Cultural Resources & News October 2020 |
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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. |
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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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Are you a member of The FCA? Do you have some news? Email us with your updates. |
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GALA (Gardner Area League of Artists) is looking for submissions for their Small Works Holiday Show. Details: Size: 14 x 16 maximum (may be smaller) $200 or less. The deadline for submissions
is October 30th! | | |
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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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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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Gallery Sitka presents... Harvest — an online art show Friday, October 15th 6 – 7 PM Join Gallery Sitka on Facebook live with artist Colette Shumate Smith to discuss her work in the Harvest show. | | |
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SBWC presents... From Page to Stage
with Leaf Seligman Saturday, October 17th10:30 AM - 12:30 PM This is an online event. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. | | |
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NewVue presents... Art Stewards Training Tuesday, October 20th – 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, October 27th – 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, November 3rd – 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, November 10th – 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, November 17th – 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, November 24th – 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, December 1st – 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, December 8th – 6 - 8 PM Graduation Ceremony Friday, December 18th – 6 - 8 PM This is an online event. This program is free and open to the public. | | |
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Blacksmith & Renaissance Fair Presents... Blacksmith Demonstration
with Carl West a professional blacksmith who operates Prospect Hill Forge and Blacksmith School Saturday, October 24th 10 AM – 12 PM This is a free event and will be held over Zoom. Follow them on Facebook for details and Zoom meeting information! | | |
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NewVue Communities Presents... Medicating Normal Webinar/Virtual Screening of Film
"Medicating Normal is a new, unreleased documentary that examines the current paradigm of mental health treatment including overdiagnosis, overprescribing and polypharmacy." Monday, October 26th 6 PM This is a free event and will be held over Zoom. Please register/RSVP with the link below! | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library presents... Uplift Your Spirit with
Laughter & Meditation Wednesday, October 28th7 PM This is a free online event. Register Today! | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library presents... Creative Hurts & How to Heal Them with Kate Chadbourne (Virtual Event) Thursday, November 5th
7 PM This is a free online event. Register Today! | | |
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Fitchburg State University Presents... Nathan McGarigal Virtual Gallery Fitchburg Alum, Nathan McGarigal, exhibits his travel photography in the Sanders Hall Gallery. Each of his works of art are for sale for $130.00. All proceeds will be donated to the Gunther Hoos Scholarship Fund, a Fitchburg State University Scholarship. If interested and for additional details, please email eventmanagement@fitchburgstate.edu.
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Fitchburg State University Presents... Leslie Schomp's Virtual Show in the Hammond Hall Art Gallery Her work consists of figurative drawings and sculptures that utilize botanical and animal references to communicate ideas about various states of human psychology. | | |
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Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... The Big Picture: Giant Photographs and Powerful Portfolios On view now until
June 6, 2021 | | |
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Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... Cloth is Money –
Textiles from the Sahel On view now until
June 6, 2021 | | |
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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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We have decided to continue the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance Support Grant Program for the 2021 cycle! The program will be open for proposals on Monday, November 2 through February 5, 2021
(5 pm deadline to apply). |
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Gallery Sitka Presents... Glimmer A Small Works Virtual Art Show
Juror/Curator: Melissa Richard,
The Girl From Mars Art Studio
Submissions open until
November 1st Opening 11/6/2020, 6 PM | | |
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Indian Hill Music continues the 2020-2021 school year virtually. Indian Hill Music is offering their classes online. FAQ's and registration information can be found here. | | |
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NewVue Communities is announcing a Request for Proposal for Steward-organized projects that respond to the COVID19 pandemic and that foster volunteerism in the community. We are planning to fund 4 projects with up to $600.00 per project. Projects will have to be implemented and completed in the months of November and December, and a final report will have to be submitted before December 31st, 2020. The projects do not need to be art-related but can, definitely be, art-related. The deadline for the submission of proposals will be October 16th at 5:00 pm. Grants awards will be announced by October 23rd at 5:00 pm. Attached please find the Request for proposals. |
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Get your applications in! If you have arts, science, humitarian, and culture program or project that Fitchburg residents and workers will benefit from apply today for a micro-grant from the Fitchburg Cultural Council! You are also welcome to apply to the other local cultural councils in the area during Grant Season. The Grant Cycle runs until November 16th, 2020. | | |
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Need help filling out your grant?
Never written applied for a Grant before?
Come to a Grant Training Webinar! We'll show you how easy it is and take Q & A. • Tuesday, 11/10/20 at 6pm |
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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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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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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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