Cultural Events & Resources march 2021 |
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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 art-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 form.jotform.com 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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Call for Art OUR CONNECTION WITH NATURE — Earth Day 2021 Images of the work should be submitted digitally by 4 p.m. on March 26th. This year has had extreme challenges. Many have sought out nature as a stabilizing, nurturing place. How has your experience with nature informed your art? How do you “feel” nature in your art? Pierre Bonnard said, “Art will never be able to exist without nature.” In celebration of Earth Day 2021, Gallery Sitka invites you to submit up to three images that are related to your personal connection with nature. The selected works will be on display from Friday, April 23 to Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in Gallery Sitka in Shirley, Mass., on gallerysitka.com, and on Gallery Sitka’s ARTSY page. This show will be curated by Gallery Sitka’s represented NYC artist Beth Barry. (For purposes of the show online, the works should be available from Gallery Sitka for the entire year, until December 31, 2021.) |
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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. Indian Hill Presents... |
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GRAMMY-winning cellist and singer-songwriter Mike Block performs "If I Can Help It," a single from his new album, "The Edge of the Atmosphere," in concert at Indian Hill Music on January 23, 2021 |
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Fitchburg Library Presents... Kate Chadbourne: Virtual St. Patrick's Day Concert Sunday, March 14th 2 PM Please register at tinyurl.com/fplchadbourne to be sent the Zoom link. | | |
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Fitchburg Cultural Council Presents... Monthly Meeting Tuesday, March 16th 4:30 PM | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... An Author's Guide to Social Media with Stacey Longo Saturday, March 20th 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM These workshops require registration and a small fee. | | |
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Guitar League Presents... Massachusetts Chapter Monthly Meeting Tuesday, March 23rd 8 PM | | |
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Gallery Sitka Presents... "Abstracted Spring" —Gallery Sitka Spring Show Saturday, March 27th Showing at Jaffrey Civic Center 40 Main St., Jaffrey, NH 03452 | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Tony Watt & Laura Orshaw Saturday, March 27th 8 PM Traditional Bluegrass concert. | | |
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Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... Art in Bloom Thursday, May 13 – Sunday, May 16 *Dates are subject to change* | | |
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The Fitchburg Art Museum has voluntarily closed to support the city and state in their efforts to contain COVID-19 and ensure the health and safety of our staff, visitors, and community. Connect with art remotely through our digital programming. You can still support FAM by becoming a member or by making a donation. | | |
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While the museum remains closed, take a virtual visit to one of FAM's most popular exhibits, Discover Ancient Egypt. Featuring unique paintings by Joseph Lindon Smith, a diorama about mummification, and a child mummy, it is a favorite for school groups, members, and visitors of all ages. | | |
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Mometrix eLibrary Now Available from Fitchburg Public Library Residents can log in with their library card from our website, fitchburgpubliclibrary.org. Look for the Mometrix link under "eBooks and Digital Resources." To sign up for a library card or to learn more, please contact the library at 978-829-1780 or email fplref@cwmars.org. | | |
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Gallery Sitka Presents... Under the Bed Show Virtual Art Show by Central Massachusetts Women’s Caucus for Art. “What is old is new again” is the theme of this group exhibit from the CMWCA. | | |
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Volunteers Needed! 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. Learn More 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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Gallery Sitka Presents... Dug Morton Selected works at Smoke Stack Roasters Currently Installed 39 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 403-0069 Photo Credit: Dawn Haley Morton | | |
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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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Gallery Sitka Presents... "Any Road Will Get You There" by Colette Aline Shumate Smith Currently Installed Her 3rd Annual Alice in Wonderland Show! The Bull Run Great Rd., Shirley, MA 01464 (978) 425-4311 | | |
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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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