Cultural Resources

& News

August 2020

Don't forget to check our Cultural Events Calendar. We are getting new listings from our cultural partners and artists almost every day!

COVID-19 UPDATE

The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance will resume board meetings and activities starting in September within the guidelines of the "new normal" determined by the state and CDC.  We will continue to update the Events Calendar, publish a newsletter on the 1st and 15th of each month, and looking forward to planning our signature events for the new year. For instant updates check our Facebook page.

Call for Artists!

The FCA is calling all creatives in our region to submit an educational video for us to use on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. Videos should be 1-4 minutes long, acceptable for all audiences and ages, and should offer tips and training in the field of your expertise. 

Learn More!

To our Members

We have a Community Resource Bank on our website with health resources, local resources, calls for artists, and more.

If you have something that you would like us to post on our website, please send us an email with the information to be added.

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Videos from our Members

We are now on YouTube! If you have a video that you would like us to share with our newsletter, please send us the link via email or on Facebook.

View the Playlist

Attention Artists!

Financial assistance now available through the Lionel Reinford Artist Relief Fund.

Apply now! Visit the link below for more info and application.

 

Thank you to ReImagine North of Main for this opportunity!

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Lionel Reinford

 

September 9, 1942 ~ April 24, 2020

 

Born in Honduras and educated at Harvard University, Mr. Reinford moved to the region in 1973 to teach elementary school students. A community servant, he was very involved with agencies such as the Spanish-American Center and Making Opportunity Count. 

 
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Events

Friday Night Movies at

Putnam Place

(166 Boulder Drive)

 

 

 

Free Movies to enjoy!

 

Movies start at dusk.

 

 

 

 

Food and drinks available for sale.

 

*Subject to cancellation due to weather.

 
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Lifeblood: A Staged Reading

 

A miracle medical device has the country abuzz about an exciting female entrepreneur. But when a young journalist begins to dig deeper, she finds out the shocking truth about the company and its founder. A drama inspired by the true events of the Theranos scandal.

 

Playing August 5 – 12 on

The Forge’s Youtube Channel

 

Live Readings via Zoom

Saturday, August 8th – 8 PM

Sunday, August 9th – 3 PM

Check out the Facebook event to get the Zoom links!

 

 
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Ourdoor Fitchburg
Farmers' Market

 

Every Thursday from 3 - 6 PM through October 29th.

 

Fitchburg Public Library

610 Main Street

Fitchburg, MA 01430

 
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Gallery Sitka presents...

 

Harvest

 

"'Harvest' is our late summer early fall show. This time of year is a blessing and something to celebrate! We have asked artists to respond to this theme!"

 

Friday, August 7th

6 – 7 PM

Saturday, August 8th

10 – 11 AM

 
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Utopia Now: Contemporary New England Artists

 

"New England's culture has long been defined by radical, visionary, and mystical practices. The region's history includes numerous examples of alternative ways of nurturing community, personal growth, and societal reform..."

 

This event is part of a series of summer talks co-curated and co-hosted by the AREA CODE ART FAIR in partnership with Northeastern University's Center for the Arts in the Northeastern University College of Arts, Media and Design.

 

This is a virtual/online event! Programs are FREE but require advanced registration.

 

Thursday, August 6th

6 – 7:15 PM

Register Today

Guitar League Monthly Meeting

 

This is a virtual/online event!

 

Tuesday, August 18th

7 PM

 
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GALA – Gardner Area League of Artists Virtual Gallery Art Tour

 

Take a look at some of the art from GALA, online!

 
Visit Website

Become a member of GALA!

Join Now

Virtual Youth Art Classes

with the Fitchburg Art Museum

 

August 3rd - 7th • Monday - Friday

Observational Drawing for ages 9-12 

9:30-10:30 am

Learn techniques to create realistic drawings from observation. We’ll begin with a variety of drawing pencils and charcoal sticks, and later add watercolor paint for color. $55, $45 for Museum Family-level members.

Wonderful Wildlife for ages 5-8

10:45-11:45 am

Be inspired by wildlife! Create animal portraits, wilderness landscapes, crazy 3-dimensional animals, and fantasy animals. $50, $40 for Museum Family-level members.

Comics: Share Your Story! for ages 11-14

1:00-2:00 pm

Write, illustrate, and share your story with guidance from an artist who has published her comics. $50, $40 for Museum Family-level members.

Register today!

Online Music Classes

with Indian Hill Music

Private Lessons • Early Childhood • Young Beginners • Youth & Teen

Adult Learners • Enhanced Learning Opportunities

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Member News

 

 

The Fitchburg Art Museum is now open! Enjoy the museum with FREE admission

for all through September 6th.

 
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Local Resources

The Latest News from the City of Fitchburg

Stay updated with the latest news from the city.

 

Masschusetts COVID-19 Updates & Information

COVID-19 Alerts & Notifcations

Parks & Recreation

Senior Center

 

Did you know that we have our own Mass Cultural Council in Fitchburg?

 

Follow them on Facebook for updates and resources!

 
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Fitchburg Historical Society - Virtual Resources!  Join our Group!

If you want to search in our online collection, you can go to this page: https://fitchburg.pastperfectonline.com/search

 

And to participate in history discussion about Fitchburg, featuring lots of historic photos of the city, Facebook users can join our group.

Facebook Group

Library staff have begun compiling this listing of free resources that have been made available in light of the COVID-19 health crisis. Some are library resources you can access anytime for free, some are always-free websites, and others have been made free for a limited time.

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Resources for Artists

 

  • Artist's Relief
    • $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19
      • Cycle IV submissions close on July 22, Cycle V submissions close on August 19
  • Small Business Administration
    • COVID-19 Disaster Loan Assistance
  • Mass Cultural Council
  • Artwork Archive
    • Financial Relief Resources for Artists During COVID-19
  • AES Resource List (UMass Amherst)
    • Resource list during COVID-19
  • MASSMoCA - Artist Opportunities
    • A compendium of organizations offering artist opportunities — residencies, artist grants, educational resources, and more.
  • Arts Learning
    • They are leaders in arts education for all in MA and advocates for continuing the arts when schools reopen. Also, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/artslearning/!
  • MassCreative
    • Action Alert: Thank Your Legislators for Supporting Arts & Culture! 
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The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance was formed in 1978 to promote the rich and diverse cultural activities that exist in the community.

175 Kimball Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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