Cultural Events & Resources APRIL 2021 |
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Visit our website (by clicking above) to see our real-time Events Calendar! |
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May 1st is the last day to book your space! |
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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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Andres Institute of Art is conducting a Remote Iron Melt fundraiser. You pickup a mold, take it home and scratch in your design, then return it. AIA will then take the molds to our foundry, and return your cast iron art for you to pick up. Pick up: Thursday, April 22nd Saturday, April 24th Thursday, April 29th Saturday, May 1st Drop off: Thursday, April 29th Saturday, May 1st Thursday, May 6th |
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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 Fitchburg Art Museum The registration fee is $30, which includes a year-long FAM individual membership and covers the submission of up to 2 artworks. The deadline to register is May 24. Artists! Be part of one of the oldest juried exhibitions in New England. Apply to the "85th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft" at the Fitchburg Art Museum. Registration fee and completed submission form are due Monday, May 24. The exhibition opens Saturday, June 26. | | |
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Call for Art Fitchburg Open Studios The cost to participate in the Studio Tour is $35.00 if paid before June 1, $50.00 if paid after June 1. All registrations close June 15th, 2021, and no registrations will be accepted after this date. Join us on Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26, 2021, for Fitchburg Open Studios for your chance to connect, network, and share your art and your workspace/studio with the public in the greater Fitchburg area! If you do not have a studio in Fitchburg we encourage you to pop-up at a location in downtown Fitchburg. |
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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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Maestro Bruce Hangen interviews flute/piccolo player Ona Jonaityte (on Zoom). |
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Fitchburg Library Presents... Live Cooking Demo: Panko Chicken Milanese with Chef Rob Tuesday, April 13th 7 PM This is a virtual cooking demonstration. | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Writing Inspiration with Barbara Foster and Sharon Harmon Saturday, April 17th 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM These workshops require registration and a small fee. | | |
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Fitchburg Cultural Council Presents... Monthly Meeting Tuesday, April 20th 4:30 PM | | |
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Guitar League Presents... Massachusetts Chapter Monthly Meeting Tuesday, April 20th 7 PM | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Robyn Bollinger Saturday, April 24th 8 PM Solo violin 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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Gardner Area League of Aritsts Presents... 2021 Annual Spring Music & Art Show Friday, May 21 – Sunday, May 23 | | |
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New England Poetry Club has always recognized the outstanding work of poets with its annual awards and contests. Our contests are open to all writers in English, with the exception of the Amy Lowell Prize which will be given to a poet with strong ties to New England. | | |
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Gallery Sitka Presents... "Abstracted Spring" —Gallery Sitka Spring Show Currently installed... Showing at Jaffrey Civic Center 40 Main St., Jaffrey, NH 03452 | | |
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The Fitchburg Art Museum will be open Fridays 12 to 4 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 5 pm except for the Discover Ancient Egypt exhibition. The Museum will also be closed Sunday, April 4 for Easter. | | |
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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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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... "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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Congratulations to the Fitchburg Public Library! |
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Fitchburg Public Library to offer Citizenship Corner and Courses with $5,000 American Dream Literacy Grant The Fitchburg Public Library has been selected as one of 16 public libraries nationwide to receive a $5,000 American Dream Literacy Initiative grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation. | | |
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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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Keep up with the latest GALA news! 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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