GALA Member, Sally Sargent is exhibiting at the Wound Care Center at Heywood Hospital.  Her exhibit will be up through March.


Click here for more information about Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center.
 

As a contributing artist to Dean Nimmer's latest book, "Creating Abstract Art", GALA Member Joanne Holtje will have a painting in "The Book Show"  at the Taber Gallery, Holyoke Community College through March 12, 2015.


Located at 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, The Taber Art Gallery is open to the public and is conveniently located through the HCC Campus Library lobby in the Donahue Bldg. Please call for current gallery hours during regular school sessions: 413-552-2614

Visit the Gallery Website:  http://thetaberartgallery.blogspot.com

Approximately 30 pieces of GALA Member Len Haug's art work are now on display at the Eagle Hill Cultural Center in Hardwick through the end of April.  The Center is located at 242 Old Petersham Rd and the gallery is opened from 3:30 to 5 pm weekdays or by appointment. The Cultural Center hosts professional theatrical and musical events throughout the school year. Eagle Hill is a boarding school for grades 8 through 12. While members may have seen many of Len's works on display, a visit to attend one of the Center's Spring events is definitely worth the trip.

Read about Len's exhibit here:  Eagle Hill Exhibitions

Check out Len's Website here:  lenhaug.com

Visit their website at www.thecenterateaglehill.org for more details.
 

Alicia Drakiotes is the featured artist exhibiting at The Works Bakery ( formerly Bagel Works) 

Exhibit Location: 120 Main ST, Keene,NH 
Dates:  March 5 through April 2nd.
Business hours: 6 am - 6 pm daily.

Lisa Regopoulos will be having a solo show "Pure Pigment" the entire month of April at the Parish Center for the Arts in Westford, MA.  She will be at the PCA on Sundays during the month of April from 12:00 - 2:00 pm and will be demonstrating her techniques during this time.

An opening reception is scheduled for April 12, with extended gallery hours.

Westford Parish Center for the Arts
10 Lincoln Street, Westford, MA
(978) 692-6333
For more information:  http://www.westford.com/pca/

Visit Lisa's Website Here:  lisaregopoulos.com

GALA Member Len Haug has been juried into the 36th Annual National Art Exhibit sponsored by the Monmouth Museum located in Lincroft, New Jersey. His piece "Morning Sunlight" was selected along with the work of 80 other artists from across the U.S. The exhibit will be on display in the museum's main gallery through March 9th.  Congratulations Len!

Check out Len's Website here:  lenhaug.com

Visit the Monmouth Museum Site for more details.
 

GALA's themed show "Passions" is still on exhibit through March 1st.  Stop by and visit.  Be sure to vote for your favorite artwork. The Popular Choice winners will be announced at the close of the show on Sunday, March 1st at 4 pm.

Visit the Art Shop where you will find small artworks & crafts perfect as gifts for yourself or others!

Admission is always free & all are welcome (Donations are encouraged)

Show Location
GALA Art Center
205 School Street (Lower Level), Gardner, MA 01440
This location is wheelchair accessible

Gallery Hours
Wednesdays: 11 am - 1 pm
Fridays: 7 - 9 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 1 - 4 pm
 

Show Dates: March 27-29, 2015
at the Polish American Citizens Club (PACC)
171 Kendall Pond Rd West, Gardner, MA
Opening reception: Friday, March 27, 6-9 pm with Judges' Awards at 7 pm

Buy some chances to win beautiful artwork.  Bid on the wonderful artwork in our Silent Auction. 
Engage with artists as they demonstrate their creative process.  Read about our distinguished show judges.

More details including the music schedule and auction items will be posted here as they become available.

Show Hours
Friday, March 27, 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, March 28, 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday, March 29, 12 Noon - 4 pm

                                                       - Invite your family and friends to attend the show.
                            - Post show info on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, website.
                            - Download the 8x11 poster for display & distribution.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Gardner Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Please join us at the Post Road Art Center for the free opening reception of the "Inspired by Great Artists" Exhibit on Thursday, March 5th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. There will be plenty of great artwork, refreshments, and good company.  This show was judged by Bob Collins, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Danforth Museum.

Post Road Art Center  (click to check out their newly designed site!)
1 Boston Post Road, E
Marlborough, MA  (508) 485-2580
 

Lisa Regopoulos will be teaching a one day workshop "Painting Sand Dunes in Pastel" at Sanctuary Arts, Eliot Maine, Saturday, March 7th, 9:30 -3:30 p.m.  Bring your own sand dune photo and learn the techniques to create sand dunes with movement, depth and light.

To register and for more information, please log onto: www.sanctuaryarts.org

Lisa also teaches "Painting the Landscape in Pastel" on Monday afternoon 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at her School Street Studio in Gardner, MA.  This class has room for one more person. 

She is also offering a Monday morning Beginners Pastel Class at her studio beginning March 23, 9:30 - 12:00 p.m. For more information and to register, please contact her at lisaregopoulos.com or 978-400-1151.  Tuition for either class is $100.00 for five weeks.  Class size is limited to 6 people so each student has lots of individual attention.

March 14, 2015 - "I'm Smarter Than My Camera!  Taking Charge." Saturday 10:00 am - 2:30 pm to be held at the Sharon Arts Center, Sharon, NH.

Your interchangeable lens camera (DSLR or new Mirrorless type) is a powerful photographic tool. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices they offer,  metering and exposure modes, lens choices, flash options, JPEG vs. RAW, etc. Learn how to take advantage of the flexibility of your interchangeable lens camera to become a better photographer. This workshop will help you to make the most of you interchangeable lens camera whether you use your camera for family portraits, landscapes, or other subjects. Participants should bring their camera, camera manual, and any accessories such as lenses, flash attachments, filters, etc for discussion.

Link for more information:  www.sharonarts.org/education/classes-and-workshops#photography

Photography Techniques  with Mike Williams
Sat., March 14, 2015, 10 am-2 pm

The workshop is intended for amateurs who wish to practice their techniques.

Aperture priority, shutter speed priority or auto, what does all of this mean? We will explore these settings on your camera and how they affect your photographs. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to access these controls on your camera and develop basic techniques to make more creative photographs.This combination of instruction, practical application, and real-time feedback will allow you to walk away with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to make the most of your camera.

Requirements
Just bring your camera. Any camera will do as long as it has aperture, shutter and ISO settings.

Instructor
Mike Williams - GALA member and Chair of the GALA Board of Directors. Mike has over 30 years experience in photography with a focus on the technical aspects of cameras.

Fees - All proceeds go to benefit GALA
Current Members: $15/person
Non-members: $30/person (Join at time of registration & pay the discounted member fee!)

Online registration required by March 12  
 
Questions? Email [email protected]

Kate Shaffer of Outside the Lines is taking registrations for a 3 day "Textures in Acrylic" workshop. Mar 20 - 22, 2015. Friday 7 - 9 pm. Sat and Sun 9 - 4. Cost is $125 for 16 hours of instruction.

Friday small demo and canvas prep for Saturday's class.  On Sat you will have guided experimentation and play to discover what all the textures mediums do and how they react with various viscosities of acrylic paints. At the end of the day you will prepare your final canvas using the mediums you have chosen from your experiments. Sunday you will work on your final piece.

Texture mediums are included. You will need to bring the paints, brushes and various common tools like pallet knives. Supply list will be emailed upon registration.

For more info, location and the link for paypal payment, please email Kate Shaffer at [email protected].  Come join the fun!

Monadnock Area Artists Association Presents its 2015 Workshops:

Jeannie Rosier Smith - pastels - "Loosen Up Your Landscape"  March 21
Collette Lucas- "Yes You CAN Draw!" - May 2
Monique Sakellirous-oils-Sunday, June 7
Robert Carsten - pastels -September 12

All workshops are on Saturdays unless otherwise noted.
Registration forms will not be available until mid-January. 

Please check our website: www.monadnockareaartists.org or write Carol at [email protected]

Leominster Art Center & Gallery

March 27-29, 2015 at the PACC in Gardner, MA

Save the dates for our always well attended annual Spring Show.  Read about our distinguished judges for this show, Stephen Jareckie & Jill Pottle.  

 

Join us at the Opening Reception on Friday, March 27 from 6-9 pm with announcement of the judges' awards at 7 pm. Non-members are welcome to join at time of entry.

 

Art Drop-off at PACC:  Wed., March 25, 4-6 pm (artwork arriving after 6 pm cannot be included in the judging.)
Art Pick-up at PACC:     Sun., March 29, 4:15-5:15 pm

 

Popular Choice Awards presented on Sunday, March 29 at 4 pm.

More Information and entry forms can be found here:  Call for Entries

GALA's Wine Label Design Competition!
Entry Deadline: March 15, 2015
Winners announced on March 27th at our Spring Show

GALA is pleased to launch a new fundraising program in partnership with Benefit Wines to offer GALA private label wines. We will offer six varieties of wine, each with a custom label featuring the artwork of our members. The public will be able to purchase the GALA branded wines online or via a paper form and our nonprofit will receive a portion of the proceeds. You are invited to submit your artwork to be considered for selection by the Wine Label Committee.

Submission of your entry & artwork images must be completed online. Be sure to review the Call for Entries  as you will be asked to agree to the specified terms & conditions on the entry form.

More Info Click Here 

Questions?  Email [email protected] 

FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER
Art in the City Gala Event 
May 1, 2015
Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA
 

The Family Health Center of Worcester is a non-profit community health center serving Worcester and many surrounding communities.  On May 1, 2015 they will host their 16th annual live fundraising event, Art in the City at Mechanics Hall which features donated work by many artists. Click Here for their Call to Artists information & Donation Form. 

"We're very grateful to the generous artists who share their talents each year and would greatly appreciate the consideration of additional artists to join our event." 

Georgianna Sgariglia
Executive Assistant, Development
Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.
26 Queen Street, Worcester, MA  01610
[email protected]
508-860-7951
Agency Website:  www.fhcw.org

WRAP 2014 is happening on Saturday, March 14, 2014 from 10 am to 3 pm. If you are an artist in the towns of West Boylston, Boylston, Clinton, and Sterling who would like to participate in WRAP 2015, please contact Lynn Babineau at [email protected]

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.  Registration ends April 1st.

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 [email protected]  or Alan Rumrill at HSCC, 246 Main St, Keene,NH  603-352-1895.

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

 

Our second opening act is Jeanne Prevett Sable, a singer/songwriter and finger-style folk

Jeanne Prevett Sable

guitarist specializing in contemporary songs of farm, garden, and the environment.  She also performs with the group, Friendly Folk, and the duo, Solar Sisters.  Her artistic and compelling    music is not to be missed!

$5 donation at the door
205 School Street, Lower Level, Gardner, MA
These are alcohol free events.
Refreshments will be available. 

 

The Art Center Committee and the GALA Board of Directors is in need of someone who might be willing to sit in on meetings and take notes and write up minutes and transmit them electronically. Board Meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month and other meetings are usually on a week night, monthly or as needed, negotiated with the members.

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