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Art Class Registration Form To reserve your space, please complete the form below and click Submit to proceed with payment. ℹ️ Class Information 👩🎨 Adults only 👥 Limited to 15 participants ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM 🕥 Please arrive 15 minutes early so the class can begin promptly ☕ Lunch and drinks are available for purchase from The Daily Grind ACAA CLASS ENROLLMENT FORM Held at THE DAILY GRIND 568 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077 🚫 No refunds unless the show is cancelled Dropdown* Choose the class you will be attending First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* CLASS FEE $30 Thanks for enrolling Submit Form and Make Payment Click here for MAIL IN DIRECTIONS

Discover local and regional art exhibitions featuring members of Agawam Community Artists & Artisans throughout Western Massachusetts. Up Ongoing Exhibits Discover where Agawam Community Artists and Artisans are currently exhibiting throughout the region. This page highlights ongoing group displays, featured artists, and the locations proudly showcasing our members’ work. 🎨 Ongoing Group Exhibits: Art Displayed at Cooper’s Common The artists and artisans of our community are proud to present our new exhibit, ART VIBES. Paintings are located on all floors of the Cooper’s Common building, 159 Main St., Agawam and are available for purchase. If interested, please contact the artist or for further information contact Ceil Rossi, 413-207-1247 – email – ToCareFree2@hotmail.com 👩🎨 Special Exhibits: 🖼️ Where Our Art Is Displayed ACAA artists regularly exhibit their work in libraries, galleries, public buildings, and community spaces throughout the area. These ongoing and rotating exhibits reflect our mission to support artists and make art accessible to the community. Check back often as new exhibits and featured artists are added throughout the year.

Learn about visual arts scholarships offered by Agawam Community Artists & Artisans to support emerging artists in Western Massachusetts. Gloria McLellan Scholarship for the Arts The Agawam Community Artists and Artisans (ACAA) Scholarship is presented in loving memory of Gloria McLellan , a lifelong resident of Agawam and one of ACAA’s founding members. Gloria dedicated her life to the pursuit of visual art, exploring and expressing herself across many mediums. Creating art well into her 90s, she embraced the roles of both student and teacher , inspiring others through her curiosity, generosity, and unwavering passion for creativity. This scholarship reflects Gloria’s enduring belief that artists should always be encouraged, nurtured, and supported by their community . Purpose To provide financial assistance to Western Massachusetts high school seniors and current college students pursuing education in the visual arts with the goal of a career in art. 💰 Scholarship Impact $7,600 awarded since 2022 Funded through the New England Mosaic Project Donations are tax deductible Applications for this years Scholarships are now closed.. Thanks to all who have applied. Next years application form will be available Jan 1 to May 1 2027 Visual Arts Scholarship Celebrating Creativity in 2D & 3D Art Our Visual Arts Scholarship supports and celebrates emerging artists working across a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional disciplines. We are proud to encourage creativity, skill development, and continued education in the visual arts. 🎨 Eligible Art Disciplines Applicants may work in, but are not limited to , the following media: Painting & Drawing Printmaking Sculpture Photography Graphic Design Pottery & Mixed Media Jewelry & Metalwork Glasswork Fiber Art ✅ Eligibility & Qualifications Who Can Apply Graduating seniors from any Western Massachusetts high school or current college student Previous scholarship recipients are welcome to reapply Academic Requirement Applicants must be accepted into an established educational institution or arts program Acceptance must be verifiable by the Scholarship Committee 📋 Application Requirements All application materials must be submitted by May 1. Applicants must include: 📄 A completed application form ✍️ A personal essay 🖼️ Images (digital or print) of three original works of art 🧑🏫 One letter of recommendation from an art teacher or creative mentor 🗣️ Interview Process Selected applicants may be contacted for an interview as part of the review process. 🚀 Applications are closed for this year. 👉 Next years application form will be available Jan 1 to May 1 2027 Questions? Please contact us at: info@agawamarts.com 2025 Scholarship Recipients Congratulations to our scholarship winners! Charles Santiago, Anthony Nguyen, and Sarah MacDonald, each received $1200 towards their college programs! They attended the ACAA meeting in June to receive their certificates and share with the group some of their work. They are all passionate about how art is a part of their lives and are excited about what their future holds as they work towards their dreams! This scholarship showcases your dedication to the arts. Wishing you all the best as you continue to pursue greatness! Anthony Nguyen Add a short bio for each team member. Make it brief and informative to keep visitors engaged. Sarah MacDonald Add a short bio for each team member. Make it brief and informative to keep visitors engaged. Charles Santiago Add a short bio for each team member. Make it brief and informative to keep visitors engaged.

< Back CEIL ROSSI Mediums / Interests: FINE ART GOURDS From Field to Fine Art.. Nearly 25 years ago, I attended a gourd art festival at Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, California. Coming from New England, my only experience with gourds had been the small, colorful squash found at local markets each fall. At the festival, I discovered rows of raw gourds drying in large wire crates, alongside finished pieces transformed into striking works of art—often called nature’s pottery. I was fascinated by the process of turning a simple gourd into a piece of fine art. When I returned home to Carefree, Arizona with a few gourds in hand, I decided to pursue this unique art form. A gourd has a smooth, buttery surface and combines the experience of working on wood and canvas at the same time. Unlike a flat surface, the gourd is fully three-dimensional and can be carved, wood-burned, and painted with transparent ink dyes. Each piece is shaped by the natural form of the gourd itself. The process involves a variety of tools, including a wood burner, a Dremel with assorted burrs, and saws. I studied with some of the finest gourd artists in Arizona and later opened my own teaching studio, the Carefree Gourd Gallery. In addition to exhibiting and teaching, I present a lecture titled From Field to Fine Art, which explores the history, art, and cultural significance of gourds. The lecture traces their use from prehistoric times, when gourds were essential to daily life—as vessels for storing food and seeds, transporting water, and creating musical instruments. My work is exhibited in galleries throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut, and I have received honors in several fine art shows. TOCAREFREE2@HOTMAIL.COM Next

ACAA Monthly Meeting November 11, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM

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< Back BOB LABRECQUE Mediums / Interests: WOOD- TURNINGS,DYEING,PIERCING,PYROGRAPHY Next

Holiday Meeting, Awards Ceremony December 9, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM

< Back DAVID OLSZEWSKI Mediums / Interests: NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE FLUTES For the past five years, I have been crafting Native American–style flutes from locally sourced woods, each one featuring a hand-carved feather block. Carefully tuned to 440 Hz (+/-), these flutes offer a warm, resonant tone—perfect for playing your “heart song” on a peaceful walk in the woods. For information about upcoming show dates, please email dacieoski@gmail.com. dacieoski@gmail.com 413-642-3389 Next

< Back ALEXANDRA KIBBE Mediums / Interests: WATERCOLOR, PASTELS, PHOTOGRAPHY, CHARCOAL, GOUACHE, I am an artist with a fascination for color and taking time to enjoy the little things in life that create beauty in our everyday. That beauty points me back to thanking God for His artistic handiwork in nature all around us. I am forever amazed at the way artwork engenders raw emotions, or a striking point or juxtaposition. I enjoy working with watercolor, pastel, and colored pencil, but I have a special place in my heart for gouache and charcoal. And I love a good long conversation about why you like your favorite artistic medium and how you interpret an art piece. I was introduced to the arts as a child. My mother brought me to her classes at Springfield Technical Community College and the art professor sat me down with paper and a pile of old calendar pictures to draw from while my mother was occupied. I remember drawing a whale, and my mother’s professor mentioned I should pursue the arts. So, I studied under local artist Donald Blanton in Springfield for two years. In that time, I was introduced to pastels, acrylics, and other art media and presentation, and many pearls of traditional art knowhow. I sold my first piece at our MassMutual Center student show! I did not actively pursue art development afterward, though doodling in the margins of my high school notebooks, scholastic art competitions, and random sketchbook sessions in my free time over the years spurred on my love of creativity. During this hiatus, I pursued other creative ventures in creative writing, poetry, photography, and textile arts. Fast-forward to present day, and I have reignited the old flicker of joy that sparkles every time I pick up a pencil or take out my paints outside of my banking career! I have a surprising new passion for drawing frogs, and especially like to create works that evoke nostalgia. I also paint ceramics and create fused glass pieces for fun. I received 2nd Place in Pastel/Graphics for my Mint Poison Dart Frog sketched in carbon pencil shown in the 2025 ACAA juried show. I am a member of the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans, and affiliated with ArtWorks Westfield. I enjoy a lovely art mentorship under Alexandra Walters, and I am easing my way back into the art show scene. You can see my work on Instagram @alexandrakorinarts. alexandrakorinarts@outlook.com Next

< Back RENEE RUTANA Mediums / Interests: OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR Next