BANDSHELL IN PANHANDLE PARK

More than a dozen locations - including two brand new ones - celebrate visual, music and performance art during this month's Art Walk. Explore some of Easthampton's most interesting venues and check out felt-making, political illustration, painting, photography, printmaking and live music.

All events are free. Parking is free. Some location also host artist receptions. Look for the large, yellow Art Walk banners outside each venue or print your own map at www.ArtWalkEasthampton.org

Image: Chris Murphy illustrations at Mt Tom.jpg

RICHARD CHASE will feature at the 1094 Meetinghouse, New Salem Center, New Salem, Massachusetts

RICHARD CHASE will feature at the 1094 Meetinghouse, New Salem Center, New Salem, Massachusetts

Saturday,July 14, 2007 7:30 p.m.

$10~under 12 free

www.1794meetinghouse.org

Appearing with the talents of drummer Seth Hoffsommer and bassist John Miller, Local singer songwriter Richard Chase brings his 20-plus years of performance and song-writing skills to New Salem's1794

Meetinghouse as part of their 13th season presenting music & art to the North Quabbin region.

Chase's songs are fresh and honest and reveal an introspective mind unafraid to probe feelings each of us can identify with: songs about fear or hope, an homage to a friend who died too early in a freak accident, and of course songs of love, and songs expressing the aching need to be loved.

Richard regularly performs at many local venues and sightings of him

are wide and varied.

His performances reveal a sensitive singer-songwriter of first-rate

showmanship -- Chase is well-seasoned at his craft. Sensitive with

his art, humble and respectful with his audience, yet confident in

his delivery and musical purpose.

Whether you are moved to dance, tap your feet, or hum along with a

tune that you know (or will soon recognize), you will not be

disappointed. The music draws you in to its world - one that is full

and varied and will leave you completely satisfied.

The 1794 Meetinghouse is located on the common, in the historical

district, Main Street, New Salem, Massachusetts.

Don't miss this intimate performance by some of the valley's most

talented writers & performers!

Presented by The 1794 Meeting House, Inc. & Richard Chase Music �2007

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW HEALTH INSURANCE LAWS

A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE WITHOUT INSURANCE

A letter from the executive director of the Artists Foundation to the Noho Arts Councile, excerpted;

The AF is doing a series of artists town meetings across the state and

would love to come to Northampton. We would love to work with your

organization on it. We had tried to do a meeting in June but alas it didn't come

together.

Here is the link to the town meetings and the agenda we use:

http://www.artistsfoundation.org/art_pages/policy/news_town_meetings.htm

I have reserved the Library community room for Monday August 27th, but

it would be better if we can come out at an earlier date- as I am very

concerned that artists will think they have to have health insurance from the

health care law by July 1st - when in fact they need to have proof of it by

December 31st 2007.

In the mean time if you could help us get the word out about our

website, www.healthcareforartists.org , that would be great- it is the only tool out there for artists to navigate the new health care reform law (also non artists can use it too)

Kathleen Bitetti

Artist

Executive Director

Artists Foundation (www.artistsfoundation.org)

cell 617-784-4652

CALLS FOR INDIE CRAFTERS AND ARTISTS

Tracy Sean

Art Hound Compound

CALL FOR ARTISTS AND INDIE CRAFTERS

Art Hound Compound Hipster Artist's Market

Start Date: 09/07/07

End Date: 09/09/07

Time: 12:00 - 5:00

Seeking artists and indie crafters for a new art & crafts market opening September 7, 2007. We're looking for folks who create non-traditional work, outsider art, folk art, art brut, etc. And if you're part of the indie crafts movement and make cool, quirky, funky, unique, outrageous or weird stuff and want to sell your work in a positive, fun environment, this is the venue for you. Details are available on our blog at www.arthoundcompound.blogspot.com.

Musicians who want to come jam at our opening weekend event are also encouraged to contact us at westmasseygirl@yahoo.com. Thanks!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DANDIE IN THE UNDERWORLD IS IN SEARCH OF LOCAL INDIE/DIY CRAFTERS AND ARTISTS

call for indie crafters

Start Date: now

End Date: ongoing

Time: 24/7

Dandie in the Underworld is opening very soon and we need you.

We're a small boutique and art space hidden in an alley of downtown Northampton, MA selling crafty- type goods from local artists (western mass peeps). The boutique is entirely decorated with recycled goods, things we found and have given new life. We're giving back to the community by providing an outlet for all of the local underground crafters and we hope you want to be a part of it.

Art meets function here. Everything is unique, no two pieces are the same. But we re not a gallery. We're not looking for fine-art, it s all about those funky/cutesy things you make. Anything from hand-knit scarves, bags, wallets, jewelry, cards, clothes, pins....whatever you do, we want. It doesn't have to be traditional, and the less traditional the better. Nothing is too out there for us. This is the opportunity for all of you with that knack for creating stuff to have it showcased in our boutique.

If you're as excited as we are and want some more info or have stuff you want to sell please email marisa at marisa@marisafilippone.com or give a call (ask for rosa) at 413.387.6778.

We need your goods soon so hurry!

CLASSES

Create Art Studio offers a variety of summer programs for children and adults. Camp programs for ages 5-14, Mommy and Me programs for ages 3-6, an exciting new program for high school students ages 14-18, and life drawing sessions for ages 18+.

For more information visit our website CreateArtStudio.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Waterbased Monoprinting

This workshop is an opportunity to explore the painterly printmaking processes of Monotype. It brings together three artists each with a novel approach to monprinting as faculty. Liz Chalfin will introduce additive methods, stenciling and layering on the first day. Anita Hunt will bring viscosity printing into the mix the following day and Joyce Silverstone will teach transfer drawing and alternative plates on the third. Each artist will demonstrate in the morning leaving students the afternoon to try their hand at all the techniques. The last two days will be work days where participants can delve into their own work and develop rich and layered prints. Water-based inks are capable of producing a watercolor-like quality that spans the full range of transparency as well as permiting the artist to develop opacity through layering and thickness of application. No previous printmaking experience necessary. $550 + materials. To register visit our website www.zeamaysprintmaking.com or call 413.584.1783.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SUMMER COLLAGE CLASSES WITH GINEEN COOPER AND NONA HATAY

Soul Cards and Explore Mainfestation Collage groups forming now

Start Date: July 1st 2007 & July 4th 2007

End Date: August 5th, 2007 & August 15th, 2007

Time: Sundays 11:30-1:30 pm, Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

Description: Soul Cards

taught by Gineen Cooper & Nona Hatay

(www.thecanalgallery.com/artists for more about Nona)

Soul Cards is a psychospiritual collage art process. We

come together to explore the messages of our souls in a

safe environment of non-judgement and play.Open to all,

no experience necessary, great for artists who want to try

a new medium.

6 Sunday sessions JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 AUG 5

11:30-1:30pm $150 All materials included.

Explore Manifestation Collage Class

taught by Gineen Cooper & Nona Hatay

"I believe in a benevolent universe that acts in my behalf" -unknown

Use the power of simple collaging to have fun, relax , and

connect with others while delving into your deeper

desires. Manifestation Collage is the idea that what you

focus on for your greater good and happiness will come to

you. But first you have to identify it.

6 Wednesday sessions July 4, 11, 18, 25, AUG 1, 15 (no class the 8th)

6:00-8:00 pm $150 All materials included.

8 people max. for each class, pre-registration and payment required to hold your space.

To register call or email: (413)219-0569 gineenlee@hotmail.com

Send check only payment to PO Box 767 Holyoke, Ma 01041-0767

held at the www.thecanalgallery.com

www.gineen.com/workshops.html

shown: Soul Card, Clown of Sacred Play 2006

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SUMMER DANCE CLASSES WITH ARIEL COHEN AND SARAH WOLF

Start Date: 06/01/07

End Date: 07/31/07

Time: Mon/Thurs 12-1:15 and 1:30-2:45

JULY

12-1:15 Building From the Floor Into the Air, taught by Ariel Cohen (See June's description)

1:30-2:45 Modern Dance Repertory from Run With It, taught by Sarah Wolf. Dynamic and demanding solos, duets and quartets will be explored in this class. Attention will be given to performance qualities, examining how individual dancers bring their own interpretation to a work while stretching their range towards fulfilling the movement. Come ready to move!

$12 for single class, $40 for 4 class card; $20 for full day, $72 for 4 day card.

Call 413-586-4130 for more information or to register. Pre-registration is encouraged.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NCFA OFFERS BRAND NEW, INNOVATIVE AND VARIED SUMMER ART STUDIO

Title: Summer Art Studio

07/16/07 - 09/09/07

Time: Varied

The Northampton Center for the Arts is launching a summer-long educational fine arts program featuring a series of classes and workshops taught by some of Northampton's most prominent visual artists. The series is a response to frequent requests for community arts instruction, and the offerings have been chosen to be of interest to a wide range of students.

Called The Summer Art Studio, classes will be held in the Center's new community arts classroom, a versatile, air-conditioned space filled with natural light. The series offers an unusual opportunity for the community to interact with artists in engaging events and imaginative learning experiences.

Artists are: Nava Grunfeld, watercolor; Robert Markey, fundamentals of oil painting; Karen Dolmanisth, two workshops: Meditation, Drawing and Aqua Medium" and Basic Drawing; Lea Donnan, T-shirt art (collage, simple printmaking and textile application); Robert Masla, drawing fundamentals; Madison Cripps, bookbinding; Jane Lund, pastel still-life.

Those registering for Nava Grunfeld's session should do so at http://www.navagrunfeld.com/

For full information about all sessions and to download the registration form (for all except Grunfeld's), visit www.nohoarts.org or call the Center (413) 584-7327 to obtain a flyer.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Gregory Thorp

Ashfield Cultural Council

WIN THE BABY CECIL AWARD! - ASHFIELD FILM/VIDEO CONTEST - $500 PRIZE

5-minute or less film/video contest

Start Date: 01/15/07

End Date: deadline 07/12/07

Time: Film festival 9/15/07

The Ashfield Cultural Council announces a CALL FOR ENTRIES TO A COMPETITION OF SHORT FILMS/VIDEOS, 5 minutes or under in length. Content must be connected in some way to Ashfield, Massachusetts, birthplace of the legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959). A first prize of $500 will be awarded. The ten entries judged best will be featured at a festival in Ashfield in September of 2007. Two copies of the entry in DVD format must reach PO Box 92, Ashfield, MA 01330 before Sunday, August 12, birthday of Baby Cecil. Entries must be suitable for general audiences. Sorry, DVD's will not be returned. Be sure to label the DVD's and include email contact and mailing address with submission. Film/video makers retain all rights to their entry. For further information see: groups.myspace.com/ashfieldculturalcouncil.

Or,email: ashfieldculturalcouncil@yahoo.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
IT'S TIME TO PUT ON YOUR THINKING "CUP" AND SHOW US YOUR BRA!

Show Us Your BRA! 2007 Call to "Bratistes"

Applications DUE-09/23/07

The Breast Form Fund Presents: SHOW US YOUR BRA! 2007 - CALL TO ARTISTS

THE CONTEST

All Bratistes are invited to create and name up to two 3-dimensional, not necessarily functional, human-sized or miniature BRAS made from nonperishable materials. Prizes will be awarded to top bra creations in both categories. The deadline for submissions is September 23, 2007 at 2 pm. Entry form and details are available at www.showusyourbra.org or 413-584-6673.

THE AUCTION & GALA

October 13, 2007, 7 pm, Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St, Northampton, Mass.

Silent and live auction of bra creations plus delicious food & drink and lively music, $30 donation, tickets are available on line at www.showusyourbra.org

THE CALENDAR

The 2008 Calendar of prize-winning bras will be available at the auction, online at www.showusyourbra.org and in stores November 2007.

All proceeds from this fabulous three-part fundraising event benefit the Breast Form Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides post-mastectomy prostheses and bras to uninsured and underinsured women, helping breast cancer survivors look and feel beautiful. www.thebreastformfund.org

Our generous sponsors are Baystate Regional Cancer Program s Comprehensive Breast Center, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Florence Savings Bank, The Lathrop Community, State Street Wines and Spirits, The Valley Advocate, Whole Foods, WRNX and Marcus Printing.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NORTHAMPTON ARTS COUNCIL WILL PRESENT SELF REFLECTION, A JURIED EXHIBITION OF SELF-PORTRAITS BY ARTISTS LIVING AND WORKING IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

Title: Self Reflection

Start Date: 10/02/07

End Date: 10/31/07

Time: reception TBA

Self Reflection will provide an opportunity and venue for artists from throughout our region to draw attention to who is making art, where they are working, how they see themselves, and how their work mirrors our society.

All 2 and 3 dimensional media including painting, mixed media, photography, sculpture, printmaking, digital, and video and performing arts will be considered for Self Reflection. The Hosmer Gallery offers a variety of display options and we hope to exhibit a wide range of work.

Information and call for entry forms are available at northamptonartscouncil.org and the Hosmer Gallery. Applications are due August 15, 2007.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Annual Artscape outdoor art exhibition in the Berkshires

DEADLINE: JULY 13, 2007

2007/2008 CALL TO ARTISTS

"Reinvent and redefine the tradition of art in public spaces."

ARTSCAPE and the CITY OF PITTSFIELD, MA

ABOUT ARTSCAPE AND THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD

The City of Pittsfield, the hub of culturally rich Berkshire County in

western Massachusetts, is home to over 50 public art works in its downtown,

ranging from murals to site-specific installations. The mission of the City of

Pittsfield's Artscape program is to enhance the downtown's character and

attract visitors by installing and promoting works of art in various outdoor

locations accessible to the public throughout the downtown area. The annual Artscape

exhibition is a yearlong outdoor art show featuring work by regionally and

nationally known artists.

A city of 45,000, Pittsfield has a vibrant cultural life and is home to the

Berkshire Museum, Hancock Shaker Village, Barrington Stage Company, the

Colonial Theatre, the Berkshire Opera Company, South Mountain Concerts, the

Berkshire Music School, the Berkshire Athenaeum, the Storefront Artist Project, and a

variety of other cultural attractions. A "city in the country,", Pittsfield

also features a winter ski resort, a state forest, two lakes, the Housatonic

River, and a National Audubon Society sanctuary within its city borders.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Artscape Proposal Procedure

Artists proposing an existing or new work for public display are encouraged

to visit the City of Pittsfield before submitting their proposal. Applicants

must take into account that the site is an urban outdoor environment. Please

be aware that sculptures and installations must meet safety requirements and be

able to withstand the effects of weather and public use over a yearlong

period.

Insurance coverage for the artwork (protection against damage, theft or

vandalism) is not provided. Liability insurance is provided by the City of

Pittsfield. The exhibition of the work will be between October 2006 and

September 2007.

Selection Process:

Proposals are juried by an advisory committee composed of prominent

curators, artists, arts administrators and the City's Director of Cultural Development

and Artscape member representatives.

$500 Honorarium:

Recipients are granted financial support in the amount of $500 and some

technical assistance to install work. Technical assistance is approved by

the Artscape committee on a project-by-project basis. Placement of all work is

determined by the committee. Requests for site-specific locations must be

submitted in original proposal.

Eligibility:

This program is open to all artists, nationally and internationally.

Artscape will not provide any housing or transportation. Artists living outside the

local region have to make their own living and travel arrangements.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

2007-08 Artscape Call for Work Instructions

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST:

* Current Resume

* References

* CD With Images (preferred) or slides

* CD (preferred) / Slide script

* Color Laser Copies, Photographs Or Digital Prints

* Proposal for work

* Self Addressed, Stamped Envelope (For Return Of Materials)

* Self Addressed Stamped Postcard (Optional) (notify you of receipt of

proposal)

Current Resume: This should include information about education; exhibition

history; awards, grants/residencies; and details of any published writings

or reviews about your work.

References: Please provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two

people who are familiar with your work.

Ten Images on CD (or 35mm SLIDES): Images should be of recent work,

particularly if they relate to your proposal. (If submitting slides, be sure

to label each slide with your name, an arrow indicating orientation of the image, and

a number that corresponds to the slide script. Send slides in a clear plastic

sleeve.) DO NOT SEND MORE THAN TEN IMAGES. ONLY THE FIRST TEN WILL BE

REVIEWED.

CD/ slide Script: Please send a list (printed hard copy) that corresponds to

the submitted images. For each image, include the title, date, materials and

dimensions and, if necessary, a brief description of the work.

1-5 Color Laser Copies, Photographs Or Digital Prints

These should be of images selected from the submitted images of existing

work available for exhibit. Do not send images of works that are not included on

the script. Be sure to label each one with your name and a number that

corresponds to the script.

SUBMISSION:

A brief description of the work that you would like to produce and exhibit.

This can be a written description and/or a drawing, plan or rendering.

Please DO NOT send:

� materials larger than 8-1/2 x 11 inches

� original artwork

� large format transparencies

� video tapes

Self Addressed, Stamped Envelope: large enough to enclose all submitted

materials and should have enough postage to cover return mailing.

Self Addressed Stamped Postcard (optional)

For notification that your proposal package was received, please enclose a

self addressed, stamped postcard.

Completed proposals must be received in the office of Cultural Development

at The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts by 5:00 pm on July 13, 2007.

Be sure to put your name, address and telephone number on all materials.

You can send your proposal by regular mail, Federal Express, UPS or hand

delivery (between 9:30 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday) to:

Artscape: 2007 Public Art Proposal

c/o Megan Whilden

Director of Cultural Development

Office of Cultural Development

Lichtenstein Center

28 Renne Avenue

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Telephone: 413-499-9348

Please do not send your proposal by registered mail or return receipt.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NORTHAMPTON ARTS COUNCIL WILL PRESENT SELF REFLECTION, A JURIED EXHIBITION OF SELF-PORTRAITS BY ARTISTS LIVING AND WORKING IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

Self Reflection

Information and call for entry forms are available at northamptonartscouncil.org and the Hosmer Gallery. Applications are due August 15, 2007.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Artist-in-Residency program
Because Exceptional Talent Deserves to be Supported--
Are you ready for your residency?
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES:

July 2008 - December 2008
Deadline for Application:
September 30, 2007

January 2009 - June 2009
Deadline for Application:
February 28, 2008

Few programs exist either on the national or international level where the sole mission is to support the creativity of artists. From the beginning, the art-making process has been the highest priority at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, where both the atmosphere and environment offer ideal situations for creative growth and experimentation. We address the practical aspects of this mission by providing well-equipped studio spaces, living accommodations and monthly stipends. Located in two urban warehouses totaling 110,000 square feet, our facilities are designed to foster creativity and the productive exchange of ideas. Artists from around the world come to the Bemis Center to work in this supportive community and confront new challenges.

Applications available at www.bemiscenter.org
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CALADAN GALLERY presents: TRAVELS-- A JURIED EXHIBITION about PLACES

We are tapping into the broad experiences of our travels, be they around the

corner, to distances known and unknown, internal or external. We are

documenting the journey from here to there. Pollen travels, light travels, and so do

we. Our journeys are simple and complex, can be both exhilarating and

disturbing, purposeful, or not. We absorb beauty, information, and pure reaction to

experience. We watch the seeds of the great Oak tree travel and replicate

itself. The bee travels to replicate life. We travel to understand our world.

Or simply to enjoy it. We are seeking art that reflects the journey.

Participating artists will be selected by the Caladan Gallery staff, with one

or more artists being awarded a solo exhibition. Artists working in

painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital, textiles, mixed

media, and installation are eligible. Video work cannot be accommodated at this

time.

Caladan Gallery presents timely and relevant virtual exhibitions that are

unique in concept and presentation. The exhibitions are very carefully juried

and considered, each accepted artist tending to work within the parameters of

the intentions of the concept for any particular month. We also have affordable

membership opportunities. We are artist-friendly, keeping our fees and

commissions as low as possible, doing extensive listings and fresh press releases

monthly. Dialogues between over 10,000 UNIQUE visitors each month and many

artists have found expansive opportunities as a result of their exposure on the

Gallery Site. Many artists have had the opportunity to exhibit at our physical

sister gallery in Lawrence, Massachusetts, as well. We have been online

since October of 2003, and have been extremely fortunate to create an exciting,

diverse, and active meeting place for artists and viewers alike, creating a warm

and positive virtual atmosphere. Visit the Gallery Site at

www.caladangallery.com <http://www.caladangallery.com/>
to see the current and past exhibitsand for more information!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CALL FOR ENTRIES - ARTISTS' BOOK EXHIBITION

ZEA MAYS PRINTMAKING

BookMarks ZMP

deadline for entries 7/16/07

Zea Mays Printmaking, Florence, MA is very excited to host the 4th Annual Artists Book Exhibition, entitled BookMarks ZMP. The Exhibition runs Sept 11 - Oct 26, 2007 and we are currently seeking submissions.

The Call for Entries available at http://www.zeamaysprintmaking.com/BookMarksZMP%20call.htm

This year s exhibition will be presented in conjunction with the Museums10 BookMarks celebration, a region-wide year of exhibitions and programs dedicated to the book. We are honored to have Ruth R. Rogers who is the Special Collections Librarian at Wellesley College as this year s juror. We invite you to submit your best work for her review.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

GALLERY A3 SEEKING NEW MEMBERS

Call for Artists

ongoing

Gallery A3 shows contemporary art by Valley artists. Since it opened in 2002, the gallery s been an alternative venue for innovative art in a wide range of media and styles. Gallery A3 is a cooperative run by its artists. Members share business and aesthetic decisions and form a supportive community for making and exhibiting art. The gallery has an exhibition space in the new Amherst Cinema building and holds its opening receptions in conjunction with the Amherst Art Walk.

Artists working in all media are invited to apply. Gallery members jury applications once a month.

Applications are available at:

Gallery A3, 28 Amity Street, Amherst, MA

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 1-7:00 pm

Call 413-256-4250 or email mtc@crocker.com

YOU, TOO, CAN GIVE AWAY OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY TO ARTISTS!
ECC seeks new members

stephanie.gibbs@gmail.com

Stephanie Gibbs

Easthampton Cultural Council

YOU, TOO, CAN GIVE AWAY OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY TO ARTISTS!

ECC seeks new members

The Easthampton Cultural Council needs you!

If you either live or work in Easthampton, and would be interested in supporting the arts and culture of the town by giving away grant money, please join us!

Meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month at 50 Payson Ave (City Offices), 7 pm. For more information, email eculturalcouncil@aol.com, or visit http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/

We distribute state money to local artists in the visual and performing arts. The ECC also participates in Arts Walk and other community arts activities. Individual members are active in many other community groups.

The Massachusetts Cultural Council promotes excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.

We fund: individual artists both visual and performing; and organizations including: Art Walk Easthampton; Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail; Easthampton Arts Appreciation Museum Trips; Easthampton Family Center; Easthampton Historical Society; Easthampton Parks: Arts in the Park; Easthampton Schools; Emily Williston Memorial Library; Easthampton Windows Project; Flywheel; Late Bloomers Art Adventures; Pumpkins in the Park; Riverside Industries; Tri-County Schools

RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS
PLEASE NOTIFY ME WHEN YOUR SPACE HAS BEEN RENTED OR YOUR LISTING EXPIRES. THANKS-MO

CHEAP ART STUDIOS FOR RENT

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: Until Gone

Time: n/a

Description: Large, affordable art studios currently available for rent. A whopping 1,000 square feet for only $500.- per month including utilities. We can show anytime. Call David at 413-433-0501 for a viewing.
___________________________________________________________________

Rythea Lee

Wild Life Sanctuary Studio

LOVELY CHEAP STUDIO TIME

Title: Studio Seeking Regulars

Start Date: Now

End Date: n/a

Time: n/a

Description: Our phenomenal studio in Florence has a wood floor. The main space is open and free from any posts or beams. There is also a comfy sitting area ideal for writing or support groups. Call for a time to come see all the other details -- it's a lovely place to be.

$15/Hour

DISCOUNTS for ongoing rentals.

Wild Life Sanctuary Studio

413-586-7390
___________________________________________________________________

THE BOLTWOOD MARKETPLACE IS AMHERST'S NEWEST OUTDOOR MIXED MARKET! ARISTS, CARFTS PEOPLE AND FARMERS: WE HAVE A MARKET FOR ALL OF YOU!

04/28/07 - 10/27/07

9:00am-1:00pm every Sat.

There's a new mixed Marketplace in Amherst!

We are looking for Artists, Crafts People and Farmers to join our market.

The Boltwood Marketplace is located behind Bueno Y Sano and Newbury Comics adjacent to the new Amherst parking garage. We opened last year and hope to have a 2nd successful year. The Boltwood Marketplace is opening on April 28th and will be open every Saturday through October from 9:00 am to 1:00pm.

If you are interested in participating in the Boltwood Marketplace we are now accepting applications. Please help us spread the word abut our market and support our local community.

Please call Kathryn for details: (413) 253-7879

info@amherstlincolnrealty.com
___________________________________________________________________

STUDIO FOR RENT

Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls

GREAT LIGHT!

5 LARGE WINDOWS!

WEST & SOUTH EXPOSURE

555 Sq Ft Approx 21' x 27'

High Speed Internet connection available!

Includes heat and electric!

Rent-$500/month

413-625-6177

schaktman@comcast.net

___________________________________________________________________

STUDIO SPACE IN PITTSFIELD
Start Date: late July

Description: The Storefront Artist Project in Pittsfield, MA will have studio spaces for
rent starting in late July.
Cost: spaces start at $150 for at least 300 sq. ft.
Includes heat and a/c, not electrical.
Second floor, great light, high ceilings.
413-442-7201

www.storefrontartist.org
STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE ASAP

End Date: negotiable

Time: ASAP
___________________________________________________________________

STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE NOW IN EASTHAMPTON - The Blue Guitar Gallery in Easthampton is a shared workspace and gallery. It is 410 sq. ft. on the inside, and there's also a small space 120 sq. ft., carpeted available. $200 month includes utilities and the right to a private or shared show twice a year. There's also a nice hall and reception area for hanging work. Since I need to keep the walls clean for showing, I'm looking for artists who work on easels or tables, not too messy. It's on the ground floor, at 186 D Northampton Street (Rte. 10), just over the line from Northampton. It's opposite the post office. The grand opening will be March 10, during Art Walk Easthampton!

Contact Christie Svane at csvane@comcast.net, 413-247-9454, www.theblueguitar.org
___________________________________________________________________

"A.R.T.S. Anonymous is a 12 step recovery group for artists of all kinds and at all levels. We meet every Monday from 6:30 to 8pm in Room 230 at Wright Hall on the Smith College campus. No dues or fees. For more information call 413.527.5215 or visit their website, http://artsanonymous.org/."
___________________________________________________________________

Valley Entrepreneurs! Our service area just expanded! Valley CDC can help you:

Explore your business ideas, Market your art, products & services, Identify new markets, Get more customers, Write your business plan, Explore financial viability, Improve business operations, Seek financing, and more.
Free Business Counseling ?! Starting a business? Need more business? Let us help! It's what we do.
Now serving ALL Amherst, Hadley, Northampton & Easthampton businesses with 20 employees or less. No income restrictions. We deliver more. Call for a confidential appointment today! 413 529-0420, ValleyCDC.com
Funded by MA Commonwealth's Dept. of Business and Technology-SBTA Grant, the City of Easthampton through the MA Community Development Block Grant -Ready Resource, the City of Northampton-CDBG Program, and Florence Savings Bank.
___________________________________________________________________

FREE CREDIT COUNSELING FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS

Valley CDC Expands Business Services to Include Credit Counseling

Northampton, MA, March 23, 2007: Valley Community Development Corporation (Valley CDC), a community-based non-profit organization, is now offering personal credit counseling. This free one-on-one counseling is available to people who want to open a small business in Valley CDC's service area - Easthampton, Northampton, Hadley & Amherst. Current small business owners with 20 or fewer employees are also eligible. There are no income restrictions. This free credit counseling is available through June of 2007 via a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business and Technology.

According to David Plaut, Small Business Credit Counselor for Valley CDC, "We know that credit scores play a very significant role when applying for a business loan. We want our clients to secure financing, so we set them up for success. Credit reports and credit scoring can be confusing. We can decipher that information and help people boost their scores."

Valley CDC has been helping entrepreneurs start new enterprises and expand existing small businesses for more than 18 years. Since 2003, Valley CDC has counseled more than 250 individuals and businesses, and helped them acquire more than $470,000 in funding from conventional banks and community loan funds. Valley CDC's clients include companies in many diverse businesses, including restaurants, manufacturers, beauty salons, spas, artists and artisans, clothing designers, and retailers.

According to Joanne Campbell, Executive Director of Valley CDC, "We are very excited to be able to expand our small business technical services to include credit counseling. Our current grant will fund this service until June 30, 2007, so we hope that local entrepreneurs act on this opportunity quickly. We are also hopeful that the legislature will recognize the economic benefits that all Massachusetts communities gain from their investment in local entrepreneurs and small businesses, and continue to fund the program beyond that date."

For more information about credit counseling, please contact David Plaut, Small Business Credit Counselor at 413-586-5855 x16 or dp@valleycdc.com.

Illy coffee containers needed!

Illy coffee containers needed!

Art business in need of a supply of illy containers as bases for one of their robot clocks.

If you use illy coffee- regular, decaf or espresso or know an office or business who does, please contact Susan Boss or Mark Brown at bossbrown@bossbrownart.com or call 413-527-9675.

We will make arrangements to collect or pay shipping for the source. THANKS, and don't forget to recycle.

SPECIAL FRIENDS OF THE NEWSLETTER

ANNE GOLOB
LYN HORAN
THE O-TONES
JEAN-PIERRE PASCHE
ANILA ZAIDI
DENISE RIGGS
BRUCE BARONE
MARK BROWN/SUSAN BOSS
LIZ CHALFIN/ZEA MAYS PRINTMAKING
MARIE SHANAHAN
TERRY ROONEY
CHRISTIN COUTURE AND BILL HOSIE
SARAH PEBWORTH
DEBIN BRUCE
SUSAN BERGERON-WEST
CHARLES STERN
JANET FRAIDSTERN
MAUREEN DENNING AND CHARLES ENOS
LARRY SLEZAK
TERRY ROONEY
ANNE BURTON
DEAN NIMMER
BILL MYERS
KATHLEEN TRESTKA
ANITA HUNT
KATHY SERVICE & TIM DECHRISTOPHER
DAVID SMITH
LYNN PETERFREUND
BRADLEY FOX
KAREN AXELROD
AACO (AMERICAN ARTS COLLECTIVE ORGANIZATION), In memory of our artists friends who were victims of AIDS and in honor of Aids Awareness Day, December 1st
KELSEY FLYNN
HILARY PRICE & KERRY LABOUNTY
BRONWEN HODGKINSON
BRIANA TAYLOR
DORIS MADSEN
BETSY DAWN WILLIAMS
THE
JOAN AXELROD-CONTRADA
MAUREEN DENNING AND CHARLES (Donation made to Humane Society in Jamoka's name)
DARYL LAFLEUR
WEDNESDAY NELENA SOROKIN
LINDA BATCHELOR

VALLEY ENTREPRENEURS RESOURCES

FREE WORKSHOP FOR VALLEY ENTREPRENEURS! -

GUERILLA MARKETING

Title: Workshop - Guerilla Marketing

Start Date: 06-20-07

Time: 6-9 pm

Description: Free Workshop for Valley Entrepreneurs! - Guerilla Marketing Explore unconventional but highly effective marketing techniques to achieve maximum results from minimal resources. Develop short-term, intermediate, and long-term programs to boost profits in a manner consistent with your business and personal readiness. 3 hrs. Instructor: Sheldon Snodgrass. www.steadysales.com Wed. June 20, 6-9 PM, Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Call Dave Plaut at (413) 586-5855 x16 to register. Class size is limited, so call early. See www.valleycdc.com calendar for directions and for other classes. This free workshop series is made possible by Valley CDC through a grant from the MA Commonwealth's Department of Business & Technology. Please thank your state legislators!
_____________________________________________________________________________________

FREE WORKSHOP FOR VALLEY ENTREPRENEURS! -

WEBSITES 101: GETTING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

Title: Workshop - Websites 101: Getting Your Business Online

Start Date: 06-21-07

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Description: Free Workshop for Valley Entrepreneurs! - Websites 101: Getting Your Business Online Learn real world information to plan your web project, from do it yourself tips to hiring a pro. Learn the ins and outs of web sites, including buying/transferring domain names, how to sell on the web, getting into Google, comparing Flash, static and dynamic sites, and more. This is not a computer-based web design or programming class, but a place to answer the question "Where do I start?" 2 hrs. Instructor: Leslie Tane Hannus www.leslietanedesign.com, Thurs. June 21, 6:30-8:30 PM, Easthampton Public Library, 9 Park St. Call Dave Plaut at (413) 586-5855 x16 to register. Class size is limited, so call early. See www.valleycdc.com calendar for directions and for other classes. This free workshop series is made possible by Valley CDC through a grant from the MA Commonwealth's Department of Business & Technology. Please thank your state legislators!
_____________________________________________________________________________________

LINKS TO PEOPLE AND STUFF
THIS SECTION OFFICIALLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION

If you send me your link I will add it. If you also send me how you want it to read, I will use yo