Cultural Events & Resources FEBRUARY 2021 |
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Visit our website (by clicking above) to see our real-time Events Calendar! |
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Fitchburg Cultural Alliance Support Grant Program |
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We have decided to continue the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance Support Grant Program for the 2021 cycle! Applicant must be a FCA member and the project must align with the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance mission. |
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The program will be open for proposals through February 1, 2021 (5 pm deadline to apply). Last chance to apply! |
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Produced by the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance and its partners, Sitka Creations and NewVue Communities, this directory will promote the diverse cultural organizations, individual artists of all media, and supporting businesses to an estimated audience of 20,000 or more in the North Central Massachusetts region. The finished directory is slated to be published in June 2021. A printed version will be free and distributed to libraries, museums, galleries, visitor centers, and coffee shops throughout the region. A digital version will be shared extensively on social media platforms and e-mail marketing. We hope this directory will be a vital link to you and your organization. |
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Please join us and support this endeavor! |
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Spring Art Show Call for Entries May 21 – 23, 2021 Show is open to ALL artists (professional and amateur) who are 18 years or older. You must be a current member of GALA during the dates of the show. If you are unsure of your membership status, please email debgiordano59@comcast.net. Submit your entry online by going to https://form.jotform.com/200387195979976 or complete and mail form on the next page along with your payment check. If you mail the paper form, please allow time for your entry to arrive by the deadline. You may submit up to 3 artworks (all media) created within the past three years. Framed dimensions of 2-D artwork should not exceed 48" in any direction and must be properly wired for hanging. Please, no saw tooth hangers or sandwich/clip frames. If larger than 48” must have approval by the president. There is an $8 Installation Fee for each piece submitted whether they are 2D or 3D pieces. • GALA receives a 20% commission on all artwork sold from the exhibit. Important Dates Entry Deadline: Sunday, May 9, 2021 Art Drop-off at Red Apple Farm: Tuesday, May 18, 3-6 pm ** Your work must arrive by 6 pm to ensure it will be judged ** Art Pick-up at Red Apple Farm: Sunday, May 23, 4:30 – 5:30 pm ** Please do not take your work off the wall until 4:15 pm. ** Opening Reception: Friday, May 21, 6-9 pm, Awards at 7 pm |
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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. Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... |
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Hear Boston-based photographer, educator, and activist Archy LaSalle talk about his artistic practice and his initiative - Where Are All the Black People At - that is working to address the lack of Black artists in museum permanent collections. |
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Mass Cultural Council Presents... Covid-19 Relief Fund for Individuals The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 2nd at 11:59 PM. This grant opportunity awards $1,500 to individuals, contractors, freelancers, or sole proprietors who have suffered income loss as a result of COVID-19 related event cancellations and closures. | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... The Business Side of Writing with Dale T. Phillips and Ursula Wong Saturday, February 20th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Three mini-workshops provide opportunity for writers to learn about the business side of writing: writing query letters versus cover letters, how to write pitches – both elevator and longer, and learning what you need to know about literary agents. Participants may attend a single workshop or all three. These workshops require registration and a small fee. | | |
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Fitchburg Library Presents... Resume Review Virtual Workshop Thursday, February 25th 7 PM - 8:30 PM A virtual workshop where we will discuss resume writing in general, including, but not limited to: applicant tracking systems, keyword search techniques, content review, formatting choices and a variety of best practices. We will also discuss both chronological and functional resume styles.Bonus! Participants will have the opportunity to email their resume to Gary for a free, confidential one-on-one analysis.Gary Gekow is a Senior Employment Specialist/Career Coach with 30 years of recruiting and employment services experience in the New England staffing industry. He works closely with client companies in many industries and job seekers in various specialties. Register: http://tinyurl.com/fplresume and a Zoom link will be sent to you! | | |
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Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... Art in Bloom Thursday, May 13 – Sunday, May 16 *Dates are subject to change* Our popular event, Art in Bloom, returns. The Fitchburg Art Museum and Laurelwood Garden Club are excited to welcome you back this spring to enjoy over 20 floral interpretations of artwork in our galleries. Join the Art in Bloom mailing list to receive schedule updates and details about how to make reservations. | | |
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The Finnish Center at Saima Park released a newsletter covering their cancellations and other important information – please take a moment to read it! | | |
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The Fitchburg Art Museum has temporarily closed due to the rise in Covid-19 cases. The projected reopening date is February 3rd, 2021. You can still support FAM by becoming a member or by making a donation. | | |
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Recover, Rebuild, Renew Series This is a series of 42 webinars! The webinars cover a variety of topics such as Human Resources, Legal Issues for Arts Admins, Board & Governance, and others. The webinars are scheduled to begin in February and run until June. | | |
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Fitchburg Disability Commission We are looking for new members to the F.B.D. Our mission: "To enhance the quality of life for people in Fitchburg with disabilities by raising awareness and promoting compliance with relevant laws and regulation". If you are interested, join us at our monthly meetings and apply with the Mayor's office. | | |
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Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Clubs of Leominster/Fitchburg and Gardner are looking for volunteers. Please contact Donata Martin, Executive Director at 978.534.8358, ext. 115. | | |
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Boys & Girls Club The Boys and Girls Clubs of Fitchburg/Leominster, and Gardner's members have joined together to create the 4th annual children's art calendar “I Can Fly!”
Priced at $10 each, all sale proceeds are used to fund ongoing arts programming at the Clubs. To help support this effort, please contact begreat@bgcfl.org | | |
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Check out the GALA February newsletter! Become a member of GALA! | | |
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SUBMIT YOUR NEWS & VIDEOS! Submit your educational videos to us for promotional sharing on our website, social media, and YouTube channel. We send out two Newsletters monthly: one on the 1st and one on the 15th of the month. In an effort to support our members and the arts, and provide material for our local educators, we encourage you to participate in this endeavor. Do you need help with your videos? Reach out to us. |
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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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For more information on the following visit our website. Artist Opportunites Resources Events Calendar |
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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. |
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