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September 11, 2007

Volume I, Edition 2

Exhibits/Events
  Amherst
  Colrain
  Easthampton
  Florence
  Holyoke
  Indian Orchard
  Northampton
  Orange
  Shelburne Falls
  Springfield
  Westfield

In the News
  Arcadia Players
  Arrik Kim
  Art Larson
  Bruce Barone
  C. M. Beaudoin
  Carolyn Webb
  Chris Nelson
  Claudine Bouchard
  Danielle Mailer
  Daryl Zang
  Dean Nimmer
  Donna Beck
  Elizabeth Stone
  Evelyn Pye
  Florin lon Firimita
  Garlic and Arts
  Gary Hallgren
  Heidi Coutu
  Helen Daniels
  Jack Holowitz
  Jerry Wilson
  Joanne O'Leary
  Junot Diaz
  Laraine Herring
  Lenelle Moïse
  Lisa Colt
  Lisa Harrington
  Lorna Ritz
  Lucille Kostek
  Luke Cavagnac
  Marcia Reed
  Marianne Connolly
  Marjorie Tauer
  Mark Woodcox
  Maryann Phoenix
  Matthew Higgs
  Michelle Bono
  Pacifico A. Palumbo
  Pacifico A. Palumbo (Neon Artist)
  Patricia Jenks
  Peter Wüthrich
  Rose Marie Osmers
  Sandra Wakeen
  Sara Conklin
  Suzan Fox
  Terry Faivre
  Vitek Kruta

Johnny Cash Will Save Me

Today is a crappy day. There's just no getting out from under the pall of it all. Crystal clear memories. For those with family and friends lost September 11th 2001, it measures another milestone in loneliness. Years later, those events flow powerfully through our nation. Political and military mistakes since have added layers of disappointment and cynicism to feelings of horror. From vict im to victor to aggressor in such a short time. So it all gets knotted up, complicated. Ugh.

Last weekend a friend was telling me about a group camping retreat she went on during Labor Day. As the night dragged on and the revelry got on her nerves, she began repeating a mantra to herself, "Johnny Cash will save me; Johnny Cash will save me; Johnny Cash will save me." (I do not know why this is her mantra.) She slipped into her tent for peace and quiet, put on her headphones and hunkered down until it passed. Apparently it worked.

Today feels like that to me. So with apologies to Mr. Cash and the respective right holders at his record company ...

RAGGED OLD FLAG

I walked through a country court house square
On a park bench an old man was sitting there
I said, "Your court house is kinda run down"
He said, "Naw, it'll do for our little town"
I said, "Your flag pole has a leaned a little bit
And that's a Ragged Old Flag you got hanging on it"
He said, "Have a seat" and I sat down
"Is this the first time you've been in our little town?"
I said, "I think it is," he said "I don't like to brag
But we're kinda proud of that Ragged Old Flag
You see, we got a little hole in that flag there
When Washington took it across the Delaware
And it got powder burned the night Francis Scott Key
Sat watchin' it writing 'Say Can You See'
And it got a bad rip in New Orleans
With Packinham and Jackson tuggin' at its seams
And it almost fell at the Alamo
Beside the Texas flag but she waved on through
She got cut with a sword at Chancellorsville
And she got cut again at Shiloh Hill
There was Robert E. Lee, Beauregard and Bragg
And the south wind blew hard on that Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I
She got a big hole from a Bertha Gun
She turned blood red in World War II
She hung limp and low by the time it was through
She was in Korea and Vietnam
She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam
Native Americans, brown, yellow and white
All shed red blood for the Stars and Stripes
In her own good land here she's been abused
She's been burned, dishonored, denied and refused
And the government for which she stands
Has been scandalized throughout the land
And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin
But she's in good shape for the shape she's in
Cause she's been through the fire before
And I believe she can take a whole lot more
So we raise her up every morning, take her down every night
We don't let her touch the ground and fold her up right
On second thought I do like to brag
Cause I'm mighty proud of that Ragged Old Flag."

A state of war affects many things. "Conflicts," an exhibition by Jerome Liebling, Frank Ward and Chester Michalik explores the topic with images domestic and international. Drop in by September 29th at the Hosmer Gallery in Forbes Library, Northampton.

And yes, I know this is an arts newsletter. (See, look to the left, the second and third photos are of The Silver Swimmers and Team FADE at last weekend's Art Walk in Easthampton.) No, I will not always mix politics and art in this column (see my top photo). Yes, I respect the flag. Yes, I support the troops. No, I don't always write in short, declarative sentences. Yes I do (slips headphones on and disappears into a tent).

-- Michael

Amherst Exhibits/Events

Inhabitation: September Exhibit at Gallery A3
	Artist: Marianne Connolly, Evelyn Pye Event: Inhabitation Start Date: Thursday September 6th, 2007 End Date: Saturday September 29th, 2007 Location Name: Gallery A3 Address: 28 Amity Street City, ST: Amherst, MA Website: http://www.gallerya3.com Fee: free
Inhabitation is a collaborative exhibition by collagist Marianne Connolly and painter Evelyn Pye. The show is about inhabitation: living within a specific place and inhabiting that place as fully as possible. Each artist has created work based on visits to the other’s site and responding to one another’s depictions of her home landscape. Evelyn Pye has created a body of work that is based in multiples of the landscape. Each piece is a large grid of small paintings all of the same site from multiple perspectives and points of focus. The work reflects the way people look at landscapes: focusing in, looking wider, reading closely, turning our gaze from right to left and up and down. Thought is often in bits and pieces that collect into a fuller impression. The pieces are large, so there is the sense of the painting in relation to the full body of the viewer, yet each individual painting is small and meant to be read closely. Marianne Connolly photographs the immediate landscape near her home. Her close and detailed photography reflects the intimate and subjective relationship to land and home. Interested in the change of light over the course of the day, and how moments of perception are unrepeatable, she notates each roll of film with date, time and place. Each collage uses a single roll of film, shot during a single hour. Cut and collaged into grids, these images are like an imperfect record of that particular hour.
Contact: Marianne Connolly 413/253-3572 mtc@crocker.com

A Vanguard Exhibition in Conjunction with BookMarks
	Artist: Matthew Higgs, Peter Wüthrich Event: Opening Reception Start Date: Wednesday September 26th, 2007 Reception: Wednesday September 26th, 2007 @ 6:00 PM End Date: Sunday December 9th, 2007 Location Name: University Gallery Address: Fine Arts Center, UMass City, ST: Amherst, MA Website: http://www.umass.edu/fac/universitygallery Fee: free; free parking
We open on September 26th with the highly anticipated exhibition EX LIBRIS: Matthew Higgs and Peter Wüthrich, planned to coincide with BookMarks, a region-wide celebration of the book sponsored by Museums10 in fall 2007. This exhibition brings together two internationally acclaimed artists, Matthew Higgs (UK) and Peter Wüthrich (Switzerland), who explore the book as "found" conceptual art and sculptural form. For the past fifteen years, Matthew Higgs' signature works have been made from book pages and covers carefully taken from their binding and original context to make unique works that have surprising impact and wit. They are either framed title pages extracted from an existing book or an altered version of a book cover. Peter Wüthrich makes reference to Minimalist sculpture and monochrome painting, simulating and creating landscapes and objects with playful use of form and color. The book as object and metaphor has constituted the key of his artistic practice since the early 1990s. Their art is an inexhaustible inventory of forms and styles, by its intrinsic components: typography, grammar, ink and colors, illustrations, bindings, covers, and bookmarks. The results are as much about poetry as about art, and represent a contemporary homage to the book.
Contact: Eva Fierst efierst@art.umass.edu

Local Artist in Inaugural Exhibition!
	Artist: Carolyn Webb Event: Opening Reception Start Date: Wednesday September 26th, 2007 Reception: Wednesday September 26th, 2007 @ 6:00 PM End Date: Sunday November 4th, 2007 Location Name: University Gallery Address: Fine Arts Center, UMass City, ST: Amherst, MA Website: http://www.umass.edu/fac/universitygallery Fee: free; free parking
This exhibition is the first in a series of exhibitions to take place at the University Gallery in which artists are invited to integrate their own works with pieces they select from the Gallery's works-on-paper collection, which includes over 2600 contemporary prints, drawings, and photographs. This premiere exhibition features work by Carolyn Webb alongside works she has selected and placed in direct dialogue with her own sculpture and works on paper. Her installation comprises finely constructed and painted wood sculptures abstracted from nature, bronze casts, and wall-mounted works on paper that are at once corporeal and spiritual. Juxtaposed within Webb's installation, and resonating with her work, are prints and drawings by Anish Kapoor, Ad Reinhardt, and Joseph Cornell, among others. Carolyn Webb is an artist based in western Massachusetts. She received her MFA from UMass, participated in numerous group shows, and has had solo exhibitions at Reeves Contemporary in NYC and the Widener Gallery at Trinity College, Hartford, CT.
Contact: Eva Fierst efierst@art.umass.edu

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Colrain Exhibits/Events

3 Artists/48 Models
	Artist: Pacifico A. Palumbo, Elizabeth Stone, Sandra Wakeen Event: 3 Artists/48 Models Start Date: Wednesday September 19th, 2007 Reception: Wednesday September 19th, 2007 @ 6:30 PM End Date: Wednesday October 31st, 2007 Location Name: Green Emporium Gallery Address: 4 Main Road (on the Common) City, ST: Colrain, MA Website: http://pacificopalumbofineart.com Fee: Free
3 Artists/ 48 Models Sandra Wakeen Pacifico A. Palumbo Elizabeth Stone Figure paintings by Pacifico Palumbo of Colrain, MA, Elizabeth Stone of Florence, MA, and Sandra Wakeen of Somers, CT. will be exhibited at the Green Emporium Gallery in Colrain, MA. from Sept. 19-Oct. 31, 2007. There will be an opening reception at the Green Emporium Wednesday evening, Sept. 19 from 6:30 to 9:00pm. The public is invited to dance to the music of artist Jane Lund and the JMPT Quartet, sip wine and enjoy appetizers by Chef Michael Collins. Pacifico, Elizabeth and Sandra are 3 artists miles apart in geography and in style who have come together to paint the same models over the past year. 3 Artists/48 Models will bring a roomful of their paintings together for their premier figurative show.
Contact: Elizabeth Stone (413) 624-5122 ehstoneart@gmail.com

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Easthampton Exhibits/Events

"Religious Icons" Photography by Bruce Barone
	Artist: Bruce Barone Event: "Religious Icons" Photography by Bruce Barone Start Date: Saturday September 8th, 2007 End Date: Saturday October 13th, 2007 Location Name: AWENTREE Address: 102 Cottage Street City, ST: Easthampton, MA Website: http://BruceBarone.com Fee: None
An artist once asked me, “Bruce, what’s your favorite photograph.” I answered, “I have favorites, of course, but my most favorite image is always the next photograph. In this series of images at Awentree I believe a sense of prayer, or astonishment, pervades the photographs and I hope the viewer sees what I see; the wonder, awe, beauty and the extraordinary in the ordinary. Often, I ask myself "What am I called to do?" And "How can I make the world a better place." To paraphrase Rumi;I need to be permanently astonished. I need to love; draw upon love for vision and energy. And the third thing is sacrifice--give the drop that is myself. To be astonished;to be nourished by being amazed—and by giving. Photography is my passion. I celebrate life--the spiritual ties that bind us together and I do this by trying to be astonished. Simone Weil said: "Absolute attention is prayer." When I photograph an icon I both draw upon my degree in art history and years working as a documentary photographer and in a profound sense I also forget the past , turn toward the icon in a prayerful manner and I become astonished. Tielhard de Chardin wrote: "Seeing: We might say that the whole of life lies in that verb - if not ultimately, at least essentially." We design the world by the way we choose to see it. I choose to see beauty and to share that wonder, that astonishment with you.
Contact: Melissa Stratton at AWENTREE (413-527-3331) or Bruce Barone (413-527-8048) 413-527-8048 bruce@brucebarone.com

Astrid Sheckels: Recent Work in Oil and Watercolor
	Event: Astrid Sheckels Start Date: Saturday August 25th, 2007 End Date: Saturday September 29th, 2007 Location Name: Elusie gallery Address: 43 Main Street City, ST: Easthampton, MA Website: http://www.eastmontgallery.net
Astrid Sheckels is a 2004 graduate from Greenfield Community College. She works out of her studio in Greenfield, in an old factory building with a beautiful view out over a waterfall on the Green River. The work shown in this exhibit includes recent still life, portraits and landscapes. In Astrid's words: " The watercolor landscapes portray some of the places that I love best. They depict snow covered New England farms – so familiar to me – and the rugged beauty of Montana with its big sky and open space – where my father was born. They capture the stunning beauty of bare tree branches and an early morning in a small village in Denmark – my mother’s homeland and mine – as well as the blue water, rolling red roads and hay fields of Prince Edward Island – which surprisingly feels like home. The still life paintings are oil on canvas. In each one I focused on the play of light on the subject, on creating depth and a sense of place. As in the “Sewing Room”, I allow the background to remain indistinct in order to draw the viewers’ eyes back to the subject. The portraits are oil or watercolor. When painting a portrait it is important for me to get to know the person, so that the portrait does not just reflect their outer and physical appearance, but also captures part of their character and values. "
Contact: Jean-Pierre Pasche 413-529-9265 info@eastmontgallery.net

Easthampton Art Guild Exhibit
	Artist: Maryann Phoenix, Joanne O'Leary, Lisa Colt, Helen Daniels, Rose Marie Osmers, Marjorie Tauer, Michelle Bono, Lucille Kostek, Terry Faivre Event: Easthampton Art Guild Exhibit Start Date: Saturday September 1st, 2007 End Date: Sunday September 30th, 2007 Location Name: Lathrop Community Gallery Address: 100 Bassett Brook Drive City, ST: Easthampton, MA Fee: Free
Paintings by nine members of the Easthampton Art Guild will be on display for the month of September at the Lathrop Community Gallery, 100 Bassett Brook Drive. Gallery hours are 9 to 4 daily. The artists include Maryann Phoenix, Joanne O'Leary, Lisa Colt, Helen Daniels, Rose Marie Osmers, Marjorie Tauer, Michelle Bono, Lucille Kostek, and Terry Faivre. A reception in their honor will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Contact: Marj Tauer 413-527-1838 mtauer70@yahoo.com

Geometria by Art Larson at Blue Guitar Gallery
	Artist: Art Larson Event: Geometria by Art Larson Start Date: Saturday September 8th, 2007 End Date: Wednesday October 31st, 2007 Location Name: The Blue Guitar Gallery Address: 186 D Northampton St City, ST: Easthampton, MA Website: http://www.theblueguitar.org Fee: Free
The printer Art Larson, best known for being Leonard Baskin's longtime printer at Gehenna Press, shows up in his role as printmaker and geometer. Sacred geometries, delineated with pigments unearthed from the same source that Imhotep himself would have used. Blue Guitar Gallery is in Easthampton, across from the US Post Office, on Northampton Road. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from Noon - 4 PM, by appointment and for Art Walk Easthampton.
Contact: Christie Svane csvane@comcast.net

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Florence Exhibits/Events

Junot Diaz and Laraine Herring on Writers Voice
Artist: Junot Diaz, Laraine Herring Event: Writers Voice on Valley Free Radio Start Date: Thursday September 13th, 2007 Reception: Thursday September 13th, 2007 @ 8:00 AM End Date: Thursday September 13th, 2007 Location Name: Valley Free Radio - WXOJ 103.3 FM City, ST: Florence, MA Website: http://www.writersvoice.net Fee: Free
We talk with literary sensation Junot Diaz about THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO. This acclaimed debut novel is making a huge impact on the current literary landscape. The New York Times called it “a wondrous, not-so-brief first novel that is so original it can only be described as Mario Vargas Llosa meets “Star Trek” meets David Foster Wallace meets Kanye West.” Also, Laraine Herring shares her wisdom about writing. She has written several books including MONSOON, a book of poetry and prose, LOST FATHERS: How Women Can Heal From Adolescent Father Loss, two novels: LAY MY SORROWS DOWN and BONE DANCE. She teaches and runs writing workshops. Her book is WRITING BEGINS WITH THE BREATH: Embodying Your Authentic Voice. For more info go to www.writersvoice.net
Contact: Michael Pollitt giunkmail@gmail.com

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Florence Poetry Festival
Event: Florence Poetry Festival Start Date: Sunday October 7th, 2007 Reception: Sunday October 7th, 2007 @ 12:30 PM End Date: Sunday October 7th, 2007 Location Name: Look Park at the Sanctuary at Willow Lake Address: N Main St City, ST: Florence, MA Website: http://www.florencepoetssociety.org Fee: free
The Florence Poets Society announces it's 3rd annual Florence Poetry Festival set for Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 12:30 to 6:00 pm at the Sanctuary at Willow Lake in Look Park. Join us for this great free and fun event which showcases poetic and musical talent from across the spectrum. Refreshments and poetry books and information will be available. Reach for the passion of the spoken word in the great outdoors. This year's event promises to be fabulous with both familar old favorites and exiting new poets. We still have a few spots left for readers. Call 584-5914 or email tommytwilite@gmail.com for more information.
Contact: Tommy Twilite 413 584-5914 tommytwilite@gmail.com

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Holyoke Exhibits/Events

FALL 2007 GALLERY EXHIBIT: TIMELESS INSCAPES
	Artist: Vitek Kruta Event: Timeless Inscapes at Wistariahurst Museum Start Date: Sunday September 9th, 2007 End Date: Monday October 29th, 2007 Location Name: Wistariahurst Museum Address: 238 Cabot Street City, ST: Holyoke, MA Website: http://www.wistariahurst.org Fee: $3
Artist Vitek Kruta is a professional artist, muralist, art restorer, designer and teacher. His work has been featured in exhibitions in former Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, United States and Canada. Mr. Kruta was trained in Old-World techniques of Fine and Decorative Arts in Czech Republic and Germany, where he attended schools and worked as restorer of historical buildings, castles and churches before coming to the United States in 1991. "Inscapes" are one of a kind, hand built of wood and wood composite. They are finished with acrylic paints and varnishes, and sometimes with gold or silver leaf. Admission is $3. Exhibition on display through October 29th
Contact: Melissa Boisselle 413 322 5660 boissellem@ci.holyoke.ma.us

The Zany, Quirky and Thought-provoking Art of The Three Berets
	Artist: Luke Cavagnac, Gary Hallgren, Dean Nimmer Event: The Three Berets Show Start Date: Saturday September 22nd, 2007 Reception: Saturday September 22nd, 2007 @ 6:00 PM End Date: Monday November 12th, 2007 Location Name: Open Square Address: 4 Open Square Way City, ST: Holyoke, MA Website: http://www.opensquare.com Fee: None
The Three Berets Show features the art of Luke Cavagnac as "the king of the lowbrow," Gary Hallgren as "all the world's a comic book," and Dean Nimmer as "Unique Fredrique." The lavish opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 6 - 9 PM at the Open Square Studios in downtown Holyoke, Massachusetts. Look at the exotic art, hear the strange musical performances and indulge in the tasty treats provided by the new Artisan Cafe. This exhibition will be on display from September 22 to November 12, 2007. Viewing hours are Mondays to Fridays from 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment.
Contact: 413-533-4883

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Indian Orchard Exhibits/Events

The Feminine Mystique Opens at Gallery 137
	Artist: C. M. Beaudoin, Claudine Bouchard, Sara Conklin, Heidi Coutu, Florin lon Firimita, Suzan Fox, Lisa Harrington, Jack Holowitz, Arrik Kim, Danielle Mailer, Jerry Wilson, Mark Woodcox, Daryl Zang Event: The Feminine Mystique Start Date: Friday September 7th, 2007 Reception: Saturday September 15th, 2007 @ 3:00 PM End Date: Saturday October 20th, 2007 Location Name: Gallery 137 Address: 137 Main Street City, ST: Indian Orchard, MA Website: http://www.Gallery137.org Fee: Free
A celebration and reflection on womanhood on canvas and in sculpture. Both men and women were invited to express all aspects of womanhood. Featuring the work of: C. M. Beaudoin • Claudine Bouchard * Sara Conklin * Heidi Coutu * Florin Ion Firimita * Suzan Fox * Lisa Harrington * Jack Holowitz * Arrik Kim * Danielle Mailer * Jerry Wilson * Mark Woodcox * Daryl Zang EDITOR'S NOTE: Read a review of the show from The Republican here.
Contact: Heidi Coutu, Executive Director (413) 543-6994 info@gallery137.org

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Northampton Exhibits/Events

Arcadia Players 19th Season Opening Concert
Artist: Arcadia Players Event: The Italian Connection: Bach & Vivaldi Start Date: Sunday September 16th, 2007 Reception: Sunday September 16th, 2007 @ 3:00 PM End Date: Sunday September 16th, 2007 Location Name: Sweeny Concert Hall, Smith College Address: 144 Green Street City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.arcadiaplayers.org Fee: $20-$30, $10 (students)
J. S. Bach, Sinfonia to Cantata 209 A. Vivaldi, Concerto for strings “Alla Rustica” Vivaldi arr J.S Bach, Concerto for 4 harpsichords in A minor, BWV 1065 A. Vivaldi, Ostro picta, armata spina RV 642 A.Vivaldi, Gloria in D RV589 Music by Bach, Vivaldi and Vivaldi arranged by Bach, notably the concerto for 4 harpsichords, an arrangement by Bach in A minor of Vivaldi’s concerto in B minor for 4 violins. Also notable is the motet Ostro picta, which precedes the Gloria. This performance follows the early tradition of presenting a secular motet, with perhaps an allegorical text, before the Gloria.
Contact: Michael-Thomas Gilman (413) 534-8888 info@arcadiaplayers.org

Lenelle Moïse in her one-woman show, Womb-Words, Thirsting
	Artist: Lenelle Moïse Event: Womb-Words, Thirsting Start Date: Wednesday September 19th, 2007 End Date: Thursday September 20th, 2007 Location Name: Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre - Smith College Address: Green St. City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.newworldtheater.org Fee: $5-$15
New WORLD Theater’s 29th season opens with our third annual Community Spirit Showcase with local slam-style poet, playwright, actor and Smith College alumna Lenelle Moïse in her one-woman show, Womb-Words, Thirsting. Womb-Words, Thirsting is an interactive evening of womanist Voudou, poetic storytelling, jazz, queer theory, hip-hop and movement. Haitian-American artist Lenelle Moïse re-conceives memory and boldly speaks out about childhood, masculinity, sexualities, AIDS, cultural hybridity, and reclaiming “f-words”. Womb-Words, Thirsting will be performed on Wednesday, September 19 and Thursday, September 20, 2007, at 8:00 pm in the Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre on the Smith College campus. Tickets for the general audience are $15; $8 for seniors and low income patrons; $5 for students with valid I.D and can be purchased through the Fine Arts Center Box Office. 1.800.999.UMASS or 413.545.2511. For more information, please call New WORLD Theater at 413.545.1972 or visit us at www.newworldtheater.org
Contact: Nicole M. Young nmyoung@acad.umass.edu

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Orange Exhibits/Events

Mark your calendars for The Festival that Stinks!
	Artist: Garlic and Arts Event: Ninth Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival Start Date: Saturday September 15th, 2007 End Date: Sunday September 16th, 2007 Location Name: Forsters Farm Address: 60 Chestnut Hill Road City, ST: Orange, MA Website: http://www.garlicandarts.org Fee: $5 adults, $8 weekend pass
Garlic might be an anti-viral but this festival is a pandemic celebration! Come find out what brings over 10,000 people to this scent-sational event for the whole family, the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival. Everything is made by hand or locally grown. Support your local artists and farmers and strengthen regional economy, shopping locally on a gorgeous farm illuminated by fall foliage. Inspiring community organizations, healing arts, and renewable energy vendors too. Enjoy on-going workshops all weekend long: Learn to grow garlic, press cider, spin and weave, fuel a car on vegetable oil. Family-friendly admission with something for everyone. Definitely come hungry, it’s a culinary feast. Glorious food vendors serve an aromatic array of regionally produced, ethnic, and down home delights. The North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival is a celebration of community organized by neighbors and Seeds of Solidarity Education Center, a non-profit organization. Supporters include the Forster/Stewart Family, North Quabbin Woods, North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Cultural Council Agencies of Athol, Northfield, Orange, Warwick and Wendell. Gates open at 10 a.m. for those with an appetite for garlic and a passion for fun, at historic Forster’s Farm, 60 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange, MA. Festival Admission: $5.00 per day for adults, weekend pass $8.00, kids under 12 free.
Contact: Deb Habib deb@seedsofsolidarity.org

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Shelburne Falls Exhibits/Events

Art On The River
	Artist: Pacifico A. Palumbo (Neon Artist) Event: Art On The River Start Date: Friday August 31st, 2007 End Date: Sunday September 30th, 2007 Location Name: Young & Constantin Glass Gallery Address: 4 Deerfield Street City, ST: Shelburne Falls, MA Website: http://www.neonartists.com Fee: Free
Kathleen Young, proprietor of Young Constantin Gallery in Shelburne Falls and Pacifico A. Palumbo, Artist of Colrain announce the installation of “Jubilation” a neon sculpture installation on the banks of the Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls, MA. The sculpture measures 60’wide x 81/2 high, illuminated in neon (red) and argon (blue) gas. It ’is located behind the Young Constantin Gallery on the Deerfield River. The installation is best when viewed from the Buckland side of the river, along the River Walk which runs parallel to the river from the Iron Bridge to Mallery Park. The installation will remain through January 1, 2008. The work will be illuminated from one hour prior to darkness until 10:30 pm daily.
Contact: Pacifico A. Palumbo 413- 6243275 info@greenemporium.com

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Springfield Exhibits/Events

Installation by Chris Nelson
	Artist: Chris Nelson Event: A little SOMETHING NEW Start Date: Tuesday September 4th, 2007 Reception: Friday September 14th, 2007 @ 7:00 PM End Date: Friday October 12th, 2007 Location Name: William Blizard Gallery Address: Springfield College, Blake Hall, 2nd fl, Wilbraham Ave City, ST: Springfield, MA Fee: Free
Beginning September 4, the William Blizard Gallery presents installation artist Chris Nelson. Using both galleries, Chris will exhibit two new site-specific installations that contrast against the fast-paced, over stimulating media world in which we live. This subtle and minimal work allows viewers to focus, appreciate and enjoy the simplicities of light, shadow, sound and movement. The exhibit will run through October 12, with a reception September 14, 5:00 – 7:00pm. Working in a direct and minimal way, Chris emphasizes the subtleties of daily observations and often incorporates the essence of nature into his work through a synthetic means. His installations have been described as “peaceful and relaxing,” “mesmerizing in a calming way,” and “delicate and powerful.” These two installations use thin strips of lightweight mill plastic and air currents, focusing intently on the bare minimum while staying aesthetically pleasing. This is in response to our current environment of high-tech media and stimulating gadgets that seem to fill every available spare moment. Instead, Nelson creates a serene and ephemeral space for viewers to spend time in.
Contact: Holly Murray 413-748-3395

Three Unique Perspectives at Western New England College Art Gallery
	Artist: Donna Beck, Patricia Jenks, Lorna Ritz Event: Three Unique Perspectives Start Date: Sunday September 9th, 2007 Reception: Sunday September 16th, 2007 @ 1:00 PM End Date: Thursday October 4th, 2007 Location Name: Western New England College Art Gallery Address: Campus Center, 1215 Wilbraham Road City, ST: Springfield, MA Fee: Free
The Western New England College Art Gallery will host “Three Unique Perspectives,” featuring the works of faculty members Donna Beck, Patricia Jenks, and Lorna Ritz, from Sunday, September 9 through Thursday, October 4. An opening reception will take place September 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The artists will also offer insights into their work during a special gallery talk September 20 at 7:00 p.m. General Art Gallery hours are from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday. All events are free and open to the public. The three featured artists have more than 80 years of combined experience as professional artists and art educators. Donna Beck teaches courses in papermaking and fiber art. She works primarily with handmade paper and pulp, incorporating other fibers, beads, found objects, stitching, and packaging techniques. Patricia Jenks teaches painting at the College and is the curator of the Western New England College Art Gallery. Her areas of specialization are painting, works on paper, and mixed media sculpture. Jenks has displayed her works locally as well as in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maine, and Quebec. Lorna Ritz has taught and shown her artwork around the world, including Italy, Guatemala, Honduras, and Africa. She is a three-time winner of the Pollock-Krasner Grant Award, and received the Kittredge Fund Grant from Harvard University. She teaches painting and drawing at Western New England College.
Contact: David Stawasz 413-796-2026 dstawasz@wnec.edu

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Westfield Exhibits/Events

Sojourns: Near and Far Opens at Jasper Rand Art Museum
	Artist: Marcia Reed Event: Sojourns: Near and Far; Works of 2004-2007 Start Date: Tuesday September 4th, 2007 End Date: Saturday September 29th, 2007 Location Name: Jasper Rand Art Museum, Westfield Athenaeum Address: 6 Elm Street City, ST: Westfield, MA Website: http://www.marciareedpainting.com Fee: None
Over the thrity years that I have known Marcia, I have watched her painting develop a kind of language, like a sort of visual poetry. Each panting invites the viewer to enter its world with all the senses heightened. Unlike a mere visual photograph or postcard of some natural setting, these paintings are sensual memories of nature. The viewer can almost smell the air, feel its moisture, or sense the sun's warmth. Atmosphere and evocative, these paintings are not nostalgic or simplistic views of nature. There is a range of emotion in these works, from moody and forboding to brilliant and exhilarating, that begs the viewer to participate. Some of the unusual night scenes seem at once to be both comforting and disturbing. The sun is celebrated in every possible manner, with force and beauty. Perhaps the most powerful part of Marcia's works, though, is the motion she brings to each scene. It often seems that the confines of the canvas or paper barely contain the forces of nature within. The most serene landscapes seem live with movement. These paintings show vividly that nature is not static orindifferent. Each painting is a promise that something is about to happen. Like poetry, they speak to the heart and spirit. -- Donna DeJordy Fifty works covering 2004-2007 will be open to the public during the gallery's hours of Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm and Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm.
Contact: Donna DeJordy 413/ 568-7833

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Call for Artists

Open Call for Visual, Music, Performance Artists
	Sponsoring Group Name: Art Walk Easthampton Show Name: On-going monthly art walk Submission Due Date: Monday December 31st, 2007 Submission Fees: None Website: http://www.ArtWalkEasthampton.org City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Art Walk Easthampton has an open call for visual, music and performance artists who would like to showcase their talents during the monthly Art Walk. Each of the venues that participate in the Walk independently select the artist or performer to feature. Visual shows typically last 3-4 weeks while performance and music are for the evening of the event. You can submit an "Artist Proposal" online by visiting www.ArtWalkEasthampton.org and following the "Call for Artists" link at the bottom of the page. Once you have subscribed to the newsletter and confirmed your subscription, you can submit your proposal. The process is a 3-page form with a series of questions: types of venues interested in, available dates, number of pieces proposed or length of performance, etc. Your answers form the proposal which is then made available to each of the venues. The venues make the selections. Your proposal is available to them for up to one year. There are no fees to submit or participate. All Art Walk-related events are non-paid opportunities.
Contact: Michael michael@crawfordhanus.com

Montague Cultural Council Grants
Show Name: Montague Cultural Council Submission Due Date: Monday October 15th, 2007 Website: http://www.mass-culture.org City, ST: Montague, MA
The Montage Cultural Council is seeking grant proposals for community oriented arts, humanities, and interpretive science projects due October 15. The priorities for applicants include: Community-wide events such as concerts, festivals, and plays. Twelve copies of each grant application, typed and signed, plus one copy of relevant support materials, though multiple copies are appreciated, must be postmarked by Monday, October 15, 2007. Send completed application packets to Montague Cultural Council, Montague Town Hall, One Avenue A, Montague, MA 01351-9558. Forms and detailed guidelines are available at www.mass-culture.org. Contact Lisa Enzer, Chair, 413-367-2658.
Contact: Lisa Enzer 413-367-2658 enzer@earthlink.net

Grant Opportunities
Sponsoring Group Name: Greenfield Local Cultural Council Show Name: Grant Opportunities Submission Due Date: Monday October 15th, 2007 Website: http://www.mass-culture.org City, ST: Greenfield, MA
Greenfield Local Cultural Council(GLCC) Seeks Funding Proposals Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and interpretive science projects are due October 15th. Grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Greenfield, including exhibits, festivals, performances in schools, workshops and lectures. GLCC will also entertain funding proposals from schools and youth groups through the PASS Program, a ticket subsidy program for school-aged children. Questions? Please attend our informational meeting on September 18th, 5:30pm at the Greenfield Business Association, 395 Main Street. For applications and guidelines, go to www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public_about.asp
Contact: Sam Pettengill spettengill@comcast.net

Shout Out for Poetry Submissions
Sponsoring Group Name: Florence Poets Society Show Name: Silkworm 2007 the annual journal of the Florence Poets Society Submission Due Date: Tuesday September 18th, 2007 Submission Fees: 0 Website: http://www.florencepoetssociety.org City, ST: Florence, MA
All Interested Poets please submit 1-3 poems for consideration in "Silkworm 2007", the annual review of the Florence Poets Society by 9-18-2007. There is no renumeration, only the satisfaction of publication in our lovely journal, which will be available online in pdf, or in a print version at a discounted cost to contributors (our printed cost- probably $5-7 per unit). Authors retain all rights to original material. Please paste your work into an email and make sure it is correctly written, I will not fix grammatical errors or spelling. If you submit something, I am assuming you meant to do it! It will be printed as submitted if accepted, "no proofs" (no mas tiempo). We want to have advance copies available for our Florence Poetry Festival at Look Park on Oct 7. This year's issue promises to be bigger and better than ever and will be placed in several local libraries and bookstores with a real isbn. So don't miss out, send your poems and a short bio (30 words or less) to FPOETS@localnet.com or tommytwilite@gmail.com . Don't wait-do it today!
Contact: Tommy Twilite Clark 4135845914 tommytwilite@gmail.com

Call for Artists for 2008-2009 Season
	Sponsoring Group Name: Hosmer Art Gallery, Forbes Library Show Name: Annual Call for Artists Submission Due Date: Wednesday October 31st, 2007 Submission Fees: None Website: www.forbeslibrary.org/events/gallery.shtml City, ST: Northampton, MA
The Hosmer Art Gallery in Forbes Library is designed to provide opportunities for local artists to show their work to the public. Exhibits include a wide range of media and content reflecting the diversity of the Pioneer Valley community. The gallery is curated and scheduled by the Arts & Music Librarian. Art exhibits featuring the work of local artists have been part of Forbes Library's cultural mission for over 100 years. The Hosmer Gallery has versatile display panels and museum-quality lighting to accommodate a variety of art formats. Artists' portfolios (slides, photographs, or original work) are reviewed on an annual basis. Applications will then be available at the library and online. Criteria for review include technical and artistic quality, a coherent theme, and contribution to an interesting and varied program for the year. Artists living and working in the greater Northampton area are eligible to apply. First-time exhibitors are welcome.
Contact: 587-1013 gallery@forbeslibrary.org

Easthampton Cultural Council Seeks Proposals
Sponsoring Group Name: Easthampton Cultural Council Show Name: "Not Taken For Granted" Submission Due Date: Monday October 15th, 2007 Submission Fees: None Website: http://www.mass-culture.org City, ST: Easthampton, MA
The Easthampton Cultural Council is seeking proposals for next year's funding cycle. In addition to the array of art and cultural activities supported by the Council, we also are seeking proposals that emphasize the following theme: Easthampton Intersections: Farmlands & Factories A remarkable number of opportunities exist in Easthampton due to its distinctive past as both an agricultural center and an industrial town. Through the evolution of these spaces, including local farms, conservation land, converted rail trails, downtown civic and commercial spaces, working and converted industrial buildings, citizens of Easthampton have an insight into many facets of New England’s history and future that can be explored through the arts and other cultural events. The Easthampton Cultural Council encourages collaborations across the many individuals and organizations working within the community. The postmark deadline for grant applications is October 15, 2007. For further information, visit http://www.massculturalcouncil.org
Contact: Stephanie Gibbs eculturalcouncil@aol.com

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Classes

Creative Rejuvenation Workshop with artist Alicia Hunsicker
	Class Name: Creative Rejuvenation Workshop with artist Alicia Hunsicker Class Time: 9:30 AM Start Date: Saturday September 22nd, 2007 End Date: Saturday November 10th, 2007 Fee: $200.00 Location Name: Hampden Gallery Address: 200 Hampden Commons, University of Massachusetts City, ST: Amherst, MA Website: http://www.umass.edu/fac/hampden
Creative Rejuvenation Workshop with artist Alicia Hunsicker www.aliciahunsicker.oph3lia.com at the University of Massachusetts, Hampden Gallery, Amherst. 8 weeks of Saturday workshops designed to get your creative juices flowing and to increase your creative output. For artists who would like to break through creative blocks or take their work to the next level. This class will help the artist re-build a practice, find their inspiration, break through creative blocks and set and meet their personal goals. We will be creating with writing (journaling) and art (whatever medium you enjoy) Participants receive clarification of personal projects, or career goals. Designed for artists to evolve and expand on their studio practices, to find balance, to try new approaches, to refine personal style, to build upon existing strengths, and to enhance personal growth and performance. Umass Alumna, Alicia Hunsicker has been teaching and coaching youths and adults for over ten years in the classroom and out of her Leyden, MA studio. Her work is currently being shown at Gallery in the Woods in Brattleboro, VT and will be featured in a solo exhibition at Hampden Gallery in Spring 2008. There is a limit of 12 participants. Some scholarships are available. Please contact Anne LaPrade at 413.545.0680 to apply for a scholarship. When: Saturdays: September 22, 29 and October 6,13,20,27 and November 3, 10 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm $200 for 8 weeks of workshops
Contact: Anne LaPrade Seuthe 413-545-0680 a.faithlaprade@acad.umass.edu

The Artist's Way Begins 12-week Program
Class Name: The Artist's Way Class Time: 10:30 AM Start Date: Thursday September 13th, 2007 End Date: Thursday December 13th, 2007 Fee: Free Organization: Turners Falls Womens Resource Center Location Name: Turners Falls Womens Resource Center Address: 41 3rd St City, ST: Turners Falls, MA
Twelve week program following the "spiritual path to higher creativity" as developed by Julia Cameron in her book, The Artist's Way. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Contact: Christine (413) 863-2455 christine.mcsm@crocker.com

Private Piano Instruction
Class Name: Private Piano Instruction Start Date: Tuesday September 4th, 2007 End Date: Saturday May 31st, 2008 Fee: monthly tuition Organization: Beyond Measure Location Name: Eastworks Address: 116 Pleasant St. City, ST: Easthampton, MA
- Fall Openings at Eastworks - Beyond Measure Private Piano Instruction Beginner to Advanced Children and Adults Welcome Former conservatory faculty member; currently a PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Trained by Frances Clark, founder of Piano Pedagogy as a discipline and creator of The Music Tree methodology. My teaching is guided by the belief that studying an instrument is simultaneously a pleasure and a discipline, i.e., learning to play the piano is fun as well as enriching. I specialize in giving beginners a comprehensive and joyful foundation that attends to theory, reading, rhythm, technique, ear-training, improvisation, composition and practice skills. I am an excellent piano instructor and early childhood music educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. Formal training includes: • B.M. in Piano Performance Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH • M.M. in Piano Pedagogy and Performance Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ • Kindermusik Certified • Musikgarten Certified Teaching at my Easthampton studio or in students’ homes in Amherst and Northampton. Either option is available. For further information and/or to set up an evaluation* please contact Christine at: cmaksimo@umass.english.edu or by phone: (626) 674-7181. *An evaluation is recommended in order to determine if a young child (5-6 yrs old) is ready to begin private lessons or is better served in a less structured musical setting.
Contact: Christine Maksimowicz 626-674-7181 maksimowicz@yahoo.com

Fundamentals of Oil Painting with Robert Markey
Class Name: Fundamentals of Oil Painting with Robert Markey Class Time: 6:00 PM Start Date: Monday September 10th, 2007 End Date: Monday October 8th, 2007 Fee: $195.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Monday evenings for five weeks Sept 10 - Oct 8, 6-9 pm This class is for beginners and for those with some painting experience who are looking for a new perspective to further develop their painting skills. We will cover all the technical fundamentals of preparing a painting surface (canvas and panel), painting mediums and methods of applying paint (under-painting, mixing, glazing,etc.). In the painting process, we will work with color theory, composition,understanding what makes a painting "work"--especially how to look at the painting to really understand where it needs to go. We will work in abstract and realism. This is a hands-on class, and students will complete a number of paintings of various sizes. $195 plus approximately $40 materials. Some materials will be provided.
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Figure in Motion with Robert Masla
Class Name: Figure in Motion with Robert Masla Class Time: 7:00 PM Start Date: Wednesday September 12th, 2007 End Date: Wednesday October 17th, 2007 Fee: $150.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Wed evenings for 6 weeks, Sept 12 - Oct 17, 7-9 pm The figure is sometimes a daunting subject when approached as an isolated form. In this class we will look at the elements of design that produce good drawings, learning to see the figure as one of those elements. Our focus: to capture gesture; break down form into fundamental geometry and contour; to organize space and composition. And have fun doing it! We will have the advantage of meeting at the same time as the Wednesday night ballroom dance at the Center for the Arts. Waltz, salsa, and swing dancers will become our models as we develop our drawing skills and eidetic powers. Join us for a unique and playful class in a friendly and supportive environment where exploration is encouraged, and there are no mistakes. Whether you draw a lot or have "no experience," this innovative class will challenge your concepts and push some boundaries. You may even learn how to dance! $150 plus materials
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Drawing FUNdamentals for Young Adults (ages 11-17) with Robert Masla
Class Name: Drawing FUNdamentals for Young Adults (ages 11-17) with Robert Masla Class Time: 3:30 PM Start Date: Wednesday September 12th, 2007 End Date: Wednesday October 10th, 2007 Fee: $125.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Wed afternoons for 5 weeks, Sept 12-Oct 10, 3:30-5:30 pm Do you like to draw? Are you interested in developing your drawing skills, stimulating your creativity and deepening your understanding of the artistic process? Then join us in a supportive environment where exploration is encouraged, and there are no mistakes. Whether you draw a lot, or have "no experience," this class will challenge your concepts and push some boundaries. Come and play in this fun and exhilarating workshop, using academic as well as non-tradition, innovative approaches. We will experiment with a variety of drawing materials and learn about the techniques for handling them. We will cover techniques and concepts of value, line, composition, chiaroscuro (the juxtaposition of light and dark), and perspective to name a few. Look forward to in-class demonstrations and the opportunity to work one-on-one with the artist as your "inner critic" quiets and lets you draw with confidence. $125 plus materials
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Mixed Media Illustration for Young Artists with Lea Donnan
Class Name: Mixed Media Illustration for Young Artists with Lea Donnan Class Time: 3:30 PM Start Date: Tuesday September 18th, 2007 End Date: Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 Fee: $145.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Tues afternoons for 6 weeks, Sept 18 - Oct 23, 3:30-5:30 pm, Learn to create illustrations from your favorite photographs or cartoons. Working with your choice of musician, fictional character, or even your own image, use traditional and experimental mediums to create your own album or graphic novel cover. Using elements of drawing and painting with fabric, collage, funky papers and transfer applications, learn new perspectives in design, representation and mixed media application. $145 plus material
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Introduction to Patternmaking for Clothing Design with Cassandra Holden
Class Name: Introduction to Patternmaking for Clothing Design with Cassandra Holden Class Time: 6:30 PM Start Date: Thursday September 20th, 2007 End Date: Thursday October 18th, 2007 Fee: $195.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Thurs evenings for 5 weeks, Sept 20 - Oct 18, 6:30-9:00 pm No sewing required. Beginners welcome. Learn how to take an idea from sketch to reality. We will begin by talking about slopers: how they are generated and their role in pattern development. From there we will explore dart fitting, princess seams, fullness, and ease. We will also cover the proper technique for taking body measurements. $195 plus materials
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Drawing More FUNdamentals with Robert Masla
Class Name: Drawing More FUNdamentals with Robert Masla Class Time: 6:30 PM Start Date: Sunday September 23rd, 2007 End Date: Sunday October 21st, 2007 Fee: $125.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Sun evenings for 5 weeks, Sept 23 - Oct 21, 6:30-9:00 pm In this class we dive further into the waters of creative mark making. For those who may have studied drawing before and those who have "no experience," we will challenge our concepts. Join us in a playful, nurturing, and supportive environment where exploration is encouraged and where there are no mistakes. This fun and exhilarating workshop uses innovation, experimentation and "art games" as new approaches to traditional drawing and rendering techniques. We will experiment with a variety of drawing materials and learn about the techniques for handling them. We will cover techniques and concepts of value, line, composition, chiaroscuro (the juxtaposition of light and dark), and perspective to name a few. The workshop will keep you so engaged in the creative process that fears and apprehensions fall to the background. Students will gain tools and knowledge to take home with them to continue drawing with confidence. $125 plus materials
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Going with the Flow, A Weekend Workshop with Dean Nimmer
Class Name: Going with the Flow, A Weekend Workshop with Dean Nimmer Class Time: 9:00 AM Start Date: Saturday October 6th, 2007 End Date: Sunday October 7th, 2007 Fee: $125.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Sat, Oct 6, 9am-3pm and Sun, Oct 7, 10am-4pm This is an intensive workshop devoted to rejuvenating your creative abilities and rekindling your passions to make art. We will use different exercises and techniques that have been developed through 35 years of teaching to help artists work more spontaneously and free from inhibition. This hands-on workshop is for those at all levels of artistic experience and technical ability with special attention to each participant's goals and progress. If you haven't made art for awhile or have developed the dreaded malaise of "artists block," this may be just what you need to get back into what you love to do! $125 (single workshop day:$75)
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Mosaic Workshop in Smalti with Robert Markey
Class Name: Mosaic Workshop in Smalti with Robert Markey Class Time: 9:00 AM Start Date: Sunday October 21st, 2007 End Date: Sunday October 21st, 2007 Fee: $140.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Sun, Oct 21, 9am-3pm Smalti is one of the oldest and most original materials of mosaic art. This thick, exquisite glass tile holds light the way no other material can. It is manufactured at the Orsoni family factory in Venice, Italy using the same ancient techniques and traditions passed down through the generations. The colors of smalti are rich and offer the artists many possibilities to achieve dynamic mosaic works of art. In this one day intensive workshop we will explore this beautiful traditional material by teaching students how to cut and set smalti. Each student will create a 6"x6" framed mosaic framed panel. Design, color and composition will also be covered. The class includes tools, handouts, and a beautiful selection of Orsoni Italian smalti. This workshop is suitable for beginners and more experienced mosaicists who have never worked with smalti. $140 includes materials
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Apron Making Workshop with Cassandra Holden
Class Name: Apron Making Workshop with Cassandra Holden Class Time: 10:00 AM Start Date: Sunday November 4th, 2007 End Date: Sunday November 4th, 2007 Fee: 90 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Sun, Nov 4 10am-4pm Create a unique gift for a friend or special treat for yourself. Using a variety of sewing techniques we will construct a vintage inspired apron. Playful fabrics, trims, unique buttons and more can be used to embellish in imaginative ways. All skill levels are welcome. Basic sewing techniques will be reviewed including simple and flat felled seam construction, hem finishes, gathering, and bias binding. Sample patterns will be provided or create a style all your own. Let your imagination go wild. $90 plus material
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Watercolor with Nava Grunfeld
Class Name: Watercolor with Nava Grunfeld Class Time: 6:30 PM Start Date: Monday November 5th, 2007 End Date: Monday December 10th, 2007 Fee: $295.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Mon evenings for 6 weeks, Nov 5-Dec 10, 6:30-9:30pm This watercolor class is designed for all levels: serious beginners, intermediate students and experienced artists working in other mediums but with little or no knowledge of watercolor. Students will work on mastering new aspects of watercolor including color, technique, and composition. Emphasis will be on enhancing your skills, unleashing creativity and moving you to the next level. $295 plus materials listed at www.navagrunfeld.com
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Pastel Still-Life Weekend with Jane Lund
Class Name: Pastel Still-Life Weekend with Jane Lund Class Time: 9:00 AM Start Date: Friday November 16th, 2007 End Date: Sunday November 18th, 2007 Fee: $195.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Friday, Nov 16, 3-7pm, Saturday and Sunday, Nov 17 and 18, 9am-4pm Over the weekend, we will explore various pastel techniques, methods of preparation, and approaches to composition and drawing. We will learn more about the versatile and beautiful medium of soft pastels as we work from unexpected (surprise!) still-life matter. Join us as we gain inspiration and knowledge from each other in a low-key and productive environment. $195 plus materials
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

Drawing as Rhythm, Language and Composition with Karen Dolmanisth
Class Name: Drawing as Rhythm, Language and Composition with Karen Dolmanisth Class Time: 6:30 PM Start Date: Thursday November 1st, 2007 End Date: Thursday December 13th, 2007 Fee: $280.00 Organization: Northampton Center for the Arts Location Name: Northampton Center for the Arts Address: 17 New South Street Third Floor City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: http://www.nohoarts.org
Thurs evenings for 6 weeks, Nov 1-Dec 13, 6:30-9:30pm (No class Nov 22) "From the breath, to the heart, to the line" (Charles Olson): a workshop devoted to developing personal language through visual forms with works on paper. A series of guided drawing exercises and experiments exploring the varied and limitless potential uses of basic drawing principles: line, value, shape, volume, composition, repetition, texture, weight, space, figure/ground relationship. point of view. $280 plus materials
Contact: Penny Burke 413 584 7327 psburke@gmail.com

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