tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91783901753497623152024-03-15T19:59:13.603-04:00Northampton Arts CouncilThe Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts. Its' goals include maintaining and preserving the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Northampton, programming such annual events of interest to the community as First Night Northampton and Transperformance.Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comBlogger2057125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-54146635143168506362024-03-14T11:18:00.005-04:002024-03-14T11:18:45.792-04:00SCDT's Exchange: Young Artist Performance Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPqSw7mmC7eJ-mFULZTnlwq0Sso_xZp0v6vaVgWVPdxmdPxfpTGZvrSYwK3VRiY88I66fzST1vzqmlinQj4Q-7TTP_E0RLJmaz9QVstFh5Siv__eIUVXUBLEoG3grKekd7WbHBtXXPBT15_FWw-6krxq7BRzUeCGHo2c5taFGP9dllUY-B8IEdikvHeg/s3300/image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPqSw7mmC7eJ-mFULZTnlwq0Sso_xZp0v6vaVgWVPdxmdPxfpTGZvrSYwK3VRiY88I66fzST1vzqmlinQj4Q-7TTP_E0RLJmaz9QVstFh5Siv__eIUVXUBLEoG3grKekd7WbHBtXXPBT15_FWw-6krxq7BRzUeCGHo2c5taFGP9dllUY-B8IEdikvHeg/s320/image.jpeg" width="247" /></a></div><div><br /></div>WHAT: SCDT's EXCHANGE: The Young Artist Performance Project<div>WHERE: The <a href="https://www.apearts.org/the-workroomtheater.html">WORKROOM</a> @ 33 Hawley St. Northampton, MA</div><div>WHEN: Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm<br /><br /> SCDT is continuing with our <a href="https://www.scdtnoho.com/exchange-the-teen-performance-project.html">EXCHANGE YOUNG ARTIST PROJECT</a> this spring. </div><div>Offering FREE FUN CREATIVE PROCESS WORKSHOPS to WESTERN MA TEENS! AGES 12 -18!<br />SUNDAYS 11-12:30 in NORTHAMPTON MA, at 33 Hawley in the <a href="https://www.apearts.org/the-workroomtheater.html">WORKROOM</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/playground-a-workshop-in-something-new-tickets-861712293667?aff=oddtdtcreator">REGISTRATION LINK</a><div><br /></div>DANCE- MUSIC- THEATER- VIDEO<br />LIVE ART LIVE ART LIVE ART LIVE ART<br />Together- we create something greater than ourselves<br /><br />YOUNG ARTISTS- NEW NARRATIVES!<br />Join SCDT in celebrating innovation in the performing arts through performance and creation, inspiring generations through compelling arts education, and using performance art as a salve for current social issues, thus elevating the vibrancy, diversity and health of our communities! <br /><br /> EXCHANGE makes spaces for young artists to share their stories, and develop their creative voices and collaborative skills. Organized by The School for Contemporary Dance & Thought, EXCHANGE will engage western Ma teens over an 18 month project that will develop lasting creative collaborative relationships, offer workshops on skill building around all aspects of performance art, foster diversity, and most importantly; platform the teen creative voice. Check out more about future programming here!<br /><br />This project is funded in part by ARPA, The Massachusetts Cultural Council. The New England Foundation for the Arts, The Northampton Arts council and many generous donors.<div>More Info: <a href="https://www.scdtnoho.com/exchange-the-teen-performance-project.html">https://www.scdtnoho.com/exchange-the-teen-performance-project.html</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-90634137672634367072024-03-12T15:25:00.001-04:002024-03-12T15:25:36.481-04:00Pre-register for the "Third Annual Power of Truths Arts & Education Festival"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKF0z0XbLh0HGRBibsCTQIPWBcZzrZK0dHn5rV2rhN0EnmrPX5ZDgY0QOXocUylxi8ybDW0miDuKWw6jWkaM2LPb7WlEoBF3Tgverpq3OUEvYODuo3QUPxp8TmqADgWuSAo_XWvUHo0xW0h2uwPHKY4AcbSQmlWGyasobel43krFxfg4cv7tdukoFFB8/s792/POTS_2024_Save_the_Date%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKF0z0XbLh0HGRBibsCTQIPWBcZzrZK0dHn5rV2rhN0EnmrPX5ZDgY0QOXocUylxi8ybDW0miDuKWw6jWkaM2LPb7WlEoBF3Tgverpq3OUEvYODuo3QUPxp8TmqADgWuSAo_XWvUHo0xW0h2uwPHKY4AcbSQmlWGyasobel43krFxfg4cv7tdukoFFB8/s320/POTS_2024_Save_the_Date%20(1).jpg" width="247" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Join Us for the Third Annual Power of Truths and Apply for the Self-Evident Teacher Fellowship<br /><br /><br />Please join us on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, 2024, to explore and celebrate the powers of arts and education as tools for collective power and racial justice. Engage with thought-provoking and inspiring presenters, performances, talks, panels, and workshops.<br /><br />This year's keynote speaker will be <a href="https://www.triciarose.com/">Tricia Rose</a>; her new book Metaracism: How Systemic Racism Devastates Black Lives—and How We Break Free delves deeply into how systemic racism in America really works, revealing the vast and often hidden network of interconnected policies, practices, and beliefs that combine to devastate Black lives.<br /><br />The full schedule will be available soon, but for now...for a sense of what you will experience, <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y-o0vzBeCFur2ihgqYZ7jDo2Bue8t_0BNNCMj3NFCas/edit?usp=sharing">here is a listing of last year's sessions/programming</a>, and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pwl72xZqNMb6QE-r1s8ymzkceL4RrDY/view?usp=sharing">here is a link to the flyers for last year's event</a>.<br /><br />Saturday night will feature "Know the Ledge: Hiphop History Live, Part ii", a multimedia performance using arts and storytelling to bring the audience on powerful journeys through history; a separate ticket is required for this event.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHutCa1mQPtQQ8gSP7KeLocP9-x7RBPTtyPzEloBSviivbrA/viewform?usp=sf_link">PRE-REGISTRATION LINK</a><br /><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/hGKqCv">JOIN OUR MAILING LIST TO STAY INFORMED</a><br /><br /><br />NOTE: We will also be hosting an educator fellowship in the days leading up to the Power of Truths. On April 3 and 4, we will work with 15 educators to explore the powers of the Self-Evident library and primary source documents in teaching accurate and honest history. Fellows will then attend the two days of the Power of Truths.<br /><br /><a href="https://forms.gle/Rrb4hNzzuvrnu7uw7">APPLICATION FOR THE SELF-EVIDENT EDUCATION: TEACHER FELLOWSHIP</a><div><br /></div><br />The past two years Self-Evident Education has organized the Power of Truths Arts & Education Festival in Florence. This year will be the third annual. The gathering is dedicated to the powers of the arts and education as tools for racial and social justice and features inspiring speakers, workshops, keynotes, and performances. This year’s conference will be Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 2024. Prepare to be immersed in thought-provoking presentations, captivating performances, and interactive workshops. Delve into fresh perspectives, experience profound emotions, and cultivate innovative ideas that will undoubtedly leave you inspired. This is not just an event—it's a transformative experience waiting to unfold.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />MORE DETAILS<br /><br /><br />Friday, April 5, 2024, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Day 1<br /><br />The day will be filled with exciting, energizing, and inspiring workshops, performances, and presentations. The culminating session on Friday will feature a preview of "Know the Ledge: Hiphop History Live!", which will be the marquee event on Saturday night. (<a href="https://vimeo.com/843218010?share=copy">Here's a highlight from last year</a>... Dutch ReBelle as Sojourner Truth). <br /><br /><br />Saturday, April 6, 2024, 9:30-5:00 (for the conference), Day 2, part i<br /><br />The day will be filled with more exciting, energizing, and inspiring workshops, performances, and presentations. <a href="https://www.triciarose.com/">Tricia Rose</a> will deliver the keynote address on Saturday; she will speak about the work she has done to help understand and ultimately dismantle systemic racism. (<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JAoTcAKrL82PmZ3Rkyp-QHG6eyphzhQ/view?usp=sharing">Here is the "media kit"</a> for her new book)<br /><br /><br />Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7:30-9:30 pm, Day 2, part ii <br /><br />Self-Evident’s theatrical production, "Know the Ledge: Hiphop History Live!", which will use music, storytelling, and dance to tell some of the powerful stories in the Self-Evident library. <br /><br /><br />Visit here for more information: <a href="http://selfevidenteducation.com/news/power-of-truths">selfevidenteducation.com/news/power-of-truths</a><br /><br /><br />Some other highlights:<br /><br />- Khalif Neville and<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/red-summers"> Bayeté Ross Smith</a> will present on using Virtual Reality to tell important stories of our past, our present, and our futures. This will be accompanied by a Virtual Reality exhibit of some of their work.<br /><br />- The premiere of "<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cs2v7nenlgz8wweztqc37/240212_EP203_v21_COLD-SHOWOPEN_ONLY_4PowerofTruthsAdvert_1080p_45mbs_H264.mp4?rlkey=umago9y78lpzkfbvct0s85t5d&e=1&dl=0">Freedom's Battle at Christiana</a>" (click for a short preview), one of the films we are producing for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.<br /><br />- The Northampton High School wind ensemble will perform a set of music from contemporary and historical Black composers. <div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-16807124004294515132024-03-12T15:25:00.000-04:002024-03-12T15:25:05.312-04:00KidsBestFest 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoW1acEreBbOAd_l4-NZBCICZGd9IJum1vSJMBQl96jeILtQm9H2Frt-voGKf_s1az_hX-LzYsKGgR7WuQjgumFz5HxFBj_zWc5UMwJFE1iWJZC3ILvk1qgmhK_A9vIe-gHYIfvV5ZSsCey0PKSR6IZhygZcV71GS4lXXunjAZ8pbLZo-91xDiq313xZQ/s1500/KBF24-social-1500x500.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoW1acEreBbOAd_l4-NZBCICZGd9IJum1vSJMBQl96jeILtQm9H2Frt-voGKf_s1az_hX-LzYsKGgR7WuQjgumFz5HxFBj_zWc5UMwJFE1iWJZC3ILvk1qgmhK_A9vIe-gHYIfvV5ZSsCey0PKSR6IZhygZcV71GS4lXXunjAZ8pbLZo-91xDiq313xZQ/w400-h134/KBF24-social-1500x500.png" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br />WHAT: KidsBestFest 2024</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2024 - Thursday, April 27, 2024, 11:00 AM showtime, doors at 10:30 AM. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />WHERE: The Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060<br /><br />HOW MUCH: FREE, <a href="https://www.northamptonartscouncil.org/p/donation.html">please donate</a> to keep it free!<br /><br /><br />KidsBestFest is a week-long movie festival for kids and adults with free admission held during the spring school break at the Academy of Music Theatre. We show one movie a day and kick off the festival on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with doors open at 10:30 AM. <br /><br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday 4/15/24 - The Emperor's New Groove (2000) at 11:00 AM.</b><br />In this breezy, slapstick-laden cartoon, a vengeful advisor to the emperor turns his boss into a llama. The voice cast includes David Spade, John Goodman, and Eartha Kitt. Directed by Mark Dindal. Rated G. Runtime 78 minutes. Cast: David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick.<br /><br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tuesday 4/16/24 - The Great Muppet Caper (1981) at 11:00 AM.</b><br />The Muppets are in London covering a jewel heist. Directed by Jim Henson. Rated G.<br />Runtime 95 minutes. Cast: Charles Grodin, Diana Rigg, John Cleese, Robert Morley, Peter Ustinov<br /><br /><br /><b>Wednesday, 4/17/24 - Singin' in the Rain (1952) at 11:00 AM.</b><br />Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor star in one of the greatest musicals ever filmed. Musician Don Lockwood (Kelly) rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen). When Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden (Reynolds), Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lockwood speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice. Set during the advent of "talkies," this film's classic song-and-dance numbers celebrate the beginning of movie musicals. Directed by Stanley Donen. Rated G. Runtime<br />103 minutes. Cast: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell.<br /><br /><br /><b>Thursday 4/18/24 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) at 11:00 AM.</b><br />Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City. Yet when a horde of sinister mutants begins to wreak havoc, the city must learn to rely on the turtles if they are to be saved. Directed by Jeff Rowe. Rated PG. Runtime 99 minutes. Cast: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Ayo Edebiri<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Headline Sponsors: <b><a href="https://a2zscience.com/">A2Z Science and Learning Store</a>,<a href="https://stgermaininvestments.com/its-official-we-acquire-gage-wiley-co-inc/"> Gage-Wiley Investments</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Media Sponsors: <b><a href="https://www.gazettenet.com/">Daily Hampshire Gazette</a>,<a href="https://www.masslive.com/"> The Republican</a>,<a href="https://wrsi.com/"> WRSI the River 99.3</a>,<a href="https://whmp.com/"> WHMP</a></b><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Organization Sponsors: <b>City of Northampton, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Academy of Music Theatre</b><br /><br /><b>KidsBest is a co-production of the Northampton Arts Council and the Academy of Music Theatre.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlNcAY8eOG7rmdPnupfCEdLtW6wgt6KKGTGEfmxI-GggWXPDnVo-xA8nJTNyJMc4DkSGXKcQ8gU3Vss9p8i7_VSGkk1qKk-MYQT_dqsZnKQlQ4zqoCRGelaULPZYIKhyXKdAaJ_WfigF_Nx20e9veV7V5ChzCYBdMIcsAh1oKvB6wj1LphUyYYxrWDIk/s1392/four-sundays-2024-sponsors.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlNcAY8eOG7rmdPnupfCEdLtW6wgt6KKGTGEfmxI-GggWXPDnVo-xA8nJTNyJMc4DkSGXKcQ8gU3Vss9p8i7_VSGkk1qKk-MYQT_dqsZnKQlQ4zqoCRGelaULPZYIKhyXKdAaJ_WfigF_Nx20e9veV7V5ChzCYBdMIcsAh1oKvB6wj1LphUyYYxrWDIk/w345-h400/four-sundays-2024-sponsors.png" width="345" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-43336346555905253302024-03-07T16:07:00.000-05:002024-03-07T16:07:10.787-05:00The History of Salsa with Dj Bongohead and Banda Criolla <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQpN87VOiZak8xxzOXirh_NoQF0ZapyzCQ1D0FlQ6CCOd0q938yjVB_kT4JpnueSBc67NYbN2k1XZAsF5j2FXabojU659MwmKCmkDOYiQTTw4EjkzpPDwmogjbYclvBGDnruiooV7c9JKWLoDGmQmUHuqjBdNuMMw8FlqNy1xPL-tmC_2nfeDrv4kET8/s1500/HistoryOfSalsa-1500x500_2024-03-07.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQpN87VOiZak8xxzOXirh_NoQF0ZapyzCQ1D0FlQ6CCOd0q938yjVB_kT4JpnueSBc67NYbN2k1XZAsF5j2FXabojU659MwmKCmkDOYiQTTw4EjkzpPDwmogjbYclvBGDnruiooV7c9JKWLoDGmQmUHuqjBdNuMMw8FlqNy1xPL-tmC_2nfeDrv4kET8/s320/HistoryOfSalsa-1500x500_2024-03-07.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><b>The History of Salsa with Dj Bongohead and Banda Criolla<br />@ Center for the Arts Flex Space at 33 Hawley, Northampton, MA 01060 <br />Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM<br /><br />Get your tickets here: <a href="https://www.freshtix.com/events/the-history-of-salsa-live">https://www.freshtix.com/events/the-history-of-salsa-live</a> or over the phone. You can call 678-701-6114. Tickets are sent via email moments after the transaction is completed.</b><br /><br />Join us on Sun, Apr 28, 2024, at 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, for an exciting journey through the roots of salsa music. Get ready to dance and learn from the best in the business. Pablo Yglesias and Banda Criolla will take you on a musical adventure you will remember. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history of salsa. See you there! Featuring music, dancing, and history from <a href="https://www.peaceandrhythm.com/pages/dj-bongohead">DJ Bongohead</a> and live salsa group <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-orcltYXvyY">Banda Criolla</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.peaceandrhythm.com/pages/dj-bongohead">DJ Bongohead<br /></a>Pablo Yglesias is one of the founders of Peace & Rhythm DJ collective & record label. He thrills us with his endless enthusiasm and knowledge of global funkiness. As a writer and historian he has informed on many musical subjects from latin & funk to jazz & punk via the likes of Wax Poetics, his Rough Guides overviews and more. The author/curator of Cocinando! Fifty Years of Latin Album Cover Art (PAP), he also regularly spins vinyl as DJ Bongohead and works in the fields of art and graphic design. His compilation series The Afrosound of Colombia has helped re-launch a worldwide focus on the riches of Colombian music. Peace & Rhythm are proud to be teamed with Vampisoul Records of Madrid to continue bringing the Colombian rare-groove heat! Thanks to Bongohead for all his dedicated hard work in the Discos Fuentes reissue program.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-orcltYXvyY">Banda Criolla<br /></a>New England’s hottest Latin music ensemble! "Banda Criolla" is a 5-piece Latin Dance Band performing top Latino artists such as Luis Fonsi / Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Carlos Vives to standard Latin American/ Cuban Classics from Tito Puente, Santana, Los Panchos , Juan Luis Guerra, Gypsy Kings, Strunz and Farah, Celia Cruz and Banda Criolla. Hundreds of performances in USA, Puerto Rico and Cuba. The explosive rhythmic energy of today’s festive Latin music from Puerto Rico/ Cuba / Latin America! <div><br /></div><b>Headline Sponsor:</b> <a href="https://lathrop.kendal.org/" target="_blank">Lathrop Community</a><br /><br /><b>Media Sponsors:</b> <a href="https://www.gazettenet.com/" target="_blank">The Daily Hampshire Gazette</a>, <a href="https://www.masslive.com/" target="_blank">The Republican</a>, <a href="https://wrsi.com/" target="_blank">93.9 FM the River,</a> <a href="https://whmp.com/" target="_blank">WHMP</a>, <a href="https://northamptonopenmedia.org/" target="_blank">Northampton Open Media</a><br /><br /><b>Organizational Support:</b><br /><a href="http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>, <a href="http://www.northamptonma.gov/">City of Northampton</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-89583860564024078822024-03-07T11:54:00.006-05:002024-03-12T15:25:25.296-04:00Montague Seeks Muralist for the Shea Theater<br /><img border="0" src="https://montague-ma.gov/news/news_276_small.jpg?20240211191531" /><br /><img src="" /><br /><br /><br /><b><br />Application deadline is at 11:59PM EST on Sunday, March 10, 2024</b><br /><br /><div>The Town of Montague seeks an experienced muralist to paint a 3,000 square foot mural on a wall of the<a href="https://sheatheater.org/"> </a><a href="https://sheatheater.org/">Shea Theater Arts Cente</a><a href="https://sheatheater.org/">r</a>, located at<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/7eZCTj57zAscjeag9"> 71 Avenue A in Turners Falls</a>, Massachusetts. The mural will function as a gateway, with the goal of instantly branding the village as a creative community and encouraging residents and visitors and enjoy local retail shops, restaurants, and the art scene.<br /><br />The Town is working with<a href="https://www.commonwealthmurals.org/"> </a><a href="https://www.commonwealthmurals.org/">Common Wealth Murals</a> (CWM) to assist with this project. CWM is a mural management nonprofit that partners with professional muralists and communities to create public art which reflects the hopes, histories, and heroes of their neighborhoods.<br /><br />A mural steering group is comprised of Montague residents, business owners, and representatives from the Shea Theater, RiverCulture and the Montague Planning Department has been formed to provide oversight of this work. The steering group will assist with preparing the Artist Call/RFP, muralist selection process, public outreach and community engagement, and the review and approval of the final design. The muralist selection criteria will focus on previous work and experience, commitment to creating public art that reflects the community where the art is located, and increasing the diversity of artistic representation in Turners Falls.<br /><br />The selected artist will be expected to create a mural design based on input from a community listening session and information provided by the steering group. The muralist will need to submit a to-scale, color concept sketch to the steering group for feedback and approval. Some sketch revisions based on feedback should be expected.<br /><br />The selected muralist will receive an artist fee of $15,000. All paint, supplies, equipment, transportation, room and board will be provided. The mural is expected to be painted by September 2024.<br /><br />To learn more and apply, please visit:<a href="https://forms.gle/4cUjEj2sDurj1o9y8"> </a><a href="https://shorturl.at/citN5">https://shorturl.at/citN5</a>. Application deadline is at 11:59PM EST on Sunday, March 10, 2024.<br /><br />For questions/comments, please contact RiverCulture Director Suzanne LoManto at <a href="mailto:riverculture@montague-ma.gov">riverculture@montague-ma.gov</a> or Montague Town Planner Maureen Pollock at <a href="mailto:maureenp@montague-ma.gov">maureenp@montague-ma.gov</a>.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-88786753697829044562024-02-23T10:33:00.001-05:002024-03-07T11:14:01.134-05:00Brew & Forge Poetry Night: A celebration of BIPOC poetry in the Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQjzUER_E6iz25sgmdwCt6e6J2AXJFaBAUkmdE-PwfkSS-KdZvMeBKj_5V2pQhbdDLYB3EOWWmn5lUpMZSqkcnX48RL4TS-hKdQ4CczSZYFUXZ4pD-KhQBz8CAV73XteQoEU6BkwxBoOFCxj6XAGsURpIQArowcoQdP9il_8VJzx3YOVZS4sk43tr6Yw/s1500/brewAndForge-poetryNight-social2-1500x500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQjzUER_E6iz25sgmdwCt6e6J2AXJFaBAUkmdE-PwfkSS-KdZvMeBKj_5V2pQhbdDLYB3EOWWmn5lUpMZSqkcnX48RL4TS-hKdQ4CczSZYFUXZ4pD-KhQBz8CAV73XteQoEU6BkwxBoOFCxj6XAGsURpIQArowcoQdP9il_8VJzx3YOVZS4sk43tr6Yw/s320/brewAndForge-poetryNight-social2-1500x500.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Brew & Forge Poetry Night: A celebration of BIPOC poetry in the Valley<br /><br /><br />Please join us for the first event organized by Franny Choi, the new Poet Laureate of Northampton, and Brew & Forge, an organization that builds connections between writers, artists, and social justice movements. Along with a reading by Franny, this event will showcase poets of color from across the Pioneer Valley and introduce attendees to powerful grassroots organizing happening locally. Readers include Jai Dulani, Abigail Chabitnoy, Lyrical Faith, Omkari Williams, and Cameron Awkward-Rich. Celebrate the richness of BIPOC poetry in our region, learn about local initiatives, and support writers and activists working for racial justice!<br /><br /><br />Doors open at 5:45. Admission is free. Donations are welcome and will go toward Brew & Forge’s work supporting poets and community organizers of color in Western Mass and across the Northeast.<br /><br /><br />The reading will be followed by a book signing and tabling by the Western Mass Bailout Project and the Trans Asylum Seekers Support Network.<br /><br /><br /><br />Friday, March 1, 2024<br /><br />Northampton Center for the Arts Flex Space at 33 Hawley<br /><br />6:00 PM - 8:00 PM<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brew-forge-poetry-night-a-celebration-of-bipoc-poetry-in-the-valley-tickets-820308483757?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP HERE</a></span><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-21864625870195618542024-02-22T11:09:00.000-05:002024-02-22T11:09:09.548-05:00Subverting the Motherhood Ideal: Reading and Conversation on International Women’s Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEsFpMHB4du4RnMC_gRCWw7Fhsqh6o6ZzJOi5120IcexiCc-s-fy6ZvJir46RrNUVXkBvj6ZuE2XkWuH1KNp2GHgwD7aRLNB23TcA2nKwJT2tMUTDvAel74jE6u-8H2kZPXgQMRAWMoKA1DZ9OkdNNZJopn6Jgb0v4BkzbMHlm6lt-95QSGuCn413HoE/s450/unnamed-5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEsFpMHB4du4RnMC_gRCWw7Fhsqh6o6ZzJOi5120IcexiCc-s-fy6ZvJir46RrNUVXkBvj6ZuE2XkWuH1KNp2GHgwD7aRLNB23TcA2nKwJT2tMUTDvAel74jE6u-8H2kZPXgQMRAWMoKA1DZ9OkdNNZJopn6Jgb0v4BkzbMHlm6lt-95QSGuCn413HoE/s320/unnamed-5.png" width="320" /></a><div><br /> <br />WHAT: Subverting the Motherhood Ideal: Reading and Conversation on International Women’s Day<br />WHEN: March 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST <div>WHERE: Northampton Center for the Arts 33 Hawley Street Northampton, MA. <br /><br />This Women’s History Month, on International Women’s Day, we bring together four prize-winning writers: Perugia board members Jennifer Jabaily-Blackburn and Arya Samuelson, and Perugia poets Gail Thomas and Carolina Hotchandani. They will read about being mothered and mothering (or not), choosing motherhood (or not), the cultural phenomenon glorifying caretaking, and the way we become mothers to our own parents as they age. Conversation with the writers and the opportunity to buy books will follow the reading. Free and open to the public (and held during Arts Night Out in Northampton). A grant from the Northampton Arts Council supports this program.<div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br />Participant bios:<br />Jen Jabaily-Blackburn’s first book of poems, Girl in a Bear Suit, was selected by Christopher Citro as winner of the 2023 Elixir Press Annual Poetry Prize and will be released in April 2024. Her recent work has appeared in or is coming soon from SIR, Arkansas International, Palette Poetry, Salamander, Fugue, Banshee, On the Seawall and Couplet Poetry, and her poems have twice been selected for Best New Poets. She is at work on a series of mixed-media blackout poems, hem, drawn from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Originally from the Boston area, she now lives in Western Massachusetts with her family. In 2024, she joined the board of Perugia Press, and she is an associate editor of Nine Syllables Press, housed at Smith College, where she is the Program & Outreach coordinator for the Boutelle-Day Poetry Center.<br /><br />Arya Samuelson is a writer, editor, and instructor living in Northampton. She is the winner of New Ohio Review‘s 2023 Nonfiction Prize and CutBank‘s Montana Prize in Nonfiction awarded by Cheryl Strayed. Her work has also been published in Bellevue Literary Review, Columbia Journal, The Millions, and elsewhere. She has lectured at Middlebury College on writing pedagogy and regularly teaches with a wide variety of literary organizations, in addition to offering private developmental editing and creative coaching services. Arya is training to be a somatic practitioner to help people unearth the stories of their bodies and transform them into art. A Perugia Press board member since 2022, she works full-time at an international nonprofit as a grant writer. Otherwise, Arya is probably obsessing over an adorable dog. <br /><br />Gail Thomas has published six books, from Finding the Bear (Perugia Press, 1997) to her most recent, Leaving Paradise. Her poems have been widely published in journals and anthologies. Among her awards are the A.V Christie award from Seven Kitchens Press for Trail of Roots, the Charlotte Mew Prize from Headmistress Press for Odd Mercy, the Narrative Poetry Prize from Naugatuck River Review, the Massachusetts Center for the Book’s “Must Read” for Waving Back, and the Quartet Journal’s Editor’s Choice Prize. She has been a fellow at the MacDowell Colony and Ucross, and several poems have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. She teaches poetry with Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshops, visits schools and libraries with her therapy dog, and supports immigrant and refugee families in Western Massachusetts.<br /><br />Carolina Hotchandani is a Latinx/South Asian poet born in Brazil and raised in various parts of the United States. Her debut poetry collection, The Book Eaters, won the 2023 Perugia Press Prize and was released in September 2023. She holds degrees from Brown, Texas State, and Northwestern universities. Her honors include scholarships from the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, Community of Writers, Napa Valley Writers’ Conference, the Rona Jaffe Foundation, and Tin House Writers’ Workshop. Her poetry has appeared in AGNI, Alaska Quarterly Review, The Atlantic, Beloit Poetry Journal, Blackbird, Cincinnati Review, Missouri Review, Prairie Schooner, and other journals. She is a Goodrich Assistant Professor of English in Omaha, Nebraska, where she lives with her husband and daughter.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-5016093694684119992024-02-16T09:30:00.002-05:002024-02-16T09:30:18.188-05:00Zea Mays Printmaking Offers Free Memberships to BIPOC Artists<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EncsiTeu4Hp3chcrJ53ElCW-uUXB2lt-GWdb3QT-tQkYkAeuzCdxc6KOBFlmOw4dH7iW7-IGU18DRtMx9jqpd-mFwlFZTcOJCn1FQUJlejfr67fWtZuPyrvpTnZUrrpNL7qh4_LNZWsaX5U3UPLT2vsUxSeg2PD6BCCGRR8Ort8mEkX2Astj3mEmYxs/s600/zea-mays-logo-horizontal-600.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="600" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EncsiTeu4Hp3chcrJ53ElCW-uUXB2lt-GWdb3QT-tQkYkAeuzCdxc6KOBFlmOw4dH7iW7-IGU18DRtMx9jqpd-mFwlFZTcOJCn1FQUJlejfr67fWtZuPyrvpTnZUrrpNL7qh4_LNZWsaX5U3UPLT2vsUxSeg2PD6BCCGRR8Ort8mEkX2Astj3mEmYxs/s320/zea-mays-logo-horizontal-600.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-9d40f610-7fff-76f0-6771-b1815d204432"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times;">Zea Mays Printmaking Offers Free Memberships to BIPOC Artists</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times;">FLORENCE, MA – Community printmaking studio Zea Mays Printmaking is expanding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with a new subsidized membership program for BIPOC artists. Artists that identify as BIPOC will be able to apply for a free year-long membership to the studio, which also includes 100 hours of access to the studio facilities for independent work. Zea Mays Printmaking plans to offer the BIPOC Artist Membership to two artists in 2024, with hopes that donations from members will make it possible to offer more in the future.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times;">Zea Mays Printmaking has operated in Florence since 2000, when its founder, artist Liz Chalfin, opened the studio with the goal of researching, developing and teaching less toxic and more sustainable methods of fine-art printmaking. Since its inception, Zea Mays Printmaking has grown to over 180 members, a full faculty roster and a year-round workshop schedule. Zea Mays Printmaking members, who normally pay a minimum of $75 a year for membership, are allowed to purchase independent working time in the fully equipped printshop, receive a discount on workshop registration, and are given opportunities to display their work in the Zea Mays Printmaking Flat File and at other community exhibitions. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times;">“At Zea Mays Printmaking, we believe environmental justice, social justice, economic justice and racial justice are inextricably intertwined. As part of our mission to help make printmaking safer for artists and the environment, we are committed to finding ways to remove barriers of access to our studio for artists from marginalized racial and ethnic groups.” Kaye Carroll, Zea Mays Printmaking Director of Marketing, goes on to explain, “A lot of forms of printmaking require access to equipment and training that many beginning artists, or artists facing institutional or economic challenges, do not have. Over the past couple of years, we have been seeking to address this issue through several changes, such as simplifying our membership application process, offering more beginner-friendly courses, providing scholarships for artists with financial need, and most recently this BIPOC Artist Membership program. Each of these initiatives is in service of the same goal: to let artists of all backgrounds, whatever their means and whichever stage of their artistic journey they are on, know that they are welcome and wanted in this community.”</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Applications for the Zea Mays Printmaking BIPOC Artist Membership will be accepted until May 14</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, 2024, and awardees will be selected by lottery on May 31</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="vertical-align: super;">st</span></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. Artists interested in applying should visit <a href="https://www.zeamaysprintmaking.com/education/scholarships/bipoc-artist-membership/">https://www.zeamaysprintmaking.com/education/scholarships/bipoc-artist-membership/</a></span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-64072371308645700422024-02-14T10:59:00.000-05:002024-02-14T10:59:29.835-05:00Partylonga NOHO Tango Fiesta<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDciO7_s4C0hNO7Ik58Bn6NzqCS8HIrJ7CS35yzP4BUy1AdKb_B6SAnfGwEEj0yvd4_ykL6BzqqotFOf0_cNdS_oY_XOfUaHU6hXf5vn1bqJv9UA11yCAN8zRhTQz27-PWjuD6OUG24JP4nVhoZgZMWcz12jFqSCi6wS1sJmjxiF75xnmj7zWreHKEsU/s1080/PERFORMANCE%20(3)%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDciO7_s4C0hNO7Ik58Bn6NzqCS8HIrJ7CS35yzP4BUy1AdKb_B6SAnfGwEEj0yvd4_ykL6BzqqotFOf0_cNdS_oY_XOfUaHU6hXf5vn1bqJv9UA11yCAN8zRhTQz27-PWjuD6OUG24JP4nVhoZgZMWcz12jFqSCi6wS1sJmjxiF75xnmj7zWreHKEsU/s320/PERFORMANCE%20(3)%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br />WHAT: Partylonga NOHO Tango Fiesta<br />WHEN: March 1st 7:30 pm<br />WHERE: First Churches of Northampton<br /><br /> Join the Tango Fiesta: A Night of Passion, Rhythm, and Fun in Western Massachusetts!<br /><br />Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of tango as Partylonga NOHO arrives in Western Massachusetts for a night of celebration at the Tango Fiesta!<br /><br />This thrilling event promises an unforgettable experience filled with passion, rhythm, and fun, where every step tells a story and every beat ignites the dance floor.<br /><br />Event Highlights:<br />Amazing Guest Teacher from Argentina, with international background who will guide you through the intricacies of tango with expertise and flair.<br />Tango Performance: Witness mesmerizing tango performances that will leave you spellbound.<br />Tango Class: Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, join our tango classes tailored for both. Experienced dancers will have a class with Aldo and Laura, and beginners with Brian!<br />Social Dancing: Dance the night away with fellow enthusiasts to the best tango music, creating magical moments that will linger in your memory.<br /><br />Get ready for a night like no other – full of laughter, connection, and the irresistible embrace of tango. Save the date, invite your friends, and let's make this Tango Fiesta a celebration to remember!<br /><br />Event Details:<br /><br />Date: March 1st<br />Time: 7:30 pm<br />Location: First Churches of Northampton<br />Hosted by: Laura Grandi & Western MA Tango<br /><br />Official Hashtags: #TangoFiesta #DanceAllNight #TangoPassion #Milonga #TangoArgentino #NOHOPartylonga #Westermatango #Tangograndi<br /><br />Facebook event: <a href="https://fb.me/e/1wQYlRzcr">https://fb.me/e/1wQYlRzcr</a><br /><br />Eventbrite: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/partylonga-noho-tango-dance-tickets-828776722487?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/partylonga-noho-tango-dance-tickets-828776722487?aff=oddtdtcreator</a><br /><br />For media inquiries, please contact:<br />Laura Grandi<br />Host - Tango teacher<br />6468419028<br /><a href="mailto:tangograndi@gmail.com">tangograndi@gmail.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.tangograndi.com/">www.tangograndi.com</a>--<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-3591065293216515862024-02-08T09:49:00.000-05:002024-02-08T09:49:05.575-05:002024 Chinese New Year Culture Festival<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWcgOIF_ul3LJh55eFpTd0wBipZ62xVkdlvJ4qonB0DJgpkF3NkME-pM52ykbse5QKYBPrZYUuqG-N7D9-3tAL26zvYAf3Gb27J9R_0pvwe2kD5h_fr7D-fNnMp8sQwlEEIzYXw_QNJmhq0SGzfViAXI2SDRmYqVbHC6bHwZ_rI9Cm5sAE3C4ygUnsO0/s2000/flyer-Eng.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWcgOIF_ul3LJh55eFpTd0wBipZ62xVkdlvJ4qonB0DJgpkF3NkME-pM52ykbse5QKYBPrZYUuqG-N7D9-3tAL26zvYAf3Gb27J9R_0pvwe2kD5h_fr7D-fNnMp8sQwlEEIzYXw_QNJmhq0SGzfViAXI2SDRmYqVbHC6bHwZ_rI9Cm5sAE3C4ygUnsO0/s320/flyer-Eng.png" width="247" /></a><div><br /><div><span style="font-family: times;">WHAT: 2024 Chinese New Year Culture Festival<br />WHEN: Sat Feb 17th, 2024 2:00pm-8:00pm <br />WHERE: Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Building A, 80 Locust St, Northampton, MA</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Culture Tours and Vendor Show</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Live Performances</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Dinner, Awards and Raffles </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); 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The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-30054359608126488802024-02-01T16:28:00.002-05:002024-02-14T16:07:25.884-05:00Silver Chord Bowl 40th Anniversary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPNG0bkZXImagXYId1RE41APIMh26GAk1JIXUTL2dkQsxamwjWl9QXiRJ2Vitqc2Cn4x79rvCK_X5WmPbPESvPa43jfd6cEAPm_pksUUm9oAjbYG_rmjzCYjGXqehmTvbkEvyCnyF3xdFBHKO1pBP6FaW3mdxeahPgFzghZC32Js1ZNT1dhO0NcDxzp0/s1200/SCB2024-social-wide.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPNG0bkZXImagXYId1RE41APIMh26GAk1JIXUTL2dkQsxamwjWl9QXiRJ2Vitqc2Cn4x79rvCK_X5WmPbPESvPa43jfd6cEAPm_pksUUm9oAjbYG_rmjzCYjGXqehmTvbkEvyCnyF3xdFBHKO1pBP6FaW3mdxeahPgFzghZC32Js1ZNT1dhO0NcDxzp0/s320/SCB2024-social-wide.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Silver Chord Bowl 40th Anniversary</b></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As we celebrate the 40th year of the esteemed Silver Chord Bowl, the most revered collegiate a cappella showcase in the region, we invite you to witness unmatched talent at the iconic John M. Greene Hall on Smith College's campus. This year's event will be inaugurated with a soulful performance by Northampton High School's Northamptones, paving the way for six acclaimed groups from top colleges and universities around the Northeast. Prepare to be awed by Tufts sQ!, Eight Beat Measure – RIT's Original TTBB A Cappella Group, The Chorallaries of MIT, UCONN Extreme Measures "ExM," The Amherst College Zumbyes, Smith College Blackappella & POCappella. Join Steve Sanderson of the Northampton Arts Council/WRSI 93.9 the River, Smith College President Sarah Willie-LeBreton, and the Mayor of Northampton, Gina-Louise Sciarra, as they host the Silver Chord Bowl. This unique opportunity to experience the heart of a cappella is not to be missed.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>When?</b><br />Sunday, February 11 – 2:00 PM Showtime, Doors Open at 1:30 PM<br /><br /><b>Where?</b><br />John M. Greene Hall is located on the Smith College campus, 60 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060<br /><br /><b>How Much?</b><br />In Advance: </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Price Premium Assigned Seating All Ages - $35<br />General Assigned Seating All Ages - $15 (Available online); <br /><br />Day of at Door Price:<br />Premium Assigned Seating All Ages - $40<br />General Assigned Seating All Ages - $20<br /><br /><b>Online Advanced Ticket Outlet: FreshTix</b><br /><br />There are 2 ways to buy tickets on FreshTix:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Online - <a href="https://www.freshtix.com/events/silver-chord-bowl" style="font-weight: bold;">https://www.freshtix.com/events/silver-chord-bowl</a><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Over the phone. You can call <b>678-701-6114</b><br />Tickets are sent via email moments after the transaction is completed<br /><br /><a href="https://support.freshtix.com/hc/en-us/articles/202111006-Contact-us">Click here for more information</a> about our opening hours and holiday information.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><b>In-person Advance Ticket Outlets:</b> State Street Fruit Store in Northampton and Cooper’s Corner in Florence</div><div><br /></div><div>A limited number of General Assigned Seating Tickets All Ages for $15 will be available at State Street Fruit Store and Cooper’s Corner in Florence. The tickets are assigned seating, so please pay attention to the section, row, and section you buy. Only orchestra sections A and D, rows 18-25, are available at State Street and Cooper’s.</div><div><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>--------</b><br /></span><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Headline Sponsor: </span></b></div><div><a href="https://www.smith.edu/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Smith College</span></b></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Organizational Support:</b><br /><a href="http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>, <a href="http://www.northamptonma.gov/">City of Northampton</a>, <a href="https://www.smith.edu/">Smith College</a></span><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2ZWdiIYn92xvuUSji6jreRTxFeVA0kovdW2Nh3a3qB8Z0p9By_ujvlN0wKBe1LycvFUfwE52ygv8Uwz1kNioPoVUQGIqOtbavV4LR9-pcXhbxArHPjclDhk-B3ad-gqkqVOGk2TYNoLyIAcIml34xyS47eR_mxe33kaAt2P-Ki6wp5kh6MHcGOetg-g/s1392/four-sundays-2024-sponsors.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2ZWdiIYn92xvuUSji6jreRTxFeVA0kovdW2Nh3a3qB8Z0p9By_ujvlN0wKBe1LycvFUfwE52ygv8Uwz1kNioPoVUQGIqOtbavV4LR9-pcXhbxArHPjclDhk-B3ad-gqkqVOGk2TYNoLyIAcIml34xyS47eR_mxe33kaAt2P-Ki6wp5kh6MHcGOetg-g/w345-h400/four-sundays-2024-sponsors.png" width="345" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-3491201543446500322024-02-01T16:09:00.005-05:002024-02-02T14:49:09.151-05:00 Northampton Youth Cinema Festival Call for Submissions<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAITQxsp4CDZiMh9Eukuh7NREk7GR5xxiG8xPL3p8sV3wgbkhtO_Ub8Og-_wRTUnszbqCk885JRSqBJ5_uVqGcpkQXMPFHydgfGtpBAaFF_JksuO6p1NVhofTGhRpRIOrpgCAD6gLxu1AH18L4imSMMaYNpG13cnLjLLrMZvMVGnqkIN2oswtwRK0fZY/s3300/NYCF%20Poster%20IMage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAITQxsp4CDZiMh9Eukuh7NREk7GR5xxiG8xPL3p8sV3wgbkhtO_Ub8Og-_wRTUnszbqCk885JRSqBJ5_uVqGcpkQXMPFHydgfGtpBAaFF_JksuO6p1NVhofTGhRpRIOrpgCAD6gLxu1AH18L4imSMMaYNpG13cnLjLLrMZvMVGnqkIN2oswtwRK0fZY/s320/NYCF%20Poster%20IMage.png" width="247" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 700; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton Youth Cinema Festival Call for Submissions</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e1ef2dfa-7fff-cad8-7399-3ac36fd8d149"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Northampton Youth Cinema Festival is a relaunch of the YouthFilm Festival, last run in 2017. The festival ran for 17 years before it was shelved. The festival is being relaunched by two Northampton High School filmmakers collaborating with the Northampton Arts Council and Northampton Open Media.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The festival screenings will take place on April 19th, 2024, at the tail end of the week-long Northampton Kidsbestfest.</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Call for Submissions</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We encourage high-school and college-age filmmakers to submit their films. We are accepting film submissions that are under 30 minutes, excluding documentaries. The submission deadline is March 1st, 2024.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A selection committee will view submissions, and filmmakers will be notified in late March.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Selected films will be screened at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton on Friday, April 19th, 2024.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Rules and Regulations</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">NYCF IS ACCEPTING ALL FILMS EXCEPT DOCUMENTARIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">- MUSIC VIDEOS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">- NARRATIVE FILMS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">- ANIMATED SHORTS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">- BIOPICS</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Please keep all films under 20 minutes. Films between 20 and 30 minutes will be considered. Films over 30 minutes will not be considered.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">By submitting, you agree for your film to be shown in person at the NYCF and virtually listed on Vimeo/Youtube.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; 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vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When?</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Friday, April 19th – 11:00 AM Showtime, Doors Open at 10:30 AM.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; 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font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><p></p><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-52692752481409427552024-02-01T12:53:00.001-05:002024-02-01T12:53:04.652-05:00Physiotasmagorical at A.P.E. Gallery March 7 - 30, 2024<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMquj0gL2AImQPMO3S_hG_OFb50rVM8-Wqbyjtd80c_MbwouWC5c5AT-MiYL0Zo_wKP7qs5u3QWGweJUsmDlfISTgCAlvn0x5GzdkKeDM_ANMlerCopagrEBeAL7dPyZITPeJEC3MaS0n97HVCsgYXbAwxfdZ8k0PGxU9i3beTGAA8HueJ01uwMNzFqeE/s1400/Meier.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMquj0gL2AImQPMO3S_hG_OFb50rVM8-Wqbyjtd80c_MbwouWC5c5AT-MiYL0Zo_wKP7qs5u3QWGweJUsmDlfISTgCAlvn0x5GzdkKeDM_ANMlerCopagrEBeAL7dPyZITPeJEC3MaS0n97HVCsgYXbAwxfdZ8k0PGxU9i3beTGAA8HueJ01uwMNzFqeE/s320/Meier.webp" width="320" /></a><br /><br />WHAT: PHYSIO * TAS * MAGORICAL The Implicit Body <br />WHERE: A.P.E. Gallery 126 Main Street, Northampton, MA <a href="http://www.apearts.org/">www.apearts.org</a><br />WHEN: March 7 - 30, 2024 <br />March 8, 5 - 8 pm Opening Reception, Arts Night Out<br />March 29, 7 - 8 pm Gallery Talk by Curator <br /><br />The artists in Physiotasmagorical investigate corporeal secrets that reside at the juncture of the clinical and the imaginary. The domain of these artists is a spectacle of implicit knowledge. They question what is inside the body as a search for the definition of who we are outside. What effects do our internal phenomena have on our defining characteristics of both body and mind? How does the somatic self reveal our unique human reality? Intentional awareness of sensation, our “gut instinct,” reveals knowledge that is an embodied subject of “self.” The wisdom of the body is vague, invisible and powerful; a cabinet of curiosities. If phantasmagoric refers to “dream-like blurring of real and imaginary elements,” the addition of “physio” associates these works of art to the body as fantastic conjurings of our internal selves. The subject of “self” is both democratizing and unique, human being to human being. curated by Susan Sensemann<br /><br />Carolynn Desch Chicago, IL<br />Christa Donner Sunderland, MA<br />Michael Medeiros South Hadley, MA<br />Bobbi Meier Chicago, IL<br />Deb Mell Truro, MA<br />Melissa Oresky Bloomington, IL<br />Susan Sensemann Easthampton, MA<br /><br />PHYSIOTASMAGORICAL<br /><br />About the Artists:<br />(Quoted phrases are those of the artists) <br /><br />Installation works by CAROLYNN DESCH embody her curiosity about “the emotional and physical fragility of the human mind and body” and the “physical part of the psyche.” Using wool, felt, sterling silver and industrial foam, she depicts blood, glands, and organs as they might appear and function as “unnaturally rational” if re-designed for greater simplicity, efficiency and style. “I look at the forces of our senses combined with our emotional response to our world and conceptualize my realizations. Always, there are the questions of why and how. How do the laws of chemistry, mechanics and physics, along with social and emotional forces come together to allow us to function?” <div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>CHRISTA DONNER writes,“Drawing is my microscope and my scalpel: the tools with which I investigate the body and its metaphors. My recent work reimagines hybrid human anatomies visibly merged with the multispecies communities we are a part of. Every body is a complex ecosystem, a microbiome both impacting and impacted by what’s outside it. Paper offers an ideal matrix through which to explore the fragile but flexible nature of these interdependent systems. Through the fluid medium of ink, I propose speculative models that move between the emotional architecture of our own bodies and the layered history of the world we inhabit…I’m leaning into “super-natural” elements of the natural world…our own animal-ness and interdependence with other organisms.” <br /><br />MICHAEL MEDEIROS is a poet, potter and historian whose writing and ceramic installations include references to organic systems in gardens, forests and the body. Metaphor drives the imagery of his work within subjects as diverse as Emily Dickinson’s home and poetry and the history of industry in New Bedford. Collaborative projects have included sound, participation by other artists, writers and passersby. "Achilles is an exploration, through ceramic and poetry, of notions of ability and disability, and of perceptions of functionality and how to exist with a failure to function as hoped and intended.” The “crocks”suggest generosity - personal and communal renewal. <br /><br />BOBBI MEIER’S sculpture, tapestries and installations reveal “sex, secrets and surgery” as she explores desire and embarrassment toward the body, domesticity and family through humor in abstract form. Works like Strange Etiquette and Rebellious Fibers “are emotional repositories for the feelings we hide and thoughts that remain unspoken….In 2017, I made a grid of intimate soft sculptural objects titled Everything Was Going So Well, as a reaction to several years caregiving for sick and dying friends and family members. In 2020, anticipating a pandemic and looming lockdown, I made a sculpture a day using only existing materials in my home studio…The bundles bring me a sense of reassurance in a world that is never without madness and always in need of solace.”<br /><br />DEB MELL’S paintings and sculptures are inhabited by hybrid beings, part human and part animal, that are nameless, vividly specific, familiar, totemic, comic, surreal, joyful and macabre. As they inhabit their own fields of dream, they embody the mysteries of the viewer’s desires, emotion and instincts. “I think of people and animals and nature as all part of one thing.” A recurring image is a domelike shape, the Cahokia Mounds near her home in Southern Illinois. “I think about my past and the stories that weren’t told. Your past and who you are is always with you.” Her work is encrusted with beads, bones, cut up cans, talons, plastic spiders, roses, pearls, matches, feathers, sequins, bones… layered and layered to make visionary creatures that are personal, political and spirit-ish. <br /><br />The “brain” is re-fathomed in MELISSA ORESKY’S subjects as a fluid conversation of abstract forms. As a doubled Rorschach test of familiar and abbreviated parts of the body, this abstracted brain is constructed with layers of paint, ink and collage. The second piece, Specter 2, might be body - debris of human or plant organism that is rooted within her shifts between painting and drawing. Here, an imagined MRI converses with a tangled, jangled bit of lived experience as illness and healing unfold. Oresky’s current mixed media work includes video, sculpture and site-specific interactive projects. Her studio practice is one of “growing” her art through iterative processes over a long period of time like the aliveness of environmental consciousness and imaginative reconstruction. <br /><br />SUSAN SENSEMANN’S large and mid-scale paintings, drawings and polymer clay sculptures, 2023 - 2024, are works in two ongoing series: Some-body’s Body and Corporeal Secrets. Her semi-anatomical imagery is derived from illustrations in Netter’s, Gray’s Anatomy and other medical texts as well as 18 c wax figures by the anatomist, Anna Morandi Manzolini. “Although a heart is a heart, and your pituitary gland resembles mine, I title each piece with specificity such as Woman Listening to Roy Orbison/lacrymal glands. We inhabit bodies that are remarkably and relatively similar as well unimaginably unique.” A series of giclee prints of cut paper collages are constructs of her cast of characters: Runaway, Queen, Painter, Moongazer and other familiars in an internal family of advisors, fools and fantacists. <br /><br />Stay tuned for updates on our Upcoming page: <a href="http://www.apearts.org/upcoming.html">http://www.apearts.org/upcoming.html</a>.<br /><br />Available Potential Enterprises, Ltd. (A.P.E.) is an artist-led, artist-centered 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting contemporary artists working in all disciplines by stewarding the spaces in which they create, perform and exhibit their work. A.P.E is dedicated to fostering relationships, encounters, and exchanges that nourish the capacity for imagination. <a href="http://www.apearts.org/">http://www.apearts.org</a>; 413.586.5553 <br /><br />This event is made possible in part through support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-2527637842500204082024-01-24T16:08:00.004-05:002024-01-24T16:08:29.035-05:00LABYRINTH FEATURING THREE PERFORMANCE EVENTS at the A.P.E. WORKROOM THEATER<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpx1OGuhVlArlN11MZt1qnpfmExpsUeXfAPiMeHIPoT90hTxJNZWyc8ljPboZ4JqOJxqzy9E6Ghw1PmwNUIcSZJpV8Ng0_UQcGnNRvzKJiZO77gfgjjclVP-nQ0SICeXxM4Q8NZpSY4DQ39kHXJgXWmdmEX8pWQj6pysjECqhiB62hcEtR_1qG8wTcuM/s1100/unnamed.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="1100" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpx1OGuhVlArlN11MZt1qnpfmExpsUeXfAPiMeHIPoT90hTxJNZWyc8ljPboZ4JqOJxqzy9E6Ghw1PmwNUIcSZJpV8Ng0_UQcGnNRvzKJiZO77gfgjjclVP-nQ0SICeXxM4Q8NZpSY4DQ39kHXJgXWmdmEX8pWQj6pysjECqhiB62hcEtR_1qG8wTcuM/s320/unnamed.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h2 style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5em 0px 0.8em; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">THE SCHOOL FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE & THOUGHT PRESENTS:<br />The Hatchery young artist project in:</span></strong><br /><span style="color: #8d5024; font-size: xx-large;"><strong>LABYRINTH</strong></span><br /><strong style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span style="font-size: large;">FEATURING THREE PERFORMANCE EVENTS at the A.P.E. WORKROOM THEATER</span></strong><br /><span style="color: #2a2a2a;">"teens who think on their feet" hampshire gazette</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-size: small;">CELEBRATING and SPOTLIGHTING the inspiring and essential voices of<br />our TEENS<br /><strong>DANCE- MUSIC- THEATER- VIDEO</strong><br />LIVE ART LIVE ART LIVE ART LIVE ART<br /><strong>Together- we create something greater than ourselves</strong></span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #8d5024; font-size: medium;">WHAT?</span><br />HATCHERY presents:</strong> <strong>LABYRINTH </strong><br />New works by HATCHERY dancers and pit band, featuring guests <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youngatheartchorus.com/&source=gmail&ust=1706216505470000&usg=AOvVaw2Zud8SjPPSMDs3qLoPQ41z" href="https://youngatheartchorus.com/" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(213, 213, 172); color: #373737; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Young@Heart Chorus</a>, and works by: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://shakiathekey.com/&source=gmail&ust=1706216505470000&usg=AOvVaw1nyIUYDtRdsGlpDD0JG2FF" href="https://shakiathekey.com/" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(213, 213, 172); color: #373737; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Shakia the key</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.brendandrakechoreography.com/&source=gmail&ust=1706216505470000&usg=AOvVaw3Pfg_o-pda3V5vaK7OzZC1" href="https://www.brendandrakechoreography.com/" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(213, 213, 172); color: #373737; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Brenden Drake</a> <br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #8d5024; font-size: medium;">WHERE? </span></strong><br />In A.P.E.’s Workroom Theater, 33 Hawley Street, Northampton<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #8d5024; font-size: medium;">WHEN?</span> </strong><br />FRIDAY January 26 at 7:00 PM<br />SATURDAY January 27 at 7:00 PM<br />SUNDAY January 28 at 2 PM- WITH YOUNG@HEART and YOUTHFUL EXPRESSIONS<br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scdt-presents-hatchery-in-labyrinth-tickets-777571506307?utm-campaign%3Dsocial%26utm-content%3Dattendeeshare%26utm-medium%3Ddiscovery%26utm-term%3Dlisting%26utm-source%3Dcp%26aff%3Debdsshcopyurl&source=gmail&ust=1706216505470000&usg=AOvVaw3pRT3j9ebfb_LODh4anlGZ" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scdt-presents-hatchery-in-labyrinth-tickets-777571506307?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(213, 213, 172); color: #373737; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><strong>TICKETS HERE!</strong></a></span></h2><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-46764734277680757022024-01-23T13:04:00.004-05:002024-01-23T13:04:48.956-05:00ArtsEZ 2023 Award Winners<p> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Northampton Arts Council is pleased to announce the awarding of 16 grants totaling $11,475 in support of various projects from funds raised through event programming within the Northampton community. Our signature fundraising events include the Silver Chord Bowl, Performance, and First Night Northampton. The funding of these projects would not have been possible without our community members who continue to support our benefit events and the sponsors and donors who contribute time and again. Each year, we are in awe of the outstanding applications we have the honor of reviewing, and unfortunately, we were unable to fund many worthy projects. The Arts Council received 64 requests for almost $103,685 of funding. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-9603ad9f-7fff-a6ca-7c68-63632ddf76e6"><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 0pt;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none;"><colgroup><col width="123"></col><col width="145"></col><col width="261"></col><col width="66"></col><col width="73"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sarah Stefana Smith</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“I can’t read little things like letters. I read big things like men.” Critical Fabulation as Broadsides of Sojourner Truth</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Rebecca Muller</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hestia Mural Restoration Collective</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Restoration of the mural, History of Women in Northampton 1600-1980" by the Hestia Art Collective"</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,200.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sharon Leshner</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Color Collaborative</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Imagined Worlds</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,125.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Carolyn Abbe Smith</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton Jazz Festival</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2023 NORTHAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Roger Tincknell</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Children's Songs and Singing Games</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Timothy Lovett</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Comedy as a Weapon</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Comedy Cause 5: A benefit comedy show for The Care Center</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,000.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Allen Fowler</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Elephant Vanishes</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$650.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Joey Baron</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Community Artist in Residency</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Jesse Freidin</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Jesse Freidin Photographer</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Are You OK? Local Photoshoot & Feature in Exhibition at Paper City Clothing</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Ebbie Russell</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Co-Creating Kin: A Movement Space for Young People of All Ages</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Ariel Shapiro</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Burikes</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Klezmer Night Out!</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Christina Webster</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Sphere c/o The DNA</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Social Media Design Lab Stipends</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Media Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dara Herman-Zierlein</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Parenthood in a Political Climate</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$600.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Nikki Gardner</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Giving Voice—Immigrants & refugees share their stories</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$400.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sara Gately</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Everyone is an Artist</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$250.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Tim Eriksen</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><br /></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Echoes of Future Past- The Antique Concerte on Pyne Street Revival</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$250.00</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-32376359685833160022024-01-23T10:29:00.007-05:002024-02-16T10:50:30.375-05:00 ‘LOVE YOU!’ a post Valentine’s Day Arts Cabaret <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jetEHlj4oP2ioUFzmARoUwf5tuMu3PGNras8bSuye_k-CKVedvydibsz75sdRIKYQorgrXw2TmpR1cY0N-1347EQ8gYr2qeYvYuJQNNQLuBSzWMWDb-f8yvSUzpH8MCIvoLwif75PaMf1FxStDbkN3rcbm-KAQ0_IFAjrwVvkF3GEL50XY1uYHkHvLA/s5500/Arts%20Cabaret%20graphic%20with%20rsvp%20qrc%20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5500" data-original-width="5000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jetEHlj4oP2ioUFzmARoUwf5tuMu3PGNras8bSuye_k-CKVedvydibsz75sdRIKYQorgrXw2TmpR1cY0N-1347EQ8gYr2qeYvYuJQNNQLuBSzWMWDb-f8yvSUzpH8MCIvoLwif75PaMf1FxStDbkN3rcbm-KAQ0_IFAjrwVvkF3GEL50XY1uYHkHvLA/s320/Arts%20Cabaret%20graphic%20with%20rsvp%20qrc%20.jpeg" width="291" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><b>‘LOVE YOU!’</b> a post Valentine’s Day Arts Cabaret <br /><br />The Northampton Arts Council invites you to join us for a dynamic party with a showcase of talent to give our community a taste of the artistic vision of each of our recent grant recipients. <br /><br />‘LOVE YOU!’ a post-Valentine’s Day Arts Cabaret, will take place at the Smith College Conference Center at 49 College Ln on the Smith College Campus on February 15, 6:30-9:30 pm.<br /><br />Free and open to the public, there will be drink, music, AND dancing.<br /><br />Click on this <a href="https://forms.gle/JWQip8GHrdQ97YkM7">link to RSVP</a>.<br /><br />The Arts Cabaret Sub-committee of the Northampton Arts Council produces this event.<div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-88474046299356372352024-01-18T15:51:00.002-05:002024-01-26T08:16:39.024-05:00WINTERFEST 2024 presented by Downtown Northampton Association<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MF7vO5fDEQNJiplcPNkGrkprFt9eNHzHILC2TXbO3060TS2AGHERB8Y9EauIYVcscfjiCbLre1311XAJ2owknjvfzpLznJKQob_qCmFimNOpbSidl9Uoulzi33L6UkOtec4q1_Hd2xU24TlTMDjJLrZUwHJ6zccKA1k-tE6uGsG1xji0Lwq_DVkxSwI/s1623/WINTERFEST.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1623" data-original-width="1378" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MF7vO5fDEQNJiplcPNkGrkprFt9eNHzHILC2TXbO3060TS2AGHERB8Y9EauIYVcscfjiCbLre1311XAJ2owknjvfzpLznJKQob_qCmFimNOpbSidl9Uoulzi33L6UkOtec4q1_Hd2xU24TlTMDjJLrZUwHJ6zccKA1k-tE6uGsG1xji0Lwq_DVkxSwI/s320/WINTERFEST.jpeg" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />WHAT: WINTERFEST 2024 presented by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/northamptondna?__cft__[0]=AZVddmR0znP7H2dJzECKCx7MLpyZKSDutPZhUk3tC9PoFTfseauXHMu315gV4s_LEjo8xBWy6deyU6Vvv6kd0P-ZTT1wBug7f9LCq1_Y3XbxKwCJfy5Or55-Ir_ylqud1Lpgb4Lfho4kfSIoqrJqk7MgQwvTz03U_NIiL0L0ze7YtC2DhKwtyLNvVRPX2_N6sPA&__tn__=-]K-R">Downtown Northampton Association</a><div>WHERE: Pulaski Park and locations across Downtown Northampton, MA</div><div>WHEN: Saturday, January 20 from 12pm - 4pm<br /> FREE & Open to the Public </div><div><br /><div>Welcome to WINTERFEST 2024! Come downtown and spend your Saturday afternoon with us! The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/northamptondna?__cft__[0]=AZVddmR0znP7H2dJzECKCx7MLpyZKSDutPZhUk3tC9PoFTfseauXHMu315gV4s_LEjo8xBWy6deyU6Vvv6kd0P-ZTT1wBug7f9LCq1_Y3XbxKwCJfy5Or55-Ir_ylqud1Lpgb4Lfho4kfSIoqrJqk7MgQwvTz03U_NIiL0L0ze7YtC2DhKwtyLNvVRPX2_N6sPA&__tn__=-]K-R">Downtown Northampton Association</a> will be slingin' hot chocolate, S'mores to be roasted over the fire, ice art in motion, crafts for the kids, dancing and karaoke this Saturday, January 20 from 12pm - 4pm.<br /><div>Winterfest is free, open to the public and guaranteed to be the best reason to get out and actually enjoy the brisk, wintery air! </div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1116601399265355?active_tab=about">Facebook Event RSVP</a></div><div>www.northamptondna.com</div><div><br />Vote for the People’s Choice Award!<br />Simply check the box next to your favorite ice sculpture and the winning artist will receive $300. Ballot boxes can be found in Pulaski Park and at each of the ice sculpture locations.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8C4EfOlLSo2bcrPkbctrGqVMlMhRxuXkhgCE_GTBGCiY89TM_pS8ri2EM0DjXiHc47Qw5MJ3ZfvXO6U77SBpvBN2xTa2mXpoF8X7w3MtHQqNWFQSye56mkW54ufMiABCdLu1wAbaY4laPnPJJ_vi-MTjDOpXiRiI3VRAyXb050HBwBXUJgEuEGEpzQ4A/s1696/Screen%20Shot%202024-01-18%20at%2011.24.36%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="1696" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8C4EfOlLSo2bcrPkbctrGqVMlMhRxuXkhgCE_GTBGCiY89TM_pS8ri2EM0DjXiHc47Qw5MJ3ZfvXO6U77SBpvBN2xTa2mXpoF8X7w3MtHQqNWFQSye56mkW54ufMiABCdLu1wAbaY4laPnPJJ_vi-MTjDOpXiRiI3VRAyXb050HBwBXUJgEuEGEpzQ4A/s320/Screen%20Shot%202024-01-18%20at%2011.24.36%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-41403536861846725792024-01-16T11:43:00.002-05:002024-03-07T11:14:29.255-05:00Northampton Arts Council Announces FY24 Grant Recipients<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLqjj_Yvve3hgTaarMR8J2bucuV08I7xjNighV8O4uBoHJgjV9L9-iuETEF_PB0GFa7wwhq1oDvUnu_Kj56rkInW0DjO3fpAn5GYCyJJOcI3dcM_Gq8c6qrg3sh41njgmQfs_4DfZUkPGLzuBfHFqsNjsgiRl3q1F2NrRk6x9xwm6BqFeUjKGmMuym9M/s772/MCC_Logo_RGB_NoTag.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="772" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLqjj_Yvve3hgTaarMR8J2bucuV08I7xjNighV8O4uBoHJgjV9L9-iuETEF_PB0GFa7wwhq1oDvUnu_Kj56rkInW0DjO3fpAn5GYCyJJOcI3dcM_Gq8c6qrg3sh41njgmQfs_4DfZUkPGLzuBfHFqsNjsgiRl3q1F2NrRk6x9xwm6BqFeUjKGmMuym9M/s320/MCC_Logo_RGB_NoTag.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">NORTHAMPTON, MA: Today, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra and the Northampton Arts Council announced the award of 32 grants totaling </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$22,705 </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">in support of art projects and programming in Northampton. The Massachusetts Cultural Council's Local Cultural Council (LCC) program allocated funds to the city. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-479a2b96-7fff-18c6-7f30-55ccc1a68547"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“I am pleased to continue Northampton’s long tradition of support for the arts community,” shared Mayor Sciarra, “I look forward to enjoying, along with our city residents, the outcome of these exciting projects.”</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Arts Council received 114 applications for </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$217,372 </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> in requested funding. Grants were awarded in the following categories: Dance, Literature, Media Arts, Multidisciplinary Arts, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“I wish we could have funded them all,” said Brian Foote, Director of the Northampton Arts Council. “The caliber of applications this round was extraordinary, which made the process extremely competitive among many worthy projects.” </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The LCC FY24 Grant Recipients are:</span></p><br /><br /><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 0pt;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none;"><colgroup><col width="124"></col><col width="236"></col><col width="164"></col><col width="50"></col><col width="76"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">APPLICANT</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PROJECT TITLE</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Project Location</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">DISCIPLINE</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Award</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton Parents Center, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Weekly Drop-In Music Classes for Families with Young Children</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton Parents Center (lower level Edwards Church)</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pathlight, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Whole Children musical theater project</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Smith College, Northampton</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Theatre</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,000.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Performance Project, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">"Mother Tongue" by First Generation Ensemble</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hampshire County Jail, Northampton High School</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Theatre</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,000.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton Center for the Arts, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2024 Youth Performance Festival</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton Center for the Arts and Make It Springfield</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Interdisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,000.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Acosta, Pamela</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Contra-corriente or the Pond-dwellers</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,000.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 34.5pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Westwater Weekes, Naomi</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Reclamation Project: Honoring the Voices of People of Color in Folk Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Ideally at Northampton Public Library or a Northampton Community center, but I am open to working with the LCC to find an accessible venue.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,000.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Barron, Shakia</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Gathering: Kia the Key & Company Community Hip-Hop Workshop</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">outdoor space at 33 Hawley</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dance</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,000.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bombyx Brass Collective</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bombyx Brass Collective Masterclasses and Performance</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$1,000.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts, Inc</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Latern Festival and Chinese New year Culture Fair</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, Northampton</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Viking Runestone</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Humanities</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$550.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Carlino, Kim A.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">BIPOC Curatorial Fellowship</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Tiny Art 4 All Gallery Project, Northampton</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Leader, Rachel</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">KlezCummington</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton and Cummington, MA</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lepore, Seth</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Faces of Medicine</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Media Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Green Street Brew A Capella Group</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Local Vocal #13</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton High School</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 34.5pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Allen, Megan</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Taking STEAM (Science-Technology-Arts-Math) into The Community: The STEAM-Mobile</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">greater Northampton, Florence Farmer's Market, Northampton Public Schools, Hampshire Heights, Florence Heights</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">pastorfield-li, elizabeth</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">home//made</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">33 Hawley Street</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Photography</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Parlor Room, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Trans Affirming Voice Training Masterclass Series</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Parlor Room</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Forbes Library</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hands-on art making workshops for adults</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Forbes Library Community Room</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$697.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Grow Food Northampton, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Grow Food Northampton Farmers Markets Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Tuesday Market and Winter Market Northampton, MA</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Translate Gender, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">co-ACT Trans Youth Theatre Collective</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton, MA</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Theatre</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Liberal Arts Popup Gallery</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The "Strong and Pleasant Homecoming" festival music from the 80' and 90's</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Liberal arts popup gallery LLC and Bishops lounge LLC</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$750.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Valley Arts Mentors</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Valley Arts Mentors: Mentorship Program and Webinar Series</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Virtually</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$558.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Freedman, Robert</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">MY MAMA AND THE FULL SCALE INVASION</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Workroom APE Theater , 33 Hawley St, Northampton, MAA</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Theatre</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Play Incubation Collective</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2024 Play Incubation Collective Salons</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A.P.E. Workroom Cooperative, 33 Hawley St</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Self-Evident Education, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Power of Truths Arts & Education Festival</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Florence, MA</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Interdisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Valley Art Salon</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The ArtSalon</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Smith College</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multidisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$400.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bridge Street School</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Field Trip to see Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Greenfield High School Auditorium</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Music</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Evers, Madge</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Drawing With Light</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton High School and Northampton Center for the Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visual Arts</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Morigan Welland, Pan</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I Sing Earth</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Northampton Center for the Arts, Flex Space</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Interdisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Throughout locations in Northampton and Florence.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Interdisciplinary</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$500.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lander-Grinspoon Academy The Solomon Schechter School of the Pioneer Valley, Inc.</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">MAPA: Dancing Through The Map of Diasporic History</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lander-Grinspoon Academy</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dance</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$250.00</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 15pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Theater Between Addresses</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">To Serve The Hive</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pine Box Studios, 221 Pine Street, Florence, MA</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Theatre</span></p></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-right: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-style: solid; border-top: solid #cccccc 0.75pt; border-width: 0.75pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0pt 2pt; vertical-align: bottom;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">$250.00</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-67018918359786909602024-01-12T15:26:00.002-05:002024-03-07T11:14:17.812-05:00Northampton Arts Council Announces 2024-2026 Poet Laureate<p> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Poet Laureate to Host Poetry Night Celebrating BIPOC Poetry in the Valley</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f4b8dd78-7fff-9d37-8bbe-c5ba0d0d059b"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Northampton Arts Council is thrilled to announce the appointment of Franny Choi as Northampton’s poet laureate for the 2024–2026 term. As Northampton’s 10th laureate, Choi joins the illustrious ranks of poets Karen Skolfield, Martin Espada, Janet Aalfs, Jack Gilbert, Lesléa Newman, Lenelle Moïse, Richard Michelson, Patrick Donnelly, and Amy Dryansky.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Northampton Poet Laureate position is a two-year term and celebrates Northampton’s vibrant and diverse poetry community through activities of interest to the chosen poet and will educate the public about the importance of poets and poetry to Northampton’s civic and artistic life. The selection committee read poetry by various nominees, discussed a wide range of quality in all their work, and considered their success in the larger poetry world. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Franny Choi is the author of three poetry collections: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> (Ecco, 2022), </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Soft Science</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> (Alice James Books, 2019), and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Floating, Brilliant, Gone</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> (Write Bloody Publishing, 2014). Their writing has appeared in </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Paris Review</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, and elsewhere. A recipient of the Lily/Rosenberg Fellowship, Princeton’s Holmes National Poetry Prize, and the Elgin Award, Franny is Faculty in Literature at Bennington College and the founder of Brew & Forge, an organization with a mission to build connections between writers, organizers, and movement workers. Franny is at work on a forthcoming essay collection. You can see their work at </span><a href="http://www.frannychoi.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">www.frannychoi.com</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Franny Choi and Brew & Forge will be hosting an event on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in the Flex Space at 33 Hawley Street. Along with a reading by Franny, this event will showcase poets of color from across the Pioneer Valley and introduce attendees to powerful grassroots organizing happening locally. Celebrate the richness of BIPOC poetry in the region, learn about local initiatives, and support writers and activists working for racial justice. Admission is free. Donations are welcome and will go toward Brew & Forge’s work supporting poets and community organizers of color in Western Mass and across the Northeast.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 349px; overflow: hidden; width: 232px;"><img height="349" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/qU410kGEdrYh8_xZhJPbLQfeVj_A7ttEPDZDIIoOhd_r5km4m4ajRaet_42aZQhoNmMjOll78z0kIaS0zOD54zs8TWjhXXvqwYSWUEU1EFNQitR8GP6Inrxs6maaMleeu1HX2YJT30eU-YYWGSrQSwc" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="232" /></span></span></p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 349px; overflow: hidden; width: 232px;"><br /></span></span></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-1260955308395664032024-01-12T10:14:00.001-05:002024-01-12T10:14:11.280-05:00February at Hosmer Gallery: Birds & Desserts by Dora Dylanne Reyes and Don Carter, Oil Paintings by Lori Lynne Hoffer <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nuN63ehfbWeyvaKMqwyNSuHWDuKqZ5OEgG5004KqcGBRPLbcqE-og3M0_Out3wXt0egjBM5wC83rWPt1Ww3Kji28GWvWxlGE6ewWD1o5useEJS7K4r-g-2ArNlYsdDu8laMm3T3b2btgSJlQu48N96Z69fP4BfBA0gSBpvDKJblEniWzkI4N2aK0vHw/s1338/Lori%20Lynn%20Hoffer%20J&JFarm%20Summer%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1338" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nuN63ehfbWeyvaKMqwyNSuHWDuKqZ5OEgG5004KqcGBRPLbcqE-og3M0_Out3wXt0egjBM5wC83rWPt1Ww3Kji28GWvWxlGE6ewWD1o5useEJS7K4r-g-2ArNlYsdDu8laMm3T3b2btgSJlQu48N96Z69fP4BfBA0gSBpvDKJblEniWzkI4N2aK0vHw/s320/Lori%20Lynn%20Hoffer%20J&JFarm%20Summer%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br />WHAT: Birds & Desserts by Dora Dylanne Reyes and Don Carter / Oil Paintings by Lori Lynne Hoffer<div>WHERE: Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library 20 West St, Northampton, MA 01060</div><div><div>WHEN: February 2-29, 2024. Reception: Saturday Feb 24 3-5:30pm<br /><br />Oil Paintings by Lori Lynne Hoffer<br />Bursting with exuberant color and light, Lori Lynn’s botanical paintings send a<br />powerful message that beauty and appreciation of nature are essential to human<br />happiness. Hopefully also reminding us humans of the imperative to create<br />climate solutions that preserve the magnificence of our planet.<br />This exhibit features her large ‘imagined’ garden squares as well as works from<br />two special places in the artist’s life - Florence Italy and eastern coast Florida.<br />Working with oils, Lori Lynn applies thick layers of highly saturated colors. Her<br />paintings typically begin on a black background and end quite vibrantly in a style<br />sometimes reminiscent of stained glass, with art deco/art nouveau graphic styles<br />also serving as an influence. Technique and approach are stylized and painterly,<br />bringing an emotional connection through simplified shape and a colorist focus.<br />WEBSITE: <a href="http://lorilynnfineart.com/">lorilynnfineart.com</a><br />EMAIL: <a href="mailto:lorilynn@waterlilydesign.com">lorilynn@waterlilydesign.com</a><br /><br />Birds & Desserts is a unique collaborative art series created by baker-turned-artist, Dora Dylanne Reyes and graphic designer/illustrator, Don Carter (aka Edgar Allan Slothman). The 24x36" mixed-media prints are created digitally, sometimes combining watercolor. Inspiration is drawn from vintage botanical/zoological prints and sometimes classic cult films. Originally based on the work of John James Audubon, the series has expanded to include original birds and compositions. <br />WEBSITE: <a href="https://slothman.cargo.site/birds-desserts">https://slothman.cargo.site/birds-desserts</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-59867154454819309362024-01-11T10:58:00.002-05:002024-01-11T10:58:15.952-05:00MICAfest 2024 Open Call for Work<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFp0FmUVmprM5g1dbIwVQ4ZzOuZx4gAz_duse6pqTUVf1TwSRw_CA_3GrSWe2YTqhpkrOHC849PvmGK5VNh34m7PEvtSCyYq1SSZfwXwVcFXon2CrXNF6zXJ6OTcs3Iwd9SAtj2XGs-Hrm6laKkOpcGPv2yIRYH2eIC4eHFw4UUAnSLM0R6Jq47moT0I/s622/MICA%20CTA%20flyer%20qr%20code%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFp0FmUVmprM5g1dbIwVQ4ZzOuZx4gAz_duse6pqTUVf1TwSRw_CA_3GrSWe2YTqhpkrOHC849PvmGK5VNh34m7PEvtSCyYq1SSZfwXwVcFXon2CrXNF6zXJ6OTcs3Iwd9SAtj2XGs-Hrm6laKkOpcGPv2yIRYH2eIC4eHFw4UUAnSLM0R6Jq47moT0I/s320/MICA%20CTA%20flyer%20qr%20code%201.png" width="247" /></a><div><br /><div><br />WHAT: Open Call for Work - MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View <div>WHEN: Submit your proposal by January 31st. Month-long celebration May 2024</div><div>WHERE: Anchor House of Artists, Northampton Center for the Arts, First Churches & more. </div><div>Learn more and submit: <a href="http://experiencemica.org/micafest-2024-art-submissions/">http://experiencemica.org/micafest-2024-art-submissions/</a> <br /><br />Calling all m/other artists! Submit your proposal for the next MICAfest! <div><br /> <a href="https://experiencemica.org/">Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)</a> invites you to submit your bold and innovative work for MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View, a city-wide, month-long celebration of diverse m/otherhood experiences in Northampton, MA, this May!<br /><br /></div><div> Push boundaries, challenge perspectives, ignite conversations. We seek visual artists, performers (dance, music, theatre), writers, and storytellers who dare to explore the many facets of m/otherhood through unique artistic visions. Cracks in the porcelain cradle: Share art that shatters stereotypes and dives into the raw, the real, and the unspoken.</div><div><br /></div><div> Illuminate the spectrum: single, chosen, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and beyond.<br /> Showcase your work: Opportunities include performances, exhibitions, and Arts Night Out events at renowned venues like Anchor House of Artists, Northampton Center for the Arts, and First Churches of Northampton! Don't miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking movement! <br /><br />Submit your proposal by January 31st and let your artistic voice spark change. <br /><br />Learn more and submit: <a href="http://experiencemica.org/micafest-2024-art-submissions/">http://experiencemica.org/micafest-2024-art-submissions/</a> <br /><br />Follow MICA on social media to stay updated!<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/experienceMICA/">ExperienceMICA on Facebook</a> <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/experiencemica/">ExperienceMICA on Instagram</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-54612035663283100662024-01-10T15:35:00.003-05:002024-01-10T15:35:36.368-05:00🎨 Calling all m/other artists! Submit your proposal for the next MICAfest! 🎭<p> </p><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5rem; padding-top: 5px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;"><img alt="🎨" aria-label="🎨" class="an1" data-emoji="🎨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f3a8/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Calling all m/other artists! Submit your proposal for the next MICAfest! <img alt="🎭" aria-label="🎭" class="an1" data-emoji="🎭" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f3ad/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5rem; padding-top: 5px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://experiencemica.org/&source=gmail&ust=1705005043593000&usg=AOvVaw29zXazlk-NhW5CGKCbzCa8" href="https://experiencemica.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;">Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)</span></a><span style="font-family: Menlo;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> invites you to </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;">submit your bold and innovative work for MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View</span><span style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">, a city-wide, month-long celebration of diverse m/otherhood experiences in Northampton, MA, this May!</span></span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5rem; padding-top: 5px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;">
Push boundaries, challenge perspectives, ignite conversations. We seek visual artists, performers (dance, music, theatre), writers, and storytellers who dare to explore the many facets of m/otherhood through unique artistic visions.</span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5rem; padding-top: 5px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;">
Cracks in the porcelain cradle: Share art that shatters stereotypes and dives into the raw, the real, and the unspoken. <img alt="🌈" aria-label="🌈" class="an1" data-emoji="🌈" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f308/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> Illuminate the spectrum: single, chosen, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and beyond.</span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5rem; padding-top: 5px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;">
Showcase your work: Opportunities include performances, exhibitions, and Arts Night Out events at renowned venues like Anchor House of Artists, Northampton Center for the Arts, and First Churches of Northampton!</span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5rem; padding-top: 5px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;">
Don't miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking movement! </span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5rem; padding-top: 5px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5rem; padding-top: 5px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img alt="📅" aria-label="📅" class="an1" data-emoji="📅" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4c5/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal;"> </span>Submit your proposal by January 31st and let your artistic voice spark change.<span style="font-weight: 400;">
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The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Northampton Arts Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536586991233709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-45767807725201726382024-01-10T12:29:00.000-05:002024-01-10T12:29:02.576-05:00Berkshire Pulse 2024 Summer Intensives and Programs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dlwBm2TSx7ApRAPGzGQKIqYxCornfl8mJIwt_D7FQmE6mW-5Lo1WmFrqtR8zTftaXffA1Az8yvDTCS6UW5cskzAUgwKtA2efkls96PT-7Sr7f17Go6ajQgeT-He4itXduBLE1X8lKywftVs9pQVVCEccIFnjgpAVbR7_05zPkwn7KlcIExTm5U3ro_I/s4076/Dance%20Discovery%20at%20Berkshire%20Pulse.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dlwBm2TSx7ApRAPGzGQKIqYxCornfl8mJIwt_D7FQmE6mW-5Lo1WmFrqtR8zTftaXffA1Az8yvDTCS6UW5cskzAUgwKtA2efkls96PT-7Sr7f17Go6ajQgeT-He4itXduBLE1X8lKywftVs9pQVVCEccIFnjgpAVbR7_05zPkwn7KlcIExTm5U3ro_I/s320/Dance%20Discovery%20at%20Berkshire%20Pulse.jpg" /></a><br /><br />WHAT: Berkshire Pulse 2024 Summer Intensives and Programs<br />WHERE: 420 Park Street Housatonic MA 01236<br />WHEN: Summer 2024<br />INFO: <a href="http://www.berkshirepulse.org/">www.berkshirepulse.org</a><br /><br />Berkshire Pulse’s summer intensive offerings range in style and genre, from contemporary and choreography, to musical theater, hip hop, and more! We’re excited to have summer dance programs for ages 4 to 18 running June through August, with morning and evening community classes for teens and adults of all ages and levels. Tuition assistance is available. For more information and registration, please visit our website.<br /><br />Young dancers begin their exciting journey in movement and music through the Dance Adventure (ages 4-7) and Dance Discovery (ages 8-13) programs. Teens and tweens train their skills and expand their artistry through the interdisciplinary Berkshire Pulse Intensive (ages 11+). Advanced teens ages 17+ and pre-professional and professional adult dancers will have the opportunity to deepen and expand their artistic practice with a week-long Contemporary Intensive in August. In addition, Berkshire Pulse is excited to offer Musical Theater (ages 10-18) and Hip Hop (ages 10 to adult) intensives to introduce performers to these forms. Tuition assistance is available. For more information and registration, please visit our website.<br /><br />DANCE DISCOVERY <br />June 24 – 29 | Ages 8 to 13, half-day option for ages 8-9 (mornings only)<br />Monday to Saturday, 9am-3pm; 9am-12pm half day<br /><br />An exciting journey into the engaging and rewarding world of dance, this two-week program provides an introduction to dance forms including ballet, modern, African, and more. Dancers will also have a chance to practice dance-making of their own!<br /><br />Tuition assistance is available. Learn more and register → <a href="https://bit.ly/BP-intensives">https://bit.ly/BP-intensives</a><br /><br /><br />BERKSHIRE PULSE INTENSIVE <br />July 8 – 20 | Ages 11 to 18<br /><br />Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm; Second week, Monday to Saturday, 9am-4pm<br /><br />This two-week program allows dancers ages 11+ to develop excellence in technique, as well as versatility and collaboration in the creative process. Daily classes will include ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, swing, salsa, and flamenco. Dancers will explore dance-making through partnering and improvisation. Plus, field trips to local partnering organizations. For students with at least two years of prior dance training. <br /><br />The program’s final day (Saturday, July 20) will include morning warmup classes, rehearsal, and an afternoon showing.<br /><br />Tuition assistance is available. Learn more and register → <a href="https://bit.ly/BP-intensives">https://bit.ly/BP-intensives</a><br /><br />DANCE ADVENTURE <br />July 22 – 26 | Ages 4-7<br />Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm<br /><br />This program for our youngest dancers invites them on an expedition into the exciting, engaging, and rewarding world of dance. Classes will include creative dance, tumbling, drumming, and more! <br /><br />Tuition assistance is available. Learn more and register → <a href="https://bit.ly/BP-intensives">https://bit.ly/BP-intensives</a><br /><br />HIP HOP & STREET STYLE <br />July 29 – August 2 | All levels, ages 10 to adult<br />Monday to Friday, 9am-3:15pm<br /><br />In this week-long program, dancers will learn foundational movements and techniques of hip hop and street style dance, alongside discussions about the cultural meaning and significance of these dance forms. The program will create an encouraging space to try out what you learn and most importantly show off your unique style and personality while freestyling in daily cyphers.<br /><br />Tuition assistance is available. Learn more and register → <a href="https://bit.ly/BP-intensives">https://bit.ly/BP-intensives</a><br /><br />MUSICAL THEATER<br />August 7 – 12 | All levels, ages 10 to 18<br />Monday to Saturday, 9am-3pm<br /><br />This week-long program gives students the opportunity to jump right into the world of musical theater with classes in tap, broadway jazz, voice, acting, and improvisation. Students will learn healthy warm-up practices for the voice and body, and work on character development, expression, ensemble, and more. The program directors will work with students to produce an informal performance for the final day of the program. <br /><br />The program’s final day (Saturday, August 12) will include morning classes, rehearsal, and an afternoon showing.<br /><br />Tuition assistance is available. Learn more and register → <a href="https://bit.ly/BP-intensives">https://bit.ly/BP-intensives</a><br /><br />ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVE <br />August 12 – 16 | Advanced teens and undergrad students 17+, adults with advanced contemporary experience<br />Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm <br /><br />This program is intended for teens and adults with intermediate/advanced dance training who are comfortable with partnering, improvisation, joyful risk-taking, and collaboration. More details TBA.<br /><br />Tuition assistance is available. Learn more and register → <a href="https://bit.ly/BP-intensives">https://bit.ly/BP-intensives</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-11012731628400648612024-01-09T11:27:00.003-05:002024-01-09T11:27:55.302-05:00Sanctuary: Visual Art Exhibit and Performance at A.P.E. Gallery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PsHablP1biZGge8AkMH9TpfRGRxaXU4dasegI1UM1PpRs9hFJJcqZsS9HSaCj0fEW7dMyvCaX1GtRD17cf38hLdlJxWiUnl9zXusr2A81jo4t38_OmzLdvL1XA7741-nuUKFWoh92YzePJNLYY00Cxg18gl3xWi2gMQkyzWbfDIo8Mub0C-UTGOvTq4/s3893/DJ%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1783" data-original-width="3893" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PsHablP1biZGge8AkMH9TpfRGRxaXU4dasegI1UM1PpRs9hFJJcqZsS9HSaCj0fEW7dMyvCaX1GtRD17cf38hLdlJxWiUnl9zXusr2A81jo4t38_OmzLdvL1XA7741-nuUKFWoh92YzePJNLYY00Cxg18gl3xWi2gMQkyzWbfDIo8Mub0C-UTGOvTq4/s320/DJ%201.png" width="320" /></a><br /><br />WHAT: Sanctuary - Visual Art Exhibit and Performance<br />WHERE: A.P.E. Gallery, 126 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 <br />WHEN: Gallery Exhibit open February 5 - 18, 2024<br />Arts Night Out: February 9th from 5-8pm<br />Performance: Friday February 16th at 7pm <br />Special Gallery Hours for Sanctuary: Mondays 12-5, Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 5, Friday 12 - 8, closed Tuesday<br /><br />We seek sanctuary as a place to be ourselves, to pray, to release, to question, to rebel, to meditate, to mend, to make, to forgive, to grow, to rest. <br /><br />SANCTUARY is a two-week exhibition, with a closing evening of live performance, exploring the ways we find refuge in different ideas, places, and actions. The exhibition brings together the work of three artists working in three different mediums: Sharon Carty, in quilting arts; Joyce Maxner, in felted arts; and K. Paul M. in drawing, painting, and collage arts. The gallery will be filled with color, image, quilts, sculptural work, and more, inviting the viewer to experience how santuracy for one may differ greatly for another—and the myriad ways we seek haven and harbor. <br /><br />On Saturday February 16th at 7pm, SANCTUARY presents a live performance that explores the ways we build HOME, home with friends and family, home as a path to a meaningful life. Performers include Sharon Carty, Kirsten Kapteyn, Gabe Levey, Elizabeth Rose, K. Paul M.<br /><br />Visual Artist Bios:<br /><br />Sharon Carty is an artist who embraces impulse and process and shares with her audience a sense of purpose. She has been making quilts since 1968, including her process of creating grief quilts: a process with intention of keeping the spirit of the person in the cloth, lighting a candle before we cut the clothes for their new use.<br /><br />Joyce Maxner lived in Northampton for two decades and now lives on Martha’s Vineyard. Illuminating the beauty in our world, she works primarily in watercolor and needle felting, the latter of which is featured in SANCTUARY. <br /><br />K. Paul M. is a North Hatfield artist who challenges traditional ideas of sanctuary with pen, paint, woodburning, collage, and choreography. <br /><br />Available Potential Enterprises, Ltd. (A.P.E.) exists to support contemporary artists working in all disciplines, by preserving and supporting the spaces in which they create, perform and exhibit their work. <a href="http://www.apearts.org/">http://www.apearts.org</a>; 413.586.5553 <div><br /></div><div>Contact: Mollye Maxner <a href="mailto:mollyemaxner@apearts.org">mollyemaxner@apearts.org</a> <br /><br />This project is made possible in part through support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178390175349762315.post-56498500432397983572024-01-08T11:44:00.002-05:002024-01-08T11:44:17.714-05:00Artist Opportunity: Abolitionist & Underground Railroad Downtown Art Walk City of Greenfield, Massachusetts - Application due Feb. 4th<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnqzAPmJpYpRezoWw1ZZKkTxYdYWOQ7bSRzQUgMPH7kJ6WM34lPuRaffSd4qseUUZ-DESqSmlnPDND1ggwihm-c8QFgjtKSj2P0O9KiQoQKOuXcfHvJWBZlySTDzxN_kdTh8AvPwwVISKeEUVT3sHBIJWYSQbsPCcBS_1aztST_nmlp5KlN3hDEVGXr8/s1600/GRNFLD%20-%20Making%20It%20Public%20Banner.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnqzAPmJpYpRezoWw1ZZKkTxYdYWOQ7bSRzQUgMPH7kJ6WM34lPuRaffSd4qseUUZ-DESqSmlnPDND1ggwihm-c8QFgjtKSj2P0O9KiQoQKOuXcfHvJWBZlySTDzxN_kdTh8AvPwwVISKeEUVT3sHBIJWYSQbsPCcBS_1aztST_nmlp5KlN3hDEVGXr8/w448-h112/GRNFLD%20-%20Making%20It%20Public%20Banner.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /><br />WHAT: Artist Opportunity: Abolitionist & Underground Railroad Downtown Art Walk City of Greenfield, Massachusetts<div>WHERE: Downtown Greenfield, Massachusetts</div><div>WHEN: Application due Feb. 4th<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://cms5.revize.com/revize/greenfield/departments/community_and_economic_development/artist_opportunity.php">INFORMATION HERE</a><br /></div><br />Abolitionist & Underground Railroad Downtown Art Walk - City of Greenfield, Massachusetts<br />Release date: 12/19/2023<br />Due date for responses: 2/4/2024<br />Contact Information: <a href="mailto:makingitpublic@greenfield-ma.gov">makingitpublic@greenfield-ma.gov</a>, 413-772-1548 ext.4<br /><br />Important Links:<br />PDF of entire Call for Art (including Appendix A) available <a href="https://cms5.revize.com/revize/greenfield/departments/community_and_economic_development/Document_Center/Department/Community%20&%20Economic%20Development/Call%20for%20Art%20-%20Abolitionist%20&%20Underground%20Railroad%20Downtown%20Art%20Walk%202023-12-19.pdf">here</a>.<br />Pre-application Google form available <a href="https://forms.gle/LMWLFiT28w6vXyab9">here</a>.<br />Registration for January 9, 2024 Information Session available <a href="https://forms.gle/Y5EdwK1teDLSaAff9">here</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div>I. OVERVIEW<br />The City of Greenfield, in collaboration with local educators and historians, has identified twelve sites historically significant to the abolitionist movement in Greenfield that are located in the downtown neighborhood, which is also a Mass Cultural Council Cultural District. The sites include former residences of abolitionists, potential locations of underground railroad activity, and the location of addresses given by nationally prominent figures like Frederick Douglass. The City will hire up to twelve artists/teams to paint murals on the sidewalks nearest each site in order to inform residents and visitors of the historical connection to the abolitionist movement that exists in downtown Greenfield. The art should be illustrative of the subject of each site but final design decisions will rest with the artists. Source photos of involved individuals will be provided whenever possible (see Appendix A). </div><div><br /></div><div>II. AWARD<br />The City of Greenfield will provide a stipend of $1,000 for each mural painted on an approximately 48x48” section of sidewalk. Stipends are inclusive of the cost of art supplies selected by the artist/team and approved by the City. The City of Greenfield will provide low-slip, Americans-with-Disabilities-Act compliant paint to each artist//team at no cost (artists may use their own similar low-slip paint if approved by the City). If an artist is selected for multiple murals they will receive $1,000 for each work (e.g. $3,000 for 3 murals). The City will block off sections sidewalks and ensure that any permitting requirements are met before work begins.<br /><br />The City of Greenfield will enter into grant agreements with individual artists and/or artist teams. 50% of the award amount will be paid upon signing the agreement and the remaining 50% paid upon completion and acceptance of the project by the City</div><div><br /></div><div>III. WHO CAN APPLY<br />The call is open to any resident of the United States of America aged 18 years or older. Current or former residents of Greenfield, Massachusetts, and Massachusetts artists familiar with Greenfield are strongly encouraged to apply. Artists and teams with experience in community arts, creative engagement, murals, and paintings are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate experience working with community-based organizations, BIPOC communities, and other segments of the population that are underrepresented in the public realm. Artists at all levels of experience – including individuals who are currently enrolled in school – are encouraged to apply.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div>VI. KEY DATES<br /><br />February 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. - Pre-application Due Date<br /><br />February 16, 2024 - Notification of finalist selection on or before this date<br /><br />February 26-29, 2024 Week - Information session for finalists on project background with local historians<br /><br />March 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. - Artwork mockup due date<br /><br />April 19, 2024 - Awards announced on or before this date<br /><br />May 3, 2024 - Grant agreement signed on or before this date<br /><br />June 14, 2024 -Final artwork to be completed on or before this date<br /><br />VII. SELECTION PROCESS & CRITERIA<br /><br />A review committee consisting of local historians, Cultural District Committee members, and Human Rights Commission members will evaluate the proposals received. Committee members will review submissions in accordance with the criteria listed below. The review committee may seek outside expertise, including, but not limited to, input from technical and subject matter advisors to assist in evaluating proposals.<br /><br />Pre-application review criteria: Up to twelve finalists will be selected based on: interest in the subject matter via the artist statement; ability to create attractive, painted artwork on sidewalk or concrete; experience working with community-based organizations, BIPOC communities, and other segments of the population that are underrepresented in the public realm; ability to meet deadlines.<br /><br />Final application review criteria: The finalists will receive a stipend of $100 in order to create a mockup of one piece of art for a listed location (see Appendix A). The finalists will rank the locations listed in Appendix A based on their preference and will be assigned their highest ranked location for their mockup if possible. The creation of a mockup does not guarantee an artist will be selected to create artwork.<br /><br />Up to twelve artists/teams will then be selected to create artwork based on: a mockup that is a compelling representation of the chosen site’s historical context; a mockup that is of scale and detail that is suitable for an approximately 48x48” sidewalk square in downtown Greenfield and is ready for immediate creation. If fewer than twelve artists are selected, the remaining locations will be assigned using the original rankings, giving artists their top choices whenever possible. The City of Greenfield will enter into grant agreements with the selected artists to finalize a design for and create one to four murals each.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>VIII. COPYRIGHT<br /><br />The City of Greenfield and grantee each reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, and otherwise use, and authorize others to use any artworks/deliverables developed under this agreement with attribution. Grantee retains all ownership and copyright of any ancillary materials developed under the Grant Agreement and will grant the City a royalty-free, nonexclusive, limited right to reproduce, publish, and otherwise use any such ancillary materials on a case-by-case basis with the written permission of Grantee.<br /><br />Funding for this project was provided by the New England Foundation for the Arts. City of Greenfield staff participated in the Making It Public (MIP) for Massachusetts Municipalities public art training program which prepared staff to release a call for temporary public art. You can read more about the Making It Public program <a href="https://www.nefa.org/MakingItPublic">here</a>.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts.</div>Peter McQuillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072968278193295396noreply@blogger.com