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This Week's Newsletter: February 4, 2025
The Valley Arts Newsletter
February 4, 2025
Issue #857
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What/where is the Pioneer Valley? The three western MA counties that surround the CT River: Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties.
Exhibits / Events:
Exhibits / Events by Town / City >- Amherst
- Chicopee
- Easthampton
- Feeding Hills
- Florence
- Greenfield
- Hampden
- Holyoke
- Indian Orchard
- Montague
- Northampton
- Shelburne Falls
- South Hadley
- Springfield
- Westfield
In This Issue:
In This Issue >- 2025 Landscape Exhibition at William Baczek Fine Arts
- 11th Annual Small Works Exhibit and Sale at Sawmill River Arts Collective
- 35th Annual Illustration Celebration at R. Michelson Galleries
- A3 @ North Gallery
- Anna Jacke: Fall Solo Exhibition
- Arts Night Out at 33 Hawley
- Barb Chalfonte: Simple Gifts
- Beat the Winter Blues
- Big Art Show of Small Works
- Carolina Alvarado: Damelotuyo (Give Me What's Yours)
- Caroline James: Salt, fat. Sweet!
- Chris Bagg: Outside In
- Colleen Ahern at Northampton Senior Center
- Columbus McGriff & Mark Jager at PULP
- Connor O’Rourke: Headspace
- Daniel Feldman: Depth be Depth
- Dr. Gloria Caballer Arce: Astonishing Inspirations
- Eileen Travis: Stitch By Stitch
- Figuration and Abstraction: Asian Art at SCMA
- Forward at Artspace Community Arts Center
- Gretchen Holesovsky: Expressions of Color, Light, and Texture
- Hannah Harvester at Lathrop Community
- Jason Curry: Know Pain
- Jo Smith Studio Gallery Valentines Show
- Josh Simpson: Gilded Echoes
- Julie Lapping Rivera: Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women
- Kahli Hernandez: The World Famous Artoonist's Art Heist
- Layers at Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery
- Lisa Brown: Small Hand Big Dreams
- Lynn Sisler: Rituals and Talismans
- Mark Schebell: Reflections Of Studies
- Mollie Thonneson: Bling Bomb
- Mount Holyoke College Art Museum Open House
- Natasha Wein: If These Feet Could Fly
- Nava Grunfeld: Lit from Within
- Nima Nikakhlagh: Zamharir
- Olaf Saaf & Julia Zanes at PULP
- Paul Jablon: Clouds in Shades of Gray
- Phil Lawrence: Wallpaper and Other Things
- Rachel Jenkins at Northampton Senior Center
- Re/Presenting: Art Beyond the Color Line at Mead Art Museum
- Samedi Gras at The Elusie Gallery
- Sandra Eula Lee: Copper and Bone
- Sara Smith: Sugar Maple Glacial Lake Station
- Sheryl Anaya: Absurd Appetites (Tables For Two)
- Temporarily Ours at Smith College Museum of Art
- The Art of Shawn Farley
- Through Her Lens: 7 Women Photographers of Western Mass at Hosmer Gallery
- Under Pressure: A Printmaking Exhibition at ArtWorks Gallery
- Winter Art Exhibit at The Mill District Local Art Gallery
- Wouldn't It Be Loverly at Shelburne Arts Co-op
- Xuân Pham: từ đâu, wherefrom
- Younes Rahmoun: Here, Now
Craft & Maker Fairs / Open Studios / Pop-ups / Festivals:
Craft & Maker Fairs / Open Studios / Pop-ups >- Easthampton: WinterFest Artisan Craft Fair
- Northampton: Love and Threads Clothing Swap and Art Market
- Northampton: Winter Exquisite: Zine & Diorama Fair
Calls to Artists / Artist Opportunities:
Calls to Artists / Artist Opportunities >- 5th Annual Photography Exhibit at Fiddleheads Gallery
- 8th Biennial Art In the Orchard
- 12th Annual Small Works at Hope & Feathers
- 2025 Mentoring Program for Early Career Artists
- Art in the Berkshires Juried Art Show
- Articulture Westfield 2025
- Call for Internship Providers - Find Your Intern!
- Donor Wall at Tilton Library
- Lights! Camera! Greenfield!
- Love and Threads Clothing Swap and Art Market
- Love, in all forms: Women's History Month Art Exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum
- Montague Wheat Paste Murals: Call for Experienced Digital Artists, Designers, and Illustrators
- Painting a Greenfield Bee Sculpture for MDAR
- Revelry at 33 Call For Artists
- Secrets... at the Elusie Gallery
- Turn, Turn, Turn at The Art Garden
Classes / Workshops / Seminars / Meet Ups:
Classes / Workshops / Seminars / Meet Ups >- Amanda Barrow's Monotype & Gel Plate Printing Workshops
- Anatomy of Landscape Drawing/ Winter with Barbara Johnson
- ArtWorks Westfield Artists Sharing & Discussion Group
- Beginning Stained Glass Workshop at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio
- Classical Painting Techniques with Barbara Johnson
- Cut Loose: Collage Narratives - Storytelling Workshop through Word + Image with Michael Sjostedt and Megan Tady
- Drop-In Public Studio at Resilient Community Arts
- Expressive Drawing: Love with Sarah Durham
- February Break Workshop at Artspace Community Arts Center
- Felt Sushi: An Original Wet Felting Technique with Paige Quinn-Vasic
- Improve your Photography - Winter Photo Series with Matthew Cavanaugh
- Int/Adv Watercolor Big & Bold with Deborah Rubin
- Intermediate Stained Glass Workshop at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio
- Introduction to the Art of Drawing with Barbara Johnson
- Make our Merch: Free Upcycling Workshop at Looky Here
- Queer And Trans Art Group at Resilient Community Arts
- Quick Study: The Nose with John Collins
- Riso Valentines at Looky Here
- Self Care as an Artist Webinar with Tony(a) Lemos
- Sending Love Card Making Workshop with Barb
- Sip 'n Spin Date Night at ClayWorks
- Sola Wood Scent Free Floral Arrangement Workshop with Adria
- Spring 2025 Arts and Humanities Internship Fair
- Stained Glass Mosaic Class at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio
- Still Life Social Club at Looky Here
- Terrible Pet Portraits at the ARTery
- Watercolor Big & Bold with Deborah Rubin (Intro)
- Weekly Drawing Class with Eliza Moser
- Weekly Painting Class with Eliza Moser
- Wistariahurst Kids Art Classes with Joycelin Raho
- Zine Club with Translate Gender at Resilient Community Arts
Art Crowdfunding / Fundraising / Crowdsourcing / Volunteer Help:
Art Crowdfunding / Fundraising / Crowdsourcing >Visit our advertisers, and thank them for supporting local art!
Featured Listings:
Montague Wheat Paste Murals: Call for Experienced Digital Artists, Designers, and Illustrators

Sponsoring Group Name: The Montague villages of Turners Falls, Montague City and Millers Falls
Deadline: February 16, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Montague
Website: riverculture.org
The Town of Montague will install six large scale site-specific wheat paste murals on historic brick buildings in May of 2025. Three selected artists will receive $4000 each to design a pair of murals that integrates themes identified by the community. Funding for the project is provided through the New England Foundation for the Art's Making It Public (MIP) for Massachusetts Municipalities program. Full details and application form on website.
Contact: Suzanne LoManto
riverculture@montague-ma.gov
413-863-3200
Big Art Show of Small Works

Artists: group show
Date: February 8, 10am-4pm & February 9, 11am-3pm
Reception Date: February 9, 12-2pm
Location: Hampden Senior Center
Address: 104 Allen Street
City/Town: Hampden
Website: scanticriverartisans.com
Experience an enchanting showcase of breathtaking artworks created by talented local artists. From stunning paintings to captivating sculptures, there's something for every art lover to admire. Special Opportunity: WIN an original framed painting by a local artist. Fill out a coupon and bring it to the show on either date for a chance to win. Visit our website for a coupon and details.
Contact: Christine Sterritt
chrisps@charter.net
The World Famous Artoonist's Art Heist

Artist: Kahli Hernandez
Start Date: February 8, 2025
End Date: April 4, 2025
Reception Date: February 8, 11am-2pm
Location: Amy H Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at STCC
Hours: Mon & Wed 12:30-4:30pm, Tue & Thur 1-5pm, Fri 12:15-3:15pm
Address: 1 Armory Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: stcc.io/carberry
The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College celebrates Black History Month with Springfield artist Kahli Hernandez's The World Famous Artoonist's Art Heist. This dynamic, interactive art exhibition is an escape room and an art exhibition with an imaginative street-style expression. Viewers will encounter puzzles to solve while attempting to avoid vigilant "security" and escape with some original Artoonist artwork if completed correctly.
Contact: Sondra Peron
speron@stcc.edu
413-695-3196
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Amherst Exhibits
từ đâu, wherefrom

Artist: Xuân Pham
Start Date: February 13, 2025
End Date: March 16, 2025
Reception Date: February 13, 5-7pm
Location: Hampshire College Art Gallery
Address: 893 West Street
City/Town: Amherst
Website: hampshire.edu/gallery
Xuân Pham experiments with ephemeral materials from the everyday experiences of Vietnamese immigrants--such as rice paper, pandan, and brooms--to reflect on the legacies of displacement, migration, and race within Asian American and immigrant communities in the United States. In this exhibition, Pham views the exhibition space as an extension of her studio--a place not just for viewing but also for collaborative creation, destruction, and renewal.
Contact: Lorenzo Conte
lconte@hampshire.edu
978-609-3379
Expressions of Color, Light, and Texture

Artist: Gretchen Holesovsky
Start Date: January 31, 2025
End Date: February 26, 2025
Location: Front Window Gallery at The Mill District Local Art Gallery
Hours: 7 days / 10am-6pm
Address: 91 Cowls Road
City/Town: Amherst
Website: generalstorelocalgallery.com
This February, The Mill District Local Art Gallery welcomes Belchertown artist, Gretchen Holesovsky, to the Front Window Gallery. The watercolor paintings in Expressions of Color, Light, and Texture showcase Gretchen’s love of capturing how the light affects a subject’s texture and its position in its surroundings. All works available for immediate purchase.
Contact: Shannon Borrell
Gallery@cowls.com
413-835-0966
Depth be Depth

Artist: Daniel Feldman
Start Date: February 6, 2025
End Date: March 1, 2025
Reception Date: Friday, February 7, 5-7pm
Location: Gallery A3
Hours: Thur-Sun 2-7pm
Address: 28 Amity Street 1D
City/Town: Amherst
Website: gallerya3.com
New works completed by Daniel Feldman shortly before his death in November 2024 are composed as diptychs, or visual "segments," and explore painterly and photographic visual space. Each piece starts with photographic images that Feldman shot as raw material and then dramatically layered and transformed using Photoshop. Art Forum Online: February 20, 7:30pm. Image: Daniel Feldman, Cityscape–diptych
Contact: Nancy Diessner
nwdiessner@gmail.com
Winter Art Exhibit at The Mill District Local Art Gallery

Artists: 30+ local artists
Start Date: January 1, 2025
End Date: March 29, 2025
Location: The Mill District Local Art Gallery
Hours: 7 days / 10am-6pm
Address: 91 Cowls Road
City/Town: Amherst
Website: eventbrite.com/e/944582269997
Celebrate the current collection of art available for immediate purchase by over 30 local artists.
Contact: Shannon Borrell
Gallery@cowls.com
413-835-0966
Re/Presenting: Art Beyond the Color Line

Start Date: November 12, 2024
End Date: July 6, 2025
Location: Mead Art Museum
Hours: Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-10pm
Address: Amherst College
City/Town: Amherst
Website: amherst.edu/museums/mead/exhibitions/2024/representing-art-beyond-the-color-line
A year-long project to reinterpret Mead collections, posing critical questions about making and consuming art in a multiracial democracy. The exhibition brings together a wide range of work from the 18th century to the present, by artists from Brazil, France, Haiti, India, Japan, North America, and Tibet, as well as art made throughout the year by students at Wildwood Elementary School and visitors to the exhibition. It explores art that creates, affirms, and challenges ideas of beauty, value, power, and presence.
Chicopee Exhibits/Events
For the Love of Animals

Artist: Sarah Marquesen
Start Date: August 2, 2024
End Date: February 9, 2025
Location: Chicopee Public Library
Hours: Mon-Thur 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Address: 449 Front Street
City/Town: Chicopee
Website: sarahmarqart.com
For many of us, our first love was an animal. Perhaps it was a furry member of the family or the first time we saw a horse run in a pasture. In this exhibition, Sarah Marquesen tries to capture the personality and soul of both domestic and wild animals. She hopes her paintings help you connect to the animals we see outside our door and those from around the world.
Contact: Sarah Marquesen
sarahmarquesen@yahoo.com
413-313-3223
Easthampton Exhibits/Events
Stitch By Stitch

Artist: Eileen Travis
Start Date: February 6, 2025
End Date: March 2, 2025
Reception Date: Saturday, February 8, 3-6pm
Location: The Oxbow Gallery
Address: 40 Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: oxbowartgallery.com
Eileen will be showing many new large and small scale pieces as well as a few favorites, such as The Monarch Wings and The Poppy Field.
Contact: theoxbowgallery@gmail.com
413-203-1196
Outside In

Artist: Chris Bagg
Start Date: February 6, 2025
End Date: March 2, 2025
Reception Date: Saturday, February 8, 3-6pm
Location: The Oxbow Gallery, back gallery
Address: 40 Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: oxbowartgallery.com
Contact: theoxbowgallery@gmail.com
413-203-1196
Hannah Harvester

Artist: Hannah Harvester
Start Date: January 31, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Reception Date: February 15, 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Lathrop Community
Hours: 7 days / 9am-5pm
Address: 100 Bassett Brook Road
City/Town: Easthampton
Harvester works in oils and soft pastels en plain air, and in her studio in rural Western MA. She is known both for her rural landscapes and sensitive portraits of children and families. She does whatever it takes to make the painting sing as beautifully as what she sees before her, to do justice to nature's glory or the unique beauty of the human face.
Contact: Marcia Jestaedt
marciajestaedt@verizon.net
301-693-0427
Samedi Gras

Artists: group show
Start Date: February 1, 2025
End Date: February 22, 2025
Location: The Elusie Gallery
Hours: see website
Address: 43 Main Street / Old Town Hall
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: bigredframe.com/gallery
Carnival happens in the middle of the winter for a good reason: to fight away the Winter Blues! Celebrated worldwide, festivities produce colorful events with extravagant clothes, revelry, dancing, eating and drinking, culminating in Mardi Gras. But because the Artists Reception is on a Saturday, our traditional winter group exhibit is called Samedi Gras! featuring art from local Art Makers that reflects this need for excitement, colors, passion, and joie de vivre! Please dress accordingly!
Contact: Jean-Pierre Pasche
yourfriends@bigredframe.com
413-529-9265
Damelotuyo (Give Me What's Yours)

Artist: Carolina Alvarado
Start Date: February 1, 2025
End Date: February 27, 2025
Location: ECA Gallery
Address: 43 Main Street / Old Town Hall
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: easthamptoncityarts.com/event/eca-gallery-presents-carolina-alvarado
The series, "Damelotuyo”, embodies the spirit of women's rights by elevating diversity, inclusivity, and recognizing the strengths of women throughout history. It is Carolina’s goal to include a range of perspectives and intentions to break down stereotypes and exalt the importance of diverging from oppressive colonial ideals.
Know Pain

Artist: Jason Curry
Start Date: December 28, 2024
End Date: February 28, 2025
Location: 50 Arrow Gallery
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite#136
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: 50arrowgallery.com/event/jason-curry-know-pain
These masks represent the kinds of pain we as humans face in our lifetimes. Each mask embodies the kinds of trauma we put ourselves through or is inflicted upon us. Though healing from our pain can be an arduous journey it is important to become stronger than we once were.
Contact: Jason
jasonm@50arrowgallery.com
860-214-6214
Rituals and Talismans

Artist: Lynn Sisler
Start Date: February 4, 2025
End Date: March 29, 2025
Reception Date: February 22, 1:30-3pm
Location: Grubbs Gallery at Williston Northampton School
Address: 40 Park Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: williston.com/visual-and-performing-arts/grubbs-gallery
A talisman acts as a magical object intended to protect or heal an individual for whom it is made. It derives its powers from a connection with (super)natural forces and is created in a ritualized manner at a favorable time. The works in Lynn Sisler's show directly reflect the self-made rituals in her studio practice as a counter to an increasingly hostile world. A ritual--doing something again and again--becomes a pattern, a spell, an intention. These are her talismans.
Contact: Lynn Sisler
lynnsislerart@gmail.com
404-680-9690
Small Hands Big Dreams

Artist: Lisa Brown
Start Date: January 11, 2025
End Date: March 9, 2025
Location: 50 Arrow Gallery
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite#136
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: 50arrowgallery.com/event/lisa-brown-small-hands-big-dreams
Lisa Brown is a multidisciplinary artist and storyteller whose practice spans analog photography, sculpture, and community engagement. Born into the rich heritage of African and Mexican cultures, her work is deeply influenced by the resilience, beauty, and complexities of these histories. Lisa’s art delves into themes of healing, self-discovery, and cultural preservation, creating spaces for reflection and transformation.
Contact: Jason
jasonm@50arrowgallery.com
860-214-6214
Reflections Of Studies

Artist: Mark Schebell
Start Date: January 11, 2024
End Date: February 11, 2025
Location: SSGT James G Wheeler Art Gallery
Address: 122 Pleasent Street, Suite 105
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: warriorsartroom.org/ssgt-wheeler-memorial-art-gallery.html
This captivating exhibit offers a unique glimpse into Mark's artistic journey, showcasing thought-provoking pieces that reflect his dedication to exploration and growth.
Contact: Donald Longley
Hercworx@gmail.com
325-829-6577
Feeding Hills Exhibits/Events
Beat the Winter Blues

Artists: group show
Date: February 15, 10am-3pm
Location: Sacred Heart Parish Center
Address: 1061 Springfield Street
City/Town: Feeding Hills
Website: agawamarts.com
Thirty artists and artisans from Western MA and CT will be displaying and selling their art. Food will be available for purchase. The event will be held in the church parish center.
Contact: Ceil Rossi
tocarefree2@hotmail.com
413-207-1247
Florence Exhibits/Events
Simple Gifts

Artist: Barb Chalfonte
Start Date: February 1, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Reception Date: February 20, 6:30-8:30pm
Location: The Zen Frog
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm
Address: 92 Maple Street
City/Town: Florence
Website: instagram.com/zenfrogflorence
Simple Gifts showcases the hand-carved prints of artist Barb Chalfonte (Test Print Pottery)! On view at the Zen Frog Cafe for the month of February. Artist Talk will be during The Zen Frog's monthly "Artists' Hangout" event from 6:30-8:30pm on February 20th.
Contact: zenfrogart@gmail.com
Greenfield Exhibits/Events
Clouds in Shades of Gray

Artist: Paul Jablon
Start Date: February 1, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Reception Date: February 4, 6-8pm
Location: Conference Room Gallery, Greenfield Public Library
Hours: Mon-Sat library hours
Address: 412 Main Street
City/Town: Greenfield
B&W Photographs. The concept of clouds is as ephemeral as clouds themselves. For a photographer they can overwhelm, draw your eye to distraction, or create movement. They can be the paintbrush of light and hue. As they move and change they create different visual and emotional feelings. They can be overtures or minuets. Since I have first held a camera I have been obsessed with them as they bring sense of drama or tranquility.
Contact: Paul Jablon
pjablon@comcast.net
413-313-3272
Zamharir

Artist: Nima Nikakhlagh
Start Date: January 27, 2025
End Date: February 25, 2025
Location: South Gallery at Greenfield Community College
Hours: Mon-Thur 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-6pm
Address: One College Drive
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: gcc.mass.edu/art/exhibit/zamharir
Zamharir (torture for the naked eyes) is a mixed-media body of work by Iranian artist Nima Nikakhlagh that invites the viewer to sit with the scenes where the eyes turn red from political violence. Violence and melancholy permeate the experience of his work. Nima Nikakhlagh, who arrived in the United States from Iran in 2014, is a multidisciplinary artist working across mediums, such as performance art, photography, video and poetry. Gallery talk: Wednesday, February 19, 12pm.
Contact: Jen Simms
simmsj@gcc.mass.edu
413-775-1298
Forward

Artists: 37 local artists from Greenfield and the Valley
Start Date: January 17, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Location: Artspace Community Arts Center
Hours: check website for up-to-date hours
Address: 15 Mill Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: artspacegreenfield.org
An exploration of evolution, change, and movement; imagining the endless possibilities that lie ahead. Showcasing artwork that captures the essence of the word "Forward”, in all of its forms. FORWARD is a juried selection of artwork varying from photography, painting, mixed media, textiles, ceramics, and welding. This exhibition showcases work from 37 artists from across Franklin County and the Pioneer Valley.
Contact: info@artspacegreenfield.org
413-772-6811
Salt, fat. Sweet!

Artist: Caroline James
Start Date: December 11, 2024
End Date: February 11, 2025
Reception Date: February 8, 7-9pm
Location: Looky Here
Hours: Wed-Fri 12-5pm, Sat 12-3pm
Address: 28 Chapman Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: lookyheregreenfield.com
A body of work by Caroline James. Join Caroline for her closing reception and artist talk, in which she will discuss the psychological healing powers of drawing and painting.
Contact: Caroline James
c.watertype@gmail.com
978-995-3956
Hampden Exhibits/Events
Big Art Show of Small Works

Artists: group show
Date: February 8, 10am-4pm & February 9, 11am-3pm
Reception Date: February 9, 12-2pm
Location: Hampden Senior Center
Address: 104 Allen Street
City/Town: Hampden
Website: scanticriverartisans.com
Experience an enchanting showcase of breathtaking artworks created by talented local artists. From stunning paintings to captivating sculptures, there's something for every art lover to admire. Special Opportunity: WIN an original framed painting by a local artist. Fill out a coupon and bring it to the show on either date for a chance to win. Visit our website for a coupon and details.
Contact: Christine Sterritt
chrisps@charter.net
Holyoke Exhibits/Events
Astonishing Inspirations

Artist: Dr. Gloria Caballer Arce
Start Date: February 1, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Location: Artery
Hours: Thur-Sat 11am-5pm
Address: 289 High Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: holyokeart.com
Celebrating the vibrant and thought-provoking works of Dr. Gloria Caballer Arce, a renowned artist, educator, and community leader. Dr. Caballer Arce, a retired Springfield School District educator with over 30 years of service, has dedicated her retirement to artistic exploration. Her exhibition, "Astonishing Inspirations," showcases her diverse creative journey, featuring an array of paintings, prints, and her signature jewelry.
Contact: Rachel Rushing
rachel@holyokeart.com
413-420-8303
Olaf Saaf & Julia Zanes

Artists: Olaf Saaf, Julia Zanes
Start Date: February 1, 2025
End Date: March 2, 2025
Reception Date: February 22, 5-7pm
Location: PULP
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-4pm, or by appt
Address: 80 Race Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: pulpholyoke.com
A mother, son show. A story of time, identity and the power of art within one family. For years Julia has been interested in paintings as apotropaic objects (having power to avert evil and bad luck). Olaf is a young artist exploring wood carving and painting. He has carved a series of square shouldered men in a folk style that belies their sophistication.
Columbus McGriff & Mark Jager

Artists: Columbus McGriff, Mark Jager
Start Date: February 1, 2025
End Date: March 2, 2025
Reception Date: February 22, 5-7pm
Location: PULP, front room space
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-4pm, or by appt
Address: 80 Race Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: pulpholyoke.com
Columbus McGriff (1954-1989). Columbus bent wire like no other. Known as Mr. Grip for his incredible strength. For most of his life Columbus created wire sculptures of everything under the sun. Mark Jager is an oil painter, originally from California, now in Vermont. There is a timeless quality with a dash of surrealism in his canvases.
Absurd Appetites (Tables For Two)

Artist: Sheryl Anaya
Start Date: January 21, 2025
End Date: March 13, 2025
Location: Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm
Address: 303 Homestead Ave
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: hcc.edu/taber
Absurd Appetites (Tables For Two) by Sheryl Anaya distorts the norms of a typical dining experience. Considering the deconstruction and consumption of the body, absurd actions surprise and set the tone for the examination of our roles within gendered labor, sexuality, and domestic space. Anaya is a queer Puerto Rican artist and educator based in Fort Worth, Texas.
Contact: Rachel Rushing
rrushing@hcc.edu
413-552-2614
Indian Orchard Exhibits/Events
Layers

Artists: 30 Massachusetts artists
Start Date: January 18, 2025
End Date: February 15, 2025
Location: Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery
Hours: Sat 2-4pm
Address: 34 Front Street / Door 7
City/Town: Indian Orchard
Website: facebook.com/IndianOrchardMills
Juried show comprised of the work of 30 artists responding to the theme of "Layers". Refer to site map on website to locate entrance (Door 7) to Dane Gallery. People's Choice Award for best in show will be selected.
Contact: Ellen Pollock
iomills.submissions@gmail.com
Montague Exhibits/Events
11th Annual Small Works Exhibit and Sale

Start Date: February 2, 2025
End Date: February 24, 2025
Location: Sawmill River Arts Collective
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11am-5pm
Address: 440 Greenfield Road
City/Town: Montague
Website: sawmillriverarts.com
You're invited to attend the Sawmill River Art Collective's annual Small Works Exhibit and Sale! With 2- and 3-D works in small scale from artists of all walks of life across our valley, this show offers a special glimpse into the diversity of Western Mass' local art scene. Whether you're a fellow art-maker or art-lover, swing by Sawmill River Arts at the Montague Mill Complex to view the exhibit.
Contact: sawmillriverarts@gmail.com
413-367-2885
Northampton Exhibits/Events
Arts Night Out at 33 Hawley

Date: Friday, February 14, 5-8pm
Location: Northampton Arts Trust Building
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org/events/category/feb-arts-night-out-at-33-hawley-2025
Join NCFA, A.P.E. Ltd., and NOM at 33 Hawley for an opening reception with refreshments and live music by Gregory Boover during Arts Night Out! NCFA presents "Headspace" in the Barn Door Gallery, a collection of large-scale heads made from cardboard, paint, hot glue, and recycled trash by Connor O'Rourke. A.P.E. Ltd. presents "If These Feet Could Fly", is a collection of paintings by Natasha Wein, created with her feet as she navigates her body's deterioration.
Sugar Maple Glacial Lake Station

Artist: Sara Smith
Start Date: February 12, 2025
End Date: March 2, 2025
Reception Date: February 14, 5-8pm
Location: A.P.E. Gallery
Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5pm, Fri 12-8pm
Address: 126 Main Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: apearts.org
Sugar Maple Glacial Lake Station layers atmospheric sound, video, sculptural assemblage, works on paper, and texts in English and Spanish extending previous iterations of Smith's ongoing expanded performance project Inside the Breath (In Network Time). The installation features collaged and collected source materials, including materials such as glass and compost that transform or have been transformed through heat. Videos, music, and texts also contain contributions from other local artists.
Contact: Kathy Couch
kathycouch@apearts.org
Jo Smith Studio Gallery Valentines Show

Artist: Jo Smith
Start Date: February 14, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Reception Date: February 14, 5:30-8pm
Location: Jo Smith Studio Gallery
Address: 39 Market Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: josmithpaintings.com
Join Jo for a Valentines day Arts Night Out. The gallery will be full of passion and color. Come see her new work and be delighted by luxuriously rich, indulgent, and over-the-top color! You just might become overwhelmed by love and beauty on this Valentine’s evening.
Contact: Joanna Smith
jsmithlpc@gmail.com
832-578-6889
35th Annual Illustration Celebration

Artists: Children's Book Illustrators and Authors
Start Date: November 3, 2024
End Date: February 28, 2025
Location: R. Michelson Galleries
Address: 132 Main Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: rmichelson.com/illustration
It's time to celebrate!! Join us for the 35th Annual Children's Illustration Celebration! Extended though the end of February.
Contact: Meghan Zaremba
Meghan@rmichelson.com
413-586-3964
Lit from Within

Artist: Nava Grunfeld
Start Date: February 3, 2025
End Date: April 18, 2025
Reception Date: February 28, 5-7pm
Location: Alumnae House Gallery at Smith College
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Address: 33 Elm Street
City/Town: Northampton
A retrospective of paintings by Nava Grunfeld '81, representational paintings in watercolor on paper and acrylic on canvas. Grunfeld is nationally known for her color saturated watercolor paintings of still life objects, fruit, flowers, and figure paintings. "I find inspiration for my art everywhere I travel and I try to bring some of that sensuality to my paintings." Join us for an evening of art, conversation and enjoy refreshments.
Contact: Jonelle Dennis
jdennis@smith.edu
413-585-2066
Through Her Lens: 7 Women Photographers of Western Mass

Artists: group show
Start Date: February 3, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Reception Date: Saturday, February 8, 2-4pm
Location: Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm
Address: 20 West Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: forbeslibrary.org/gallery
Photographers Anne Miller, Deb Lohmeyer, Jill Toler, Joyce Lak, Karen Browne-Courage, Mary Vazquez, and Nancy Lowry have been meeting regularly for five years to give and receive feedback on their work. This exhibit features black & white and color photos of urban and rural landscapes, macros of nature, narrative and street photography taken in New England with a focus on Western MA.
Contact: 413-587-1013
2025 Landscape Exhibition

Artists: group show
Start Date: February 12, 2025
End Date: April 5, 2025
Reception Date: February 15, 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 2025 Landscape Exhibition. Thirteen artists from across the United States will be exhibiting their interpretations of the landscape in a variety of mediums, from oil painting, egg tempera, pastel, acrylic painting, and photography. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, February 15, 4-6pm.
Contact: William Baczek
info@wbfinearts.com
413-587-9880
Headspace

Artist: Connor O’Rourke
Start Date: February 5, 2025
End Date: February 26, 2025
Reception Date: February 14, 5-8pm
Location: Barn Door Gallery at Northampton Center for the Arts
Hours: Wed-Sat 12-7pm
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: artlink.click/3e1824
An immersive installation of over one hundred large scale, mixed-media, dimensional illustrations. These "heads" are made of recycled cardboard, paint, hot glue, crafting scraps and trash! This space is meant to be a reminder of just how good it feels to make art for yourself and what it really means to share that feeling with others.
If These Feet Could Fly

Artist: Natasha Wein
Start Date: February 6, 2025
End Date: March 2, 2025
Reception Date: February 14, 5-8pm
Location: Split Level Gallery at Northampton Center for the Arts
Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 12-7pm
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: apearts.org
Natasha Wein (she/her) is a self-taught physically disabled abstract painter, poet, and small business owner living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and a traumatic brain injury. She started painting with her feet when a neck injury left her temporarily unable to use her hands. If These Feet Could Fly is a collection of paintings made with her feet exploring answers to this question: What happens when the body deteriorates in new and unexpected ways before the heart is ready?
Contact: Mollye Maxner
mollyemaxner@apearts.org
Temporarily Ours at Smith College Museum of Art

Start Date: January 24, 2025
End Date: June 1, 2025
Location: Smith College Museum of Art
Hours: Tues-Sun 11am-4pm, second Fridays 11am-8pm
Address: 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
City/Town: Northampton
Website: scma.smith.edu/art/exhibitions/temporarily-ours-contemporary-photography-and-film
Features photo and video works by eight contemporary artists working in Cuba, Iran, Pakistan, Palestine, and the United States. Through photography and film, these artists create enduring images of the innovative ways communities have maintained a sense of belonging in the face of adversity.
Contact: artmuseum@smith.edu
413-585-2760
Colleen Ahern

Artist: Colleen Ahern
Start Date: February 3, 2025
End Date: March 31, 2025
Reception Date: Friday, March 14, 5-7pm
Location: Northampton Senior Center, Hall Gallery
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Address: 67 Conz Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: northamptonma.gov/2221/Artist-of-the-Month
Colleen Ahern finds inspiration and a sense of peace in natural light and the endless beauty of nature. She paints with oils- blending, layering and adding detail to the canvas. Reception: March 14, during Arts Night Out.
Contact: Nancy Yesu
Nyesu@northamptonma.gov
413-587-1313
Copper and Bone

Artist: Sandra Eula Lee
Start Date: January 30, 2025
End Date: March 7, 2025
Location: Oresman Gallery, Hillyer Hall
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Address: Brown Fine Arts Center, Smith College, 22 Elm Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: sites.smith.edu/art-oresman-gallery/portfolio/sandra-eula-lee
A series of mixed-media sculptures of discarded electronic components paired with geologic minerals--materials extracted to drive technological advancement--creating a dialogue between progress and its environmental toll. Sandra Eula Lee, a Korean American artist and Assistant Professor and Head of Visual Arts at Montclair State University, has been featured in solo and group exhibitions throughout the US, South Korea, and China.
Contact: artdept@smith.edu
Figuration and Abstraction: Asian Art at SCMA

Artists: group show
Start Date: July 28, 2023
End Date: Summer 2025
Location: Smith College Museum of Art
Hours: Tues-Sun 11am-4pm, second Fridays 11am-8pm
Address: 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
City/Town: Northampton
Website: scma.smith.edu/art/exhibitions/figuration-and-abstraction-asian-art-scma
In art, "figuration" refers to the depiction of shapes found in reality--such as animals, plants, and human bodies– whereas "abstraction" simplifies subjects into form, color, and line. In modern western art, these two concepts are often understood as contrasting, but throughout history and in places such as Asia, these categories were not separate. For the works on view in this exhibition, realistic representation may not have always been the goal.
Contact: artmuseum@smith.edu
413-585-2760
A3 @ North Gallery

Artists: members of Gallery A3
Start Date: January 3, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Location: North Gallery at Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Hours: 10am-5pm daily
Address: 30 Locust Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: gallerya3.com
As part of the Art and Healing Program sponsored by The Friends of Cooley Dickinson, Gallery A3 artists will exhibit work in the North Gallery. Marianne Connolly: hand-cut and pasted photocollages; Laura Holland: color photographs; Karen Iglehart: abstract oil paintings on canvas; John Krifka: oil paintings; Nancy Meagher: life-sized pencil drawings of historical millworkers; Larry Rankin: black and white photographs. Image: Laura Holland photographs, Azaleas in Sunlight and Azaleas after Rain.
Rachel Jenkins

Artist: Rachel Jenkins
Start Date: January 2, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Location: Northampton Senior Center, Bistro Gallery
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Address: 67 Conz Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: northamptonma.gov/2221/Artist-of-the-Month
Rachel Jenkins paints large, colorful acrylic paintings.She is drawn to represent the people she passes in her daily life-their histories, their stories and how they represent themselves in words, language, clothes and other forms of expression.
Here, Now

Artist: Younes Rahmoun
Start Date: August 30, 2024
End Date: July 13, 2025
Location: Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA)
Address: 22 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
City/Town: Northampton
Website: scma.smith.edu/yr
The first North American exhibition devoted to the art of Younes Rahmoun, one of Morocco's leading contemporary artists. Over the last 25 years, Rahmoun has found inspiration in a profound connection to his here and now. He transforms simple shapes, materials and gestures from his daily life into sculptures and installations. For Rahmoun, creating art provides a way to be present with himself and with the world around him.
Shelburne Falls Exhibits/Events
Wouldn't It Be Loverly

Artists: group show
Start Date: January 29, 2025
End Date: February 24, 2025
Location: Shelburne Arts Co-op
Hours: Mon & Wed-Sun
Address: 26 Bridge Street
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: shelburneartscoop.com
Works in many media--painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, collage, mixed media, metal, glass, wood, jewelry, decorative and wearable fiber, and ornaments--are designed to celebrate the season of love.
Contact: Flo Rosenstock
sac01370@gmail.com
413-625-9324
South Hadley Exhibits/Events
Mount Holyoke College Art Museum Open House

Date: February 6, 5-7pm
Location: Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
Address: 50 College Street
City/Town: South Hadley
Website: artmuseum.mtholyoke.edu/event/museum-open-house
Join us for a festive open house previewing our newly installed gallery of art before 700 CE, which features 4,700 years of ancient art from around the globe. Meet the curators and collections team, explore the galleries, and enjoy refreshments. A celebratory toast and Director’s remarks at 6 pm. For event details see our website.
Springfield Exhibits/Events
The World Famous Artoonist's Art Heist

Artist: Kahli Hernandez
Start Date: February 8, 2025
End Date: April 4, 2025
Reception Date: February 8, 11am-2pm
Location: Amy H Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at STCC
Hours: Mon & Wed 12:30-4:30pm, Tue & Thur 1-5pm, Fri 12:15-3:15pm
Address: 1 Armory Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: stcc.io/carberry
The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College celebrates Black History Month with Springfield artist Kahli Hernandez's The World Famous Artoonist's Art Heist. This dynamic, interactive art exhibition is an escape room and an art exhibition with an imaginative street-style expression. Viewers will encounter puzzles to solve while attempting to avoid vigilant "security" and escape with some original Artoonist artwork if completed correctly.
Contact: Sondra Peron
speron@stcc.edu
413-695-3196
Bling Bomb

Artist: Mollie Thonneson
Start Date: February 2, 2025
End Date: February 28, 2025
Location: JWFrye
Hours: by appt
Address: 1350 Main Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: molliethonneson.com
JWFrye presents 'Bling Bomb', by environmental artist Mollie Thonneson. 'Bling Bomb' consists of authentically replicated child size clothing and accessories made from Mylar balloon trash found polluting beaches, forests and desert landscapes. These sparkly helium filled balloons are made to be a cheap gift and to Thonneson, symbolize rampant consumerism. The store, JWFrye, features vintage designer clothing, bags, costume jewelry, along with interior accessories made from recycled plastics.
Contact: Mollie Thonneson
mthonneson@gmail.com
Gilded Echoes: The Tiffany Influence in Josh Simpson's Glasswork

Artist: Josh Simpson
Start Date: October 5, 2024
End Date: February 23, 2025
Location: D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Address: 21 Edwards Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/gilded-echoes-the-tiffany-influence-in-josh-simpsons-glasswork
Josh Simpson, one of the most innovative figures to emerge from the studio glass movement, found early inspiration in the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). Simpson, a Shelburne Falls artist, was captivated by the iridescent qualities of Tiffany & Company's renowned Favrile glass. As a young glassmaker, he sought to replicate these exquisite glowing qualities, achieving luminous results. Gilded Echoes places the works of these two great American glassmakers in dialogue, examining Tiffany's influence on Simpson and their shared creative impulses.
Contact: info@springfieldmuseums.org
413-263-6800
Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women

Artist: Julie Lapping Rivera
Start Date: April 27, 2024
End Date: February 23, 2025
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.
Ware Exhibits/Events
Under Pressure: A Printmaking Exhibition

Artists: group show
Start Date: January 25, 2025
End Date: February 23, 2025
Location: ArtWorks Gallery
Hours: Sat & Sun 1-4pm
Address: 69 Main Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org
A celebration of printmaking, featuring a wide variety of techniques and subjects. Juried by Mary Teichman.
Contact: Marie Lauderdale
info@workshop13.org
413-277-6072
Westfield Exhibits/Events
The Art of Shawn Farley

Artist: Shawn Farley
Start Date: January 14, 2025
End Date: March 1, 2025
Location: Jasper Rand Art Gallery at the Westfield Athenaeum
Address: 6 Elm Street
City/Town: Westfield
Website: westath.org
Farley employs foundry molds, discarded hardware, and other found objects as the building blocks for sculptures. The molds were primarily used during the last two centuries to create everything from parts for the Hoover Dam to sewing machines and automotive parts. Sometimes these works come together by intention, but more often than not, by chance placement of objects.
Craft & Maker Fairs / Open Studios / Pop-ups / Festivals
WinterFest Artisan Craft Fair

Date: Saturday, February 8, 9:30am-3:30pm
Location: Keystone Mill
Address: 122 Pleasant Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: facebook.com/share/17Db8EktWL
30+ artist, makers, and vendors throughout the building. Come shop for some unique fun items for yourself, your friends, and your pets! Lots of other WinterFest activities going on at the same time in Keystone Mill and city-wide. Free Admission! Free parking is available behind the Keystone building. An ATM machine is available on site.
Love and Threads Clothing Swap and Art Market

Date: Sunday, February 9, 3-8pm
Location: Quaker Meeting House
Address: 43 Center Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: mill-river-marginalized-artist-collective.square.site
This event includes a clothing swap, clothing, and accessories made by local artists, volunteer menders and more! Come find your new first date outfit, mend a beloved item, get your valentine a gift, and celebrate community love for art and each other! Masks are required unless there is a medical necessity. All tabling fees and donations go to the Mill River Marginalized Artists Collective, support for marginalized artists of Western Massachusetts by marginalized artists of Western Massachusetts and our allies.
Winter Exquisite: Zine & Diorama Fair

Date: Saturday, February 8, 11am-4pm
Location: Forbes Library
Address: 20 West Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: forbeslibrary.org
Forbes Library's resident Zine Club is hosting a Winter-themed/inspired Zine and Diorama Festival. The event will take place in the Reading Room on the main floor of the library, and includes 20 artist vendors, 12 dioramas, plus host Western Mass Electronics electronic music open-mic from 12-3pm, all in an immersive Winter-scape.
Contact: zineclub@forbeslibrary.org
Calls to Artists / Artist Opportunities
Turn, Turn, Turn

Sponsoring Group Name: The Art Garden
Deadline: February 15, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: theartgarden.org
Participation is free and open to all ages and artistic experience. We accept paintings, photos, drawings, collages, printed written works, that reflect on the themes of uncertainty, change, transitions & transformation. Some size restrictions apply. Please email if your work is large, or if you have any questions. The exhibit opens during our Winter HooPla, Feb 22nd, and runs through April 5.
Contact: info@theartgarden.org
5th Annual Photography Exhibit at Fiddleheads Gallery
Sponsoring Group Name: Deerfield Valley Art Association
Deadline: February 7, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: $10 for one photo / $25 for 3 / $30 for 4-5
City/Town: Northfield
Website: deerfieldvalleyart.org
Phone and Professional Cameras B&W and Color. No AI Generated or Enhanced--Simple Altered OK. Artists Living in New England. Non-themed. Must be for sale. Prizes awarded. Exhibit: February 14 - March 30. Drop-off: Feb 9, 3-4:30pm & Feb 10, 2-5pm. Receptio: March 2, 2-4pm.
Contact: Marge Anderson
margedvaa@gmail.com
Revelry at 33 Call For Artists

Sponsoring Group Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: free to apply
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org/revelry-call-for-artists
The Northampton Center for the Arts (NCFA) invites local artists to participate in our fourth annual Revelry at 33 fundraising event in April at our renovated venue, 33 Hawley Street. We are seeking submissions for a group exhibition that coincides with this celebration. This is a great opportunity to showcase your work while supporting the arts! To apply, please use the Google Forms link on our website.
Contact: Joie Gonzalez
gallery@nohoarts.org
413-584-7327
Art in the Berkshires Juried Art Show

Sponsoring Group Name: Art in the Berkshires
Deadline: March 14, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: $20-$40
City/Town: Lenox
Website: artintheberkshires.com/pages/2025-art-in-the-berkshires-juried-art-show
Artists and artisans in Berkshire County or within 40 miles are invited to apply for this show. Full prospectus on website. Key Dates: Entry: Jan 17–Mar 14, 2025. Notification: Apr 7–13, 2025. Show: Jun 4–Jul 5, 2025. Reception: Jun 7, 4–7pm. Online Gallery: Jun 8–Dec 15, 2025. Categories: 2D, 3D, Alternative Media, Fine Crafts. Fees: $20–$40/entry; discounts for members. Awards: Monetary prizes up to $500.
Contact: Shany Porras
CallforArt@artintheberkshires.com
413-240-4938
Donor Wall at Tilton Library

Sponsoring Group Name: Tilton Fund / Tilton Library
Deadline: March 3, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: $25
City/Town: South Deerfield
Website: tiltonlibrary.org/donor-wall
The Tilton Fund, Inc. is seeking concept submissions for a donor recognition wall and room name plaques for the new Tilton Library building in South Deerfield. Artists must reside in Massachusetts and preference is given to those residing in the Pioneer Valley. Materials may include heavyweight archival paper, fabric, wood, lightweight metal, plastic, lightweight ceramic, or other solid materials. Award is up to $5,000.
Contact: Candace Bradbury-Carlin
tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org
413-665-4683
8th Biennial Art In the Orchard

Sponsoring Group Name: Art In the Orchard (AIO)
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: artintheorchard.org/apply
Art In the Orchard (AIO) is seeking sculptures and installations for its 8th biennial outdoor sculpture exhibition at Park Hill Orchard in Easthampton. Background information can be found on the website. This biennial will feature 34 works and is expected to draw at least 30,000 visitors between August 16th and November 30th. Selected artists will receive a $750 honorarium. In addition, one or more short term residencies are available for site specific work. Full details on website.
Contact: support@artintheorchard.org
413-303-1603
Secrets... at the Elusie Gallery

Sponsoring Group Name: The Elusie Gallery
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: bigredframe.com/events/secrets-a-group-exhibit
Secrets… we all have them, we keep them, we share them. They fascinate us, they haunt us, they distress us, they bond us to each other, or they divide us. They can be wonderful, tragic, humorous, devastating, or sources of renewed energy. We invite you to submit artwork to this interactive exhibit, inspired by the term "secrets", inspired by YOUR secrets or by what the word "secrets" represents for you. Full details on website.
Contact: jean-pierre@bigredframe.com
413-695-8564
Love and Threads Clothing Swap and Art Market

Sponsoring Group Name: Mill River Marginalized Artists Collective
Deadline: rolling until full
Submission/Entry Fees: sliding scale $20-$30 per table
City/Town: Northampton
Website: mill-river-marginalized-artist-collective.square.site/upcoming-events
Mill River Marginalized Artists Collective is proud to host our first annual Love and Threads Clothing Swap and Art Market! Held on February 9th, 3-8pm, this event includes a clothing swap, clothing, and accessories made by local artists, volunteer menders and more! All tabling fees and donations will go to the Mill River Marginalized Artists Collective, support for marginalized artists of Western Massachusetts by marginalized artists of Western Massachusetts and our allies. Full details on application.
Contact: mrmacollective@gmail.com
12th Annual Small Works at Hope & Feathers

Sponsoring Group Name: Hope & Feathers Framing & Printing
Deadline: February 7, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Northampton
Website: hopeandfeathersframing.com/small-works-2025-info-for-artists
We're excited to welcome local artists to participate in our 12th small works show in our new space in Northampton. How it works: We provide an optional 5×7" or 6×6" birch panel to create your masterpiece on! Entries limited to 3 per person. Entry fee includes one panel, a frame, and UV glass (optional). A variety of custom frames will be available for you to choose from when you drop off your entry (all panels and frames are first-come, first-serve). Show dates: Feb 14 - March 31, opening Feb 14, 5-8pm.
Contact: Katie Bete
katie@hopeandfeathersframing.com
413-835-0197
Lights! Camera! Greenfield!

Sponsoring Group Name: Greenfield Community Television
Deadline: February 10, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: gctv.org/p/25/Lights-Camera-Greenfield
Sign up for the 5th annual Lights! Camera! Greenfield! a fast paced film sprint festival. Sign up in advance and on Feb 10 receive three prompts. Then you will have two weeks to complete an original short film for the festival screening at the Garden Cinema on March 6.
Contact: Bella Levavi
bellalevavi@gctv.org
312-813-6285
Articulture Westfield 2025

Sponsoring Group Name: ArtWorks Westfield
Deadline: April 12, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Westfield
Website: forms.gle/j9MD68Z2xZTcKnXC6
Call for new, emerging, experienced and professional artists! Articulture Westfield, our 8th annual community experience featuring local and regional artists and authors, on the arena floor at Amelia Park Arena. Cash Prizes! Accepted media: Fine art painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, sculpture, printmaking, scratch board and framed or matted digital art. Also accepted are Artisan quality glass, wood, clay; Artisan quality jewelry, fiber art pieces, metalwork and ceramics.
Contact: Bill Westerlind
info@artworkswestfield.com
413-335-6976
Love, in all forms: Women's History Month Art Exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum

Sponsoring Group Name: Wistariahurst Museum
Deadline: February 7, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: wistariahurst.org/
Love, in all forms, aims for artists to consider how love impacts our lives. We encourage any medium for submission. Submissions open to anyone who identifies as a woman and non-binary artists of any age. Submissions should include 3-4 quality images with info (title, date, medium, and size), an artist statement (approximately 300 words about your art and its relationship to the theme), and an artist bio (approximately 150 words) in one PDF. Five artists will be selected and awarded a $100 stipend.
Contact: Rachel Powell
powellr@holyoke.org
Montague Wheat Paste Murals: Call for Experienced Digital Artists, Designers, and Illustrators

Sponsoring Group Name: The Montague villages of Turners Falls, Montague City and Millers Falls
Deadline: February 16, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Montague
Website: riverculture.org
The Town of Montague will install six large scale site-specific wheat paste murals on historic brick buildings in May of 2025. Three selected artists will receive $4000 each to design a pair of murals that integrates themes identified by the community. Funding for the project is provided through the New England Foundation for the Art's Making It Public (MIP) for Massachusetts Municipalities program. Full details and application form on website.
Contact: Suzanne LoManto
riverculture@montague-ma.gov
413-863-3200
Painting a Greenfield Bee Sculpture for MDAR

Sponsoring Group Name: Studio Seven & Mass Dept of Agricultural Resources
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: tinyurl.com/ykjfkyn8
Greenfield is known for its annual "Bee Fest" and our dozen brightly painted bee sculptures installed around the city. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has sponsored another of our bee sculptures, and artists are invited to submit design proposals for decorating the new sculpture that will be revealed during the May 2025 Bee Fest in Greenfield, and installed at the Big-E in Springfield in June 2025. Download the full call/RFP on the website.
Contact: Rachael Katz
Rachael@StudioSevenGreenfield.com
413-824-7443
Call for Internship Providers - Find Your Intern!

Sponsoring Group Name: UMass Arts Extension Service
Deadline: February 18, 2025
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Amherst
Website: forms.office.com/r/dq39tC7V4z
Are you an artist or member of a creative organization looking for an intern? Discover how rewarding and exciting it is to work with the passionate and positive aspiring professionals at UMass Amherst! The Spring 2025 Arts and Humanities Internship Fair is presented by the UMass Amherst Arts Extension Service's Arts Entrepreneurship Initiative in partnership with the College of Humanities and Fine Arts Advising and Career Center, and Department of Art. Internship Fair date: Feb 27, 11am-2pm.
Contact: aes@acad.umass.edu
2025 Mentoring Program for Early Career Artists

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
Classes / Workshops / Seminars / Meet Ups
Sola Wood Scent Free Floral Arrangement Workshop with Adria

Date & Time: Saturday, February 8, 11am
Fee: $50 DVAA members / $60 for non-members
Location: Fiddleheads Gallery & Gift Shop
Address: 105 Main Street
City/Town: Northfield
Website: deerfieldvalleyart.org
Scent Free Sola Wood Flower Arranging Class.
Contact: Adria
802-338-0258
Sending Love Card Making Workshop with Barb

Date & Time: Thursday, February 13 / 2 sessions: 3-4pm & 4-5pm
Fee: $12
Location: Fiddleheads Gallery & Gift Shop
Address: 105 Main Street
City/Town: Northfield
Website: deerfieldvalleyart.org
Make 3 cards for $12. Please RSVP by 2/10 to reserve your spot.
Contact: Barb
413-325-3781
Watercolor Big & Bold with Deborah Rubin (Intro)

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm March 11 - April 8
Fee: $200-$275 Sliding scale + supplies
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org
Students will learn about techniques, materials, and aesthetics to create three vibrant watercolor paintings. You will have exercises in color mixing,composition, and lots more with guidance from the instructor throughout the learning process.
Contact: Kelly Silliman
programs@nohoarts.org
413-584-7327
Int/Adv Watercolor Big & Bold with Deborah Rubin

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm, March 12 - April 9
Fee: $200-$275 Sliding scale + supplies
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org
Learn about techniques, materials, and design while creating vibrant watercolors. This class is for students who have had watercolor experience and need a push to learn more. You will create three or four paintings and will have many decisions to prop[el you forward and get out of your comfort zone.
Contact: Kelly Silliman
programs@nohoarts.org
413-584-7327
Still Life Social Club at Looky Here
Date & Time: Thursday, 6-8pm, February 6
Fee: $10
Location: Looky Here
Address: 28 Chapman Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: lookyheregreenfield.com
We provide the still life and the good vibes. BYO materials, drinks and snacks!
Contact: Hannah Brookman
lookyheregreenfield@gmail.com
ArtWorks Westfield Artists Sharing & Discussion Group

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 11, 6-8pm
Fee: free
Location: Westfield Athenaeum / Downtown Westfield Cultural District
Address: 6 Elm Street
City/Town: Westfield
Website: artworkswestfield.com
ArtWorks Westfield presents the Artists Sharing & Discussion Group, a monthly meeting offering local and regional artists and creators the opportunity to share their work with other creators, including both finished pieces and works in progress, or simply chat about art! Rather than following a strictly critique format, this is a safe space for artists to share their process and experience. The group is facilitated by local artist & instructor contemporary, multi-media artist Alexandra Walters.
Contact: Bill Westerlind
wfwjr@yahoo.com
413-335-6976
Make our Merch: Free Upcycling Workshop at Looky Here
Date & Time: Friday, 3-5pm, February 7
Fee: none
Location: Looky Here
Address: 28 Chapman Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: lookyheregreenfield.com
Learn different methods of up-cycling clothing to creator line of Looky Looks! All items made will be sold as merchandise in our shop!
Contact: Hannah Brookman
lookyheregreenfield@gmail.com
Riso Valentines at Looky Here
Date & Time: Friday, February 7, 5-8pm
Fee: $90
Location: Looky Here
Address: 28 Chapman Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: lookyheregreenfield.com
Design a set of 20 valentines with envelopes on our Risograph printer!
Contact: Hannah Brookman
lookyheregreenfield@gmail.com
Spring 2025 Arts and Humanities Internship Fair

Date & Time: Thursday, February 27, 11am-2:30pm
Fee: none
Location: UMass Studio Arts Building
Address: 110 Thatcher Road
City/Town: Amherst
Website: umass.edu/arts-extension-service/events/spring-2025-arts-and-humanities-internship-fair
Looking to secure your dream spring or summer 2025 internship? Save the date, start editing your resume, and get excited about the opportunities available! Presented by UMass Amherst Arts Extension Service's Arts Entrepreneurship Initiative in partnership with the College of Humanities and Fine Arts Advising and Career Center and the Department of Art.
Contact: aes@acad.umass.edu
Self Care as an Artist Webinar with Tony(a) Lemos

Date & Time: Thursday, February 6, 6-8pm
Fee: $45
Location: online via Zea Mays Printmaking
City/Town: Florence
Website: zeamaysprintmaking.com/event/self-care-as-an-artist-webinar
While art-making is a respite for many, it too can take a toll on us physically (long hours of sitting, repetitive use injuries to our joints), mentally (brain fog, exhaustion and stuckness) and spiritually (disconnection and isolation) if we don't have measures of maintenance. In this 2-hour webinar, Tony(a) Lemos will bring her experience as an herbalist, holistic health coach and artist, sharing tips for caring for the active artist's mind, body and spirit.
Contact: Kaye Carroll
kaye@zeamaysprintmaking.com
413-584-1783
Anatomy of Landscape Drawing/ Winter with Barbara Johnson

Date & Time: March 23-30, 9am-5pm
Fee: $495
Location: Barbara Johnson Studio
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, #036
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: barbarajohnson.com
By using a variety of drawing materials you will explore texture and aerial perspective, effective use of placement of the horizon in your drawings, and study the many compositional devices artists have used to convey depth and feeling for their chosen subject.
Contact: Barbara Johnson
BarbaraJohnson202@gmail.com
413-259-7727
Introduction to the Art of Drawing with Barbara Johnson

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm, February 12 - March 19
Fee: $395
Location: Barbara Johnson Studio
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, #036
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: barbarajohnson.com
Experience a series of exercises and materials designed to build the perceptual skills used in the "art of seeing" with graphite and charcoal pencils and become familiar with the different surfaces available in paper, and their effects. Examples from the history of drawing show the possibilities inherent in each of the exercises explored.
Contact: Barbara Johnson
BarbaraJohnson202@gmail.com
413-259-7727
Classical Painting Techniques with Barbara Johnson

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm, February 18 - March 25
Fee: $485
Location: Barbara Johnson Studio
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, #036
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: barbarajohnson.com
Learn the essential ingredients of strong realism since the Rennaisance, mixing colors, temperature, care and function of materials, your own personal station for equipment provided. See website for description.
Contact: Barbara Johnson
BarbaraJohnson202@gmail.com
413-259-7727
Amanda Barrow's Monotype & Gel Plate Printing Workshops

Date & Time: Monotype: Saturday, February 22 / Gel Plate: Sunday, February 23
Fee: $145 for Monotype class / $110 for Gel Plate class / $245 for both
Location: Amanda Barrow Printmaking Studio
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, #244
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: artlink.click/d246b3
Relax & gather w/ community...take these classes separately or experience a Printmaking Power Combo! Monotype & Gel Plate prints = one-of-a-kind prints! Paint on a sheet of plastic, place paper over it, & run it through my printing press, or on top of the Gel Plate. Come have fun & play w/ AKUA soy-based inks, brushes, & different papers to create original prints. All materials included, share ink; take home 7 prints with each class! No Experience Necessary! Next workshop: March 22/23.
Expressive Drawing: Love with Sarah Durham

Date & Time: Friday, February 14, 1-5pm
Fee: $140 / 10% member discount
Location: Workshop13
Address: 13 Church Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org
Over four hours together we'll explore how to express positive emotions like love, humor, and warmth in drawing. What we're drawing: Live clothed model (1:30-5pm) with still life elements.
Contact: Mary Remington
info@workshop13.org
413-277-6072
Sip 'n Spin Date Night at ClayWorks

Date & Time: Friday, February 14, 7-9:30pm
Fee: $130 per couple / 10% member discount
Location: ClayWorks
Address: 71 Main Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org
Do something different this Valentine's Day! You and your date will have a great time making your own pottery and sipping complimentary Prosecco. All materials included. Ages: 18+
Contact: Mary Remington
info@workshop13.org
413-277-6072
Felt Sushi: An Original Wet Felting Technique with Paige Quinn-Vasic

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Session 1: Feb 18-Mar 4, Session 2: April 22-May 6
Fee: $90-180 sliding scale +$30 material cost
Location: Eli's Room at Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org/art-classes/category/felt-sushi
Come wet felt like you've never wet felt before! Paige Quinn-Vasic's unique wet felting technique uses fluffy wool, soap and water, and a traditional sushi mat to create a dense felt roll. It is then sliced like a sushi roll to reveal the one-of-a-kind designs that are created from the fibers of different colors shrinking together. In this class, you will learn the basics of wet felting, create and slice your own felt "sushi roll," and finally transform them with simple jeweler's techniques.
Contact: Paige Quinn-Vasic
Paigesquinn@gmail.com
847-922-2191
Cut Loose: Collage Narratives - Storytelling Workshop through Word + Image with Michael Sjostedt and Megan Tady

Date & Time: Saturday, February 8, 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $65
Location: Big Red Frame
Address: 43 Main Street / Old Town Hall
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: michaelsjostedt.com/shop/February-8-Collage-Narratives-Storytelling-Workshop-through-Word-Image-@-Big-Red-Frame-p711038681
Join collage artist Michael Sjostedt and fiction writer Megan Tady in this playful, hybrid workshop to tap into storytelling through writing and visual art. We'll guide you with a series of prompts and collage techniques, helping you engage with your creativity. $65 per person. Includes a blank collage journal, a signed copy of Megan Tady's latest novel, Bluebird Day, and light refreshments. Space is limited to 15 people.
Contact: Michael Sjostedt
msjost@gmail.com
413-230-1812
February Break Workshop at Artspace Community Arts Center

Date & Time: February 18-21, 9am-1pm
Fee: $145
Location: Artspace Community Arts Center
Address: 15 Mill Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: artspacegreenfield.org/product-page/february-break-workshop-2025
Join us for a 4-day art extravaganza! Kids will learn a variety of multi-media techniques with our beloved instructor Jill Leger of Mind's Eye Art. Acrylic paint pouring, air dry clay sculptures, and mosaic tiles are just a few of the mediums Jill has for your kiddos to explore this February Break. For children ages 7-11.
Contact: info@artspacegreenfield.org
413-772-6811
Improve your Photography - Winter Photo Series with Matthew Cavanaugh

Date & Time: Thursday, 5:30-7pm, January 30, February 20 & March 13
Fee: $20 per class / $50 for bulk discount
Location: Artspace Community Arts Center
Address: 15 Mill Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: artspacegreenfield.org/product-page/matthew-cavanaugh-winter-photo-series
This 3-part digital photography series will give insight on Matthew's unique vision and dedication to capturing compelling stories through his lens. His workshops will cover portraiture, tech help with your camera and best practices, and how to make the most of light at golden hour. CLASS 1: How to Make Better Photos. CLASS 2: How to Best Use your Camera. CLASS 3: Golden Hour Landscape and Portraits. Learn more on the class registration page!
Contact: info@artspacegreenfield.org
413-772-6811
Wistariahurst Kids Art Classes with Joycelin Raho

Date & Time: first Sundays, 2-4pm, February to June
Fee: sliding scale per class $10-20
Location: Wistariahurst Museum
Address: 238 Cabot Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: eventbrite.com/e/wistariahurst-kids-art-classes-tickets-1104491767609
Art Classes for Kids ages 7-12, explore different artistic techniques and learn about art history as Joycelin Raho unlocks your child's creativity!
Contact: Rachel Powell
powellr@holyoke.org
413-322-5660
Quick Study: The Nose with John Collins

Date & Time: Saturday, February 8, 9am-12pm
Fee: $50 / 10% member discount
Location: Workshop13
Address: 13 Church Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org
Instructor John Collins will cover proper proportions, anatomy of the nose, brow, upper lip, and demonstrate how to sculpt a realistic human nose. This knowledge will strengthen artists that paint and draw portraits as well as aspiring sculptors.
Contact: Mary Remington
info@workshop13.org
413-277-6072
Stained Glass Mosaic Class at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio

Date & Time: February 22, 1-5:30pm
Fee: $100
Location: Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite 229
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: DragonflyStainedGlassStudio.com
In this class you will have the opportunity to design a beautiful stained glass mosaic art piece. The class will cover how to prepare a mosaic pattern, how to cut glass into various geometric shapes, how to arrange glass within a pattern, and how to grout the final product. All levels are welcome. All glass and supplies are included in the tuition as is the use of all tools. Another date for same class: Mar 22.
Contact: Heather McLean
Info@DragonflyStainedGlassStudio.com
413-559-1010
Intermediate Stained Glass Workshop at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio

Date & Time: February 11, 5-8pm
Fee: $75
Location: Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite 229
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: DragonflyStainedGlassStudio.com
We will cover the skills and techniques to build a unique piece of stained glass using the copper foil technique. Students may choose any size and style of pattern, bring their own pattern or draw an original. Use of tools included in tuition. Glass, foil and solder will be available for purchase. Class designed for students who have completed our beginning/sun catcher class or who have equivalent experience. Another date for same class: Mar 11
Contact: Heather McLean
Info@DragonflyStainedGlassStudio.com
413-559-1010
Beginning Stained Glass Workshop at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio

Date & Time: February 9, 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 2-4 ornaments to grace your home or give as gifts. In this class we will cover all of the skills and techniques to build a unique piece(s) of stained glass art using the copper foil technique. This is a perfect class for students with no experience as well as intermediate students with some experience who may want a refresher course. All levels welcome. All glass and supplies included in the tuition as is use of all tools. More dates for same class: Feb 23; Mar 3, 8 & 23.
Contact: Heather McLean
Info@DragonflyStainedGlassStudio.com
413-559-1010
Terrible Pet Portraits

Date & Time: March 15, 2-3:30pm
Fee: $25
Location: the ARTery
Address: 289 High Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: holyokeart.com/service-page/terrible-pet-portraits
We love our pets, but getting a good drawing can be tough work. In this make & take workshop, you'll learn some basics of illustration and put them to work. Bring pictures of your pets (and a sense of humor) and be prepared to share.
Contact: artery@holyokeart.com
413-420-8303
Weekly Painting Class with Eliza Moser

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 10am- 12:30pm; OR Thursdays, 6-8:30pm
Fee: $200 (4-week class)
Location: Eliza Moser Fine Art - Studio & Gallery
Address: 21 College Street, Suite #9
City/Town: South Hadley
Website: elizamoser.com/weekly-classes
Learn methods of classical oil painting! We offer organized and constructive lessons in oil painting, designed to help you reach your artistic goals. New students learn the foundational skills while completing a beginner-friendly project, and returning students are welcome to expand their skills on projects of their own choosing. Our weekly classes run in continuous sessions of 4 weeks, see website for dates & details. (New classes start the second week of January!)
Contact: Eliza Moser
elizamoserfineart@gmail.com
413-204-4797
Weekly Drawing Class with Eliza Moser

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6:15-8:15pm
Fee: $160 (4-week class)
Location: Eliza Moser Fine Art - Studio & Gallery
Address: 21 College Street, Suite #9
City/Town: South Hadley
Website: elizamoser.com/weekly-classes
Learn methods of classical drawing! We offer organized and constructive lessons in pencil drawing, designed to help you reach your artistic goals. New students learn the foundational skills while completing a beginner-friendly project, and returning students are welcome to expand their skills on projects of their own choosing. Our weekly classes run in continuous sessions of 4 weeks, see website for dates & details.
Contact: Eliza Moser
elizamoserfineart@gmail.com
413-204-4797
Zine Club with Translate Gender at Resilient Community Arts

Date & Time: third Saturdays, 11am-1pm
Fee: $5-$20 suggested donation
Location: Resilient Community Arts
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Ste #238
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: resilientcommunityarts.org/program-registration/p/zine-club-with-translate-gender
Join Translate Gender and Resilient Community Arts for a zine-making workshop every third Saturday of the month at the Resilient Community Arts studio. In addition to learning how to make our own zines, we will learn about a specific movement in queer history and you can then create zines about your own protest / mutual aid need or historical topic!
Contact: info@resilientcommunityarts.org
413-342-0396
Drop-In Public Studio at Resilient Community Arts

Date & Time: first Saturdays, 4:30-7pm
Fee: suggested donation $10-$15/hr per person
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! Drop-In Studio takes place on the first Saturday of every month during Easthampton's Art Walk.
Contact: info@resilientcommunityarts.org
413-342-0396
Queer And Trans Art Group at Resilient Community Arts

Date & Time: Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm (2nd & 4th Wednesdays)
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
Art Crowdfunding / Fundraising / Crowdsourcing / Volunteer Help
Help Artspace build a community clay studio in Greenfield

Goal: $100,000
End Date: April 30, 2025
Location: Greenfield
Website: zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/187ffaa5-b3b6-4232-a243-906b128766c8
In 2023, Artspace Greenfield received support from the Mass Cultural Council/Mass Development and several private funders to explore the creation of a community clay studio in Greenfield. This fall Artspace is raising $100,000 to build a community ceramics studio at our Mill Street location. Artspace has received a very generous pledge from a private funder to match all individual donations to the clay studio up to $30,000!
Contact: info@artspacegreenfield.org
413-772-6811