Conversation with the Artist

Artist: Olivia Bernard
Date: Thursday May 17, 7:30pm
Location Name: Gallery A3
Address: 28 Amity Street
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.GalleryA3.com

Conversation with Ellen Grobman, painter, and Carolyn Webb, sculptor, talking with Olivia Bernard about her work. All are welcome.

Contact: GalleryA3@gmail.com
413-256-4250

Spark! Art Share

Artist: Taylor Ceramics
Date: May 19, 12-4pm
Location Name: Food for Thought Books
Address: 106 North Pleasant Street
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.sparkartshare.com

Cara Taylor of Taylor Cermaics will be selling her fabulous wares at Food for Thought Books as part of the third Spark!Art Share pick up. Spark! members who are already signed up will be picking up their share, but Cara will also have plenty of her work for sale for anyone who stops in. Taylor Ceramics makes modern porcelain ceramic pottery and jewelry. From slip casting to hand building to wheel throwing, she creates a variety of pieces- some one-of-a-kind, others limited editions.

Contact: Katie Richardson
sparkartshare@gmail.com
610-457-4312

Arts-for-Change Spring Exhibition

Artists: YAC's 5 Arts-for-Change Youth Programs
Start Date: May 25, 2012
End Date: June 15, 2012
Reception Date: June 7, 5-7pm
Location Name: Hampshire College's Main Gallery, in the Harold F. Johnson Library
Hours: 10:30am-4:30pm
Address: 893 West Street
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: youthactioncoalition.zenfolio.com

YAC youth will be presenting work that ranges from extremely pertinent issues of social justice, such as women's role in society, to what daily life is like for a young person living in western Massachusetts. They will be showing a myriad of work, from a collaborative metal and photographic bench (which will later be placed in a downtown location), to a mannequin collaged with photos and drawings, to stunning video installations and engaging photographic journeys.

Contact: Patrick LaRiviere
patrick@youthactioncoalition.org
413-253-2158

Olivia Bernard

Artist: Olivia Bernard
Start Date: May 3, 2012
End Date: June 2, 2012
Location Name: Gallery A3
Hours: W-Su 1-7
Address: 28 Amity Street
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.GalleryA3.com

Olivia Bernard is an artist who makes sculpture, installations, and drawings. In May, she will show a series of objects made with wire, steel, handmade paper, pigment, and paper pulp. Impressed with the fragility and transience, yet utter resilience, of life she chooses these materials as their delicacy and translucence embody these concerns. She will also show drawings or small fragments of visual vocabulary that give clues to her working process.

Contact: GalleryA3@gmail.com
413-256-4250

Collected Works of Belchertown High School Art Students

Artists: Belchertown High School Art Students
Start Date: May 1, 2012
End Date: May 31, 2012
Location Name: Hope & Feathers
Hours: M-F 10-6, Th 10-8, S-S 10-5
Address: 319 Main Street
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.hopeandfeathersframing.com

A collection of creative, scientifically inspired artworks created by Belchertown High School art students. This unique exhibit is the culmination of a project in which artists take inspiration for their work from scientific images that result from current, innovative research in the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at UMass, a research and education center funded by the National Science Foundation.

Contact: Michelle Raboin
michelle@hopeandfeathersframing.com

It's a Wistful World

Artist: Geoffrey Houghton
Start Date: May 1, 2012
End Date: May 31, 2012
Location Name: Laughing Dog Bicycles
Hours: M-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5
Address: 63/65 So. Pleasant Street
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.laughingdogbicycles.com

A representation of Geoffrey Houghton’s latest works related to outlandish characters A self-taught artist, Geoff enjoys creating watercolor in a vivid and bold way that has been referred to as a sub-genre of Steampunk. You'll discover his art focuses primarily on eccentric and enchanting damsels that portray a different time, technology and fashion. You can see more of his work at www.SteamFolk.com

Contact: Ann Tweedy
anntwe@gmail.com
413-253-7722

Pyramids of Hope

Artist: Pacifico A. Palumbo
Start Date: April 1, 2011
End Date: January 2013
Location Name: Mike & Tony's Pizzeria & Gallery at Green Emporium
Hours: Illuminated after dark daily
Address: 4 Main Road
City, ST: Colrain, MA
Website: www.greenemporium.com

Neon Artist Palumbo has created 2 Pyramids Called: "2012 Pyramids Of Hope" as an installation. One stands outside his restaurant Mike & Tony's Pizzeria at Green Emporium in Colrain, the other large one is located on the site of the old Colrain Inn which is around the corner from the restaurant. The pyramids are in response to the Mayan Calendar which marks December 21st 2012 as "The End Of The World". In a world that we live in today we need a lot of HOPE.

Contact: info@greenemporium.com

Cottage Street Studios Open Studios and Sale

Date: May 19-20, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm
Location Name: Cottage Street Studios
Address: One Cottage Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.cottagestreetstudios.com

Over 30 artisans open their studio doors for this year's Spring Open Studio Sale. Come and see the Bear Fest Mini Bears too!

Contact: Carolyn Cushing
carolyn@artofchangetaraot.com
413-529-9759

Mother and Child

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 12, 2012
End Date: June 5, 2012
Location Name: Nash Gallery
Hours: Tu-F 11-6, Sa 10-4
Address: 40 Cottage Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.nashgalleryart.com

Twelve talented Moms exhibit work alongside their talented kids. Each piece will be accompanied by a short, inspirational statement. Mediums include painting, collage, photography, sculpture, textile/fashion, video and music.

Contact: nashgalleryart@yahoo.com
413-529-9393

Local Students. Local Artists.

Artists: Chris Murphy with Maple Street School students
Start Date: May 12, 2012
End Date: May 26, 2012
Location Name: Easthampton City Arts+ Gallery
Hours: Tu-Sa 1-6
Address: 43 Main Street, Suite 2
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.easthamptoncityarts.com

Students from Easthampton's Maple School in kindergarten and first grade worked with humorous illustrator Chris Murphy (www.cmurph.com). Murphy taught students to use basic shapes (triangle, rectangle etc.) when drawing their pets. Student illustrations about a pet will be on display at The ECA+ Gallery.

Contact: Burns Maxey
info@easthamptoncityarts.com
413-527-8278

Let 'Em Live!

Artist: Ellen Moyer
Start Date: May 12, 2012
End Date: June 5, 2012
Location Name: The Elusie Gallery
Hours: see website
Address: 43 Main Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.eastmontgallery.net

Ellen Moyer is an artist, writer and professional environmental engineer. She works in watercolor, silk painting, fabric design, pottery, and photography. Her art tries to promote appreciation for the natural world and inspire us to adopt a sustainable way of life that features high technology and responsible stewardship of life on Earth.

Contact: Jean-Pierre Pasche
info@eastmontgallery.net
413-529-9265

Born To A Maze

Artist: Luke J. Cavagnac
Start Date: May 12, 2012
End Date: August 2012
Location Name: The Invisible Fountain
Hours: M-F, also by appointment
Address: 116 Pleasant Street Suite #206, Eastworks Building
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.invisiblefountain.com

The newest showing of paintings by Luke J. Cavagnac. The Invisible Fountain is where Cavagnac paints and displays his "Art". Hundreds and hundreds of different paintings on display everyday.

Contact: Luke J. Cavagnac
luke@invisiblefountain.com
413-896-8073

New Works

Artist: Jackie Griswold
Start Date: May 1, 2012
End Date: May 31, 2012
Location Name: Lathrop Community Art Gallery
Hours: 9am-4pm daily
Address: 100 Bassett Brook Drive
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: lathrop.kendal.org

At the age of 61, I view myself as an emerging artist, having begun painting about five years ago. As a jewelry designer turned painter and photographer, I draw my inspiration from nature - the soft pinks and grays of a sunset, the vibrant red of a geranium, and the turquoise waters of the ocean. Art, in its many forms, maintains my sanity and my serenity by keeping me grounded while I fly. When I am in the studio, time disappears as I become engaged with the art.

Contact: Sarah Gauger
sgauger@lathrop.kendal.org
413-586-0006

Trekking in Color: A Photo Story

Artist: Sarah Platanitis
Start Date: March 21, 2012
End Date: May 17, 2012
Location Name: Greater Easthampton Chamber Gallery
Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30
Address: 33 Union Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.easthamptoncityarts.com

Sarah Platanitis' photographs capture a journey through vibrant color images from the viewpoint of a wandering traveler. The photographs were taken in Brattleboro, New York City, Baltimore, Washington DC, Salamanca, and Numazu.

Contact: info@easthamptoncityarts.com
413-527-8278

Artspace Faculty Exhibit

Artists: Becky Clark, Karen Gaudette, Rhonda Wainshilbaum, Marcia Wise, Astrid Sheckels, Beth Reynolds
Start Date: April 30, 2012
End Date: June 1, 2012
Reception Date: Friday, May 18, 5:30-7:30pm
Location Name: Artspace
Hours: M-F 1-6pm
Address: 15 Mill Street
City, ST: Greenfield, MA
Website: www.franklyarts.com

Six Artspace faculty members are exhibiting their work. For more information or to schedule a group visit to the gallery, call Artspace, 413-772-6811.

Contact: info@franklyarts.com
413-772-6811

Local ARTery: Bringing Handmade to the Heart of the Community

Artists: Artisans of Western Mass
Date: Saturday, May 19, 10am-5pm
Location Name: The Pushkin
Address: Federal Street
City, ST: Greenfield, MA
Website: www.localartery.com

A showcase featuring 30+ artisans and crafters who live and work in western Mass. Connect with your creative neighbors while you browse and shop their beautiful creations. From fine art to functional crafts; come see what fantastic things are being handmade in 2012!

Contact: Lou Leelyn
localartery@gmail.com
413-512-3007

Finding Work

Artist: Peter Dellert
Start Date: May 11, 2012
End Date: July 31, 2012
Location Name: Open Square Gallery
Hours: M-F 9-4
Address: 4 Open Square Way (btwn Dwight and Lyman Sts.)
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.opensquare.com

Collage and sculpture using found materials. The sculptures use cypress wood recycled from the Open Square mill and reclaimed car parts, collected locally. The collages use leaves, cut and reassembled, and paper, often from old atlases. Also open Saturday, May 12 9-8.

Contact: Peter Dellert
pfdellert@aol.com
413-534-5253

Spring 2012 Art Exhibition and Installation

Start Date: May 11, 2012
End Date: June 16, 2012
Location Name: Paper City Studios
Address: 80 Race Street
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: papercitystudios.wordpress.com

Thirty-four area and regional artists focus on the evocative idea, Hidden in Plain View, the mystery of the seen and the unseen, with a wide range of interpretations. Media includes: traditional painting, drawing, and printmaking, photography, video, standing sculpture and site specific installations.

Contact: nksachs@verizon.net

Strike, Draw and Dip

Artist: David Poppie
Start Date: May 4, 2012
End Date: June 25, 2012
Location Name: Wistariahurst Museum
Address: 238 Cabot Street
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.wistariahurst.com

In the past few years artist David Poppie has been working with different series involving matchbooks, colored pencils, and paint stir sticks. Each has its unique, defining "mark" within the pieces; from the anonymous strike of the used matchbook, the exposed pencil lead of the pencil, to the dipping of the paint stick into reclaimed paint. Each series projects multiple objects being placed together to form a composition.

Contact: Marjorie Latham
Lathamm@ci.holyoke.ma.us
413-322-5660

A Room Without a View

Artist: Octavia Anderson Mackey
Start Date: April 28, 2012
End Date: May 15, 2012
Location Name: The Guilded Brick at The Canal Gallery
Address: 380 Dwight Street
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.facebook.com/theguildedbrick

In commemoration of Sexual Assault Awareness month, artist and local resident, Octavia Anderson (Mackey), has produced this show in an effort to both raise awareness and raise funds for local shelters that support men, women and children in their struggles to overcome sexual assault. As a general warning, the images and stories are explicit in nature and may cause triggering for some.

Contact: Jenna Weingarten
TheGuildedBrick@gmail.com

The Cat Lover Speaks

Start Date: May 10, 2012
End Date: July 31, 2012
Location Name: Book Arts Gallery, Neilson Library (3rd floor)
Hours: daily 8am-10pm
Address: Neilson Library, Smith College
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.smith.edu/libraries/libs/rarebook/exhibitions/

This exhibition of books and images of cats from the Mortimer Rare Book Room was curated by Sally Fisher, class of 2012. She has chosen to display cute cats, historical cats, cats and rats, cats in costume, cats as mothers, cats in advertising, and much more.

Contact: Barbara Blumenthal
bblument@smith.edu
413-586-0492

Erotica From the Archives

Artist: Nelena Soro
Start Date: May 5, 2012
End Date: May 31, 2012
Location Name: Oh My
Hours: M-Th 12-7, F-Sa 12-8, Sun 12-5
Address: 22 Main Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA

Figurative erotic work from Wednesday's archives, debuting her new professional name.

Contact: Nelena Soro
wnsart@gmail.com
413-623-2015

{Pop-Up} Shop presents "Whoo Are You?"

Artists: Anselblue Design Studio, AV Designs, Pretty Snake, TinyCrush, Woobie Leigh
Start Date: May 22, 2012
End Date: May 28, 2012
Reception Date: Thursday, May 24
Location Name: Whoo Space
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm & Sun 11am-3pm. Thurs, May 24, until 9pm
Address:11 Market Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.tinyurl.com/whoospacepopupshop

{Pop-Up} Shop will feature stylishly hip clothing and accessories for men and women by AV Designs, Pretty Snake, TinyCrush and Woobie Leigh. Vintage items, reclaimed furniture and home décor will be offered by Anselblue Design Studio. {Pop-Up} Shop is a collective of artists and designers from Western MA. Our mission is to highlight a vibrant creative culture and raise awareness about the economic and community benefits of buying locally.

Contact: Athan Vennell
athan@athanvennell.com
917-561-7592

Photo Abstracts

Artist: Laura Radwell
Start Date: May 6, 2012
End Date: June 2, 2012
Location Name: The Trailside Gallery
Hours: M-F 9-5, Sat 11-4
Address: 14 Strong Avenue
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.thetrailsidegallery.net

I think of my work these days as 'visual alchemy.' It begins with a camera: capturing images of deterioration and decline on surfaces like oxidized metal and chipped paint, in aspects of the landscape, and in architectural constructions and remains. The images then become part of a greater composite whole and are placed onto a virtual canvas.

Contact: Jessica Ryan Lapinski
Jrlapinski@comcast.net
413-478-3137

First Blush

Artist: Martina Lantin
Start Date: May 11, 2012
End Date: June 17, 2012
Location Name: Artisan Gallery
Hours: M-W 10-6, Th-Sa 10-9, Su 12-5
Address: 162 Main Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.theartisangallery.com

Marlboro College Professor Martina Lantin’s exiting ceramic exhibit: “First Blush” This wonderful exhibit provides us an opportunity to feature a wide range of the work of an artist whose studies in the U.S., Canada, Denmark, and Italy have led her to this original and unusually compelling functional ceramic art. Please join us to celebrate Martina and this new body of work.

Contact: Patty Arbour
theartisangallery@yahoo.com
413-586-1942

New England Landscape Moods

Artist: Walter Cudnohufsky
Start Date: May 1, 2012
End Date: June 14, 2012
Location Name: Hampshire Regional YMCA
Hours: Business Hours
Address: 286 Prospect Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.hrymca.org

A collection of recent paintings that capture the many moods of the New England landscape! A fascination with the many moods of the New England landscape, Walter works to capture the often fleeting gentle and tranquil moments so desperately needed in these times of stress. Walter works Plein Aire, in his studio and mostly from imagination. He seeks luminosity in his representative yet fanciful works. Walter has a sizable following in his monthly Ashfield classes.

Contact: Walter Cudnohufsky
Walt@wcala.com
413-628-4600

Past/Present/Future

Artist: Rene Theberge
Start Date: May 1, 2012
End Date: June 15, 2012
Location Name: Woodstar Cafe
Hours: M 7-6, Tu-F 7-7, Sat 8-7, Sun 8-6
Address: 60 Masonic Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.renetheberge.com

From the mid 1990's until the last few years, Rene Theberge’s primary photographic interest and work has been about flowers, particularly close-up or macro photography. The flower photographs in the show attempt to display not only flowers as a whole and in context, but also the inner details that are not often seen. One of his goals as a photographer is to share with people the beauty in even the smallest details of nature and to inspire others to look more closely at the world around us.

Contact: Rene Theberge
rene@renetheberge.com
413-575-8123

Abandoned Meanders

Artist: Samuel Rowlett
Start Date: May 3, 2012
End Date: May 27, 2012
Location Name: The Oxbow Gallery
Hours: Th-Su 12-5pm
Address: 275 Pleasant Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.oxbowgallery.org

Samuel Rowlett presents a multimedia installation documenting explorations of area rivers, and makes preparations for a “public expedition” down the Connecticut River in a homemade canoe, which he will be building in the gallery.

Contact: 413-586-6300

Walk Home Order Chaos

Artist: Claudia Sperry
Start Date: May 3, 2012
End Date: May 27, 2012
Location Name: The Oxbow Gallery, Back Room
Hours: Th-Su 12-5pm
Address: 275 Pleasant Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.oxbowgallery.org

This group of paintings explores walk I have taken and the concept of Home.

Contact: 413-586-6300

Art Works by Students of Northampton High School

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 5, 2012
End Date: May 30, 2012
Reception Name: Hosmer Gallery, Forbes Library
Hours: M 9-9, Tu 1-5, W 9-9, Th 1-5, F-Sa 9-5
Address: 20 West Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.forbeslibrary.org

Teachers Lisa Leary, Sheryl Jaffe and Michael Jacobson-Hardy coordinated the exhibit, which includes Honors Art 1-4 student's work, Ceramics 1 & 2, Graphic Design, Drawing & Painting, Photography and Foundations in Art. The Diversity Photography Project provides an opportunity for young people at Northampton High School to make portraits of fellow students. Their portraits instill pride in our diverse cultures, races, and ethnicities.

Contact: Faith Kaufmann
fkaufmann@forbeslibrary.org
413-587-1011

Scale in Contemporary Printmaking

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 8, 2012
End Date: May 30, 2012
Location Name: A.P.E. Ltd. Gallery
Hours: Tu-Su 12-5; F 12-8
Address: 126 Main Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.apearts.org

An exhibition that pushes the boundaries, materials and scale of traditional printmaking. On view are 20 works by members of Zea Mays Printmaking that explore scale and format in printmaking.

Contact: Lisa Thompson
413-586-5553

The Secret Pet Society

Artist: Travis Louie
Start Date: May 2, 2012
End Date: June 2, 2012
Location Name: William Baczek Fine Arts
Hours: T-W 10-5; Th-Sat 10-8; Sun 12-5
Address: 36 Main Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.wbfinearts.com

Travis Louie's paintings originate from writings in his journal. He creates tiny drawings and an accompanying story or biography. His imagery is grounded in Victorian and Edwardian times and the paintings are "inhabited by human oddities, mythical beings and otherworldly characters who appear to have had their formal portraits taken to mark their existence and place in society. The exhibition will consist of approximately fifteen new paintings as well as etchings, digital prints and sculpture.

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

Bringing to Light

Artist: Deborah Rubin
Start Date: April 13, 2012
End Date: May 15, 2012
Location Name: R. Michelson Galleries
Address: 132 Main Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.deborahrubin.com

Watercolor paintings. Gallery Talk: Sunday, May 13, 2pm

Contact: RM@RMichelson.com
413-586-3964

Paste Papers of the Pioneer Valley

Date: January 15, 2012
End Date: May 30, 2012
Location Name: Mortimer Rare Book Room, Neilson Library (3rd floor)
Hours: M-Th 7:30-1, F 7:30-9, Sat 10-9, Sun 10-1
Address: Smith College
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.smith.edu/libraries/libs/rarebook/exhibitions/

This exhibition presents 19 paste papers (and 8 books bound using these decorative papers) made by book workers who live in this area or who have strong ties here. These papers were commissioned for the fall 2011 publication, Paste Papers of the Pioneer Valley, co-published by Kat Ran Press and Catawba Press. The book includes brief biographies of the artists and an essay by David P. Bourbeau.

Contact: Barbara Blumenthal
bblument@smith.edu
413-585-2906

Photography and Oil Paintings

Artist: Patricia Czepiel Hayes
Start Date: January 23, 2012
End Date: June 7, 2012
Location Name: Smith College Alumnae Gallery
Hours: M–F 9am–4:30pm (closed weekends)
Address: 33 Elm Street
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.hadleydesignworks.net

Using first the camera, I explore abstract compositions in cultivated plants and extend the creative process with oils on canvas. Intentionally using sharp and soft focus, I'm drawn to the painterly quality of elements outside a narrow depth of field, and the sharp, irregular lines weaving through the images. Most of the plants in this exhibit were growing within 50 ft. of my home in Hadley, Massachusetts, in my own modest gardens and in the gardens of nearby friends and neighbors.

Contact: Patricia Hayes
ph@hadleydesignworks.net
413-584-4315

Source: a Community Exhibit about Water

Artists: community members of all ages
Start Date: May 5, 2012
End Date: June 9, 2012
Location Name: The Art Garden
Address: 14 Depot Street (same building as the Trolley Museum)
City, ST: Shelburne Falls, MA
Website: www.theartgarden.org

Over 40 works in a variety of media that reflect on the theme of water. Closing reception with performances June 9, 6:30pm.

Contact: Phyllis Labanowski
csartgarden@gmail.com
413-625-2782

ARTx5

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 3, 2012
End Date: July 1, 2012
Location Name: Salmon Falls Artisans Showroom
Hours: Th-M 10-5, Sun 12-5
Address: One Ashfield Street #9
City, ST: Shelburne Falls, MA
Website: www.salmonfallsgallery.com

Art X 5 is a group of women artists who have been meeting monthly for more than two decades to critique each others work. Five different women, five different media: prints, mosaics, fiber, oil paint and pastel. The exhibit includes recent works inspired by the natural environment as well as a special focus on the Deerfield River's famous Glacial Potholes located in Shelburne Falls. The Falls can be viewed from the windows of the gallery.

Contact: salmonfalls@megaplanet.com
413-625-9833

The Sky's The Limit

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 2, 2012
End Date: May 28, 2012
Location Name: Shelburne Arts Cooperative
Hours: 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-7, closed Tue
Address: 26 Bridge Street
City, ST: Shelburne Falls, MA
Website: www.shelburneartscoop.com

A Group Show by member artists of the Shelburne Arts Cooperative, featuring works in Fiber Art, Jewelry, Wall Art, Photography, Pottery, Wood Craft, and more.

Contact: 413-625-9324

Painting the Light

Artist: Jonathan Wilhelm
Start Date: May 13, 2012
End Date: ongoing
Location Name: The Thirsty Mind
Hours: M-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm
Address: College Street
City, ST: South Hadley, MA

A portrait of Mount Holyoke's world-famous geologist and paleontologist, Mark McMenamin - campus landscapes of Upper Lake and the Equestrian field, and views of the Mount Holyoke range from the backyard of the former Skinner estate - are all part of an exhibition entitled, "Painting the Light," by 23-year-old Jonathan Wilhelm.

Contact: Dorrie Blakney
413-539-3264

Paintings by Walter Hamilton

Artist: Walter Hamilton
Date: ongoing
Location Name: The Odyssey Bookshop and Crazy Moon Fashions at The Village Commons
Hours: business hours
Address: College Street
City, ST: South Hadley, MA
Website: www.walterhamiltonart.com

The artist's paintings are representational images of the Pioneer Valley. They depict landscapes, people and farm animals. Locations for subjects include the Mount Holyoke College campus, local farms, woods and fields. The subjects, taken from photographs, capture the place, moment, light, and season. The paintings are all about the love of the environment so worth protecting and the people of the Pioneer Valley, one of the world's special places.

Contact: Walter Hamilton
hamiltongrafix@yahoo.com
413-532-7518

Six Month Photo Project

Artists: Patti Castagne, Madeline Catania, Pat Crutchfield, Laura George, Jack Grimaldi, Bob Solosko
Start Date: May 13, 2012
End Date: May 30, 2012
Reception Date: May 20, 1-6pm
Location Name: Robert Floyd Photo Gallery and Learning Center
Address: 2 East Street @ Route 10/College Highway
City, ST: Southampton, MA
Website: www.robertfloydphoto.com

The participants selected a theme six months ago and their images were critiqued with monthly meetings in a supportive constructive atmosphere. The instructor traveled individually with each participant to provide a one-on-one field trip experience as well another one-on-one session in The Gallery reviewing their images to guide them on their photo journey. The results far exceeded all our combined expectations.

Contact: Robert Floyd
floydphoto@charter.net
413-529-2635

RE-Imagine

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 12, 2012
End Date: June 16, 2012
Reception Date: May 26, 3-7pm
Location Name: Springfield Pulse Art Space
Hours: M-F 10-4, Sat 12-4
Address: 11 Pearl Street
City, ST: Springfield, MA
Website: www.facebook.com/springfieldpulse

RE-Imagine will be an exciting event providing the opportunity for attendees to actively participate in the creative visioning process for the Birnie Building and the Apremont neighborhood. Enter into the fun by drawing, painting, or writing at "Imagination Stations"! The exhibit will feature submissions by artists who take pride in environmentally conscious creation methods and use of up cycled materials.

Contact: Phoebe Stewart
413-732-7778

Conscious Impressions: Green Printmaking from Zea Mays Printmaking studio

Artists: group show
Start Date: April 10, 2012
End Date: October 21, 2012
Location Name: D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Hours: Tu-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Address: 21 Edwards Street
City, ST: Springfield, MA
Website: www.bingartscenter.org

In March of 2012, Zea Mays opened a new, larger facility making it the leading non-toxic printmaking studio in the United States. In celebration of this historic achievement, the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts juried an exhibition of prints that represent the excellent work being produced in the studio. World-renowned printmakers both instruct and print at the studio and newcomers to the medium are embraced. This exhibition includes a sampling of work being created at the studio.

Contact: Liz Chalfin
liz@zeamaysprintmaking.com
413-584-1783

Rules of the Game

Artists: Anne LaPrade Seuthe, Terry Jenoure, Shawn Farley
Start Date: April 28, 2012
End Date: June 23, 2012
Location Name: The Bing Arts Center
Hours: F-Sa 11-3
Address: 176 Sumner Avenue
City, ST: Springfield, MA
Website: www.bingartscenter.org

Agreeing only on the title, Rules of the game, Farley, Jenoure, and Seuthe worked independent of each other to create three installations that offer uniuque interpretations of the theme.

Contact: Anne Seuthe
redcouchreview@gmail.com
413-320-3686

Library Collages

Artist: Dean Nimmer
Start Date: April 4, 2012
End Date: June 1, 2012
Location Name: Pine Point Branch Library
Hours: M 1-5, W 1-8, F 1-5
Address: 204 Boston Road
City, ST: Springfield, MA
Website: www.springfieldlibrary.org

Readers love books for the words, images, and stories they bring into being. A great book can live in our mind forever, but not so the cover that holds it, which wears out often causing the book to be discarded. Nimmer says, "I have a fascination with the graphics and patinas of antique book covers. I rescue the book covers from flea markets, thrift shops and recycling centers to be re-purposed and admired as art."

Contact: Janet Stupak
jstupak@springfieldlibrary.org
413-263-6828

Fervor from the Truth: Spiritual Absurdities by Edite Cunha, Gina Vernava and Others

Artists: Edite Cunha, Gina Vernava, Pam Allan, Lauren Paradise, Elise Vegliante
Start Date: April 5, 2012
End Date: May 30, 2012
Location Name: Nina’s Nook
Hours: Th 4-6, F-Sa 1-6pm and by appointment
Address: 125A Avenue A
City, ST: Turners Falls, MA
Website: www.ninasnook.com

Cunha and Vernava combine mosaic techniques with repurposed and recycled materials to create unique commentaries on their religious and spiritual cultural experiences. Cunha’s series of “AlterVirgins” are an “artistic response to my early Catholic upbringing combined with more recent spiritual explorations.” Vernava’s pieces deal with “the absurdities of Spirituality. Some are humorous, all are political commentary due to my own personal opposition to the rise of the Political Christian Right.”

Contact: Nina Rossi
naban@verizon.net
413-834-8800

New England Scenes

Artist: Jean Kozlowski
Start Date: May 1, 2012
End Date: June 30, 2012
Location Name:Wendell Free Library, the Herrick Room
Hours: Tu 3-6, W 10-8, Sa 9:30-3:30
Address: 7 Wendell Depot Road
City, ST: Wendell, MA
Website: www.wendellmass.us/index.php/wendell-free-library.html

Watercolors by Jean Kozlowski of Northfield. Most of the paintings in this show are done directly from landscapes, and the artist's many years of experience make for a series of well executed and lively works.

Contact: Richard Baldwin
978-544-2252

The Coming Seasons in Abstract

Artist: Kristine Crimmins
Start Date: May 2, 2012
End Date: May 31, 2012
Location Name: LeBel Chiropractic Office
Hours: M&W 8-1 & 3-6:30; F 8-5
Address: 2141 Boston Road
City, ST: Wilbraham, MA
Website: www.kristinecrimmins.com

A collection of the latest works of landscape painter Kristine Crimmins. This exhibit displays exploration in the abstract form using acrylic and monotyping in oil. Using your imagination, let the joy of the free spirit engulf your desire to travel to other realms. More of her work can be seen at the Artist Square Group Gallery at Tower Square in downtown Springfield.

Contact: Kristine Crimmins
kristinecrimmins@gmail.com
413-596-4057

4th Open Juried Art Show at the Agawam Public Library

Sponsoring Group Name: Friends of the Agawam Public Library
Submission Due Date: October 13-27, 2012
Submission Fees: Early-bird registration fee $25 per entry, if mail entry form & check by Sat. Oct. 13, 2012; otherwise, $30 after Oct. 13
City, ST: Agawam, MA
Website: www.agawamlibrary.org/about/friends.htm

Five Categories: Acrylics, Oils, Watercolors, Pastels, Other Media. Awards: Total $1,250 - Juror's Choice ($250) and 1st ($100), 2nd ($60), 3rd ($40) in each Category plus 10 Honorable Mentions. One Entry per Category Allowed of original art only. Jury selections will be based on the review of the original artworks, rather than on slides or jpegs. Selection & Awards Jurors: Elizabeth Rhoades and Art Scholz. Reception & Awards: Nov. 9, 2012

Contact: Bob Kadis
r.kadis@comcast.net
413-789-4814

New York City Trip

Sponsoring Group Name: West Springfield Arts Council
City, ST: West Springfield, MA

The West Springfield Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2012 Spring Fundraiser. Sunday, May 20. First stop, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bus leaves West Springfield MOB at 7:30am. Departs NYC at 6pm. $40 per person.

Contact: Sue Newman
Marie1203@aol.com
413-531-0009

Call for Artisans

Sponsoring Group Name: Nina's Nook
Submission Due Date: June 15, 2012
Submission Fees: None
City, ST: Turners Falls, MA
Website: www.ninasnook.com

Crafters invited to consign work on the theme of Undersea Life at Nina's Nook, July-August 2012. Indoor and Outdoor Wall sculpture welcome; accessories, jewelry, figurines. Email photos to Nina Rossi at naban@verizon.net by June 15. For further info contact Nina at 413-834-8800. Nina's Nook is a tiny artspace in Turners Falls, MA: info at www.ninasnook.com.

Contact: naban@verizon.net
413-834-8800

MassBenches

Sponsoring Group Name: Mass Chamber Foundation
Submission Due Date: on-going
Submission Fees: none
City, ST: West Springfield, MA

MassBenches, the first state-wide outdoor art project is asking for designs from artists to submit designs to be painted on a fiberglass bench. This will benefit the Mass Chamber Foundation. For an artists' prospectus email janetrompe@comcast.net. There will be a stipend paid if the design is chosen, after the completed bench is delivered/picked up.

Contact: Jane
janetrompe@comcast.net
413-736-8882

01301 art for, by and about Greenfield

Sponsoring Group Name: Greenfield Local Cultural Council
Submission Due Date: June 15, 2012
Submission Fees: $10
City, ST: Greenfield, MA
Website: www.thrivesmedia.com/glcc-art-exhibit/

The Greenfield Local Cultural Council is all jazzed up about the 2012 juried art show for Art that represents or has relation to Greenfield in some way. We are keeping this loose on purpose as we don't want to inhibit creativity. One selection of work per person is welcomed in any medium, from any age group to be considered. We are being super secret about the location and final date of the show as much of the detail will depend on the work that comes in. Don't hold back, Show us YOUR Greenfield.

Contact: Becky George
beckygeorge1962@gmail.com
413-441-6164

Join the new Artist Co-op at Tower Square

City, ST: Springfield, MA

Calling all artists! Want to own a piece of your own art gallery? Open to artist of all mediums. Space limited to 20 artists/shares.

Contact: Tracy Woods
artistsquaregroupgallery@gmail.com
413-231-4598

Plein Air Meet Up Group

Sponsoring Group Name: Plein Air Meet Up Group
City, ST: Various locations, MA

Plein Air Group meets at a variety of locations in the Pioneer Valley. Day, location and site determined weekly. Please check us out on our Facebook site, "Artists working with Artists" for more info and weekly updates or contact Val at bassettpainting@gmail.com and Beth at bfischersg@yahoo.com to be added to our mailing list.

Contact: bassettpainting@gmail.com

Open Call for Submissions

Sponsoring Group Name: Laughing Dog Bicycles
Submission Due Date: ongoing
Submission Fees: none
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.laughingdogbicycles.com

Call for Artists. We have a new front space on South Pleasant Street (next to Collective Copies) with incredible display potential. Perfect for artists. We'd like to offer monthly installations. No charge for display; no commissions asked. Artist must take care of hanging art and managing any openings. Prospective artists just need to send samples of their work.

Contact: Ann Tweedy
anntwe@gmail.com
413-367-9231

Visiting Artists Wanted

Sponsoring Group Name: Valley Hands
Submission Due Date: ongoing
Submission Fees: $25
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.valleyhands.com

This year's focus in on inviting local artists to visit for a day. Set up your 'table', share your creative process, demonstrate your art/craft, and sell your wares! Check your calendars and pick a date - we're open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 12noon - 6pm. The cost is only $25/day plus 25% commission on any sales. Use this opportunity to demonstrate, have a showing, meet and interact with the public, get feedback and bring your art journey to the next level.

Contact: Dorene Pennell
dorene@valleyhands.com
413-335-9235

Call to Artists: Salon 241

Sponsoring Group Name: Salon 241
Submission Due Date: ongoing
Submission Fees: none
City, ST: Northampton, MA
Website: www.salon241.com

Salon 241 is looking for artists who would like to display their work in their very busy downtown salon. Please email your website and/or 4-6 jpgs of your work to us for consideration. Please be advised that our preference is to display artwork on the walls of our salon as we have very limited floor space for sculptural work. Artists take 100% of the proceeds of any sales of work that result from displaying in our space.

Contact: Sue
salon241@gmail.com

Easthampton City Arts+

Sponsoring Group Name: Easthampton City Arts+
Submission Due Date: ongoing
Submission Fees: Voluntary Annual Personal Investment
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.easthamptoncityarts.com

ECA has merged with the Easthampton Cultural Council and Art Walk Easthampton to form ECA+. This new partnership enhances shared goals, including creating a strong cultural identity for the community. We welcome members from Southampton, Westhampton and Easthampton. Artisans including fine artists, craftspeople, dancers, writers, poets, etc and arts related businesses & organizations are invited to review membership requirements and apply via the ECA website. Visit the website for further details.

Contact: Info@easthamptoncityarts.com
413-527-8278

Community Art Walls at ACTV

Sponsoring Group Name: Amherst Community Television
Submission Due Date: Monthly
Submission Fees: none
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.ACTVamherst.com

Amherst Community Television invites artists to showcase their work on our Community Art Walls. ACTV is the perfect hub to provide artists the opportunity to exhibit for one-month cycles, coinciding with Art Walk Amherst and featuring Artist Talks on local channel 12 as well as on the web at www.ACTVamherst.com. Artists will also have access to Amherst Community Television's beautiful studio space to host their own Open House. Please contact Wendy Bloomenthal for a studio tour and to discuss artist participation.

Contact: Community@ACTVamherst.com
413-259-3306

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Art Wall / Amherst Art Walk

Sponsoring Group Name: Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
Submission Due Date: monthly
Submission Fees: none
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.amherstarea.com

The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce seeks artists for its Art Wall. The Chamber participates in the monthly Art Walk Amherst. We are looking for painters, photographers, weavers, etc. who have work that can be hung on a wall. Please call or email the Chamber for an application for an exhibit.

Contact: Joan Temkin
joan@amherstarea.com
413-253-0700

Art Walk Easthampton

Sponsoring Group Name: Art Walk Easthampton
Submission Due Date: open
Submission Fees: none
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.artwalkeasthampton.org

Art Walk Easthampton invites artists to submit their resumes and proposals to www.artwalkeasthampton.org for participation in Art Walks. There are no entry fees or participation fees. Both established and emerging talents are welcome. There are opportunities for indoor exhibitions and shows as well as for sidewalk/outdoor performances. All opportunities are non-paid.

Proposals for visual, music or performance art are made available to Art Walk Easthampton venues for their independent consideration.

Contact: Marlies Stoddard
nashawannuck@yahoo.com
413-529-9393

Felted Rugs for the Home using Local Wools with Chris White

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, May 19-20, 9am-5pm
Fee: $225 per person / $375 per couple (1 rug), plus materials, approx. $75
Class Location: New England Felting Supply
Address: 84 Cottage Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.feltingsupply.com

Feltmaker Chris White will lead a weekend workshop on how to felt a durable, lasting rug for your home using selected wools from the Pioneer Valley and other small farms farther a-field. We'll be using beautiful, rich, hand-dyed wools and embellishments to decorate the background of natural sheep colors (brown, white or gray). Materials fees will vary depending on the size of the rug and type of wool used (approx. $85 for a 3' x 4' embellished rug). Beginner friendly.

Contact: sales@feltingsupply.com
413-527-1188

Classical Painting Techniques

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm, May 22 - June 19
Fee: $365
Organization: Barbara Johnson Studio
Class Location: Cottage Street Studios
Address: One Cottage Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.barbarajohnsonworkshops.com

Students are guided through a series of painting exercises designed to build their perception of tonal values, color temperature, and aerial perspective, the essential ingredients of strong realistic painting since the Renaissance. Information on color mixing, organizing the palette, the care, maintenance, and function of the various brushes and materials used. Class size limited to ensure quality individualized instruction. All levels welcome.

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

Focus on Drawing

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm, May 15 - June 19
Fee: $192
Class Location: Gateway City Arts
Address: 92-114 Race Street
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.denisluzuriaga.com/html/teaching.html

In this course, students will learn how to work with a variety of media such as pencil, charcoal, pastel, and conté - working primarily on paper. Emphasis will be given to observation and perception (shapes, pattern, light) translated to the surface through a variety of techniques. Special focus will be given to the exploration and exploitation of the materials at hand. Subject matter will range from imagination to still life; and from the human figure to self portrait. Open to all skill levels.

Contact: Denis Luzuriaga
denis@denisluzuriaga.com
917-304-7997

Watercolor for Beginners

Date & Time: Saturday, June 9, 1-5pm
Fee: $75
Class Location: Paula Gottlieb Studio
Address: 237 Stage Road
City, ST: Cummington, MA
Website: www.paulagottlieb.com

A great opportunity to learn the basics of watercolor painting. Paint application, brush handling, mixing paint with water / paint with paint, transparent layering, wet-in wet techniques and more.

Contact: Paula Gottlieb
paulagottliebart@gmail.com
413-634-0066

Drawing Drafts

Date & Time: Young adult: Wednesdays, 3-5pm, June 6 - Sept 19; Adult: Saturdays 10-12pm, June 2 - Sept 8
Fee: $85 for 5 classes, $25 for 1 drop-in class
Organization: Drawing Drafts at Blue Star Equiculture
Class Location: Blue Star Equiculture
Address: 3090 Palmer Street
City, ST: Palmer, MA
Website: www.equiculture.org/drawingdrafts.aspx

A unique, on-the-farm experience for artists interested in drawing horses and the farm from life. Live horse models, a beautiful farm setting, and quality instruction are provided in a supportive, enriching, and stimulating environment. Adult (18+) and Young Adult (14-18) classes ensure an artistic community that will help you expand your life drawing techniques and enjoy a summer spent in the field. Proceeds go towards supporting the rescue horses at the farm. See website for more information.

Contact: Anna Burke
drawingdrafts@gmail.com
585-737-4937

Raku Workshop

Date & Time: Saturday, May 19, 9:30am-4pm
Fee: $150; High School/College Students $95
Class Location: Juliet Rose Gallery & Studio
Address: 191 Reimers Road
City, ST: Monson, MA
Website: www.julietrosegallery.net

The workshop experience, which takes place outdoors in the beautiful gardens at Juliet Rose Gallery & Studio, includes firing of three to four pieces. Ceramic pieces for firing may be created by the participants in advance, or purchased from the studio on the day of the workshop. We offer participants a selection of glazes, and students take finished work home at the end of the day. There will be a potluck lunch mid-day.

Contact: Juliet Bacchas
julietrose1@verizon.net
413-596-9741

Exploring Abstract Art

Date & Time: Sat and Sun, May 19 & 20 - 11am to 4pm each day
Fee: $200
Class Location: Gateway City Arts
Address: 92 Race Street
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.deannimmer.com

This workshop uses innovative techniques to expand the inroads into the vibrant world of abstract expression. We will explore new painting and drawing projects based on working abstractly from observation, memory and from your uninhibited imagination. These projects will be part of a new book I'm writing for Random House to be published in the spring of 2013. Please contact Dean for more details on the workshops and information on how to register.

Contact: deannimmer@gmail.com

Stop Whining and Draw!

Date & Time: Sunday, June 24, 1-6pm
Fee: $125
Class Location: Gateway City Arts
Address: 92 Race Street
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.deannimmer.com

This will be a 5-hour, non-stop, no time to think or whine, drawing session that emphasizes passion, process and pleasure over fussy, analytical picture making. This marathon session will explore many different techniques and subjects using paint, charcoal, pastels and mixed media combinations. We will create to upbeat music for the pure enjoyment of it all! Please contact Dean for more details on the workshops and information on how to register.

Contact: deannimmer@gmail.com

Summer Printmaking Workshops

Class Location: Zea Mays Printmaking
Address: 320 Riverside Drive
City, ST: Florence, MA
Website: www.zeamaysprintmaking.com

Zea Mays Printmaking's summer schedule of workshops is now posted on our website: www.zeamaysprintmaking.com/workshops. All kinds of workshops, from etching to monotype, woodcut to engraving, photo processes to silkscreen, digital, bookmaking and more! All in our beautiful new space at 320 Riverside Drive in Florence!

Contact: Liz Chalfin
liz@zeamaysprintmaking.com
413-584-1783

Calligraphy

Date & Time: to be determined
Fee: $25 per hour for private class, or $15 small group
Class Location: Instructor's home in Noho area

Calligraphy Class for Mixed Level Students. Small group or private lessons. Meet at Instructor's home in Noho area. Dates/time to be determined. Please contact bassettpainting@gmail.com.

Contact: bassettpainting@gmail.com

Get Waxy! Encaustic Classes with Jess Greene

Date & Time: 9:30-4 on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month
Fee: $140 for one class; $120/class for 2 classes; $100/class for 3+ classes
Class Location: My Home Studio in Easthampton
Address: (given upon registration)
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.jessgreenestudio.com/shows-teaching/

Encaustics is a mix of beeswax and damar resin. It is a fantastic medium that allows artists to easily build texture and embed objects. I am offering various classes on the use of this versatile medium. Upcoming Classes: 2&3 June: Encaustic & Plaster Weekend; 23 June: Advanced Embedding. Limit of 4 people/class.

Contact: Jess Greene
jetgreene@gmail.com
413-433-0643

Fine Art Classes for adults and children

Date & Time: Ongoing. After school, Saturdays, and Thursday eves.
Fee: $65 kids / $70 adults for 4 week session
Class Location: The Art Studio
Address: 14 Center Street
City, ST: Chicopee, MA
Website: www.art-studio.org

Students are instructed in the art elements with an emphasis on individual creativity and expression. Because I provide all the materials for the kids classes, students have the opportunity to become aquainted with a wide variety of media and technique. Classes meet once a week for 1 1/2 hours and are offered in a continuing 4 week series. Adult Classes: Foundation course in the fine arts of drawing and painting. Classes limited to 10 students - Individual instruction/no class projects.

Contact: Ellen Sullivan Farley
ellen@art-studio.org
413-592-2010

Sculpture and mold-making class

Date & Time: Ongoing. Wed eves 7-9pm, Fri 5-7pm, and Sat 10am-12pm
Fee: $320 for 8 weeks
Class Location: Eastworks
Address: 116 Pleasant Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA

Students will touch on the history of the relief and then move to a process in clay. Upon completion of the relief students will learn how to create a mold followed by a casting in plaster and then learn how to create a bronze patina. All supplies are included, except the cost of the mold as this varies depending on the size and thickness of the project.

Contact: Rosemary Barrett
firelight_studios@sbcglobal.net
860-671-1023

Art For A Change

Date & Time: 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month, 6-9pm (potluck at 6)
Fee: by donation, suggested: $15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Class Location: The Art Garden
Address: 14 Depot Street (same building as the Trolley Museum)
City, ST: Shelburne Falls, MA
Website: www.theartgarden.org

For artists who want to make art about social and environmental issues and activists who want to express a message more creatively. This series of interdisciplinary Open Studio workshops will focus on making art about issues that affect the common good. Whether making a poster, banner, installation, or performance piece (and whether working alone or with others), The Art Garden will provide the space, materials, and feedback (from each other) to help support your work.

Contact: Jane Beatrice Wegscheider
csartgarden@gmail.com
413-625-2782

Watercolor Workshops

Date & Time: October 2011 - June 2012
Fee: contact for more info
Class Location: Belding Library - rear entrance
Address: Ashfield Center
City, ST: Ashfield, MA
Website: www.cudnohufsky.com

Monthly - full days - Saturday or Sunday. Beginner to skilled - Single classes fine.

Contact: Walter Cudnohufsky
Walt@wcala.com

Jewelry Making; Silver, Fine Metals, Found Objects and Recycled Materials

Date & Time: Ongoing
Fee: contact for private & semi-private rates
Class Location: adk design Studio
Address: Arts & Industry Building / 221 Pine Street
City, ST: Florence, MA
Website: www.alyssadeekrauss.com

Learn how to make your own necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and brooches, or maybe small sculptures. Create one-of-a-kind personal pieces or designs geared for reproduction. Gain skills and techniques for designing, forming, fabricating, soldering, stone setting, polishing and custom finishing. Hoping to turn around some income from it? Learn valuable small business how-to's as well. All ages and skill levels.

Contact: alyssa dee krauss
adk@alyssadeekrauss.com
413-582-1406

Private Book Arts Instruction with Daniel Kelm

Fee: varies according to your customized program
Class Location: Garage Annex School for Book Arts
Address: One Cottage Street, Room 5-03
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.GarageAnnexSchool.com

Garage Annex School for Book Arts provides private study programs for beginning to advanced students who require formal instruction. We customize the curriculum according to your needs and experience. (Some students come for a couple days, others for a couple years.) Private study takes place with Daniel Kelm. Equally adept in traditional and innovative bookbinding, Kelm has extensive teaching experience. Please phone or email to discuss your interests.

Contact: Daniel Kelm
daniel.kelm@mac.com
413-527-8044

Full Color Oil Painting, Private Instruction with Marcia R Wise

Date & Time: On-going: time to be determined between us
Fee: $75 per class, 2 hours each
Class Location: Artist's Studio
City, ST: Deerfield, MA
Website: www.marciarwise.com

The emphasis is on using bold color fearlessly, and through its use the student will learn and experience the many elements of painting, such as perspective, value, & light effects in the language of the Impressionists. Students will primarily use palette knives to work on color rather than focusing on details which can come later. Brushes will also be used. Class structure is based on each individual students ability, interests and goals.

Contact: Marcia R Wise
mewise498@comcast.net
413-773-3101

Private Painting & Drawing Lessons

Date & Time: to be arranged
Fee: $55/hour
Class Location: Eastworks Building
Address: 116 Pleasant Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Website: www.christinamastrangelo.com

Weekly individual painting or drawing sessions, your choice of day/time of the week. Adjusted curriculum to suit individual goals.

Contact: Christina Mastrangelo
mastrangelo.fineart@gmail.com
413-221-3364

Decorative Painting (Applied Arts)

Date & Time: Tuesdays 9-12am and 5-9pm, ongoing classes
Fee: 12 hour pass ($132) + $24 materials; 36 hour pass ($360) + $72 materials; 60 hour pass ($540) + $120 materials
Class Location: Vitek Kruta Studio
Address: 52 Fairfield Avenue
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.vitekkruta.com

Marbling, graining, faux finish, stenciling, gold leaf, decorative painting, basic training in drawing, perspective, and much more. See website for more info: www.vitekkruta.com/ARTCLASSES%20INFO.html

Contact: Vitek Kruta
info@vitekkruta.com
413-539-0385

Oil Painting Classes for mixed level students

Date: meets bi-monthly; 6:15-7:45pm with meeting times determined to by students
Fee: $15
Address: 7 Ladyslipper Lane
City, ST: Northampton, MA

Ages Teen-Adult (14+). Instructor is Val Bassett, BFA, MSM. Private and alternative day/times are available. Please contact Val for more info.

Contact: bassettpainting@gmail.com
413-563-3538

Open Figure Drawing Session on Tuesday evenings

Date: Tuesdays, 6-9 pm
Fee: $15.00 per session
Organization: Go Figure Sculpture Studios
Class Location: The Canal Gallery Building
Address: 380 Dwight Street
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.gofiguresculpturestudios.com

Draw independently from the live model. We supply the figure model, easels and studio space. You provide paper, supplies, talent and enthusiasm. Instruction is available if requested. Contact Esthela Bergeron or Lee Hutt, esthela@carouselstudiosinc.net or leehutt@mac.com

Contact: Esthela Bergeron
esthela@carouselstudiosinc.net
413-532-7280

Painting and/or Drawing from Life

Class Time: to be arranged between us
Date: ongoing
Fee: $65. private one hour, $150. three hours, semi-private
City, ST: Amherst, MA
Website: www.lornaritz.com

Individual Instruction/group critique sessions in a completely supportive atmosphere by professional painter and arts educator of 30+ years

Contact: Lorna Ritz
lenajenny3@yahoo.com

Easthampton: Studio Space sublet

Location name: Cottage Street studios
Date available: June 1-October 31, 2012
Address: One Cottage Street
City, ST: Easthampton, MA

$250/month for a 508 square foot artist studio for a 5 month sublet. Find out if studio life is for you during this five month sublet. Light, airy, clean studio with huge windows and great wall space for exhibiting work. Electricity, heat and trash/recycling included; easy parking; access to building 24/7. Join a wonderful community of nationally recognized artists in the first mill building in the region to house artists, celebrating 25 years this year.

Contact: Ellen
ellen27louise@yahoo.com
413-210-5141

Holyoke: Studio Space at Open Square

Location name: Open Square
Date available: immediately
Address: 4 Open Square Way
City, ST: Holyoke, MA
Website: www.opensquare.com

The arts and creative businesses are an integral part of the atmosphere at Open Square. We offer a limited number of incredible, work-only studios for artists and small businesses in the creative fields at substantially reduced rates. Perfect for artists, artisans, graphic designers and small architecture firms. Please visit our website for more photos and information on each available studio.

Contact: Michelle St.Jacques
michelle@opensquare.com
413-532-5057 x205