Gesture and Line

Artist: Karen Iglehart
Start Date: June 4, 2026
End Date: June 27, 2026
Reception Date: June 5, 5-7pm
Location: Gallery A3
Hours: Thur-Sun 2-7pm
Address: 28 Amity Street 1D, cinema courtyard
City/Town: Amherst
Website: gallerya3.com

Iglehart has worked with gesture, movement, and line as an integral part of her instinctual painting process since 2000. The recent abstract works express the qualities of gesture in brushwork and palette knife application. All paintings are oil on canvas, ranging from small-scale 12 x 12 inches to the large-sized 30 x 40 inches. "I am attempting to express a quality of movement…relating to thoughts, ideas, and perceptions of surroundings, without a subject or storyline," the artist explains.

Contact: Karen Iglehart
info@karen-iglehart.com
413-256-4250

New Exhibits at Gallery A3

Artists: Sue Curran, GK Khalsa
Start Date: May 7, 2026
End Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Gallery A3
Hours: Thur-Sun 2-7pm
Address: 28 Amity Street 1D, cinema courtyard
City/Town: Amherst
Website: gallerya3.com

Mixed media collages on paper by Sue Curran join acrylic paintings on glass by GK Khalsa.

Contact: Sue Curran
charleskfarles@gmail.com

Femme Locale: CHARMED

Artists: 40+ local artists
Start Date: May 3, 2026
End Date: June 25, 2026
Location: The Mill District Local Art Gallery
Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
Address: 91 Cowls Road
City/Town: Amherst
Website: generalstorelocalgallery.com

Bringing up themes of controlling our world or achieving things as if by magic, we are keenly aware of how as women we need to walk a line and use our charms in the world that is designed for and by men. Curated by Christine Texiera and Alexia Cota. This year, four artists from Femme Locale were invited to exhibit at 50 Arrow Gallery: Caroline Ann James, Renee Pitre, Yeukai Chiroodza-Imeh and Sarah Gay.

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

Cut Paintings

Artist: Sally Zigmond
Start Date: May 1, 2026
End Date: June 31, 2026
Location: Burnett Gallery at Jones Library
Address: virtual exhibit
City/Town: Amherst
Website: joneslibrary.org/204/Burnett-Gallery

Watercolor paintings are cut and then woven, offset, or collaged in various ways to make new original art forms.

Contact: Sally Zigmond
szigmond@sas.upenn.edu
413-345-9249

Large Paintings of a Small World, Small Paintings of a Large World

Artist: Christine Copeland
Start Date: February 12, 2026
End Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Hitchcock Center for the Environment
Hours: Mon- Fri 9am-4pm
Address: 845 West Street
City/Town: Amherst
Website: bcc-studios.com/paintings.html

In this exhibit, we look at scale. When we look closely at a very small life form - a hummingbird moth, a bee, a tadpole - our experience is focused and immediate. We dive deeply into a world that is, in many ways, foreign to us, and we make it large. On the other hand, how do we imagine an immense space by viewing a small 6" x 9" painting? And yet we do. We translate that small image into a huge space in our imaginations and we remember our response to expansiveness.

Contact: Christine Copeland
christinecopeland16@gmail.com
413-834-1020

Resilient Roots: Pollinators, Weeds, & the Art of Repair

Artists: group show
Start Date: February 28, 2026
End Date: August 28, 2026
Location: Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies
Address: 650 East Pleasant Street
City/Town: Amherst
Website: umass.edu/renaissance/events/opening-reception-resilient-roots-pollinators-weeds-and-art-repair

This exhibit explores the connections between the earth's most persistent plants and the creatures that sustain them. Highlighting the vital role of pollinators in nurturing ecosystems, while celebrating the resilience of weeds that have adapted across centuries, Resilient Roots invites visitors to consider how insights from the early modern world--its plant lore, ecological observations, and land management practices--can inspire new ways to repair the fragile environments that sustain us all.Artists: Missy Dunaway, Aliza Fassler, Bo Kim, and Suzette Marie Martin.

Contact: Liz Fox
efox@umass.edu

Revolutionary Movements

Artist: Kwame Brathwaite
Start Date: February 17, 2026
End Date: July 5, 2026
Location: Mead Art Museum
Hours: Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-10pm
Address: 41 Quadrangle Drive
City/Town: Amherst
Website: amherst.edu/mm/753784

A progenitor of the Black is Beautiful movement, Brathwaite created photos which made the beauty and power of his subjects undeniable. Revolutionary Movements centers Brathwaite's activism and underlines his enduring attention to the liberated body; subjects range from singing, marching, and modeling to dancing, boxing, and children playing. This exhibition is curated in collaboration with the artist's son and daughter-in-law.

Contact: Charlotte Murtishaw
cmurtishaw@amherst.edu

Adventures of the Quantum Soup Surfer

Artist: JooYoung Choi
Start Date: January 27, 2026
End Date: July 5, 2026
Location: Mead Art Museum
Hours: Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-10pm
Address: 41 Quadrangle Drive, Amherst College
City/Town: Amherst
Website: amherst.edu/mm/753778

Through her multimodal work, colorful Houston-based artist JooYoung Choi taps into alternate personas and an imaginative realm called the Cosmic Womb that combines social issues and themes of fantasy, autobiography, and healing. In this exhibition, former sidekick Nina Blue (aka the Quantum Soup Surfer) comes to the fore in a compelling new arc of self-discovery, drawing on Choi's own adoption to the US as a child. Features painting, collage, soft sculpture, and music video compilation.

Contact: Charlotte Murtishaw
cmurtishaw@amherst.edu

Office Hours with Mahwish Chishty

Artist: Mahwish Chishty
Start Date: May 18, 2026
End Date: June 20, 2026
Location: Out Of Office
Hours: Sat 3-5pm
Address: 33 Maple Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: oooeasthampton.com/current

Mahwish Chishty is working on a new body of work at OOO called "Wounds We Wear". It asks viewers and participants to consider their relationship to U.S. war technology and the country's current wars, including by designing and/or embroidering patches. Mahwish will incorporate these collectively-made patches into the installation at the center of her fall 2026 solo exhibition at the Herter Art Gallery at UMass. Join one of the embroidery/sewing circles May 29-June 1, 10am-noon; and come to the open studio on May 30, 4-6pm. Details for both on our website.

Many Faces of Jesus: An Artist Perspective

Artist: Melissa Stratton Pandina
Date: Saturday, June 6, 6pm
Location: Easthampton Congregational Church
Address: 112 Main Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: deshria.com/blog

Jesus features heavily in much of art history but image varies widely. What are the hidden meaning behind the pictures. Come explore an artist's perspective on the image and meaning behind the representation of Jesus. Learn the gossip behind the paintings, the tension between creator and a guide on how to look at paintings. Talk given by award winning artist Melissa Stratton Pandina.

Contact: Melissa Stratton Pandina
deshria@gmail.com
413-552-8068

Below & Within

Artists: Julie Kumble, Martha Brouwer
Start Date: June 5, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Reception Date: June 6, 4-7
Location: The Elusie Gallery at Big Red Frame
Hours: Tue-Thur 10:30am-5:30pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Address: 43 Main Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: bigredframe.com/gallery

Below and Within explores life underwater, and it stirs within artists Julie Kumble and Martha Brouwer. As individuals, fish appear beautiful, strange, vulnerable. In groups, particularly in massive shoals, they're powerful and they convey hope of the collective. By engaging with the paintings, the artists hope that viewers will also feel a reverence for what they don't normally see, and in turn increase their conscience and actions in protecting our waters.

Contact: Julie Kumble
juliekumble@gmail.com
413-531-6105

Batchelor & Salthouse In Conversation

Artists: Linda Batchelor, Bobbie Salthouse
Start Date: June 4, 2026
End Date: June 28, 2026
Reception Date: Saturday, June 6, 4-7pm
Location: Oxbow Gallery, back room
Hours: Thur-Sun 12-5pm
Address: 40 Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: oxbowartgallery.com

Linda Batchelor and Bobbie Salthouse are printmakers who share a passion for creating exciting, colorful abstract prints through an experimental, playful and intuitive approach. "In Conversation " showcases their recent mixed media explorations. Viewers are invited to both engage with works individually and also discover visual resonances between them.

Contact: Bobbie Salthouse
bobbiesalthouse@gmail.com

Robert Floyd Photography's 25th Annual "Women in History Month" Photo Exhibit III

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 4, 2026
End Date: May 28, 2026
Reception Date: May 28, 5-7 pm
Location: Easthampton Media
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, Ste 102
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: floydgallery.com

Robert Floyd Photography holds its 2nd 25th Annual Women in History Month art exhibit at Easthampton Media. We honor women by exhibiting portraits of women. This will be the last of the series. It has been the pearl of our existence. Our Curator Pat Crutchfield selects the artwork. We encourage true portraiture instead of plain headshot formats. The artists' portraiture are unique. We invite you to our closing reception, Thursday, May 28, 5-7 pm. Refreshments. Image: Friends © MJ Tash.

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

Small Scale, Epic World

Artist: Darrell Clemmer
Start Date: April 25, 2026
End Date: June 15, 2026
Location: 50 Arrow Gallery
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite 136
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: 50arrowgallery.com

This show features Darrell Clemmer's toy photography--small figures, cinematic scale, big imagination.

OFFCUTS

Artist: Ryn Hodes
Start Date: May 3, 2026
End Date: May 28, 2026
Location: Lathrop Community
Hours: 9am-5pm / 7 days
Address: 100 Bassett Brook Drive
City/Town: Easthampton

Ryn Hodes' mixed media collages evoke the passage of time and the tensions between solitude, isolation, devastation, serenity, and comfort. The word "Offcuts", refers to the leftover strips and scraps of fabric a quilter friend contributed to the making of these collages.

Contact: Marcia Jestaedt
marciajestaedt@gmail.com

Interconnection Via The Garden

Artist: Julian Parker Burns
Start Date: May 2, 2026
End Date: May 30, 2026
Location: The Elusie Gallery
Address: 43 Main Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: bigredframe.com/gallery

"My pictures are taken from my commutes, regular visits and favorite locations, and my garden – I see the same places and people in many different lights over a period of time. With these images I create a montage of my photographs by intuitively pairing and combining complementary moments to form a working composition. The work is completed when I feel the line between photograph and hand applied pigment has been blurred and conventions of space and physics have been challenged."

Contact: Jean-Pierre Pasche
yourfriends@bigredframe.com
413-529-9265

What Wears You

Artist: Deborah Way
Start Date: May 2, 2026
End Date: May 28, 2026
Location: ECA Gallery
Hours: Tue & Thur 12-2pm, Wed 12-3pm
Address: 43 Main Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: easthamptoncityarts.com

Our choice of clothing is a signifier to the world of our values, our desires, and our socio-economic status. This series of wall-hung, abstract, fabric sculptures examines how our outer selves are communicated and perceived. Hidden and fenced-off areas are a symbol of our untidy inner selves that cannot remain under wraps forever. Nostalgia and the machinations of memory are also explored.

Contact: Deborah Way
debway8@gmail.com
413-320-3537

Women in History Photography Exhibit

Artists: group show
Start Date: April 6, 2026
End Date: May 28, 2026
Location: E•Media
Hours: 10am-6pm
Address: 116 Pleasant Street, Ste 102
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: easthamptonmedia.org/create/gallery

Women photographers capture images of women living anywhere in the world. Photographers include: Barbara Krawczyk, Cindy Bronson, Jessica Ryan Lapinski, MJ Tash, Pat Crutchfield, Rosemary Polletta. Sponsored by Robert Floyd Photography. Curated by Patricia Crutchfield. This will be our last year in the series. e-media is recording the artists telling their stories.

Contact: Lucinda Arnold
admin@easthamptonmedia.org
413-203-1360

Playing with the Past

Artist: Chris Bordenca
Start Date: April 25, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Warriors Art Room
Address: 122 Pleasant Street, Suite 105
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: warriorsartroom.org/event/playing-with-the-past

Chris Bordenca's paintings draw on the toys, action figures, video games, and places of his youth in the 70s and 80s. Chris's award-winning work has been shown across New England and collected around the world. He is also donating 20% of all show proceeds back to the Warriors Art Room. Follow @chris_bordenca_art and visit chrisbordenca.com

Contact: Donald Longley
donald@warriorsartroom.org
413-627-8170

Eat Your Heart Out

Artists: group show
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Reception Date: June 11, 6-8pm
Location: Sip 413
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm Sat & Sun 8am-4pm
Address: 90 Maple Street
City/Town: Florence
Website: sip413.com/gallery

A pride month group show featuring work by 12 local artists exploring the queer experience through food. The works in this show are inspired by meals shared with chosen family, body image, access, abundance, and the connection between food, memory, and landscape.

Contact: Autumn Guntor
galleryandretail@sip413.com

Something Old, Something New

Artist: Aaron Wood
Start Date: May 1, 2026
End Date: May 31, 2026
Location: Sip 413
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm Sat & Sun 8am-4pm
Address: 90 Maple Street
City/Town: Florence
Website: sip413.com/gallery

Aaron Wood is a local 413 artist that enjoys making all things retro. This show is a collection of digital prints inspired by Art Deco styles from the 20s/30s, WPA art of the 30s/40s, and cartoons from the 40s/50s. His series of linocut prints will reinterpret art history classics with modern twists.

Contact: Autumn Guntor
galleryandretail@sip413.com

Greenfield Arts Walk

Date: Friday, May 29, 5-8pm
Location: various locations
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: facebook.com/GreenfieldArtsWalk

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Greenfield Arts Walk will feature an outdoor artisan vendor market on Court Square during each event from May through October! In addition to local crafts the market will also conclude with a live performance by a different local musical act every month. See website for map.

Impressions of Light

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 27, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Location: Hope & Olive
Hours: Wed 5-9pm, Thur & Fri 11:30am-9pm, Sat 5-9pm, Sun 10am-1pm & 5-9pm
Address: 44 Hope Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: hopeandolive.com/visit1

The exhibition highlights the wide expressive range of cyanotype process, a photographic technique dating to the mid-19th century and known for its distinctive Prussian blue tones. Works range from traditional botanical cyanotypes to experimental mixed-media practices incorporating watercolor pigments, organic dyes, painting, layered exposures, and found materials. Artists: Elizabeth Booth, Em Crisman, Madge Eves, Erika Frank, Jeannie Hutchins, and Heather Palecek.

Contact: Madge Evers
madge@madgeevers.com

The PeaceBirds Exhibit

Start Date: May 15, 2026
End Date: July, 2026
Location: LAVA Center
Address: 324 Main Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: thelavacenter.org/humanities/peacebirds

The exhibit includes several gatherings of folding and story circles facilitated by JuPong Lin and Mona Shiber.

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

BIG RANDOM

Artists: Greenfield Community College Spring Seminar
Start Date: May 8, 2026
End Date: June 5, 2026
Location: Artspace Community Arts Center
Address: 15 Mill Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: artspacegreenfield.org/big-random-gcc

Showcasing work by: Haley Bastarache, Joyce Braunhut, Matthew Frank, Charles Kelly, AJ Kuusinen, Zion Magee, Lilith Paulson, Rachel Racco, Leah Schram, Xavier Simonds, Jaka Tarry, Teresa Teele, and Brendon Tolles. These students are a part of Greenfield Community College's Visual Arts Seminar, instructed by Chenda Cope.

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

Four Rivers School Art Show

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 2, 2026
End Date: May 29, 2026
Reception Date: May 29, 5-8pm
Location: LAVA Center
Address: 324 Main Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: thelavacenter.org/exhibits/four-rivers

Greenfield's Four Rivers Charter Public School end of the year art show showcases a breadth of materials, styles and focuses, from charcoal still lives to painted landscapes, from surreal paper sculptures to clay figurines and architectural fantasies. The work is taken from grades 7–12 and highlights the students' diverse achievements and ambitions throughout the year. Closing reception: May 29th.

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

Looky There

Artist: Trevor Powers
Start Date: April 10, 2026
End Date: May 31, 2026
Location: Looky Here
Hours: 12-5pm daily
Address: 28 Chapman Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: lookyheregreenfield.com/event/looky-there-photographs-by-trevor-powers-gallery-reception-600-800

Looky There is an exhibition of risograph-printed photographs by Trevor Powers. The images, all shot on color 35mm film, are printed in 3-4 colors on Looky Here's risograph printer. Taken in and around western Massachusetts, the photographs explore the color, pattern, and texture of both organic and manmade objects and scenes. Accompanying the series of prints is a handbound artists' book featuring the riso prints, a free zine, and editioned prints for sale.

Contact: Sarah Wisby
sarahfran@mac.com
415-321-9691

Sachiko Furui

Artist: Sachiko Furui
Start Date: May 1, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Hadley Senior Center
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Address: 46 Middle Street
City/Town: Hadley
Website: friendsofhadleycoa.org

Contact: Friendshcoa@gmail.com

Holyoke - Held in Light

Artists: photographers enthralled with Holyoke
Start Date: June 6, 2026
End Date: July 31, 2026
Reception Date: June 13, 1-3pm
Location: Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center
Hours: daily / 12-4pm
Address: 221 Appleton Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: mass.gov/locations/holyoke-heritage-state-park

Discover Holyoke through the eyes of six talented photographers: Linda Drury, David Scher, Melissa Cooper, Joanne Holtje, Bob Benns, James Long. "Holyoke – Held in Light" invites you to experience the city from hidden corners to familiar landmarks. Each image captures the character, beauty, and spirit of a community rich in history and alive with stories. Come explore, connect and celebrate the people and places that make Holyoke unique. Free admission. Free parking.

Contact: Nancy L. Condon
nancy.condon@mass.gov
413-534-1723

Revolutionary Artstories: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Equity

Artists: group show
Start Date: June 4, 2026
End Date: TBA
Reception Date: Thursday, June 4, 5:30pm
Location: Holyoke Media
Address: 1 Court Plaza
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: artsmentors.org

A new exhibition exploring the theme "Promises of the American Revolution". Features work spanning visual art, storytelling, mixed media, and community-based practice from artists connected to Holyoke, Springfield, Easthampton, Greenfield, and surrounding communities. In addition to the exhibition itself, artists have recorded short documentary reflections discussing the stories behind their work and their relationship to the project's themes.

Contact: Jason Montgomery
jasonm@attackbearpress.org
860-214-6214

Holyoke Arts League Annual Wistariahurst Exhibition

Artists: group show
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: July 16, 2026
Reception Date: Monday, June 1, 5-7pm
Location: Wistariahurst Museum
Hours: Mon 10am-2pm, Tue 4:30-6:30pm
Address: 238 Cabot Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: holyoke-arts-league.org

An exhibition of artwork by members of the Holyoke Arts League (HAL), founded in 1923 and celebrating its 103rd year in Holyoke. The League holds museum field trips and weekly adult figure drawing sessions. This juried exhibition showcases diverse entries such as oil and pastel, watercolor, acrylic, tempera, gouache, non-oil wet media, graphite, charcoal, printmaking, graphic media, sculpture, and ceramics. Admission to the reception and gallery hours is free and open to the public.

Contact: Liz
holyokeartsleague@gmail.com

In Concert

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 15, 2026
End Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Holyoke Media
Address: 1 Court Plaza
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: 50arrowgallery.com

A collaboration of BIPOC artists from across western MA. A partner exhibition presented by 50 Arrow Gallery and Holyoke Media.

Recent Work

Artist: Steve Théberge
Start Date: May 9, 2026
End Date: June 7, 2026
Location: PULP
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm or by appt
Address: 80 Race Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: pulpholyoke.com

Steve Théberge is a potter from western MA. He makes stoneware intended for daily service on the table, shelf, or altar. He shows his work across the country and has exhibited at the Smithsonian Craft Show and Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. He is host on the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail and on the board of Studio Potter.

Contact: 413-362-6368

Scott Ackerman

Artist: Scott Ackerman
Start Date: May 9, 2026
End Date: June 7, 2026
Location: PULP
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm or by appt
Address: 80 Race Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: pulpholyoke.com

Scott Ackerman is a self-taught artist based in Margaretville, NY. He often works on found wood panels with acrylic, pencil and spray paint. Ackerman works from a place of intuition and immediacy. His subject matter - wolves, cats, snakes, and people are a reflection of his observations and feelings around planet, place and family. Scott's work touches our soul with his sensitivity to the world around him.

Contact: 413-362-6368

Earle T. Merchant

Artist: Earle T. Merchant
Start Date: May 9, 2026
End Date: June 7, 2026
Location: PULP, front room
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm or by appt
Address: 80 Race Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: pulpholyoke.com

Earle T. Merchant (1903-1997) was a self-taught artist from Gloucester, MA. He graduated from Boston University Law School and practiced law for over 40 years. In the early 1960's he picked up a brush, and began painting portraits, capturing hundreds of local residents from the community. The work in this show spans 1962-1979. This is a new group of 45 works recently consigned to Pulp.

Contact: 413-362-6368

Flowers Inside and Out

Artist: Nancy Howard
Start Date: May 7, 2026
End Date: June 9, 2026
Location: Wistariahurst Museum
Hours: Mon 10am-2pm, Tue 4:30-6:30pm
Address: 238 Cabot Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: wistariahurst.org

Nancy Howard's exhibit features a collection of stunning floral watercolor paintings. These pieces show florals and foliage growing in various locations and vases. To accompany Howard's work, Wistariahurst will display select vases from its historic collection.

Contact: Emily Munsell
munselle@holyoke.org
413-322-5660

Storefront Gallery Project

Artist: ten local artists
Start Date: July 30, 2025
End Date: Spring 2026
Location: near 289 High Street
City/Town: Holyoke
Website: holyokeart.com/storefrontart

Works by local artists: Lora Barrett, Peter O Zierlein, Caoin O'Durgy, Kahli Hernandez, Gabriela Sepulveda Ortiz,Destiny Santiago, Robert Markey, Jankaleishka Burgos Cruz, Natasha Colon Ortiz, Christopher Sullivan, Ann Cloutier and Rchard Swiatlowski. The art will be on display near the ARTery art marketplace at 289 High Street until Spring 2026.

Contact: Kathy McKean
Kathy@holyokeart.com
413-420-8303

Indian Orchard Mills Open Studios Exhibit

Artists: the artists at Indian Orchard Mills
Start Date: May 2, 2026
End Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Indian Orchard Mills
Hours: Sat 12-3pm
Address: 34-40 Front Street
City/Town: Indian Orchard
Website: iomills.com

If you missed the Annual Indian Orchard Mills Open Studios, Art Show & Sale, no worries! Our gallery exhibit is still on view the month of May every Saturday from noon to 3pm. Please stop by and feel free to wonder the mill, you may find folks working in their space.

Contact: Michelle Nietupski
MPESCETTA@GMAIL.COM
413-563-7405

Convergence

Artists: Friends Who Paint
Start Date: May 2, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Leverett Library
Hours: Tue & Thur 2-7pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-3pm
Address: 75 Montague Road
City/Town: Leverett
Website: leverettlibrary.org

Convergence is a group exhibit of eleven pastel and acrylic artists who are members of Friends Who Paint.

Contact: Meryl Mandel
merylm821@gmail.com
413-519-6757

Captured Glimpses at Sunset in Our Town

Artist: Barbara Foley
Start Date: April 6, 2026
End Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Montague Center Branch Library
Address: 17 Center Street
City/Town: Montague
Website: montaguepubliclibraries.org/about/hours-locations

A photography exhibition by local artist Barbara Foley. Featuring scenes of familiar landscapes in a different light, this collection invites you to pause, look again, and maybe see our town a little differently.

Contact: Lachlan Thompson
lachlant@montague-ma.gov
413-863-3214

Ray Brod: Guest Artist at Sawmill River Arts

Artist: Ray Brod
Start Date: April 1, 2026
End Date: May 31, 2026
Location: Sawmill River Arts Collective
Hours: Thur-Mon 11am-5pm
Address: 440 Greenfield Road
City/Town: Montague
Website: sawmillriverarts.com

Please join us in welcoming photographer Ray Brod as a guest artist at Sawmill River Arts for the months of April & May! Ray's landscapes are devotedly crafted love letters to the valley we all call home. Learn more about Ray Brod's work at Raybrodphotography.com

Contact: Jasper Alexander
saltedsnailstudio@gmail.com

Bodies of Land

Artist: NiFe Lucey-Brzoza
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: June 7, 2026
Location: A.P.E. Gallery,
Hours: Wed & Thur 12-5pm, Fri 3-8pm, Sat 12-5pm
Address: 126 Main Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: apearts.org/arc-2026

An immersive installation intertwining durational performance, moving image, and sound, this exhibition constructs a living field of perception shaped by body, terrain, and time. Ephemeral gestures and projected films unfold as a spatial choreography, inviting viewers into a slowed, sensorial encounter with presence, relation, and impermanence. June 7, 10am: Collective Circle Walk, Childs Park, Northampton. Part of ARC (activate, research, create), A.P.E.'s curated summer residency program.

Contact: Meredith Bove
meredithbove@apearts.org

2026 Spring Group Exhibit

Artists: Quabbin Art Association
Start Date: May 12, 2026
End Date: June 22, 2026
Location: Woodstar Cafe
Address: 60 Masonic Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: quabbinartassociation.com

The Belchertown-based Quabbin Art Association (QAA) group exhibit features a variety of artworks, including watercolor, oil, acrylic, dry media and photography by local member artists throughout the Valley of Western MA. Now in its tenth year, Quabbin Art Association provides education, support, and opportunity for local artists, and promotes community interest and appreciation in the visual arts. To learn more about QAA and its members, please visit the website.

Contact: Lisa Goldberg
info@quabbinartassociation.com
413-237-5660

Rocks & Cliffs: A Retrospective of Pastels & Watercolors

Artist: Sherry Poirrier
Start Date: May 10, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, West Gallery
Hours: 7 days / 8am-6pm
Address: 30 Locust Street
City/Town: Northampton

After spending many years painting New England landscapes, I turned my inspiration toward the stunning panorama of New Mexico's high desert. There, I was drawn to the splendid scale and emphatic qualities of the rock formations I encountered, so very different from New England. Sponsored by the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Arts & Healing Program.

Contact: Sherry Poirrier
sherrypoirrier1@gmail.com
413-770-2036

Hope Flows

Artists: Anne T. Dunphy School third graders
Start Date: May 4, 2026
End Date: June 26, 2026
Location: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, North Entrance Gallery
Hours: open 7am, daily
Address: 30 Locust Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: massgeneralbrigham.org

Last year, third graders in Gina Wyman's class at Anne T. Dunphy School in Williamsburg, explored artifacts from the Mill River Flood of 1874. They sketched the medal given to local milkman and hero, Collins Graves, who saved lives. This exhibit is part of the "Art and Healing Project" at the hospital, offering support to patients and visitors. "Mill River Flood Boot", drawing by Hazel, grade 3, 2025.

Contact: Nancy Meagher
ntmeagher@gmail.com
413-687-3386

David G Robinson

Artist: David G Robinson
Start Date: May 1, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Reception Date: Friday, June 12
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

David G Robinson's artwork is offered posthumously by his family. During his fine arts career he explored patterns in nature and used multiple mediums to convey a world with a different viewpoint. Reception: June 12th in conjunction with Northampton Arts Night Out.

West Street Paintings 2006-2026

Artist: Anna Bayles Arthur
Start Date: April 4, 2026
End Date: May 30, 2026
Location: New England Visionary Artists Museum, 3 Galleries
Hours: Wed-Sat 2-5:30pm
Address: 518 Pleasant Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: neva-museum.org

West Street Paintings: 2006–2026 surveys two decades of work by Anna Bayles Arthur, created in her Northampton studio. Rooted in daily practice and close observation, her drawings and paintings evolve from blank surfaces into intricate, imagined worlds. Blending organic forms, memory, and invention, the work reflects a sustained, place-based commitment to process and discovery.

Contact: 413-588-4337

Garden of Unearthly Delights

Artist: John K Lawson
Start Date: May 6, 2026
End Date: May 30, 2026
Location: New England Visionary Artists Museum, Museum Wing
Hours: Wed-Sat 2-5:30pm
Address: 518 Pleasant Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: neva-museum.org

John Lawson's Garden of Unearthly Delights is a monumental 45-foot beaded bartop mural. A 1999 commission for New Orleans' Audubon Hotel & inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, the work was famously shown at Baltimore's American Visionary Art Museum before being damaged during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Marking the 20th anniversary of the storm, this exhibition showcases Lawson's meticulous restoration process. Featured: the original mural panels, alongside intricate drawing, & other bead artworks.

Contact: 413-588-4337

30th Anniversary Exhibition

Artists: group show
Start Date: April 29, 2026
End Date: June 6, 2026
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 will celebrate thirty years of operation with a group show of both established gallery artists and introducing new artists who have recently joined the gallery.

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

Fresh Light

Artist: Gillian Haven
Start Date: April 10, 2026
End Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Hope & Feathers Framing and Gallery
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Address: 238 Bridge Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: hopeandfeathersframing.com

We live in a shifting world, each of us stitching together our life story from fleeting moments of illumination and grace. Through the practice of painting, I consider this journey. Painting is always a new beginning. Raised in Amherst, I lived in other regions for roughly twenty years but my roots were always here. I was drawn back to the silent companionship of hills, the surprise and elation of water, the clouds that lift, unexpected openings, the sight of livestock in a field.

Contact: Katie Bete
Katie@hopeandfeathersframing.com
413-835-0197

Rebecca Aronson

Artist: Rebecca Aronson
Start Date: April 1, 2026
End Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Northampton Senior Center Hallway Gallery
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Address: 67 Conz Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: northamptonma.gov/2221/Artist-of-the-Month

Inspired by nature, light and color, Rebecca Aronson has begun using her watercolor, gouache, and pastel paintings as source material for collage by cutting and reassembling them to let the work evolve in new abstract ways.

Contact: aronsonrj@gmail.com

Memory of Seasons: Valley Landscapes

Artist: Angela Sciotti Vincent
Start Date: April 1, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Atwood Health Center
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Address: 22 Atwood Drive, second floor
City/Town: Northampton
Website: cooleydickinson.org/about-us/contact-us/locations-directions/atwood-health-center

Included in this show are plein air paintings as well as larger studio works created in oil and watercolor. We live here because we love the seasonal landscape of the Pioneer Valley or we come to appreciate its presence over time. As John O'Donohue beautifully wrote, "Landscape is not just there... It watched us arrive." This perspective fascinates me, and it resonates deeply with my own approach to creating art that captures the spirit of a place.

Contact: Angela Sciotti Vincent
avincent@dovehollow.gallery
413-207-4477

Don't mind if I do

Artist: Finnegan Shannon
Start Date: January 30, 2026
End Date: June 28, 2026
Location: SCMA
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm, second Fridays until 8pm
Address: Smith College, Elm Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: scma.smith.edu/dmiid

Find a comfortable seat and see the Smith College Museum of Art a little differently. "Don't mind if I do" is a new exhibition by Finnegan Shannon that invites curiosity, comfort, and participation. Touch is encouraged. And yes, we really don't mind if you do. Please note that in solidarity with the artists and other visitors, masks are required and provided in this exhibition space.

Contact: artmuseum@smith.edu
413-585-2760

Earth Meets Sky, Imagined Landscapes

Artist: Holley Flagg '62
Start Date: February 2, 2026
End Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Smith College Alumnae House Gallery
Hours: 9am-4pm
Address: 33 Elm Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: holleyflaggart.com

Color and light are my passion. I am drawn to watercolor, and acrylics because of their translucency and unpredictability. I may begin with an idea but my painting often sends me to a different place. A wash of watercolor, a splash of acrylic shifts the direction of the piece, leading to something other than I first intended. Ultimately, my work is an exploration, an adventure: We plan, we guide, but often the best moments arrive by chance. Embrace the unexpected!

Contact: Jonelle Dennis
jdennis@smith.edu
413-585-2066

Crafting Worlds: Japanese Decorative Arts from the 18th through 21st Centuries

Start Date: October 17, 2025
End Date: August 23, 2026
Location: Smith College Museum of Art
Address: 120 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
City/Town: Northampton
Website: bit.ly/47tuumU

This installation explores how artisans in Japan utilized materials and handcrafted techniques to forge social relationships and engage with the world around them. It features lacquerware, ceramics, bamboo baskets, and metalwork from the eighteenth- through twenty-first centuries, when Japan shifted from a feudal society to a modern nation. For centuries, artisans worked collaboratively in workshops and passed down their knowledge from generation to generation.

Contact: artmuseum@smith.edu
413-585-2760

Stay in the Day and Have the Long View

Artist: Dale Schwarz
Start Date: May 1, 2026
End Date: June 28, 2026
Location: Salmon Falls Gallery
Hours: 7 days / 11am-5pm
Address: 1 Ashfield Street
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: SalmonFallsGallery.com

Dale Schwarz, a Registered Art Therapist and artist, works primarily from her studio at the Leverett Crafts and Arts Center. Her latest series features abstract landscapes that explore the power of perspective. Utilizing acrylics, collage, and mixed media, her often multi-layered pieces add hidden dimension to create a sense of depth.

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

Recent Works

Artist: Q Li Holmes
Start Date: May 1, 2026
End Date: June 28, 2026
Location: Salmon Falls Gallery
Hours: 7 days / 11am-5pm
Address: 1 Ashfield Street
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: SalmonFallsGallery.com

Born in China and a longtime resident of Ashfield, Q Li Holmes received artistic training in both China and Japan. She began practicing Chinese calligraphy at a young age, which provided an early exposure to the abstraction of form and the use of lines to represent images--a foundation that remains central to her paintings today. Her recent work represents an evolution of her experiences in both the East and the West.

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

Artistic Journeys

Artists: group show
Start Date: April 29, 2026
End Date: June 1, 2026
Location: Shelburne Arts Co-op
Hours: 7 days / 11am-5pm
Address: 26 Bridge Street
City/Town: Shelburne Falls

Journeys on land, on sea, in the air, in the heart and spirit. Paintings, prints, photos, sculpture, book arts, ceramics, leather, wearable and decorative fiber, mixed media, collage, and more.

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

Migratory Moments: An Exhibition Celebrating Our Connection to Rivers, Fish, and Wildlife

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 2, 2026
End Date: May 28, 2026
Location: South Hadley Public Library
Address: 2 Canal Street
City/Town: South Hadley
Website: ctriver.org/event-details/migratory-moments

The Connecticut River Conservancy is pleased to present a community celebration during fish migration season in ou watershed. This exhibition of 2-dimensional works tells stories of our connection to rivers and to the fish, birds, and other wildlife that live here, as well as to our creativity, curiosity, and interconnectedness with the natural world. Participating artists: John H. Sargent, Sophie Foulkes, Julie Kumble, Susan B. Mulholland, Deborah Savage, Abena Songbird, and Samuel Swap.

Contact: Stacey Lennard
slennard@ctriver.org
413-325-5995

Declaration of Innovation: Springfield's Revolutionary Ideas

Start Date: May 16, 2026
End Date: September 27, 2026
Location: Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Address: 21 Edwards Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/declaration-of-innovation-springfields-revolutionary-ideas

Timed to coincide with the nation's Semiquincentennial, the exhibition explores how bold thinking has shaped Springfield's identity as the "City of Firsts.” Through immersive environments, hands-on activities, and compelling storytelling, visitors will discover how ordinary people sparked extraordinary change across centuries.

Contact: Merideth Bessette
mbessette@springfieldmuseums.org
413-263-6800

Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover

Artist: Donna Castellanos
Start Date: March 28, 2026
End Date: September 6, 2026
Location: Springfield Museums
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Address: 21 Edwards Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/book-of-wonder-cover-to-cover-a-hands-on-journey-with-donna-castellanos

An immersive exhibition that invites visitors to step inside artist Donna Castellanos's imaginative world, where once-cherished books are transformed into vibrant works of art and interactive experiences celebrating creativity and storytelling.

Contact: Merideth Bessette
mbessette@springfieldmuseums.org
413-263-6800

One Foot in Two Places

Artist: Olwen O'Herlihy Dowling
Start Date: January 31, 2026
End Date: October 4, 2026
Location: D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Collins Print Gallery
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Address: Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/one-foot-in-two-places-monotype-prints-and-etchings-by-olwen-oherlihy-dowling

Monotype prints and etchings. Atmospheric and meditative, "One Foot in Two Places" showcases landscapes and details from natural environments, creating parallels between the artist's mother country in Ireland and chosen homeland in the United States. Originally an immigrant from Dublin, Olwen O'Herlihy Dowling pays homage to time spent in Connemara, County Galway and North Chester, MA, evoking the experience of being caught between two worlds and finding refuge in both. Artist Lecture: June 18, 12:15pm

Contact: info@springfieldmuseums.org
413-263-6800

Please Touch: A Group Show of Participatory Art

Artists: group show
Start Date: June 5, 2026
End Date: August 7, 2026
Reception Date: June 5, 5-8pm
Location: Waterway Arts
Hours: Thur & Fri 12-4pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Address: 102 Avenue A
City/Town: Turners Falls
Website: waterway-arts.com

PLEASE TOUCH brings together fifteen artists responding to our challenge to create an experience. What happens when artists invite you in – to build, to play, to discover, to destroy, to explore? What connections are made when the audience participates in the art? This work is incomplete without you. Each piece has the artist's guidelines or suggestions posted. Please, co-create with us. The pieces are transforming with every touch. You are leaving a mark.

Contact: Kiah Tinkham
waterwayarts24@gmail.com

Nature's Colors

Artist: Kate Marion Lapierre
Start Date: June 6, 2026
End Date: June 29, 2026
Reception Date: June 7, 12-2pm
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center
Hours: Tue 10am-4pm, Wed-Sun 10am-5:30pm
Address: 2 Avenue A
City/Town: Turners Falls
Website: saatchiart.com/kml

Kate Marion Lapierre is a Greenfield artist who creates colorful expressionistic paintings on canvas, paper and wood in acrylic, mixed media, and watercolor. She has shown her paintings in varied galleries and venues throughout western MA, VT, and NH as well as online. In this show, the emphasis is on the colors and beauty of landscapes and flowers, particularly during the Spring and Summer season.

Contact: Kate Marion Lapierre
kmlapierreart@gmail.com

All Our Relations

Artists: group show
Start Date: April 2, 2026
End Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center
Hours: Tue 10am-4pm, Wed-Sun 10am-5:30pm
Address: 2 Avenue A
City/Town: Turners Falls
Website: greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org

To Honor the Wampanoag Supreme Sachem Pometacomet on the 350th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre. Work by Deborah Spears Moorehead, Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag, & Robert Peters, Mashpee Wampanoag, focusing on pre-colonization, the 350th Anniversary of Metacomet's (King Philip's) War and the Great Falls Massacre of 1676. Learn about Indigenous history and their continued presence here and throughout the Northeast.

Contact: Janel Nockleby
janel.nockleby@mass.gov
413-863-3221

W.O.W.: Wild Ornery Women/Wisdom of Women

Artists: group show
Start Date: May 16, 2026
End Date: June 20, 2026
Location: ArtWorks Gallery
Hours: Sat & Sun 1-4pm
Address: 69 Main Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org

WOW is a show of powerful social commentary works by women who have continued to voice their opinions.

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

Ashcan Art: the Paintings of Three Early Twentieth Century Westfield Artists

Start Date: May 11, 2026
End Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Rand Art Gallery at Westfield Athenaeum
Address: 6 Elm Street
City/Town: Westfield
Website: westath.org/art-museum

This exhibit will feature the works of Muriel Richie, Edith Chadwick, and Bertha Bates, who were active Westfield artists from the 1920s through the 1950s.

Contact: Harvey Chauvin
hchauvin@westath.org
413-568-7833

Four Seasons of Beauty

Artist: Colleen Ahern
Start Date: June 2, 2026
End Date: July 28, 2026
Reception Date: June 4, 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Westhampton Library
Hours: Mon & Thur 2-8pm, Tue & Wed 9am-12pm & 1-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm
Address: 1 North Road
City/Town: Westhampton

In my work I strive to capture the transient light of nature that surrounds me. Each day the ever-changing natural landscape stirs my creativity and provides me with inspiration. My intent in much of my work is to portray a sense of peace, a feeling of serenity and to invite the viewer to connect and share the awe and reverence that I see in nature.

Contact: Colleen Ahern
calabonnevie@gmail.com
413-330-7123

Photographs

Artist: Ellen Koteen
Start Date: April 2, 2026
End Date: May 28, 2026
Location: Westhampton Public Library
Hours: Mon & Thur 2-8pm, Tue & Wed 9am-12pm & 1-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm
Address: 1 North Road
City/Town: Westhampton
Website: westhamptonma.gov/event/ellen-koteen-artists-reception

Taking photographs of nature gives me joy and a sense of peace. Capturing the beauty of a flower, animal or landscape in a photograph allows me to hold on to that joy and to share it with others. I delight in and am inspired by the detail, design and colors contained within a single flower, an animal or scene. I have a sense of losing myself in the experience of trying to preserve the incredible beauty and harmony of nature. The opportunity to show my work is a gift. --Eleen Koteen, Photographer

Contact: Meaghan Schwelm
mschwelm@cwmars.org
413-527-5386

Northampton Juneteenth Festival

Date: June 6, 11am-6pm
Location: E.J. Gare Plaza
Address: 2 Brewster Court
City/Town: Northampton
Website: northamptonartscouncil.org/news/northampton-juneteenth-festival

A vital community gathering dedicated to honoring Black liberation and excellence. By centering Black artists, business owners, and community leaders, we create a space for joy, education, and connection that is free and open to all. Marketplace & Pouring Station: 11am-6pm. Live Performances & Art Installations: 12-5pm.

5th Annual Craft / Vendor Fair

Date: May 30, 10am-4pm
Location: Belchertown Common
Address: 44 Park Street
City/Town: Belchertown

The 5th Annual Craft/Vendor Fair that benefits American Cancer Society, Quaboag Valley Relay For Life will be on May 30, 2026, at the Belchertown Common. This year's craft/vendor fair will be happening at the same time as the Quaboag Valley Relay For Life. There will be 50+ crafters/vendors who will have jewelry, woodwork items, photo cards/prints, crocheted/knitted items, diamond art, 3D printing items, soap, metal art and a lot more. There will be 2 food trucks to satisfy your hunger.

Contact: Vicki McAndrew
vicki.mcandrew@outlook.com
860-944-1270

Bridge of Flowers Art Show and Sale

Sponsoring Group Name: The Bridge of Flowers
Deadline: August 11, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Shelburne Falls
Website: bridgeofflowersmass.org

Join us for the 4th annual Bridge of Flower Art Show and Sale! Exhibition dates: August 14-16, 2026 at the Shelburne-Buckland Community Center. All west-county artists are invited to participate; there is no application fee or jurying, but all work must be for sale. Artists have the option of donating between 50-100% of sale proceeds to the Bridge of Flowers. More information and a registration form may be accessed on the website.

Contact: Ann Lofquist
annlof@earthlink.net
805-603-8010

1st Annual Northampton Steam Roller Festival

Sponsoring Group Name: Deshria Studio
Deadline: June 15, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Northampton
Website: docs.google.com/forms/d/1CluiNftvGN9NCV-9fJAz4CgDmnza1fIQI8WckbKyG88/preview

Create one-of-a-kind block print artworks, masterfully designed and carved by professional artists and talented university students. Witness the impressive spectacle of a real steamroller bringing these massive prints to life before your eyes. The festival atmosphere will be filled with live music from DJs, delicious offerings from local food trucks, and the opportunity to take home a unique piece of art.

Contact: Melissa Joyce Pandina
deshria@gmail.com
413-552-8068

Art Box

Sponsoring Group Name: Flo Fest
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Florence
Website: westernmassflofest.wixsite.com/event/get-involved

Flo Fest is a community-powered celebration in the heart of Florence. Emerging from the spirit of togetherness, Flo Fest brings neighbors, families, artists, and local businesses together to celebrate what makes the Silk City thrive: creativity, connection, and collaboration! If you are a maker living in Florence, or have a strong connection to the Silk City, we would love to display your artwork! All mediums are welcome. Submission are due May 30th, 2026 11:59pm.

Contact: Sam Staas
art.flofest@gmail.com

Northampton Banner Project

Sponsoring Group Name: Northampton Center for the Arts
Deadline: May 30, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: donation of $5- $50 per submission
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org/bdg-bannerproject-call

This project is a fundraiser for the Barn Door Gallery at 33 Hawley, helping us fulfill our mission of supporting the local creative community. A total of 40 images will be chosen for display on 20 vibrant banners throughout Northampton this summer. This opportunity is open to any local artist who is not currently represented on a banner; 2025 banners will remain on display. Full details on website

Contact: gallery@nohoarts.org

8th Annual Northeast Fine Arts Exhibition

Sponsoring Group Name: Workshop13
Deadline: July 17
Submission/Entry Fees: $27 for one entry / $37 two entries / $47 three entries
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org/exhibitions/2026-nefae-call-for-art

This exhibition aims to showcase art that embodies the principles of realism, highlighting the beauty of precise representation. Cash prized in various categories, including $1000 for Best in Show. Juror: Scott Prior. Show dates: August 22 – September 6,; Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4pm. Opening reception: August 22, 1-5pm.

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

Open call for exhibition requests at the Community House Gallery

Sponsoring Group Name: The Cummington Cultural District
Deadline: May 29
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Cummington
Website: cummingtonculture.art/community-house-gallery

The CH Gallery, located within the Cummington Community House and coordinated by the Cummington Cultural District, invites artists to apply to exhibit their work. Full details on website.

Contact: culturaldistrictcummington@gmail.com

Through the Lens: Presence and Absence at ArtWorks Gallery

Sponsoring Group Name: ArtWorks Gallery
Deadline: July 6
Submission/Entry Fees: $25 for one piece / $35 for up to three pieces
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org/exhibitions/through-the-lens-2-call-for-art

ArtWorks Gallery invites you to submit photographic works to our third exhibition dedicated to the art of photography. Juror: James Gehrt. Show dates: August 8th to September 13th, Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4pm. Opening reception: August 8th, 3-5pm.

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

Everyday Sublime: 11th Juried Show at Gallery A3

Sponsoring Group Name: Gallery A3
Deadline: June 7, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: $38 for 3 entries / $7 for one additional entry
City/Town: Amherst
Website: gallerya3.com

Traditionally, the sublime describes awe, wonder, and sometimes fear in the face of nature's immensity. It holds a special place in art history in its challenge to artists to portray personal experiences in an impersonal universe. When the world can feel unnervingly tamed or overwhelmingly all-consuming, where and how does the Everyday Sublime present itself? Juror Andrew S. Yang lives in the Pioneer Valley and is a professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago. Exhibit runs Aug 6-29.

Contact: js.gallerya3@gmail.com
413-256-4250

Northampton Senior Center Gallery Exhibits

Sponsoring Group Name: Northampton Senior Center
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Northampton
Website: forms.gle/TkUEGF1uonU7Bbvr8

Aged 55+ artists' flat works will be displayed alternately between two gallery spaces and remain in place for 2 months. NSC will sponsor 6 joint receptions 10/26-9/27 in conjunction with Northampton Arts Night Out. 12 artists and 1 alternate will be selected by jury. See website for more info.

Contact: Jeanne Henry Hoose
nscartspace@gmail.com

Seeking Faculty for "Artists and Audiences" workshops

Sponsoring Group Name: Human Scale Art Space
City/Town: Northampton
Website: rickcolson@humanscaleartspace.org

"Artists and Audiences" is a new series of workshops for artists from Human Scale Art Space. These are typically participatory classes on various themes including photography, painting and sculpture. We are seeking both paid and voluntary faculty to lead these workshops starting late Spring 2026. If you have interest in teaching or leading a workshop on any aspect of photography, painting or sculpture (or any other visual art) please email.

Contact: rickcolson@humanscaleartspace.org

LandEscape

Sponsoring Group Name: ArtWorks Gallery
Deadline: May 28
Submission/Entry Fees: $25 for one piece / $35 for up to three pieces
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org/exhibitions/landescape-call-for-art

This exhibition aims to expand or even reimagine the traditional landscape as a personal sanctuary and urges creators to consider moving beyond mere geographical representation. Juror: Shona Macdonald. Show dates: June 27 to August 2, Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4pm. Opening reception: June 27, 3-5pm.

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

Affordable Weaving Equipment Rentals

Sponsoring Group Name: Hawksong Weaving
Deadline: May 30, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: $5-$150, depending on equipment chosen
City/Town: Northampton
Website: hawksongweaving.myshopify.com/pages/loom-rentals

Hawksong Weaving Loom Rentals are available for rent in Western Massachusetts for use in home settings. While weaving guilds and workspaces are available, they aren't inherently accessible for everyone. Renting equipment allows you to work in the comfort and safety of your own home, without the prohibitive cost of purchase before you know if particular loom style works for you and your needs. Equipment is rented at a 1/10th of the cost of average retail prices for financial accessibility.

Contact: Took Storm
hawksongweaving@gmail.com

Artist tables available for nature inspired local artists

Sponsoring Group Name: American Ornithological Society
Deadline: July 19
Submission/Entry Fees: $150 for two days
City/Town: Amherst
Website: meeting.americanornithology.org

The American Ornithologist Society will hold its annual meeting at UMass Amherst August 3rd-7th. We are offering table opportunities for nature inspired local artists to come to the meeting and showcase and sell their art. Table pricing will be $150 for two whole days (3 and 4, or 5 and 6). The meeting usually has at least 700-800 attendees, and sessions begin at 8am-8pm. Any artist can participate, but please we expect artists to sell primarily their handmade or self designed art work.

Contact: Ramona Fletcher
rfletcher@americanornithology.org

Haydenville Artisan Fair

Sponsoring Group Name: Haydenville Congregational Church
Deadline: June 10
Submission/Entry Fees: $35 plus one donated item
City/Town: Haydenville
Website: forms.gle/6EK6gbRmoyHpekhp7

Come browse the beautiful wares of our local artisans at the annual Haydenville Artisan Show! Includes a wide array of mediums: woodcraft, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, painting, and much much more! Then come inside the church to get something to eat and check out our Collectibles sale - there's something for everyone! Proceeds to benefit the Haydenville Congregational Church and Trans Relocation Support. June 13, 10am-4pm, and June 14, 11:30-4pm. Rain or Shine.

Contact: Megan Jewett
treasurer@haydenvillechurch.org
617-833-5665

Artist in Residence 2027

Sponsoring Group Name: Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies
Deadline: May 29
Submission/Entry Fees:
City/Town: Amherst
Website: renaissanceoftheearth.com/residencies

The Kinney Center invites artists to submit proposals for residency. Aided by the Center's rare book collection, artists will explore how their process intersects with Renaissance (1490-1750) thought to produce work that generates new perspectives on the relationship between the early modern world and our own. To apply, please send the following to Dr. Liz Fox by May 29th: 1-2 page letter (describing the project & programming), CV/resume, 2 references, Work samples or portfolio, Contact Name.

Contact: Liz Fox
efox@umass.edu
413-320-8041

N.S.F.Washington at Big Red Frame

Sponsoring Group Name: Big Red Frame
Deadline: June 20, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: bigredframe.com/gallery

Second Call for N.S.F.W., this W stands for Washington. For this exhibit, we will be seeking art that the current administration may consider subversive, or critical of their policies, or reflecting values that do not align with their vision of our society: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion / immigration /gender and sexual identities / freedom of the press, to name just a few of the possible topics. Size limit: 60 United Inches. To apply, visit the Elusie Gallery page of our website.

Contact: Jean-Pierre Pasche
yourfriends@bigredframe.com
413-529-9265

Programming & Springfield Civic Pop-Up Space Call for Art

Sponsoring Group Name: Springfield Cultural Partnership
Deadline: open
Submission/Entry Fees: none
City/Town: Springfield
Website: form.jotform.com/252964426286063

Artists, nonprofits, small businesses, educators, and community groups are invited to propose programming that brings people together in downtown Springfield. Workshops, performances, conversations, installations, demos, meetups, and civic engagement activities are all welcome. Submit your program idea to help shape this shared space for creativity and connection. We are also seeking Western MA artists to participate in our monthly themed curations. Applications are now open, with Springfield artists given priority. Each month 16 spots are available.

Application for 2026 gallery shows at Lathrop Community

Sponsoring Group Name: Lathrop Community
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Submission/Entry Fees: $none
City/Town: Easthampton

Lathrop Community Gallery welcomes applications for its 2026 calendar year shows. We have no entry fees, and no commissions are taken. We can exhibit only 2-D work. Our gallery has 54 linear feet of space with a height limit of 44 inches. Work must be ready to hang. The shows are up for 1 month and we provide help with hanging.

Contact: Jane Antonsen
jmantonsen@yahoo.com

CitySpace Pop-Up Markets

Sponsoring Group Name: CitySpace
Deadline: rolling
Submission/Entry Fees: no fee to apply
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: cityspaceeasthampton.org/popup

CitySpace is hosting a series of mini Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month, 4-7pm, during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton. Open to all makers of all kinds located in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. If accepted, the vending fee is sliding scale $10-$30.

Watercolor Gardens with Paige Quinn-Vasic

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm, June 2-30
Fee: $200-275 / sliding scale
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org

In this watercolor class, we will explore how to paint a captivating garden landscape. It's a beautiful time of year with ephemeral blooms cropping up all around. Capture the beauty of your garden or surrounding area by painting timeless landscapes and make the feeling last. We will learn techniques that are the foundation of painting in watercolor such as basic color theory, washes, wet into wet, masking off sections, and more. Email for more! paigesquinn@gmail.com

Contact: Paige Quinn-Vasic
paigesquinn@gmail.com

Advanced Printmaking at Red Horse Press

Date & Time: Thursdays 5-7pm & Saturdays 10am-12pm
Fee: $45
Location: Red Horse Press
Address: 7 Mountain Street
City/Town: Haydenville
Website: redhorsepressprintmaking.com

For those with some or lots of experience in etching, block print, drypoint or monotype. Part open studio and part structured class. A new technique is introduced and demonstrated during each class, or you may choose to use the time to work independently on an ongoing project, or run editions of completed work. Students must have basic knowledge of clean up and use of the press, tools, and materials. Copper plates and linoleum blocks available for purchase in the studio.

Contact: Shoshana DeAtley
shana@redhorsepressprintmaking.com
413-221-5775

Collage Club at Looky Here

Date & Time: Saturday, May 30, 1-3pm (last saturdays)
Fee: $10 / free for members
Location: Looky Here
Address: 28 Chapman Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: lookyheregreenfield.com/event/collage-club-5-30-100-300-every-final-saturday-of-the-month-10-free-for-members

The Collage Club is where you can play, experiment, and learn the fundamentals of creating a collage! No experience is necessary to participate and open to all ages! All collage materials will be provided or you can bring your own. *For Card to Culture Tickets, please email LookyHereGreenfield@gmail.com

Contact: Sarah Wisby
sarahfran@mac.com
415-321-9691

Let's Paint The Outdoors! A 5-day Plein Air Painting Intensive with Susanna White

Date & Time: Mon-Fri, June 8-12, 8:30am-4:30pm
Fee: $250
Location: to be determined daily
Address: 90 County Road
City/Town: Huntington
Website: susannawhite.com

Taught by artist Susanna White this multi level painting workshop will help you gain confidence painting outdoors! Learn to breakdown the view into manageable compositions and complete ideas. We will be painting in a variety of locations from urban, rural, water and woodland landscapes around western MA as well as taking time to study other artists' works at both the Smith and Clark Museums. Transportation possible. For more information visit Susannawhiteart.com or call 413-977-1538.

Contact: Susanna White
Art@susannawhite.com
413-977-1538

Beginner Watercolor 101

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 10am-12:30pm, Sept 15 - Oct 20
Fee: $249
Organization: Bonzella Watercolor Studios
Location: Easthampton Congregational Church
Address: 112 Main Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: bonzellacompany.wixsite.com/bonzellaco

Unlock the beautiful, luminous world of Watercolor with this course designed entirely for absolute beginners. If you have never picked up a paintbrush, this class is the perfect place to start. The class will review supplies, paint properties, brush discovery, color theory, paint mixing and painting techniques. The class will complete up to 3 project paintings. All levels are welcome.

Contact: Bonnie McLoud
bonniejmcloud@gmail.com
413-387-9099

Acrylics - Intermediate Painting Class with Deborah Padden

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm, June 9-23
Fee: $90 / 10% member discount
Location: Workshop13
Address: 13 Church Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org

This class will guide you through the fundamentals of landscape composition, color theory, and brush techniques, all while encouraging your unique artistic expression. Some materials included. Ages 16 to adult.

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

On/Off the Wheel with Nayda A. Cuevas

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6-9pm, June 9-30
Fee: $210 / 10% member discount
Location: ClayWorks
Address: 71 Main Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org

In this class, you'll explore how to incorporate texture, shapes, and sculpture into your thrown pieces. All materials included. Ages 16 to adult.

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

Book Launch & Cyanotype Demo with Madge Evers

Date & Time: June 12, 6-8pm
Fee: none
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org/book-launch

A book launch and bookmark making workshop celebrating the publication of "Printing With the Sun", Madge's book about the cyanotype process. Madge will talk briefly about the book, then give a demonstration of the cyanotype process. Participants will then be given the opportunity to make a bookmark of their own. Madge will sign books for participants who wish to purchase a copy.

Contact: Madge Evers
madge@madgeevers.com

Classical Painting Techniques Workshops with Barbara Johnson

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm, June 9 - July 14; OR Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, June 17 - July 22
Fee: $485
Location: Barbara Johnson Studio
Address: Cottage Street Studios, One Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: barbarajohnson.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

Risograph Botanical Posters at Looky Here

Date & Time: Thursday, May 28, 6-8pm
Fee: $60
Location: Looky Here
Address: 28 Chapman Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: lookyheregreenfield.com/event/risograph-botanical-posters-5-28-600-800pm-60

Learn to print and layer colors on Looky Here's Risograph printer in this 2 hour workshop! Students will collaboratively make a series of 20 11×17 posters by scanning leaves and flowers. All materials provided, though feel free to bring your own plant matter.

Contact: Sarah Wisby
sarahfran@mac.com
415-321-9691

Watercolor Painting for Beginners

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm, June 30 - August 4
Fee: $300
Location: Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
Address: 80 Locust Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: smith-adult-community-education.myshopify.com/collections/more/products/watercolor-painting-for-beginners

This class teaches you the traditional methods of handling transparent watercolor in representational painting. You will learn how to control watercolor through washes and glazes, creating soft edges, using wet-in-wet techniques and using dry-brush. You will also learn how to work with the time constraints of the medium through a simplification of value shapes: a key to success in watercolor. * Supply rental option: $25 for the full class series or $5 per class

Contact: Giselle Harrington
hi@giselleharrington.com
603-369-2928

Painting Landscapes in Watercolor

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm, June 30 - August 4
Fee: $300
Location: Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
Address: 80 Locust Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: smith-adult-community-education.myshopify.com/collections/more/products/painting-landscapes-in-watercolor

In this class you will learn how to create impressionistic landscape paintings, by identifying a strong value design and simple color patterns. We will start with a grounding in watercolor brush handling, and how to glaze washes to build up paint layers in the traditional way. You will learn how to choose a scene to paint from, identify a simplified value and color design to paint, and capture this on paper in a planned-out series of watercolor wash layers.

Contact: Giselle Harrington
hi@giselleharrington.com
603-369-2928

Red Chalk Figure Drawing Class at Northampton Center for the Arts

Date & Time: Mondays, 6-9pm, July 13 - August 17
Fee: $450 / sliding scale available
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: ramibaglio.com/store/p4/Red_Chalk_Figure_Drawing_Class.html

This is a long-pose figure drawing class with a live, nude model. Students will learn to observe the form and movement of the human figure through the lenses of light and anatomical structure. It includes lectures, demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback on student work. An excellent means of study for those interested in classical drawing foundations, observational drawing, realism and naturalism! For all levels of experience (beginner - advanced). Teen - adult.

Contact: Rami Baglio
ramibaglioart@gmail.com
716-479-5431

Intermediate Stained Glass Class at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 5-8pm
Fee: $75
Location: Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio
Address: Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite 229
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: DragonflyStainedGlassStudio.com

Students taking this 3 hour class will have access to all of the tools. We will review all of the skills needed to create any size stained glass piece. Three hours of class will not be enough time to finish a stained glass piece. After completing this class you will be eligible to sign up for studio time which is mostly self directed use of the beautiful studio and all of its many pattern books and tools. Additional studio time is $15 per hour or 10 hours for $125. More dates for same class: 6/17, 7/15, 8/12.

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

Stained Glass Mosaic Class at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio

Date & Time: Sunday, May 30, 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. More dates for same class: 5/31, 6/20, 7/19 and 8/16.

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

Beginning Stained Glass Class at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio

Date & Time: Saturday, May 30, 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 a few 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 are welcome. All glass and supplies are included in the tuition as is the use of all tools. More dates for same class: 6/13, 6/14, 7/11, 7/12, 8/8, 8/9.

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

Printmaking at Northampton Center for the Arts

Date & Time: June 6, 11:30am-12:30pm
Fee: $35 / materials included
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts
Address: 33 Hawley Street
City/Town: Northampton
Website: nohoarts.org/printmaking

This workshop is a safe and supportive space for people with IDD + their caregivers. It's an inclusive class that welcomes everyone -- from emerging artists just discovering their creativity to experienced artists looking to explore new ideas. Participants will design and create unique relief prints. Emphasis is on the process of making art, rather than any particular outcome. Class size is intentionally limited to 8 individuals with IDD + their caregiver. Pre-registration is required.

Contact: Gayla Berry
gaylasueberry@gmail.com

In-Between: Writing and Illuminating Your Way Home with Christine Mirabal

Date & Time: May 30, 2-4pm
Fee: $40
Location: Sunderland Public Library
Address: 20 School Street
City/Town: Sunderland
Website: quirkyartchris.wordpress.com/2026/05/10/may-30th-art-journaling-workshop

Who am I? Where do I belong? For many people, these are lifelong questions they struggle to answer. Join Christine Mirabal in this art journaling workshop as we explore this topic through writing exercises and art activities. No writing or drawing experience is necessary. A journal is provided. Sharing will be optional. Cost is $40. Maximum of 8 participants. Minimum age is 15. Preregistration is required by email: quirky.artist.chris@gmail.com

Contact: Christine Mirabal
quirky.artist.chris@gmail.com

Intro to Glass Beadmaking at Blue Barn Studio

Date & Time: June 13, 1-4pm
Fee: $100
Location: Blue Barn Studio
Address: 86 Larkspur Drive
City/Town: Hadley
Website: bluebarnartstudio.com

Learn to make your own glass beads! Jump into the fire with this fun beginner flameworking class, and leave with your very own glass beads. All tools and materials included. Email to register or for more information. 3 person minimum.

Contact: Katie Richardson
katierayrich@gmail.com

In-Depth Color in the Summer with Joyce Silverstone

Date & Time: June 2-5, 10am-5pm
Fee: $700 + $50 materials fee
Location: Zea Mays Printmaking
Address: 320 Riverside Drive
City/Town: Florence
Website: zeamaysprintmaking.com/event/master-class-in-depth-color-in-the-summer-with-joyce-silverstone

This four-day intensive is all about color! Color theory in monotype printmaking is a rich field full of opportunities for experimentation and discovery. This workshop will provide exercises that will provide fundamental color information for any ink system you use, and stretch how you see color in the world. You will also look at examples of prints and paintings by artists that use color at the core of their work. All printmaking experience levels welcome.

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

Sip 'n Paint: May Day with Deborah Padden

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 27, 6-8:30pm
Fee: $40 / 10% member discount
Location: Workshop13
Address: 13 Church Street
City/Town: Ware
Website: workshop13.org

Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven't touched a paintbrush since elementary school, this step-by-step guided painting class is designed for everyone. All materials included. Ages 21+

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

Open Studio Sundays at Looky Here

Date & Time: Sundays 1-4pm
Fee: $10
Location: Looky Here
Address: 28 Chapman Street
City/Town: Greenfield
Website: lookyheregreenfield.com/event/open-studio-sundays-every-week-1-4-p-m-drop-ins-welcome

CRAFT MEND SEW DRAW WRITE. Craft in community Every Sunday! Drop-ins welcome! Bring any project you like. We will set you up with a large table. You can use our sewing machines, glue guns, and whatever other resources we have! $10 – free for members.

Contact: Sarah Wisby
sarahfran@mac.com
415-321-9691

Four Needle Coptic Stitch at Antler Editions

Date & Time: Saturday, June 13, 10am-2pm
Fee: $155
Location: Antler Editions
Address: 1 Cottage Street
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: antlereditions.com/workshops/p/four-needle-coptic-stitch

In this beginner to intermediate bookbinding workshop we will create lay flat journals with flexible Japanese paper covers sewn using the four needle coptic stitch structure. That's right! Four sewing needles at once! Basic bookbinding or sewing skills, and strong hand stills are a must for this class. Reach out if you have any questions. (lisa@antlereditions.com). All materials and tools provided. Students will leave with materials to make another book at home. Class is limited to 4 students.

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

Sewing Immersion - A One Week Sewing Camp at Grove House Sewing Studio

Date & Time: August 3-7
Fee: $300
Location: Grove House Sewing Studio
City/Town: Florence
Website: grovehousesewingstudio.com

Imagine spending a week immersed in color, fabric, creativity, and fun. Have you dreamed of making a flowing dress, fabulous pants, or that perfect bag? Do you need an extra pair of eyes and hands to figure out what hasn't been quite right with your previous projects? Folks will have the time, space, and support to make great progress in building sewing skills while working on projects of their choosing. Classes are small, vibes are great, and personalized instruction is always nearby.

Contact: GroveHouseSewingStudio@gmail.com

Open Studio at Warriors Art Room

Date & Time: ongoing: Mon & Wed 5-8pm, Tue & Thurs-Sat 12-4pm
Fee: none
Location: Warriors Art Room
Address: 122 Pleasant Street, Suite 105
City/Town: Easthampton
Website: warriorsartroom.org

Warriors Art Room Open Studio provides veterans and their families with a welcoming place to create, connect, and explore art in a supportive environment. Participants can work on personal projects, use available materials, and spend time in creative community.

Contact: Donald Longley
donald@warriorsartroom.org
413-627-8170

Botanical Block Printing with Pascale Jarvis

Date & Time: June 5-7
Fee: $445 + $50 supply fee
Location: Snow Farm
Address: 5 Clary Road
City/Town: Williamsburg
Website: canvas.snowfarm.org/classes/3125

Discover block printing with a focus on botanical imagery. Intended for any enthusiast eager to explore how attention to detail shifts how we engage with the natural world, we'll practice sketching & carving botanicals on a linoleum block, running test prints, and printing by hand on fabric. We'll tackle concepts like color theory, composition, and utilizing negative and positive space. Bandanas will be provided, though students are welcome to bring in their own textiles. All levels welcome.

Contact: Pascale Jarvis
pascalejarvis@gmail.com
413-847-1430

Intermediate Watercolor Painting Series with Gretchen Holesovsky

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 10:30pm-12:30pm, June 2-23
Fee: $100 / $122 materials
Location: The Mill District Local Art Gallery
Address: 91 Cowls Road
City/Town: Amherst
Website: generalstorelocalgallery.com/events

Join Belchertown artist Gretchen Holesovsky for a series of four intermediate watercolor classes. An exploration of styles and expression will enhance your creative muse no matter how you choose to create. This series is jammed packed with information and has homework. Great for individuals who took Gretchen's beginning watercolor series as well as intermediate artists who want to deepen their understanding of painting with watercolor. Ages 14+ Ticket a week before first class.

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

Sliding Scale Workshops at Make-It Springfield

Location: Make-It Springfield
Address: 286 Bridge Street
City/Town: Springfield
Website: makeitspringfield.org/events

Make-It Springfield offers sliding scale workshops designed to make creativity accessible for all. Rooted in inclusion and collaboration, these hands-on sessions welcome participants of all backgrounds and skill levels to explore art, culture, and technology in a supportive, community-driven environment.

Contact: info@makeitspringfield.org
413-455-0663

Welding Studio for Rent

Date(s) Available: flexible
Location: 86 Larkspur Drive
City/Town: Hadley

Looking for a place to work on your own welding project? Fully equipped personal welding studio with MIG welder, stick welder, and oxy acetylene torch; plasma cutter; basic blacksmithing setup, and more. $40/hr with basic materials included. Option for introductory class first if new to metalwork, or studio rental for those with experience. Email for more information.

Contact: Katie Richardson
katierayrich@gmail.com

We Need Your Help! - Volunteering with Flo Fest

End Date: June 18
City/Town: Florence
Website: westernmassflofest.wixsite.com/event

Are you or someone you love a fellow go-getter? ...then boy, could we use your help! Flo Fest is a volunteer-ran festival, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. We are closing down Main Street, showcasing the best eats and treats of Florence and surrounding towns, offering FREE art, art displays, and activities for the whole family, and hosting 3 music and performance stages for an evening of fun. Community help is essential to pulling off this shindig! Can you lend a hand?

Contact: Chloe Torri
westernmassflofest@gmail.com

The Green Printmaking Research Fellowship at Zea Mays Printmaking

Goal: $30,000
End Date: June 12, 2026
City/Town: Florence
Website: zeamaysprintmaking.com/research-fellowship-fundraiser

Zea Mays Printmaking, a family-owned small business located in Florence, is raising money to fund the next phase of our groundbreaking research program. Since 2000, Zea Mays Printmaking has been researching innovations in sustainable, fine-art printmaking. The research we have done has opened up the world of safer printmaking for hundreds of artists. The Fellowship will be a month-long intensive, diving deeply into new materials, safer alternatives and new procedures for making prints.

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

Flo Fest - the return of a The return of a Florence Community Celebration

Goal: $25,000
End Date: June 1
City/Town: Florence
Website: westernmassflofest.wixsite.com/event

Inspired and guided by the legacy of Florence Night Out, Flo Fest is a brand new community-powered celebration in the heart of Florence. Launching September 19, 2026, at the heart of Florence, Flo Fest activates Main Street into a vibrant, walkable festival filled with live music, interactive art, activities for all ages, and the best eats, treats, and small businesses. Please help see Flo Fest come to fruition!

Contact: Chloe Torri
westernmassflofest@gmail.com
630-202-9130