A note from ECA's Arts & Culture Program Director
Dear ECA Community,
Easthampton City Arts is thrilled to announce our 20th Anniversary Year of community arts and cultural programming in the City of Easthampton! We extend our immense gratitude to each and every one of you who has played a part in establishing our organization, volunteered as an ECA Committee & Subcommittee Member, participated as a Visual Artist, Musician, Poet, or Performer, contributed to our programming as an event attendee or volunteer, and has shared your voice and vision with us as dedicated community members!
As a municipal organization, we orient ourselves and operate in direct response and relationship to this vital and evolving community we are a part of — and we are simultaneously honored, proud, and humbled to reach this meaningful milestone, as the direct result of working and growing together. Thank you all so much!
To celebrate, we’ve got a robust lineup of public programming throughout 2025 that’s free and engaging for people of all ages — and we encourage you all to mark your calendars for all that’s to come! And, if you aren’t familiar with ECA’s unique history and role in the City, you can learn more about it here.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Art Walk: First Saturdays of the Month
February-December // Various Locations
*Congratulations to our incoming roster of ECA Gallery Artists!
Light Up the Arts
Friday December 5th; 6-9pm // Marigold Theater
*Purchase tickets to this special event HERE!
*We encourage you all to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to receive regular updates and announcements about these programs and more! AND, we encourage you to sign up for our monthly newsletter, too! Many thanks to each and every one of you for supporting and celebrating our beloved community of local working artists in all the ways you do!
With art + heart,
Pasqualina Azzarello
Arts & Culture Program Director
Easthampton City Arts
Eca News
Annoucements
Weโre super excited for Wake the Dead Donuts to debut their new baked (vegan) donuts at ECAโs event tonight!! Huge shoutout to Steve Collicelli of @wakethedeaddonuts_ โ heโs not only an incredible donut maker but heโs a dedicated arts + community advocate, too! Steve serves on the ECA Coordinating Committee, is the Chair of the Easthampton Cultural Council, is the co-founder of Easthampton Porchfest, and provides yummy donuts at touchstone community events all around town! Thank you Steve! And thank you WTD!!
Join us tonight at our โLight Up the Artsโ Fundraiser Celebration, where 100% of the proceeds will benefit ECAโs arts + cultural programming in the year to come!
WHEN: Friday December 5th; 6-9pm
WHERE: Marigold Theater; 84 Cottage Street
FEATURING:
Emcee Silas Kopf
@silas.kopf
Music by:
Pamela Means Project & Nectar
@pamelameansmusic
Live Painting by:
Luke Cavagnac
@theinvisiblefountain
Screen Prints by:
Printed Mass
@printedmass
Delicious Food Generously Provided by:
Galaxy, Niniโs, Big Eโs & other Local Favorites
@galaxy413 @niniseasthampton @bigessupermarket
Poetry on Demand by:
Adam Grabowski
@grabowski.poet
Plus a Silent Auction, ECA Party Favors, and many other special features to honor and acknowledge our 20-year history plus ALL the incredible community members and volunteers who established, cultivated, and continue to grow our organization and our impact!
โLight Up the Artsโ is presented in partnership with River Valley Co-op (@rivervalleycoop) โ we cannot thank them enough for their ongoing generosity and partnership โ and for their donation of the birthday cake, too!
And, immense thanks to Marigold Theater (@marigoldtheater) for so generously hosting our special event!
Weโre all really excited and look forward to celebrating with you! Tickets can be purchased from the link in our Instagram bio and on our homepage: www.easthamptoncityarts.com
#itsineasthampton #inittogether #art4all #supportlocalartists #supportlocalbusiness #lightupthearts #ECA20th
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TONIGHTโS THE NIGHT! Itโs ECAโs 20th Anniversary Celebration, taking place at Marigold Theater from 6-9pm! Itโs shaping up to be a beautiful night โ rich with history, appreciation, and community spirit โ and it wouldnโt be possible without the thoughtful vision and dedicated efforts of this absolutely stellar planning team: Founding Members Denise Riggs, Ellen Koteen, and Marlies Stoddard, and ECA Chair Tracey Eller โ all of whom go above and beyond for ECA and for Arts & Culture in Easthampton.
This picture was taken just yesterday afternoon while going through the archives in the belly of the beast, in the basement of Old Town Hall ๐ Needless to say, planning tonightโs event has been a lot of work and a whole lot of fun!
Huge thanks and acknowledgments to this incredible team! ๐ We invite you all to come out tonight to celebrate 20 Years of ECA!
Tickets are available in our Instagram bio and at www.easthamptoncityarts.com
FEATURING:
Emcee Silas Kopf
@silas.kopf
Music by:
Pamela Means Project & Nectar
@pamelameansmusic
Live Painting by:
Luke Cavagnac
@theinvisiblefountain
Screen Prints by:
Printed Mass
@printedmass
Delicious Food Generously Provided by:
Galaxy, Niniโs, Captain Jackโs, Wake the Dead Donuts, and Big Eโs @captainjacksroadsideshack @wakethedeaddonuts_
@galaxy413 @niniseasthampton @bigessupermarket
Poetry on Demand by:
Adam Grabowski
@grabowski.poet
Plus a Silent Auction, ECA Party Favors, and many other special features to honor and acknowledge our 20-year history plus ALL the incredible community members and volunteers who established, cultivated, and continue to grow our organization and our impact!
โLight Up the Artsโ is presented in partnership with River Valley Co-op (@rivervalleycoop) โ we cannot thank them enough for their ongoing generosity and partnership โ and for their donation of the birthday cake, too!
And, immense thanks to Marigold Theater (@marigoldtheater) for so generously hosting our special event!
Weโre all really excited and look forward to celebrating with you!
#itsineasthampton #inittogether #art4all #supportlocalartists #supportlocalbusiness #lightupthearts #ECA20th
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A couple more fun stops for you during Art Walk this Saturday, December 6th, from 4-7PM!
Vivian Bresnitz Photography at Dry Humor @vivian_b_photography @dry_humor_bottle_shop
Come take a look at Vivian Bresnitzโs beautiful photo series, up at Dry Humor until December 28th! For more information about the artist and her work, visit vivianphotography.com!
DIY Felt Trees at Valley Art Supplies @valleyartsupplies
Come learn how to make your own 6โ felt tree while sipping festive beverages (2-5PM)! All supplies and written instructions will be provided.
Paintings & Photos by the Mt Toms Team @mt.toms.icecream
Stop by to see work by Mt Tomโs Art Walk crew, including paintings by cake artist Natsaha and a selection of owner and founder Jimโs favorite images!
See you there!
#ItsInEasthampton #InItTogether #Art4All #SupportLocalArtists #ArtWalkEasthampton #SupportLocalBusiness #ECA20th
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#EasthamptonMa #NewEngland #WesternMass #WesternMassArt #OthersideMa #ConneticutRiverValley #Igers413 #Igersmass #VisitWesternMass #Local #Localart #Community #CommunityArt #413 #01027
Get ready for an incredible Eastworks lineup at this month`s Art Walk on Saturday, December 6th, from 4-7PM!
@alchemyfibermill ~ Suite #028
Stash Sale + Open Spin beginning at 2:30PM followed by a Fiber Lounge BYOP (bring your own project) at 4PM!
@barbarajohnsonart ~ Suite #036
Open Studio featuring paintings & prints as well as info about upcoming workshops and events!
@rocknshoalbeads ~ Suite #048
Open Studio featuring handmade jewelry and holiday decorations!
@arielko13 ~ Suite #218
"His Room as He Left It", a mixed-media sculpture exhibit (entirely handmade!)
@ostbergart ~ Suite #234
Hand-painted furniture, art, and ornaments made by Carol Ostberg!
@the.amanda.barrow ~ Suite #244
SALE on prints and paintings by Amanda Barrow and her students!
Also, be sure to check out @easthamptonskateclub`s night market, @hashipotteryplus`s holiday party, @50arrowgallery`s artist talk, @printedmass`s pop-up shop, and @resilientcommunityarts`s drop-in studio!
Itโs all happening under one (large) roof!
#ItsInEasthampton #InItTogether #Art4All #ArtWalkEasthampton #SupportLocalArtists #SupportLocalBusiness #ECA20th
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#EasthamptonMa #NewEngland #WesternMass #WesternMassArt #OthersideMa #ConneticutRiverValley #Igers413 #Igersmass #VisitWesternMass #Local #Localart #Community #CommunityArt #413 #01027
Head over to Old Town Hall during Art Walk on Saturday, December 6th, from 4โ7PM for a Pop-Up Market, a community Bluegrass Jam, and guided tours of the historic second floor!
Bluegrass Jam
Musician David Clark Carroll of @daringcoyotes will be leading the jam in the Blue Roomโopen to all experience levels, whether you want to play or observe!
Pop-Up Market
This monthโs market will showcase work by @denisemriggs, @estherxesther, and Myra Made Originals. Be sure to visit their pages to explore their creations!
Historic Second Floor Tours
End your visit with a free tour of Old Town Hallโs historic second floor, including a look at current and upcoming restoration projects.
โฆAnd donโt forget to stop by the holiday marketplace at Elusie and ECA Galleries!
#ItsInEasthampton #InItTogether #Art4All #SupportLocalArtists #ArtWalkEasthampton #SupportLocalBusiness #ECA20th
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#EasthamptonMa #NewEngland #WesternMass #WesternMassArt #OthersideMa #ConneticutRiverValley #Igers413 #Igersmass #VisitWesternMass #Local #Localart #Community #CommunityArt #413 #01027
Join Hashi Pottery Plus for their holiday party during Art Walk on Saturday, December 6th, from 4-7PM!
"Come celebrate with us in Suite 136, inside 50 Arrow Gallery on the first floor of Eastworks. Browse our thoughtfully curated collection of Japanese pottery, textiles, and handmade gifts โ including new work just in for the holidays. Whether youโre shopping, catching up with friends, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, weโd love to see you. Weโll have light snacks, seasonal refreshments, and a beautifully decorated space to welcome you in." @hashipotteryplus
See you there!
#ItsInEasthampton #InItTogether #Art4All #SupportLocalArtists #ArtWalkEasthampton #SupportLocalBusiness #ECA20th
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#EasthamptonMa #NewEngland #WesternMass #WesternMassArt #OthersideMa #ConneticutRiverValley #Igers413 #Igersmass #VisitWesternMass #Local #Localart #Community #CommunityArt #413 #01027
Mark your calendars! Cottage Street Open Studios will take place December 6th, 7th, and 13th from 10AM-5PM.
Day 1 also coincides with Art Walk, happening from 4-7PM - stop by and make a day of it!
"At Cottage Street Open Studios, visitors are invited to step inside the working studios of the Cottage Street artists and makers. Itโs a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes- where the ideas take shape, materials are transformed, and finished works come to life. Guests can meet the artists directly, learn about their processes, and purchase original work ranging from paintings, prints, and photography to ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and furniture. Each year, this event brings the community into the creative heart of Easthampton while helping to sustain the work of local artists."
For studio previews and event details, visit @cottagestreetstudios
#ItsInEasthampton #InItTogether #Art4All #SupportLocalArtists #ArtWalkEasthampton #SupportLocalBusiness #ECA20th
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#EasthamptonMa #NewEngland #WesternMass #WesternMassArt #OthersideMa #ConneticutRiverValley #Igers413 #Igersmass #VisitWesternMass #Local #Localart #Community #CommunityArt #413 #01027
Weโre all super excited for ECAโs 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration coming up THIS FRIDAY December 5th โ and, weโre all super appreciative for the participation and generosity of these 3 incredible community leaders, who will each be offering delicious food for the special occasion!
Big thanks and shoutouts to Gianni from @niniseasthampton, Kevin from @captainjacksroadsideshack, and Casey from @galaxy413! We appreciate ALL youโve done to support ECA over the years and Easthamptonโs arts + cultural community as a whole!
We encourage you all to purchase your tickets today! Link can be found in our Instagram bio and at www.easthamptoncityarts.com!
#itsineasthampton #inittogether #art4all #supportlocalartists #supportlocalbusiness #artwalkeasthampton #ECA20th
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#easthamptonma #newengland #westernmass #westernmassart #othersidema #connecticutrivervalley #easthampton #easthamptoncityarts #igers413 #igersmass #visitwesternmass #local #localart #community #communityart #413 #01027
Head over to Old Town Hall during Small Business Saturday tomorrow for the opening of Art is a Gift, an annual holiday marketplace celebrating local creativity and craftsmanship!
Spanning both the galleries in Old Town Hall, this market will feature the work of 30+ artists and makers, and will include jewelry, ceramics, fine art, prints & cards, metalwork, woodwork, and much much more!
In celebration of Small Business Saturday, EVERYTHING will be 20% off!
The market will also be open during Art Walk on Saturday, December 6th, from 4-7PM.
Don`t miss it!
#ItsInEasthampton #InItTogether #Art4All #SupportLocalArtists #ArtWalkEasthampton #SupportLocalBusiness #ECA20th
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#EasthamptonMa #NewEngland #WesternMass #WesternMassArt #OthersideMa #ConneticutRiverValley #Igers413 #Igersmass #VisitWesternMass #Local #Localart #Community #CommunityArt #413 #01027
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