipresent advertisement that surrounds us, and how that affects contemporary consciousness.

Contact: info@thelavacenter.org
413-376-8118

Photography

Artist: Pauline Star
Start Date: April 11, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2024
Location: The LAVA Center
Hours: Mon-Tue & Sat 11am-2pm, Thur & Fri 5-8pm
Address: 324 Main Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: thelavacenter.org/exhibits/pauline-star-photography

As a mom in recovery, I need to find time to fill my spirit with healthy things. One of those things I found was photography. I would wake before the sun came up and drive. I sometimes searched for the darkest dirt roads and highest peaks to get the right shots. When I looked for something to shoot with my camera (just my iPhone), I went with how it felt emotionally. I would snap a picture if I saw something that resonated with me.

Contact: info@thelavacenter.org
413-376-8118

Anima: Work from the Collection of Ute Stebich

Start Date: May 4, 2024
End Date: June 2, 2024
Reception Date: Saturday, May 4, 5-7pm
Location: PULP
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-4pm, or by appt
Address: 80 Race Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: pulpholyoke.com

This is the 2nd time the Collector and Gallerist Ute Stebich has invited Pulp to select work for an exhibition. Over 50 works have been chosen from her collection. In this show we celebrate our connection to animals from various cultures around the world.

Contact: pulpholyoke@gmail.com
413-362-6368

Hiroshi Tachibana

Artist: Hiroshi Tachibana
Start Date: May 4, 2024
End Date: June 2, 2024
Reception Date: Saturday, May 4, 5-7pm
Location: PULP, back room
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-4pm, or by appt
Address: 80 Race Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: pulpholyoke.com

Pulp presents a series of works on paper, and canvas by Japanese artist Hiroshi Tachibana. This is Hiroshi's first time exhibiting in the United States.

Contact: pulpholyoke@gmail.com
413-362-6368

The Pink Horizon

Artist: Joanne Holtje
Start Date: April 16, 2024
End Date: June 9, 2024
Location: Ceramic Studio of Maryanne Benns
Address: 80 Race Street
City/Town: Holyoke

Window show, viewable 24/7. Eleven new, small paintings by Joanne Holtje celebrating the drama of sky and atmosphere while being grounded by a mysterious pink horizon.

Contact: Joanne Holtje
joanne@joanneholtje.com

2024 Holyoke Community College Student Art Exhibition

Artists: HCC Art Students
Start Date: April 10, 2024
End Date: May 1, 2024
Location: Taber Art Gallery at HCC
Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-5pm
Address: 303 Homestead Avenue
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: hcc.edu/taber

Join the HCC Visual Art community to celebrate the work of this year's students. The exhibition features work from the 42 Visual Art courses taught at HCC this year including Animation, Motion Graphics, Photography, Ceramics, and more.

Contact: Rachel Rushing
rrushing@hcc.edu
413-552-2614

Celebrating Art and Nature

Artist: Noreen Acconcio
Start Date: May 1, 2024
End Date: June 4, 2024
Reception Date: May 2, 5-7pm
Location: Longmeadow Adult Center
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Address: 211 Maple Road
City/Town: Longmeadow

Watercolor, pastel, and oil paintings featuring depictions of landscapes, seascapes, animals, and flowers. Inspirations for painting are derived from the many facets of Nature. Some free flowing and colorful alcohol inks paintings will also be on display. Contact the artist for more information pertaining to sales or other questions about her art.

Contact: Noreen Lilian Acconcio
noracc413@yahoo.com
413-636-4203

MAC 30th Annual Spring Art Exhibition & Sale

Start Date: April 20, 2024
End Date: May 5, 2024
Location: Monson's House of Art
Hours: Sat & Sun, 12-5pm
Address: 200 Main Street
City/Town: Monson
Website: monsonartscouncil.org

Presenting some of the finest quality works of art from around the region. The works will be on display in Monson's House of Art and Memorial Hall each weekend through May 5th.

Contact: Alan Morin
alanm@monsonartscouncil.org

May Second Friday: Art and Shape

Date: Friday, May 10, 4–8pm
Location: Smith College Museum of Art
Address: 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
City/Town: Northampton
Website: scma.smith.edu

4-7pm activities: Hands-on! Art making for all ages in the atrium, inspired by works on view. Pop-Up Exhibition: Campus School of Smith College Sixth Grade--Drop by the museum’s Cunningham Center for Prints, Drawings and Photographs on the second floor to see a special installation of works curated by sixth graders from Campus School of Smith College. Community members, friends and family are all invited!

Masters of Realism

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 1, 2024
End Date: June 15, 2024
Reception Date: May 4, 4-6pm
Location: William Baczek Fine Arts
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Address: 36 Main Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: wbfinearts.com

William Baczek Fine Arts is proud to announce the opening of a group exhibition titled Masters of Realism. Ten of the most prominent realist painters from across the US will be exhibiting work for the show. Participating artists are Julie Beck, Matthew Cornell, Gregory Gillespie, Jeff Gola, Jane Lund, Rick Pas, Larry Preston, Scott Prior, Eric Wert, and Yin Yong Chun.

Contact: William Baczek
info@wbfinearts.com
413-587-9880

JFK Student Art Show

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 2, 2024
End Date: May 30, 2024
Reception Date: Friday, May 10, 5-7pm
Location: Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library
Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm
Address: 20 West Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: forbeslibrary.org

A special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and design will be showcased!

Contact: fkaufmann@forbeslibrary.org
413-587-1013

Sent From Fern Season

Artist: Alexis Fedorjaczenko
Start Date: April 12, 2024
End Date: June 7, 2024
Location: Gallery #1 on the Northampton Bike Path
Hours: all hours!
Address: 281 State Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: tinyartforallgallery.com/poetry

Join in the Tiny Gallery project by making your own postcard poem or collage! All ages, kid- and adult-friendly. Working with found materials is fun and accessible to all. Stop by Gallery #1 to see the Visual Poetry exhibit and pick up a postcard kit. Then send in your postcard to be included in the Tiny Gallery and/or in our online Community Gallery. All details on the website including pop-up poetry dates when you can make your collage onsite, chat with a poet, and wander down the path.

Contact: poetryonthepath@gmail.com

PLATITUDE: Queer Serviceware

Artists: group show
Start Date: April 19, 2024
End Date: May 26, 2024
Reception Date: May 24, 6-7:30pm
Location: A.P.E. Gallery
Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5pm, Fri 12-8pm
Address: 126 Main Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: apearts.org

Scheduled to coincide with Northampton's annual Pride celebrations, PLATITUDE looks at contemporary queer life in America through the form of ceramic serviceware. PLATITUDE values the various perspectives of the queer experience by featuring artists at different career and life milestones: Connor Czora, Ayumi Horie, Jeremy Brooks, Ron Geibel, Kathy King, Bri Murphy, Leo Minski, Jinsik Yoo, Mark Burns. Curated by ceramics artist Adam Chau. Closing Reception and Gallery Talk with Kathy King and Leslie Ferrin, May 24.

Contact: Kathy Couch
kathycouch@apearts.org

Mo Willems 8th Annual Benefit Exhibit: 100 Doodles

Artist: Mo Willems
Start Date: April 1, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2024
Location: R. Michelson Galleries
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 12-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
Address: 132 Main Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: rmichelson.com/illustration/mo-willems/doodles-a-mo-willems-sketchbook-volume-31

This exhibition features doodles and drawings created for Mo's 31st Annual Sketchbook, in preparation for his newly released YouTube show, Snack Doodles. All of Mo's proceeds from this exhibit will be donated to Grow Food Northampton to support their efforts in creating a just and resilient local food system that nourishes our community and protects and enriches the earth.

Contact: events@rmichelson.com
413-586-3964

Chemistry

Artist: Michael Sjostedt
Start Date: April 1, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2024
Location: Assemble Made & Curated
Address: 164 Main Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: assemblenorthampton.com

Chemistry symbolizes the serendipitous connections in my art. Blending past cultural elements with scientific structure and exploring themes of gender and complex human interactions, I showcase the playful and chaotic chemistry of creative experimentation.

Contact: Michael Sjostedt
msjost@gmail.com
413-230-1812

NSC Artist of the Month

Artist: Deb Lohmeyer
Start Date: April 1, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2024
Location: Northampton Senior Center
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Address: 67 Conz Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: deblohmeyer.com

Black and White Fine Art Photography that evokes and invites the viewer's emotions. These photos explore the tonal aspects of rural and urban landscapes that through shadows, light, and mist express both possibility and memory.

Contact: Deb Lohmeyer
dlohme@gmail.com
413-626-4581

Selected Works

Artist: Gabriela Sepulveda
Start Date: March 8, 2024
End Date: May 3, 2024
Location: CLICK Workspace
Address: 9 1/2 Market Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: clickworkspace.org/events/2024/03/08/gabriela-sepulveda

This exhibition represents a fusion of diverse collections, encapsulating the essence of my current obsessions and introspections. Each canvas whispers a unique narrative, inviting viewers to explore different worlds and glimpse the kaleidoscope of emotions that have shaped these creations. Whether it's the haunting allure of shadow and light or the bold strokes of vibrant hues, every artwork reflects a moment frozen in time, capturing the essence of an ever-evolving artistic exploration.

Contact: info@clickworkspace.org
413-270-3879

Photographs

Artist: Jim Gambaro
Start Date: March 28, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2024
Location: North Gallery at Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Address: 30 Locust Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: jimgambarophotography.zenfolio.com

This eclectic display of work by Belchertown fine art photographer Jim Gambaro presents images are as diverse as a sunset at Quabbin Reservoir to a street scene in the Galapagos. New work includes a variety of images from Southwest canyons.

Contact: Jim Gambaro
jimgam117@aol.com
413-262-0955

Painting the Persianate World: Portable Images on Paper, Cloth and Clay

Start Date: February 2, 2024
End Date: July 7, 2024
Location: Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA)
Address: 22 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
City/Town: Northampton
Website: scma.smith.edu/art/exhibitions/painting-persianate-world-portable-images-paper-cloth-and-clay

Painting the Persianate World introduces a view of cultures in flux through migration and contact. The movement of people from regions that comprise today's Iran and Afghanistan to present-day Pakistan, India and Bangladesh--and with them the Persian language-- formed what has come to be known as the Persianate world. Manuscript illustrations, dye-painted textiles, and decorated ceramics played an important role in binding these regions together.

Contact: Tiffany Bradley
tbradley@smith.edu
413-585-2759

Splash of Color

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 1, 2024
End Date: May 29, 2024
Location: Shelburne Arts Co-op
Hours: Mon & Wed-Sun 11am-5pm
Address: 26 Bridge Street
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: shelburneartscoop.com

Color takes center stage in paintings, prints, photographs, decorative and wearable fiber art, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and mixed media pieces.

Contact: Flo Rosenstock
sac01370@gmail.com
413-625-9324

Volcanix

Artist: Christin Couture
Start Date: January 15, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2024
Location: Art in the Hall / Art Bank Building
Hours: by chance or appt
Address: 26 Bridge Street, 2nd floor
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: redtidebluefire.com

Mixed medium prints based on a woodcut of the Mexican volcano Popocatépetl. As a universal symbol of destruction, upheaval, hidden emotions, and creativity, the volcano image appears in 19th Century literature and art, from Emily Dickinson's poetry, to the paintings of Frederick Edwin Church. These works were inspired by watching a 24 hour webcam of the volcano over a period of several years.

Contact: Rose Hall
Redtidebluefire@gmail.com
413-625-0137

23rd Annual Women in History Exhibit

Artists: Westfield H.S. women students
Start Date: April 21, 2024
End Date: May 8, 2024
Reception Date: May 5
Location: Robert Floyd Gallery
Hours: Tue-Wed & Sunday 1-5pm
Address: 2 East Street corner of Rt. 10/College Highway
City/Town: Southampton
Website: floydgallery.com

The Floyd Gallery is proud to continue honoring women for our 23rd consecutive year. Our 23rd Annual Women in History Month exhibit features women students from Westfield H.S. Our Exhibitors are Ava Beardsley, Alisha Bhujel, Sania Bhujel, Elizabeth Coach, Laura Lujan, and Rita Sardinha. These women photographers will share Artist Gallery Conversations on Sundays, April 21 and May 5. Refreshments. Image: Handstand © 2024 Rita Sardinha

Contact: Robert Floyd
floyd@floydgallery.com
413-529-2635

Wilbraham Art League

Artist: group show
Start Date: May 9, 2024
End Date: Jul 10, 2024
Location: Baystate Arts Alive Gallery, Baystate Medical Center, Daly 3 Connector
Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
Address: 759 Chestnut Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: wilbrahamartleague.org

The Wilbraham Art League will be showcasing their art in the Daly 3 Connector at Baystate Medical Center. Use the main entrance. Founded in 2007, the Wilbraham Art League was established to promote the understanding and appreciation of fine arts. Many of their artists will be participating with over 40 paintings in a wide range of mediums and styles on display. The diversity of their art makes their exhibits delightful and unique.

Contact: Roger Kellman
namllek@aol.com
413-233-7478

Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women

Artist: Julie Lapping Rivera
Start Date: April 27, 2024
End Date: February 23, 2025
Reception Date: May 31, 5-7pm
Location: D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield Museums
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Address: 21 Edwards Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/look-again-portraits-of-daring-women-by-julie-lapping-rivera

An homage to exceptional, pioneering women working across centuries. In a series of hand-carved, woodcut and collage prints, Leverett-based artist Julie Lapping Rivera highlights the lives and achievements of women who defied the status quo. Rivera's portraits invite the viewer to consider who is included, and omitted, from narratives of history today. There will be a talk with New York Times journalist Amy Padnani on September 5th, and a poetry reading on September 19th.

Gallery A3 Artists IN RESIDENCE at Art for the Soul Gallery

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 5, 2024
End Date: June 9, 2024
Reception Date: Sunday, May 5, 3-5pm
Location: Art for the Soul Gallery
Hours: Tue-Fri 11-4pm
Address: Tower Square, 1500 Main Street, 2nd Floor
City/Town: Springfield
Website: artforthesoulgallery.com

Artists from Art for the Soul displayed their work in Amherst during January, artists from Gallery A3 will now be showing their work at Art for the Soul. Curated by William “Billy” Myers. Artists include: Marianne Connolly, Daniel Feldman, Paula Hite, Laura Holland, Karen Iglehart, Sue Katz, GK Khalsa, John Krifka, Ron Maggio, Nancy Meagher, Rebecca Muller, Evelyn Pye, Larry Rankin, Cheryl Rezendes, Rochelle Shicoff, Diane Steingart, and Janet Winston. Art Forum Online: May 16, 7:30-8:30pm, register online.

Contact: Emily Munsell
emilyartforthesoul@gmail.com

2024 Spring Members Exhibit

Artists: Quabbin Art Association
Start Date: March 5, 2024
End Date: May 6, 2024
Location: Baystate Medical Center
Address: 759 Chestnut Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: baystatehealth.org/locations/baystate-medical-center

The show features the works of more than a dozen QAA members including watercolor, oil, acrylic, pencil, pastel, mixed media and photography. The artwork is available through May 6th for viewing in the main corridor with many pieces for sale directly from the artists.

Contact: info@quabbinartassociation.com

The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today

Start Date: February 17, 2024
End Date: May 5, 2024
Location: D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield Museums
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Address: 21 Edwards Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/the-outwin-2022-american-portraiture-today

The Springfield Museums is one of only four museums in the country to host this major exhibition organized by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. The Outwin 2022 is the culminating exhibition from the most recent Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, which every three years invites emerging and established artists who are living and working in the United States to submit a recent portrait to a panel of experts chosen by the Portrait Gallery.

Contact: Michelle M. Murphy
mmurphy@springfieldmuseums.org
413-263-6800

Animationland

Start Date: January 13, 2024
End Date: May 5, 2024
Location: Springfield Science Museum
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Address: 21 Edwards Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/animationland

Dive into the world of storytelling and channel your creativity to develop your own animated production using storyboarding, sketching, stop-motion movie making, and more! The quirky cast of characters and hands-on interactives break down the process step-by-step to reveal how animated features are created. Animationland empowers visitors of all ages to experiment, learn, and tell their own stories through animation.

Contact: Michelle M. Murphy
mmurphy@springfieldmuseums.org
413-263-6800

Awing & Honoring Frederick Gao Retrospective

Artist: Frederick Gao
Start Date: May 1, 2023
End Date: June 30, 2024
Reception Date: May 2, 2-4pm
Location: Sunderland Public Library
Hours: Mon 10am-8pm, Tue & Wed 1-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Address: 20 School Street
City/Town: Sunderland
Website: sunderlandpubliclibrary.org

Enter the world of Frederick Gao, an inner tapestry of lush landscapes, weathered New England barns, livestock and people, rendered into paintings and capturing his 30+ years of observing life in Western Massachusetts. Unlike most retrospectives, which show gradients of their perspective over time, Gao's body of work was produced through an impassioned flurry of five years. Gao passed away in 2023 before he was able to host an art show. This exhibit serves as a celebratory debut of Gao's work.

Contact: director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
413-665-2642

What's on Your Plate?

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 5, 2023
End Date: June 29, 2024
Reception Date: May 5, 2-4pm (performance 3pm)
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center
Hours: Tue 10am-4pm, Wed-Sun 10am-6pm
Address: 2 Avenue A
City/Town: Turners Falls
Website: greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org

The exhibit What’s On Your Plate? asks artists to investigate the entanglement of food, time, commitment, and ecology. Curated by Exploded View, in collaboration with the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center 2024 Food, Farms, and Factories project and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Contact: Trish Crapo
tcrapo@mac.com
413-834-7934

The Rotating Art Book Project 2023-24

Date: Friday, May 3, 5-8pm
Location: LOOT found + made
Address: 62 Avenue A
City/Town: Turners Falls
Website: loottheshop.com

The Rotating Art Book Project 2023-24 was a year-long collaboration involving 12 creative individuals. Each participant was tasked with responding to a monthly theme by expressing themselves through a page in a book. At the end of each month, the books were circulated, allowing each person to receive a new book and a fresh theme to explore. This upcoming First Friday event will showcase all the books, with participants present to explain the project.

Contact: hello@loottheshop.com
413-863-9500

WOW: Wisdom of Women

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 4, 2024
End Date: June 23, 2024
Reception Date: May 4, 3-5pm
Location: ArtWorks Gallery
Hours: Sat & Sun 1-4pm; extended hours 1-7pm: 5/11, 6/1 & 6/8
Address: 69 Main Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org/exhibitions/wow-2024

Our planet may be on the eve of destruction! Amidst the challenges facing the world, Curator Terry Rooney has invited artists to the second WOW Show (Wisdom Of Women) to address pressing issues such as climate change, social justice issues and personal freedoms.

Contact: Marie Lauderdale
info@workshop13.org
413-277-6072

Articulture Westfield 2024

Date: May 3, 6-8pm & May 4, 10am-4pm
Reception Date: Friday, May 3, 6-8pm
Location: Amelia Park Arena
Address: 21 South Broad Street
City/Town: Westfield
Website: facebook.com/ArtWorksWestfield

Featuring 70+ artists in the exhibition hall at Amelia Park Arena, Articulture is our annual celebration of artistic expression by local and regional visual artists, along with live music and local authors. Our seventh Articulture experience, we provide platforms for new and emerging artists to share their talent alongside experienced and professional Pioneer Valley artists with the community. Bringing creators and community together to engage, inform, empower, inspire, educate and entertain!

Contact: Bill Westerlind
info@artworkswestfield.com
413-335-6976

MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View

Artists: Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)
Start Date: May 1, 2023
End Date: May 31, 2024
Reception Date: May 10 & 25
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts / NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists / Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity
Address: see website for location details
City/Town: Northampton & Florence
Website: experiencemica.org

MICAfest is back! Tickets on sale now. 80 m/other artists converge this May for MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View, a month-long, multidisciplinary festival in Northampton presented by MICA, a Western MA mom-run organization. Brace yourself for an unprecedented event with a visual exhibition and interdisciplinary weekly showcases. Don't miss this groundbreaking celebration, igniting essential conversations about m/otherhood, art, and social change. Free events and sliding scale tickets.

Contact: Lyza Fennell
hello@experiencemica.org
413-341-6916

Fun Fest at Unity Park

Date: May 11, 12:30-4:30pm
Location: Unity Park
Address: 56 First Street
City/Town: Turners Falls
Website: musicafranklin.org/fun-fest

Join Música Franklin for our 6th Annual Fun Fest, a free festival featuring musical performances, entertainment, and crafts for the whole family! Listen to world-class music, try your hand at an instrument in our “petting zoo”, create a make-and-take craft project, get your face painted, shop local craft vendors, and grab a bite from the nearby food trucks. Interested vendors or volunteers should email annierose@musicafranklin.org. The rain location is Greenfield Middle School.

Contact: Annierose Klingbeil
annierose@musicafranklin.org
413-475-6681

May Day Craft Fair at Blazing Star Herbal School

Date: Saturday, May 4, 11am-4pm
Location: Blazing Star Herbal School
Address: 292 Thompson Road
City/Town: Conway
Website: fb.me/e/10eLhC27w

Community gathering and craft Fair hosted by Blazing Star Herbal School. 20+ vendors.

Contact: Tony(a) Lemos
blazingstarclinic@gmail.com

Cottage Street Open Studios

Date: May 4 & 5, 10am-5pm both days
Location: Cottage Street Studios
Address: One Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: cottagestreetstudios.com

An exciting array of gifts, fine art and fine crafts offered by more than 20 artists. Every studio tells a story!

Contact: Patricia Czepiel Hayes
pattyhayes@czepiel.art
413-259-5164

2024 Community Mural Master Class Artist Call

Sponsoring Group Name: Common Wealth Murals
Deadline: May 20
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Springfield
Website: drive.google.com/file/d/1XwTlGmB3KzRbpceY-xhVOOGgRyi-bssQ/view

We are currently accepting applications from artists and muralists for participation in a Community Mural Master Class to recreate a mural by AfriCOBRA artist Nelson Stevens. Under the guidance of Jones-Henderson and Common Wealth Murals, 6 selected artists will recreate “The Old, the Young, the Beautiful” over the course of the Master Class. Full details on website.

4th Annual Pioneer Valley Art Festival

Sponsoring Group Name: Agawam Community Artists and Artisans
Deadline: July 1
Submission/Entry Fees: no fee to apply
City/Town: Agawam
Website: agawamarts.com

At the Agawam Polish American Club, Feeding Hills. Saturday August 24 & 25, 10am-4pm. 10x10 tent space $65. For entry form please contact Ceil Rossi.

Contact: Ceil Rossi
tocarefree2@hotmail.com
413-207-1247

Gallery A3 Open Call for Artists for 9th Juried Show

Sponsoring Group Name: Gallery A3
Deadline: submit images May 28 - June 28
Submission/Entry Fees: $38 for 3 entries, $7 for one additional entry, 4 entries max
City/Town: Amherst
Website: gallerya3.com

Gallery A3's Call for Artists for Impermanence seeks art that speaks to the ever-changing, transient, and cyclical nature of all things as experienced in the realm of human relationships and emotions and as encountered in the material and natural worlds. Juror Maria Timina is Curator of Russian and European Art at the Mead Art Museum, Amherst College. Exhibit runs Aug 1-31. Opening Reception Aug 1 (5-8pm) and Art Forum Aug 15 (7:30pm). Full info on website.

Shutesbury Open Studios

Sponsoring Group Name: Shutesbury Open Studios Committee
Deadline: May 1
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Shutesbury
Website: greenbrownart.com/shutesbury-open-studios

Artists who live or make art in Shutesbury are invited to participate in this one-day event, showing in their home or studio. If interested, please contact Joan Green by email at joangreen@gmail.com asap. This program has received funding from the Shutesbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Contact: Joan Green
joangreen@gmail.com
617-955-4947

Bridge of Flowers Art Show & Sale 2024

Sponsoring Group Name: Bridge of Flowers
Deadline: August 1
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: bridgeofflowersmass.org

The Bridge of Flowers Art Show and Sale is accepting applications for our second annual show August 16-18. More information and application forms are available on the Bridge of Flowers website. This is not a juried exhibition and there is no participation fee. However, all work must be for sale. This show is open to all West County artists working in 2D media. Please direct any questions to Ann Lofquist annlof@earthlink.net

Contact: ann lofquist
annlof@earthlink.net
805-603-8010

Celebrate Art

Sponsoring Group Name: Scantic River Artisans
Deadline: May 23
Submission/Entry Fees: Members $25 1st entry; $35 up to 3 entries / Assoc Members $30 1st entr; $40 up to 3 entries / Non-members $35 1st entry; $45 up to 3 entries
City/Town: Hampden
Website: scanticriverartisans.com

Show dates: June 1 (noon - 5pm) and June 2 (11 - 3pm). Reception and awards June 2 (noon - 2pm). Accepted Works will be posted by 5pm on May 28th. Categories for prizes and awards: Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor, Sculpture, Graphics, Photography, Mixed Media. Must be at least six entrants for the category to qualify for prizes. Criteria: Original work only. All art must be for sale. 10% commission to SRA for all sales. Visit website for entry forms.

Contact: Christine Sterritt
chrisps@charter.net
413-537-8162

Ecstatic Resistance Magazine

Sponsoring Group Name: Fortuna Major Press / Astral Cherry Healing Arts
Deadline: June 30
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: astralcherryart.com/fmp

Calling all creatives, visionaries, and catalysts with a cause! Fortuna Major Press is thrilled to announce submissions to our first issue, Beyond Separation, are OPEN NOW. The mission: to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and uplift the work of creatives who are pushing boundaries and cultivating a world of justice and belonging. To learn more about the magazine and submit, visit astralcherryart.com/opportunities

Contact: Lachlan Thompson
fortunamajorpress@gmail.com

REFLECTIONS: Main Street Art Activations

Sponsoring Group Name: Cummington Cultural District
Deadline: May 31
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Cummington
Website: cummingtonculture.art

An annual application-based program offering up to $1,000 and marketing support to local artists and organizations to produce public artworks, cultural events, and other activities within the Cummington Cultural District. Preference will be given to artists from Cummington and the adjacent towns of Ashfield, Windsor, Worthington, Chesterfield, Goshen and Plainfield.

Contact: culturaldistrictcummington@gmail.com

4th Annual LAVA Film Festival

Sponsoring Group Name: The LAVA Center
Deadline: August 11 (early bird deadline: July 21)
Submission/Entry Fees: free for Valley filmmakers (email for promo code)
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: thelavacenter.org/lava-film-festival

The newest, brightest, and best of Massachusetts filmmaking talent--from students to professionals and everyone in between! Festival dates: October 4-6. Submission requirements: Films must be made by current residents of Massachusetts. We will accept films and videos of any length, any subject, any style. Films must be creative projects in their own right, as opposed to live events or performances filmed for documentation purposes. Valley filmmakers can submit for free! To get a promo code to waive the entry fee, email us and tell us where you live.

Contact: info@thelavacenter.org

Northampton Senior Center Call for Artists

Sponsoring Group Name: Northampton Senior Center
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Northampton
Website: northamptonma.gov/2493/Application-for-Artist-of-the-Month

Call for artists for August 2024 to May 2025. Juried show, Selected artists will be notified by June 7. Must be 55+ years of age and live within Northampton area. Accepting flatwork with minimum 12 pieces of work ready to hang. Email submission with your name, address, email address, phone number and include 2-3 high resolution photos of your work as jpeg attachments; identify size and media you used.

Contact: nscartspace@gmail.com

Artist in Residence at Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies

Sponsoring Group Name: Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Amherst
Website: umass.edu/renaissance/2022-2023callproposals

Aided by the Center's collection of over 1,000 rare books, gardens, and meadowscape, artists are invited to explore how their work intersects with Renaissance (1490-1750) thought and craft to produce work that generates new perspectives on the relationship between the early modern world and our own. Projects should creatively open onto the ways in which today's most urgent topics ranging from global capitalism to environmental and social justice traffic in ideas that extend into the Renaissance.

Contact: Liz Fox
efox@umass.edu
413-577-3600

Beyond the Scars at Art Fluent

Sponsoring Group Name: Art Fluent
Deadline: June 7, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: $25 first entry / $10 for each additional entry
City/Town: Boston
Website: art-fluent.com/calls-for-art/beyond-the-scars-prospectus

As artists, we know that our creations can be born from the unexpected, where accidents and errors are transformed into elements of beauty. It's the unexpected aesthetic that emerges when we embrace the imperfections of the creative process. Join us in celebrating the imperfect in art, where every flaw has a story to tell, each imperfection adds character, and every mistake is a tribute to the unpredictable beauty of the creative journey. Show us BEYOND THE SCARS from your perspective.

Contact: Amy Matteson Neill
hello@art-fluent.com
508-419-1015

Field Trip

Sponsoring Group Name: Elusie Gallery
Deadline: June 13, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: antlereditions.com/fieldtrip

This is a show about the best feelings/moments/places of your youth. We want the viewers to enter the gallery and be immersed in an environment filled with whimsey, nostalgia and wonder. Pieces of any medium to show at Elusie Gallery- July 6th to July 30th. Opening during ArtWalk- Saturday July 6. Submissions due June 13th. Accepted submissions due by July 3rd at Elusie Gallery. Need to be ready to hang or display. Full details on website.

Contact: Lisa Hersey
lisa@antlereditions.com
413-204-2431

Summer 2024 Shows at Becket Arts Center

Sponsoring Group Name: Becket Arts Center
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: $5-$20
City/Town: Becket
Website: 2024becketarts.artcall.org/current-calls-for-entry

We have several open calls for art including three large group shows and two small group shows. Apply now

Contact: Jenn Beatty
jenn@becketartscenter.org
413-623-6635

/'ab,strak(t)/ at Art Fluent

Sponsoring Group Name: Art Fluent
Deadline: May 3, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: $25 first entry / $10 for each additional entry
City/Town: Boston
Website: art-fluent.com/calls-for-art/abstrakt-prospectus

Abstract art is like breaking the rules of traditional art--it doesn't try to show things as they are in real life. Instead, it uses colors, shapes, and lines in wild and creative ways to express feelings or ideas, often leaving interpretation open to the viewer. It's a celebration of artistic freedom and imagination. Show us /'ab,strak(t)/ from your perspective.

Contact: Amy Matteson Neill
hello@art-fluent.com
508-419-1015

Zea Mays Printmaking BIPOC Artist Membership Program

Sponsoring Group Name: Zea Mays Printmaking
Deadline: May 14, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Florence
Website: zeamaysprintmaking.com/education/scholarships/bipoc-artist-membership

Zea Mays Printmaking is offering two free memberships to BIPOC artists in 2024. Membership includes the ability to work independently at the fully equipped printmaking studio, a discount on workshop registration, and the opportunity to submit work to the Zea Mays Printmaking Flat File and participate in community exhibitions. Awardees of the BIPOC Artist Membership will also receive 100 free hours of studio usage. Awardees will be decided by lottery on May 31st.

Contact: Kaye Carroll
kaye@zeamaysprintmaking.com
413-584-1783

2024 Holyoke Pride Fest

Sponsoring Group Name: Holyoke Pride
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: $50 for 10x10' space
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: forms.gle/2AjYtBb1EvTea3Hw6

2024 Holyoke Pride Fest at will be held at Veterans Park on Saturday, June 22, 12-6pm. (Rain location: the Holyoke War Memorial). Each business or organization will receive a single 10x10' space at the park. Cost is $50. You will need to provide your own table, chairs, and tent. If you have any questions or concerns, please email info@holyokepride.org. Once your application is submitted, we'll be back in touch with payment information.

Contact: info@holyokepride.org

Mentoring Program for Early Career Artists from the Connecticut River Valley

Sponsoring Group Name: Valley Arts Mentors (VAM)
Deadline: rolling
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: artsmentors.org/mentorship

VAM is currently accepting registrations for mentors and mentees! We match 10 - 15 mentor/mentee pairs a year on a rolling basis. Commitment: Mentors and mentees connect online or in person once every two weeks for a six month period. Full details and registration form on website.

Contact: admin@artsmentors.org
508-439-2069

Local Art at the Montague Center Library

Sponsoring Group Name: Montague Center Library
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Montague

Live in or near Montague? Want to show your art in the Montague Center Library? We have a small exhibition area to feature local artists. Please email for more information. Call for artists is ongoing. All 2D (or close to) art will be considered.

Contact: Kate Martineau
kmartineau@cwmars.org
413-367-2852

Display your art at The LAVA Center

Sponsoring Group Name: The LAVA Center
Deadline: open
Submission/Entry Fees: no fee to apply
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: localaccess.org/gallery-space

We have two gallery spaces in our large, window-less space in downtown Greenfield. No windows means no sun damage, and lots of uninterrupted white space to better highlight your work. Both gallery spaces include a reception, generally on the first weekend of the month; regular public gallery hours throughout the month; marketing and promotions: a press release sent to local and regional news outlets and being featured on our website, in our email newsletter, and in social media. Full details on website.

Borgia Gallery at Elms College

Sponsoring Group Name: Elms College
Deadline: July 12, 2024
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Chicopee
Website: elms.edu/academics/humanities/borgia-gallery

The Borgia Gallery at Elms College in Chicopee is seeking artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or small three-dimensional media to exhibit work. The gallery space is approximately 1000 square feet, and it is located in the Mary Dooley College Center. Exhibitions run from 4 to 8 weeks in length and the college provides printed marketing materials such as postcards and flyers. Interested parties should submit 10 digital images or website to scoona@elms.edu

Contact: Dr Amber Scoon
scoona@elmse.edu

Tag Art and Concertina Book

Date & Time: Saturday, May 25, 10am-4pm
Fee: $35 half day / $55 full day w/Concertina Book Making
Location: 230am Studio at the Carriage House
Address: 8 North Street
City/Town: Erving
Website: 230amstudio.com

There's something so freeing, unintimidating, and all-out FUN about working this small. You'll have time to collage a variety of different tags and get your creative juices flowing. Creating these tags is a great way to work past an artist's block, but you'll also end up with beautiful tags to hang on a wine bottle or gift box, use as an inspirational reminder or bookmark, frame or add to a handmade book. You can also stay for the follow-up afternoon class and make them into a concertina book.

Contact: Donna Beck
230amdesigns@gmail.com
413-214-8470

Beginning Stained Glass at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio

Date & Time: May 4, 1-5:30pm
Fee: $125
Location: Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite 229
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: DragonflyStainedGlassStudio.com

Create a beautiful sun catcher or ornaments to grace your home or give as gifts. We will cover the skills and techniques to build a unique piece of stained glass art. The perfect class for students with no experience or intermediate students with some experience who may want a refresher course. All levels welcome. Glass and supplies are included in the tuition and the use of all tools. Dates for same class: May 5, 18; June 1, 2, 15, 29.

Contact: Heather McLean
Info@DragonflyStainedGlassStudio.com
413-559-1010

Stitched Journals with Lisa Hersey

Date & Time: Saturday, May 18, 1-5pm
Fee: $150
Location: Antler Editions
Address: 1 Cottage Street, studio 512
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: antlereditions.com/workshops/stitched-journals

A great beginner class for people interested in learning bookbinding techniques they can easily recreate at home. Artists can learn to bind their own sketchbooks, poets can learn to bind their own writing, crafty people can dip their hands into another medium! In this class we will explore four different stitched journals. Students will go home with a variety of blank journals and the knowledge they need to continue the practice at home.

Contact: Lisa Hersey
lisa@antlereditions.com
413-204-2431

Tunnel Book with Lisa Hersey

Date & Time: Saturday, June 1, 10am-1pm
Fee: $60
Location: Antler Editions
Address: 1 Cottage Street, studio 512
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: antlereditions.com/workshops/tunnel-book

Learn to create your own tunnel book in this class. Each student will use their favorite dry media to create a scene within their book. This structure is made up of three layers of a scene, think background, middle ground and foreground. Each window tells part of your story. Looking into a tunnel book is like entering a small three dimensional world. Students will be able to recreate this book at home.

Contact: Lisa Hersey
lisa@antlereditions.com
413-204-2431

Hard Cover Journals with Lisa Hersey

Date & Time: Saturday, June 15, 1-5pm
Fee: $150
Location: Antler Editions
Address: 1 Cottage Street, studio 512
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: antlereditions.com/workshops/hard-cover-journals

This structure is great for people who like to stick extra stuff into their journals. It is a hard cover variation of a long stitch. The spine is wider than normal to accommodate extra growth in the text block without bulging like many store bought journals do. Students will choose from a variety of book clothes, end sheets and a threads. We will create our covers, fold the signatures, and sew a book. Students will leave with two books.

Contact: Lisa Hersey
lisa@antlereditions.com
413-204-2431

Painting in Watercolor with Deborah Padden

Date & Time: Tuesdays, May 7-21, 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $90 / 10% member discount at checkout / sliding scale pricing available
Location: Workshop13
Address: 13 Church Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org

This course is structured around the basics of watercolor painting with emphasis on interpretation of still life. In this beginner 3-week course you will be guided through development of skills, techniques, and aesthetic sensibilities to artistic expression in watercolor medium. All materials included.

Contact: Mary Remington
info@workshop13.org
413-277-6072

Creating a Still Life in Acrylics with Deborah Padden

Date & Time: Tuesdays, May 7-21, 6-8:30pm
Fee: $90 / 10% member discount at checkout / sliding scale pricing available
Location: Workshop13
Address: 13 Church Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org

Embark on a creative journey into the world of acrylic painting in this 3-week course. Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll be led through each step of the process of drawing and painting with acrylics, ensuring your success and growth as an artist. All materials included.

Contact: Mary Remington
info@workshop13.org
413-277-6072

Ceramic Flower Workshop at ClayWorks

Date & Time: Saturday, May 4, 10am-1pm
Fee: $40 / 10% member discount at checkout / sliding scale pricing and sibling discounts available
Location: ClayWorks
Address: 71 Main Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org

As the weather warms and flowers bloom, create your own spring flower in this 3 hour workshop. Whether you are a beginner or have plenty of experience, this class will be fun and successful. All ages!

Contact: Mary Remington
info@workshop13.org
413-277-6072

3 Part(y) Printmaking at Resilient Community Arts

Date & Time: Mondays, May 6-20 6-8pm
Fee: sliding scale
Location: Resilient Community Arts
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Ste #238
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: resilientcommunityarts.org/program-registration/p/3-party-printmaking

3 Part(y) Printmaking is comprised of three workshops to explore the art of Linocut Printmaking. Sign up for all three to get the full experience (and a discount!) or pick and choose which nights you want. We'll start small with mini blocks and erasers, move up to a larger linocut blocks, and learn the ins and outs of pulling prints.

Contact: info@resilientcommunityarts.org
413-342-0396

Paint Monet for Mother's Day with Eliza Moser

Date & Time: Mother's Day, May 12, 10am-12pm
Fee: $55 single person / $100 for 2 people
Location: Eliza Moser Fine Art - Studio & Gallery
Address: 21 College Street, Suite #9
City/Town: South Hadley
Website: elizamoser.com

Enjoy some special bonding time with your mom this Mother's Day, or gift her a creative night out with a friend! This Monet Paint Night is a fun and relaxed evening of painting and is very beginner friendly. In this event, participants will learn a bit about Monet's painting process, colors, and style, and will get to create a Monet painting of their very own.

Contact: Eliza Moser
elizamoserfineart@gmail.com
413-204-4797

Scratchboard Workshop with Ruth Sanderson

Date & Time: Saturday, May 11, 1-4pm
Fee: none
Location: Community Room at Forbes Library
Address: 20 West Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: forbeslibrary.libcal.com/event/11881069

Ruth Sanderson will lead students in discovering the techniques used in scratchboard art. Everyone will work on a portrait of an animal, learning how to create realistic animal eyes and fur. All materials will be provided. Recommended for adults and teens.

Classical Painting Workshop with Barbara Johnson

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6-9pm, May 1 - June 5
Fee: $475
Organization: Barbara Johnson Studio
Location: Cottage Street Studios
Address: One Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: BarbaraJohnson.com

Beginners welcome, and artists with personal projects. Demos on techniques and study of Old Master and Contemporary artists to analyze and discuss methods and influences. Class size limited to ensure quality individualized instruction. All levels welcome.

Contact: Barbara Johnson
BarbaraJohnson202@gmail.com
413-259-7727

Watercolor: Think Slow Paint Fast with Barbara Johnson

Date & Time: Sundays, 10am-5pm, June 9 & 16
Fee: $335
Organization: Barbara Johnson Studio
Location: Cottage Street Studios
Address: One Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: BarbaraJohnson.com

Explore the delightful medium of watercolor. An introduction to the basic principles and possibilities of the “live medium” and the joys to be found in the process. Students are guided through a series of painting exercises designed to build their skills with materials both traditional and experimental. Participants benefit greatly from each other's explorations and achievements in a supportive setting. Class size limited to ensure quality individualized instruction. All levels welcome.

Contact: Barbara Johnson
BarbaraJohnson202@gmail.com
413-259-7727

Figure Drawing: Anatomy & Structure of the Torso with Steve Saxenian

Date & Time: May 11 & 18, 10am-4pm
Fee: $175, sliding scale available
Location: Stephen Saxenian Studio
Address: 79 Teawaddle Hill Road
City/Town: Leverett
Website: stephensaxenian.com

The aim of this workshop is to introduce methods of incorporating anatomical structure into representational figure drawings. Using physical and 3D models, master drawings and live models, we will focus primarily on the skeletal and muscular forms of the torso, learning how to identify them on the model and how to draw them as simplified geometric shapes and elements. Read more and register here: bit.ly/anatomy-torso-may-2024

Contact: Steve Saxenian
stevesaxenian@gmail.com
413-336-8025

Painting Flowers & Floral Arrangements with Eliza Moser

Date & Time: May 25, 9:30am-4:30pm
Fee: $115, material rental options available
Location: Eliza Moser Fine Art - Studio & Gallery
Address: 21 College Street, Suite #9
City/Town: South Hadley
Website: elizamoser.com

Learn the secrets to painting Flowers in this one-day workshop. Working directly on the canvas, students will learn how to first sketch the basic structure of a flower or floral arrangement, then how to mix colors and apply paint. Along the way we will discuss the form and "structure" of petals and botanicals, as well as learning other tips and tricks specific to this timeless subject matter.

Contact: Eliza Moser
elizamoserfineart@gmail.com
413-204-4797

Easthampton Clay: Registration open for Spring II term

Date & Time: classes start May 6
Fee: $285-$310
Location: Easthampton Clay
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: easthamptonclay.com

This term we have lots of exciting new classes for you to explore at all experience levels! Classes tend to fill quickly at, so keep that in mind as you consider your options, and be sure to browse our complete list course offerings before registering. Adult Classes (ages 17 and up) run for 8 weeks, at $285-$310. Each adult course will include one 25-pound bag of clay. Kids & Teen Classes: tool kits and a bag of clay are included with each class.

Contact: info@easthamptonclay.com

Weekly Painting Class with Eliza Moser

Date & Time: Thursdays, 6-8:30pm, May 9-30
Fee: $200 (for 4-week class)
Location: Eliza Moser Fine Art - Studio & Gallery
Address: 21 College Street, Suite #9
City/Town: South Hadley
Website: elizamoser.com

Join us for our weekly Painting class to learn the fundamentals of oil painting. Open to all skill levels, this class will teach students a step-by-step process of painting. New students will begin with painting exercises designed to teach the method, after which students may bring in projects or subject matters of their own choosing. The regular nature of this class encourages students to build up their painting skills over time and apply what they've learned to their own artistic goals.

Contact: Eliza Moser
elizamoserfineart@gmail.com
413-204-4797

Paper Marbling at Zea Mays Printmaking

Date & Time: Sunday, May 19, 10am-5pm
Fee: $165 + $15 materials fee
Location: Zea Mays Printmaking
Address: 320 Riverside Drive
City/Town: Florence
Website: zeamaysprintmaking.com/event/paper-marbling

Suminagashi is a traditional Japanese technique for marbling paper by manipulating pigment in water, then taking an impression on paper of the liquid's surface. The water becomes a monotype plate that's in constant motion, and the resulting impression on paper is a print that captures the fluid motion. Each participant will have the opportunity to create several pieces of marbled paper with a variety of pigments available. Set up, materials, and a variety of techniques will also be discussed.

Contact: Kaye Carroll
kaye@zeamaysprintmaking.com
413-584-1783

All About Akua Inks with Joyce Silverstone

Date & Time: Saturday, May 11, 10am-5pm
Fee: $140 + $25 materials fee
Location: Zea Mays Printmaking
Address: 320 Riverside Drive
City/Town: Florence
Website: zeamaysprintmaking.com/event/all-about-akua-inks

Akua Inks are versatile, economical and can be cleaned up with soap and water. This makes them the ink of choice for many printmakers, and this workshop is a chance to learn all about the tricks of using them to make your art look the best it can! Demonstrations will include modifying inks for opacity and transparency, learning the principles of monotype printing, printing with and from stencils, creating surface rolls and gradations of color, cleaning up and storage. Beginners welcome.

Contact: Kaye Carroll
kaye@zeamaysprintmaking.com
413-584-1783

Summer Camps at CyclePottery

Date & Time: July 15 - August 23, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm (three sessions)
Fee: $450
Location: CyclePottery
Address: 42 Maple Street
City/Town: Florence
Website: artlink.click/9dc1f7

SUMMER CAMPS! PRE-REGISTER NOW! You heard it first! Now's your chance to reserve a spot before they are advertised to the public. July 15th -19th: w/ Kathryn & Sophia. July 29th - Aug 2nd: w/Kathryn & Owen. August 19th - 23rd: (9-12 year olds) w/Kathryn & Sophia. Ages 9+. Learn more & pre-register on website.

Reimagining Art and Business: Discovering Old Beliefs to Connect with Flow with Beth Pellettieri

Date & Time: May 19, 3:30-5pm
Fee: sliding scale
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: bethpellettieri.com/upcoming-events/rethinking-art-and-business

The intersection of art and business is complicated. Creativity requires freedom and flow, a capacity to tune into your artistic vision. And, yet to maintain and sustain yourself, money is required. Yet often the need for financial nourishment feels like compromising your values, selling yourself short, or becoming dependent on others in a way that feels icky. In this workshop, we'll rethink the meeting point of creativity and business from a place of ease, integrity, and purpose.

Contact: Beth Pellettieri
beth@bethpellettieri.com

Amherst Plein Air Society

Date & Time: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 9am-1pm, until October 31
Fee: $45 annual dues
Location: Amherst area
City/Town: Amherst
Website: facebook.com/Amherst-Plein-Air-Society-392391357552048

APAS artists paint en plein air together three days a week from 9am-1pm at different beautiful locations in the Valley. All media, ages, and levels of experience are warmly welcome. We are a friendly, supportive group of artists who learn from and help each other grow in our work. To come try a paint-out to see if APAS is a good fit for you, email Susanne.

Contact: Susanne Personette
susannepersonette@gmail.com
413-835-5229

Drop-In Public Studio at Resilient Community Arts

Date & Time: second Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Fee: donations appreciated but not required
Location: Resilient Community Arts
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Ste #238
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: resilientcommunityarts.org/program-registration/p/drop-in-studio

The time is yours! Drop In Public Studio is supervised by RCA studio assistants and instructors. There is no set theme or project for drop-in studio hours, but our staff will always be there to share new techniques, equipment, and ideas with you! Come to hang out in community, use any of RCA's supplies, and create independently! Artists younger than 11 must be accompanied by an adult, ages 12-17 need written or phone call permission from a guardian to be at the studio without an adult.

Contact: info@resilientcommunityarts.org
413-342-0396

Cut Loose: Crafts & Drafts - Collage Coasters with Michael Sjostedt

Date & Time: May 2, 6:30-9pm
Fee: $40
Location: Progression Brewing Company
Address: 9 Pearl Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: michaelsjostedt.com

Come unwind, create, and connect as you make your own collage coasters. Dive into a world of colors and patterns as you layer, glue, and seal your way to unique, personalized coasters ready for any drink and decor. All materials included. Workshop is limited to 25 people.

Contact: Michael Sjostedt
msjost@gmail.com
413-230-1812

Zine-Making Collage Workshop with Lisa Hersey and Michael Sjostedt

Date & Time: Saturday, May 11, 10am-1pm
Fee: $75
Location: Antler Editions
Address: 1 Cottage Street, #512
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: michaelsjostedt.com

Lisa Hersey of Antler Editions and Michael Sjostedt from Cut Loose Collage Workshops are teaming up to teach a Zine-Making class! Discover how to craft your own one sheet fold-up zines and express yourself with collage, utilizing the zines you create alongside a selection of vintage and repurposed materials! $75 per person includes materials and snacks/refreshments.

Contact: Michael Sjostedt
msjost@gmail.com
413-230-1812

Cut Loose: Thrift Store Art Collage Makeover with Michael Sjostedt

Date & Time: Saturday, May 18, 10am-2pm
Fee: $75
Location: Meetinghouse Architecture
Address: 35 N Main Street
City/Town: Florence
Website: michaelsjostedt.com

Upcyclers, this workshop is for YOU! Transform castaway thrift store art into your own mixed media masterpiece! You'll collage on top of found vintage paintings and posters using a wide range of ephemera, creating a new story and vibe all your own. Everyone will have a chance to rework several thrift store art finds. We'll even have a makeshift "art open" at the end of the workshop! $75 per person, includes materials and refreshments. Space is limited to 8 people.

Contact: Michael Sjostedt
msjost@gmail.com
413-230-1812

Queer And Trans Art Group at Resilient Community Arts

Date & Time: every other Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm
Fee: donations appreciated but not required
Location: Resilient Community Arts
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Ste #238
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: resilientcommunityarts.org/program-registration/p/qtag

Open to anyone who identifies as queer, trans, or gender-expansive. This is a bi-weekly program happens every other Wednesday at 7pm with our fabulous facilitator Mi! Come hang out, make art in community, or just connect with other queer and trans folks in a safer space.

Contact: info@resilientcommunityarts.org
413-342-0396

Stichery Vessels Workshop with Julie Crabtree

Date & Time: May 11, 1-3:30pm
Fee: $60 + $20 materials fee
Location: Salmon Falls Gallery
Address: 1 Ashfield Street
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: salmonfallsgallery.com/pages/stichery-vessels-workshop-with-julie-crabtree-may-11-2023

Bring Spring inside with fabrics and stitchery to create a slow stitched, embroidered and embellished miniature vessel. An ideal Mother's Day gift, a container for a candle, plant, jewelry, or life's bits and pieces. No previous embroidery knowledge is needed, all materials are provided and the background will be assembled and ready for you to stitch and embellish

Week-Long Art Workshops for Kids at Artspace

Date & Time: July 8 - August 7 (4 week-long workshops)
Fee: $179 per workshop
Location: Artspace Community Arts Center
Address: 15 Mill Street
City/Town: Amherst
Website: artspacegreenfield.org/classes-workshops

Young artists can unleash their creativity each week with multi-media projects, movement, and play. Summer is a time for fun and to learn new techniques for creative self-expression! These workshops are geared towards kids ages 7-11. If your child is a year or two outside of our age range and you think they would fit well with this workshop, we would love to have them! Please email our office alongside your registration or prior to registering if you have questions.

Contact: info@artspacegreenfield.org
413-772-6811

Art for A Change: Space to Incubate + Hatch Ideas

Date & Time: first Wednesdays of the month through May, 6-9pm
Fee: free / donations welcomed
Location: The Art Garden
Address: 14 Depot Street
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: theartgarden.org

Meeting the 1st Wednesday of every month, January through May to workshop the ideas people bring to the group. Intended for: artists who want their creativity engaged for activism, activists who want their work to be more creative, and community members who want to be a part of it all. (No idea is too small or too large to work on.) Facilitated by Phyllis Labanowski and Jane Wegscheider. Simple snacks and tea provided. Feel free to bring dinner.

Contact: Phyllis Labanowski
phyllislabanowski@comcast.net
413-320-7986

Snow Farm Summer for Teens

Date & Time: Session 1: June 30 - July 13; Session 2: July 14-27
Fee: varies / scholarships available
Location: Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program
Address: 5 Clary Road
City/Town: Williamsburg
Website: snowfarm.org/teens/summer-art-program

Snow Farm Summer is a welcoming, creative community with small classes, intensive instruction, passionate instructors, and modern studios. Open to teens ages 14-18. The heart of the program are the studio classes in flameworking, ceramics, painting & drawing, metalsmithing/jewelry, sculpture, and flat glass. Students enroll in two studios each session; one class meets in the morning from 9am to 12pm and the second one meets from 1pm to 4pm. Full details on website.

Contact: highschool@snowfarm.org
413-268-3101

Stitch Circle at the Mill District Local Art Gallery

Date & Time: Thursdays, 4-6pm, until May 16, 2024
Fee: none
Location: The Mill District Local Art Gallery
Address: 191 Cowls Road
City/Town: Amherst
Website: generalstorelocalgallery.com

The Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery offers a weekly Stitch Circle every Thursday from 4 to 6pm. Bring your own project: knit, crochet, embroider, or hand quilt. Free and welcoming. Ages 16+

Contact: Shannon Borrell
Gallery@cowls.com
413-835-0966

MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View

Goal: $10,000
End Date: May 31
City/Town: Northampton
Website: fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/mica-mothers-institute-for-collaboration-and-art

MICAfest Needs You! Help m/other artists shatter outdated narratives of motherhood this May in Northampton. Donate to support our monthlong festival performances, art, and community and challenge outdated motherhood myths. Every gift gets us closer to our $10,000 goal and the chance to win an additional $1,000 in the Fractured Atlas Spring Match! Act NOW in the Fractured Atlas Spring Match - your donation could be increased! Donate to MICAfest and ignite change in the art world.

Contact: Lyza Fennell
hello@experiencemica.org
413-341-6916