CULTURAL RESOURCES

JUly 2020

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. 

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We now have a Twitter and YouTube account. Please give us a follow on Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube for future content!

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We will be sending an additional newsletter every month

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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.

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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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The Women of Jazz –

Kate Shaffer Solo Exhibition

 

Live reading with Kate Shaffer

on Gallery Sitka East's Facebook Page

 

Friday, July 3rd

6 – 7 PM

 
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Traditional Cannon Firing

 

This is a listening event only. 

 

Saturday, July 4th

5:30 AM

 
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Guitar League Monthly Meeting

 

This is a virtual/online event!

 

Tuesday, July 21st

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!

 
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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

Summer Exhibitions:

Reopening Soon!

 

The Fitchburg Art Museum is excited to be reopening their doors very soon so you can view their current exhbitions!

 
See the exhibitions

Charlotte’s Web has been

postponed until next season.

 

The Staged Reading of “Animal Farm” has also been postponed.

 

Refunds are available for season tickets or if you'd prefer, it will be made as a donation to Stratton Players to help cover their expenses.

 

 
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Fitchburg Open Studios has been postponed until 2021.

 
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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.

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The Fitchburg Art Museum is closed until further notice,

but you can still view exhibits online.

 

FAM hopes to reopen in the first half of July in concert with the State’s

implementation of Phase 3 of its reopening plan.

They have been able to extend the run of After Spiritualism: Loss and Transcendence in Contemporary Art through September 6, 2020. This show could not be more timely, relevant, and therapeutic. 

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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
  • 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
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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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