Holyoke League of Arts and Crafts, Inc.

Here's an idea: go pick up some lovely plants for mom at the Wistariahurst Museum! 🌺

Also, be sure to check out our members' work on display there throughout the month, with gallery open hours on Mondays (10am-2pm) and Tuesdays (4:30pm-6:30pm) until May 28th.

Exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum. Opening reception and awards.

🌸 In May, the Wistariahurst Museum is rolling out a stunning exhibit by the Holyoke League of Arts and Crafts, Inc. (HAL). Established in 1923, the League marks its 101st year in Holyoke! Join the grand opening bash on Saturday, May 4th, from 2-4pm. It's free for all of our to enjoy, so mark your calendars!

The exhibit will run throughout the month, with gallery open hours on Mondays (10am-2pm) and Tuesdays (4:30pm-6:30pm) until May 28th. Brace yourself for an eclectic mix of art pieces - from oils to watercolors, sculptures to ceramics, and everything in between.

🌸 En mayo, el Museo Wistariahurst presenta una impresionante exposición de la Liga de las Artes de Holyoke (HAL). Fundada en 1923, la liga cumple 101 años en Holyoke. Únete a la gran fiesta de inauguración el sábado 4 de mayo, de 2 a 4 de la tarde. Es gratis para todos, así que ¡marquen sus calendarios!

La exposición permanecerá abierta durante todo el mes, los lunes (de 10.00 a 14.00) y los martes (de 16.30 a 18.30) hasta el 28 de mayo. Prepárate para una mezcla ecléctica de obras de arte, desde óleos a acuarelas, esculturas a cerámicas, y todo lo demás.

In May, the Wistariahurst Museum is rolling out a stunning exhibit by the Holyoke League of Arts and Crafts, Inc. (HAL). Established in 1923, the league marks its 101st year in Holyoke! Join the grand opening bash on Saturday, May 4th, from 2-4pm. It's free for all to enjoy, so mark your calendars! The exhibit will run throughout the month, with gallery open hours on Mondays (10am-2pm) and Tuesdays (4:30pm-6:30pm) until May 28th. Brace yourself for an eclectic mix of art pieces - from oils to watercolors, sculptures to ceramics, and everything in between!

En mayo, el Museo Wistariahurst presenta una impresionante exposición de la Liga de las Artes de Holyoke (HAL). Fundada en 1923, la liga cumple 101 años en Holyoke. Únete a la gran fiesta de inauguración el sábado 4 de mayo, de 2 a 4 de la tarde. Es gratis para todos, así que ¡marquen sus calendarios! La exposición permanecerá abierta durante todo el mes, los lunes (de 10.00 a 14.00) y los martes (de 16.30 a 18.30) hasta el 28 de mayo. Prepárate para una mezcla ecléctica de obras de arte, desde óleos a acuarelas, esculturas a cerámicas, ¡y todo lo demás!

JFK jr. oil on canvas 16 x 20”

Throughout the month of September, new artists can join our weekly adult figure drawing sessions for just $10! Come practice your drawing skills at our chill artists' lounge on Dwight Street.

ATTENTION ARTISTS! Are you foreign-born, or identify as a first, or second-generation American living in Western or Central Massachusetts? The Iris Artistic Residency 2024 Program is now seeking your application!

In partnership with The Studios at MASS MoCA, the Berkshire Immigrant Center will select two artists for a funded one-month residency at MASS MoCA with a stipend, residency benefits and optional resources from the Berkshire Immigrant Center.

Register to attend the 8/21 info session via Zoom to learn more: https://bit.ly/3DV7yxr

Be sure to submit your application for this opportunity before the deadline on Friday, Sept. 8: https://bit.ly/3DRB7QB

Thanks Flora - the shop for showing your gorgeous drawing skills at our Tuesday figure sessions every week, not to mention the generous donation to last month's raffle! 🥰🙏

Holyoke Arts League celebrates 100th Anniversary Join us Saturday, June 24th to celebrate 100 years of the Holyoke Arts League!

🎉 The Holyoke Arts League is 100 years young! Come celebrate Sat. June 24th with catered food, classy music, big ticket raffle, and fresh warm summer vibes. Purchase tickets here:

Holyoke Arts League celebrates 100th Anniversary Join us Saturday, June 24th to celebrate 100 years of the Holyoke Arts League!

🎉🌺🎉🌺🎉🌺

“La cultura es poder”❤️‍🔥

Mural comunitario en colaboración con lxs jóvenes de Holyoke, como parte del proyecto El Corazón/The Heart of Holyoke, con el respaldo de Nueva Esperanza, Inc. en enlace con el proyecto “Race and Visual Cultures” de UMass Amherst.

Lxs jóvenes de Holyoke nos contaron que la música es una parte vibrante de la cultura puertorriqueña en su comunidad. Lxs boricuas nos hemos llevado el voceteo con nosotrxs pa donde vayamos. También, conversamos sobre cómo la música puede ser un punto tanto de distancia como encuentro entre generaciones. Por eso se aprecia en el mural los distintos géneros musicales saliendo por las ventanas y fusionándose en una estela de colores que nos conducen a un cerco de Bomba. Con esta imagen, quisimos evocar la conexión de los ritmos más contemporáneos con las tradiciones ancestrales. La bomba está muy presente en el activismo de la diáspora y sus prácticas comunitarias. Entonces es lucha y nuestra cultura es poder.

Entre las cosas que se conversaron también se habló de visualizar una comunidad económicamente próspera. Los locales que se incluyen en el mural son espacios que llevan muchos años en Holyoke, donde la comunidad comparte y esperamos que perduren por mucho más tiempo.

Agradecidas de las atenciones y todo el trabajo de Kayla, Estrella y Stephanie de Nueva Esperanza. Gracias a esta equipa este proyecto se hizo posible. Agradecemos grandemente a Britt Ruhe y el equipo de Common Wealth Murals por asistirnos en el proceso de instalación y culminación el proyecto. También agradecemos a Herminio Rodríguez por permitirnos usar sus fotos como referencia para el mural.

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Happening this week at the Holyoke Arts League:

In case you missed it, here's the segment about our Tuesday evening GoFigure Drawing Studio sessions! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpXXvHed7R4

Message us if you'd like to start drawing with us. Come this Tuesday and take a peek at our cool artists' lounge! 😎

🎉 TONIGHT: Our artists from the GoFigure Drawing Studio sit down with Connecting Point on New England Public Media to talk about our weekly open drawing sessions at The Guilded Brick in Holyoke. Come join the fun happening in our studio every Tuesday night!

Airs Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 PM (re-airs Saturday) -- we'll share the livestream link here.

We are sending a gift to help out our friend Dean Nimmer, thanks to everyone who attended this Tuesday's drawing session with our fabulous model Jules. 50% of those door fees raised will go to Dean's chairlift fund!

Couldn't make it? There will be an emergency fundraiser and studio sale THIS weekend at his home in Holyoke. Dean is one of those unique people that brings sparkly delightful weirdness wherever he goes and it is a pleasure to be in his orbit. He's also a talented educator and is always chock full of interesting and offbeat ideas. If you can, go see Dean this weekend and buy some of his art and help him out ❤️

January 28 & 29, 1-5pm, 146 Allyn St, Holyoke, or by appointment. Please wear a mask.

If you would like to help via Paypal, Dean's account email is [email protected]

Have you heard about our Friday figure drawing sessions, once a month from 6-8 pm in Holyoke? This week's theme is "Italian Renaissance" and it won't be one to miss!

Location: The Guilded Brick, 380 Dwight Street, Holyoke. $15 per person. Bring your pencils and pad ✏️ We provide the model, snacks, easel, music, and the chance to hone your skills! Teacher available to help you create a finished drawing.

To reserve a spot, email Liz at [email protected] 😊

THURSDAY: Figure Drawing plein air session along Holyoke's gorgeous canal at golden hour. Artists, add color and life to your drawings!

Entry fee: $15. Bring your art supplies; we provide easels, seating, and snacks. Artists of all levels and backgrounds are welcome! Located at The Guilded Brick.

Reserve a spot for you and a friend by messaging us or emailing [email protected]

Imagine a Vibrant Main Street in Holyoke / Imagina una Main Street vibrante en Holyoke!

Nueva Esperanza, Inc. is building a local coalition to produce a series of epic murals produced by Beyond Walls that feature the Caribbean's most celebrated muralists alongside Holyoke-based street artists.

The festivities will culminate during Nueva Esperanza, Inc's, much-anticipated Noche de San Juan Festival on June 25th, 2022.

Give at the link below to make this project a reality!

El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke Murals | Patronicity Celebrate the artistic and cultural vitality of Holyoke, MA

Come check out our new artists' lounge on Dwight Street during next Friday's "drink & draw" on April 22nd! Bring a sketch pad and pencils; we'll bring the model, music, easels, food & drinks. Starts at 6 pm and goes until we get tired of dancing! 😊

Email Liz at [email protected] to reserve a spot for you and a friend.

This Saturday in Ware! Opening reception from 3-5 pm for fantastic figurative works by western Mass artists.

Have you heard about our Tuesday figure drawing sessions, every week from 6-8 pm in Holyoke?

Bring your pencils and pad ✏️ We provide the model, snacks, easel, and the chance to hone your skills! RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/gofigure-holyoke/events

FINALLY: It's the news we've all been waiting for... the Holyoke League of Arts and Crafts, Inc. is back in action, starting this month! 🎉🎈🤩💃

Thanks to our partnership with the newly re-opened venue The Guilded Brick, 2022 is looking brighter already, full of figure drawing and artist demos. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming event postings, right here on our page! 👀