Hours: 

M/W/F  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
T/Th  10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun  12 p.m. to 2 p.m.



 

 Joanne Holtje has a solo exhibit called "A Place in Mind,

paintings by Joanne Holtje" at The Center at Eagle Hill from

October 18, 2014 - January 31, 2015.

"Autumn Sugar Maple"

Joanne will also have a series of paintings on display at the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608  from early October through early February, 2015.   They will be hanging in the front windows, so stroll by any time to enjoy them.

Land Beyond the Clouds, a painting by Joanne Holtje, has been accepted in the Francis Roddy Open Competition at Concord Art Association,  37 Lexington Road, Concord MA 01742.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm  Free Admission.

Meg White of Gallery NAGA, Boston served as this years juror. 

This Show will be up until October 17, 2014, and is also viewable online.

Len Haug's collage titled "The Path" was juried into the 2014 Falmouth Artists Guild Art Exhibit by artist Jonathan McPhillips.

Len's work with be on exhibit at the Falmouth Artists Guild Center at 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA through October 13th.   Hours open to the public:  Monday - Friday:  9am - 4pm,
Saturday:  9am - 1pm, Sunday:  1pm - 4pm

Visit Len's website at:  lenhaug.com

David Wornham has established a Kickstarter campaign for his Snowy Owl 2015 calendar which will be concluding around October 12th.  

"This project is a culmination of many weeks of traveling to the seacoast and taking thousands of photos of these majestic raptors. My inspiration for creating a calendar was to share the images I captured and the beauty of the Snowy Owl with many who may never see one themselves."

The link to the kickstarter project is http://kck.st/1qPlUo8

Visit David Wornham Photography online:
www.davidwornham.com

Alicia Drakiotes  was elected President of Saxton's River Art Guild at their annual meeting Sept. 10th.  Congratulations Alicia!

She will be participating in the 2014 Monadnock Art Tour Saturday and Sunday October 11 & 12  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Alicia will be at location #38 on the tour map found here.  She will be at Harvest Thyme Herbs on Dooe Rd in Dublin, NH.  The tour is free and open to the public.

Alicia will also be a featured artist at Ramunto's, 176 Main St, Keene, NH from October 29th through December 28th. An opening Meet and Greet will be held November 8th from 3 to 6 p.m., all are invited.

Hey Day 2014, October 4, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Mass Audubon at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, the Princeton Arts Society, and the Princeton Agricultural Commission.

Princeton Arts Society members and fellow artists will be demonstrating and displaying nature- and farm-related artwork at Hey Day on Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Mass Audubon's Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Rd.  Over  30 artists and well over 100 pieces of art will be on exhibit and for sale. Come enjoy this wonderful fall tradition.  Admission: Mass Audubon members: $6, Non members: $8, Children age three and under are free, for a full day of activities for the whole family! For more information email: contact@princetonarts.org or wachusett@massaudubon.org.


Visit the Princeton Arts Society online here.

West Boylston Fall Festival & Scarecrow Contest
On the Town Common
October 4, 2014
10 am - 4 pm
A Day of Community & Family Fun - Artists, Crafters, Vendors and more!  Click here for flyer. 

Visit www.wbaf.org for more information.

MCC has announced that the 2015 Artist Fellowships guidelines, dates, and deadlines are now available at this link:  Guidelines.  MCC's Artist Fellowships are competitive, anonymously-judged grants for Massachusetts individual artists, with awards based solely on the artistic quality and creative ability of the original work submitted.

This cycle, applications are accepted in the following categories:

Crafts, Dramatic Writing, and Sculpture/Installation/New Genres
Online applications available NOW
Application deadline: October 6, 2014

Film & Video, Music Composition, and Photography
Online applications available: December 15, 2014 
Application deadline: January 26, 2015

Read tips on applying.

Changes this cycle:

The finalist award is increased from $500 to $1000; the fellowship award remains $10,000.  MCC has changed "Sculpture/Installation" to "Sculpture/Installation/New Genres," reflecting the category's inclusion of visual art work that is conceptually-driven, experimental, hybrid, community-based, and other interdisciplinary forms.

Visual arts disciplines (this year, that includes Crafts, Photography, and Sculpture/Installation/New Genres) will now be accepted through CallforEntry.org.

Program Guidelines 

Visit the MCC online at:  www.massculturalcouncil.org

MCC's STARS Residencies online application opens at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, October 8. STARS provides grants of $500-$5,000 to schools to support residences of three days or more with artists, scientists, and scholars. Any Massachusetts K-12 school is eligible to apply. Schools are eligible for one grant per school year.

STARS Residencies applications are reviewed on a "first received, first reviewed" basis. Please understand that there is a huge demand for these funds - it's important to get your application in immediately. Thanks to your advocacy, MCC is able to increase the STARS budget again for 2014-2015, but we expect funds to go quickly again this year.

More information? Contact Raquel Jimenez raquel.jimenez@art.state.ma.us(Big Yellow) or Diane Daily diane.daily@art.state.ma.us(STARS).

 
Visit the MCC online at:  www.massculturalcouncil.org

 

The Historical Society of Cheshire County has just released the prospectus & registration form for their exciting new art exhibit "Treasured Places, Protected Spaces" scheduled for May- Sept 2015.

The exhibit will consist of artwork depicting historic, conservation, or other protected properties in a widespread area under the rather loose canopy of "Monadnock Region" (it covers areas as far north as Hillsborough and as far east as Milford and all the way out to the VT and MA borders on west and south).

Click here to read additional information in their brochure. 

For further information contact event chair:  Alicia Drakiotes at adrakiotes@webryders.net  or Alan Rumrill at HSCC, 246 Main St, Keene,NH

For more info on the Historical Society of Cheshire County's Exhibits, click here.

Friends of the Agawam Public Library (FAPL) 6th Open Juried Art Show

Show Dates: November 3 - 28, 2014

Start of two week drop off of art:  Begins Sat. Oct. 18, 2014 and continues any day during library hours (Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5) and on Sat. Nov. 1, 2014 from 10-1
 
Last Day to Enter & Last Day to Drop off art at Library:  Sat. Nov. 1, 2014 from 10 am-1 pm

Judging:  Sat. 2pm, Nov. 1, 2014 Closed to public

Pick up art not accepted in the Show:  Nov. 3-5, 2014 Mon. 10-9, Tue. 10-9, Wed. 10-9
Reception & Awards:  Fri. 7pm - 9pm, Nov. 14, 2014

Pick up art at end of show:  Sat. 10am - 3pm, Nov. 29, 2014.  If can't come, call 413-789-1550 x8855 or email r.kadis@comcast.net

Fees:  Early-bird registration fee $25 per entry, if mail entry form & check by Sat. Oct. 18, 2014; otherwise, $30 after Oct. 18

Entry:  Multiple Entries per Category Allowed of original art only.  Fee applies to each entry.

Five Categories:  Acrylics, Oils, Watercolors, Pastels, Other Media (pencil drawing, charcoals, pen and inks, block prints, collage, encaustics)

90% Category rule:  90% in one medium to be considered in that category

Awards:  Total $1,250 - Best in Show ($250) and 1st ($100), 2nd ($60), 3rd ($40) in each Category plus Honorable Mentions for a total of 26 awards.  On the night of the Reception the Artists will be given an opportunity to choose an Artist's Choice Award, thus, making the 27th award.

A category must have five or more submitted and accepted entries to qualify for awards.  Friends of the Agawam Public Library reserves the right to eliminate a category, if there are not at least five entries submitted and accepted.  Art entry fee will be refunded.

Location:  Agawam Public Library
Street: 750 Cooper Street
City: Agawam
State & Zip: MA 01001

Download Prospectus/Entry form: http://www.agawamlibrary.org/about/friends.htm and print it.
If you are unable to download the entry form, please call contact below and request email or snail mail form direct to you; indicate how many entry forms and address.

More Information:
Jury selections will be based on the review of the original artworks, rather than on slides or jpegs.  Artwork must be wired for hanging with frame.  Wrap around frame acceptable.  Wired Frame edge-to-edge maximum is 20x24.  No saw-tooth/clip hangers.  5% contribution from artist for art sold. (Art may be marked NFS.)

Selection & Awards Jurors/Judges: Robert J. O'Brien and Robert K. Carsten
Contact name: Bob Kadis
Contact email: r.kadis@comcast.net
Contact phone: 413-789-4814
Benefits:  The Art Show is to benefit the Agawam Public Library and to help recognize and encourage artists.
Unclaimed Item(s):  After 45 days becomes the property of the Friends

 Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center Gardner, MA  (GALA Sponsored Venue)
Contact Vicki Heidorn at surroundingsgallery@gmail.com or 978-630-2340

The Townsend Meeting Hall Art Gallery  Townsend, MA
Contact Alice Struthers at astruthers1@comcast.net or 978-597-2057

River's Edge Arts Alliance  Hudson, MA

The Arts Alliance has quarterly exhibits at the Hudson Town Hall, so if you are interested in a solo exhibit of your work, contact Lyn Johnson at (978) 562-1646 or ljohnson@upwitharts.org.

 

 

The River's Edge Arts Alliance and River's Edge Community Band announce a Young Artist Band Competition. Young Artist Band Competition for students who play woodwind, brass or percussion instruments.  Auditions by appointment on Dec. 6, 2014.  Winner will perform a solo with the River's Edge Community Band at an evening concert on March 29, 2015.  First Runner up will have the opportunity to perform in the lobby before the concert. 

Students must be in Grade 12 or younger at date of performance, reside in Hudson or one of its surrounding towns or be a student or child of a River's Edge Arts Alliance member. Present a letter of application signed by a parent or guardian; Present a letter of recommendation from a private instructor or school band/orchestra director.  Submit $25 fee with application.  Submit  application by Nov. 29, 2014.  Audition time will be arranged upon receipt of application.
 
Click Here for an application

Visit their website at upwitharts.org for more info. 

River's Edge Arts Alliance
155 Apsley Street
Hudson MA  01749
978-562-1646

 

 

 

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