Valley Gives

The Northampton Arts Council encourages you to participate in Valley Gives. On December 12th (12.12.13), residents of Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties will join in 24 hours of special events and online campaigns to support non-profit organizations.  Valley Gives will distribute prizes to the non-profit organization that receives the most donors, and also for the group that raises the most money through this program.   

The Northampton Arts Council asks its supporters to consider making an online donation so that it can keep giving grants to artists, schools, and arts organizations.  The more of you who contribute (and the more we raise), the better our chances will be to win one of the special prizes!  

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FOR DECEMBER 12, 2013

First Night Northampton 2014

You're invited to attend Northampton's most beloved signature event. On Tuesday, December 31st, the Center for the Arts and PeoplesBank welcome you to a city-wide New Year's Eve party. For the 29th time, we host a 12-hour, family-friendly festival of the arts that culminates in a traditional ball-raising from the roof of the Hotel Northampton. We anticipate gathering with friends, neighbors and visitors at 22 downtown venues for an astounding array of entertainment presented by hundreds of talented performers. Our efforts are supported by generous local sponsors and dedicated volunteers. All proceeds benefit community arts.

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Silver Chord Bowl 2014 Tickets on Sale Now

Silver Chord Bowl Four Sundays in February Series 2014 EVENT #1 The Silver Chord Bowl Sunday February 2nd  2PM John M. Greene Hall This legendary event is a tradition. People jam the 2000 seat hall. This year we will showcase some of the best collegiate groups in the country including local sensations the Smiffenpoofs from Smith College who are fresh off a visit with the President and first lady. Other local favorites the Northamptones from Northampton High School and the Amherst College Zumbyes with their acrobatic choreography, as well as the Umass Dynamics who always bring their A game will be on hand at this great event!  Joining the SCB lineup from Rochester Institute of Technology, we welcome Eight Beat Measure. Last year they placed third in the Mid Atlantic Semifinal round in the ICCA also capturing the award for best arrangement. This year they sound even stronger! UPenn Dischord brings an intense energy from Pennsylvania, Northeastern University Pitch Please has been tearing it up, and the Tufts Amalgamates are ready to unite the crowd at John M. Greene in shear harmonic bliss! Mayor David Narkewicz and Smith College President Kathleen McCartney will be on hand as emcees for this classic Northampton event. Tickets are only available online.  Physical tickets will be available at State Street, Cooper's Corner, and Food for Though Book Shop by December 18th. To buy tickets please scroll below or visit silverchordbowl.brownpapertickets.com Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading... Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.

RAW IS LEARY

December 13^th – January 7^th at UNITE

202 Main St Northampton MA

In conjunction with Northampton's Art's Night Out, on Friday December 13^th , UNITE will host a gallery reception for local artist, Ryan Leary from 6-9 pm. Refreshments will be served, and Ryan's work will be on display and for sale until January 7^th.

Graduate of Holyoke Community College and Westfield State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. His focus remained primarily in drawing and painting techniques. He believes that it was his experience with clay and pottery that had the greatest impact on his sense and understanding of form and rhythm. This is the first time that Ryan has found success with a full, concise body of work, and he is beyond excited for the chance to put it on display. Here, he will feature a series of chalk & charcoal portraiture of past and present professional wrestlers.

Ryan was initially exposed to the squared circle by his father, Paul at a very early age. While his interest waned for some years, he was back on board by the Attitude Era.  He again lost track, but for many years now, has been back on board, and finds himself at the height of his fandom. Perhaps it's the larger than life characters, or just a greater understanding and appreciation of what makes the wrestler (as well as the company he works for). Or maybe it was just the right combination of CM Punk's famous Pipe Bomb, Brandon Stroud's relentless analysis, and his best friend Winston for the motivation the attend nearly a day's worth of live events in the last year.

For more information, please visit unitefootwear.com. Don't miss the opportunity to experience Art's Night Out and support local artists!

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http://www.unitefootwear.com/blog/2013/12/02/arts-night-out-december-raw-is-leary/

http://www.valleyartshare.com/events/arts-night-out-december-raw-is-leary

“The Waldron Walk”: Exploring Historical Murals of Downtown Northampton

November 30^th 2013, Northampton MA

4:00, Tully’s Pub, 1 Pearl Street

4:30 Joes Pizza, , 33 Market Street

5:00, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant, 23 Main Street

Public Invited to Open House and Art Market at 33 Hawley Street

Contact Penny Burke: (413) 584-7327

Public Invited to Open House and Art Market at 33 Hawley Street

Northampton, MA—Arts Night Out and the Northampton Community Arts Trust host a festive Open House and Art Market on Friday evening, December 13, 5-8 pm at 33 Hawley Street. The market continues on Saturday, December 14, 10 am-3 pm.

The public is invited to browse and buy work displayed by 50 participating artists while viewing the building, currently in transition from fitness center to affordable creative space for the community.

All sales are cash and carry, with 10 percent of the proceeds donated to the Northampton Community Arts Trust. The informal Friday evening event features light refreshments, a wine bar, and the bluegrass sounds of Acoustic Brew.

Attachments feature work of two participating artists:

Marty Klein: All Caps

Elizabeth Stone: Amaryllis

Arts Lottery ‘14 Grant Award Winners

Arts Lottery ‘14 Grant Award Winners

The Northampton Arts Council is pleased to announce the awarding of 20 LCC/MCC 2014 grants totaling $9,870 in support of a variety of projects. The caliber of applications this round was outstanding, and we were unable to fund many worthy projects. The Arts Council received 65 requests for almost $62,000 of funding. These grants were awarded from funds allotted by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. These grants were awarded in the following categories: Dance, Film/Video, Mixed Media, Music, Theater and Visual Art.