A note from ECA's Arts & Culture Program Director
Dear ECA Community,
Easthampton City Arts is excited to announce our lineup of upcoming Programs and Events, from April through December 2026! As many of you know, we’re doing things a little differently this year — we’re introducing new programs, boosting our existing programs, and will be engaging more artists and community members than ever before! We’ll also be creating more opportunities for new artists across all media to get involved by sharing out 5 different “calls to artists” this year — and, we are proud that with these new changes, a significantly larger percentage of our annual funding will directly support working artists, too.
We invite you all to mark your calendars for what’s to come — and, we encourage you all to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to receive regular updates and announcements about these programs and more! ECA announcements are also shared through our monthly newsletter, too!
PROGRAMS
Join us for ART WALK on the first Saturdays of every month at various locations in Downtown Easthampton!
April is POETRY MONTH in Easthampton! Featuring an ECA Gallery Exhibit by the Easthampton Public Library, a Poet Laureate Reading, a Poetry Poster Project, Poetry Ice Cream at Mt. Tom’s Ice Cream, and more!
We’re thrilled for our inaugural season of BEATS ON THE BOARDWALK, taking place on the Nashawannuck Pond Promenade from May 14th–September 24th! Join us every other week on Thursday evenings from 5-7pm!
And for this year’s PUBLIC ART programming, we’ll be introducing a brand new public mosaic sculpture on Union Street, plus our Have a Heart for Public Art fundraiser brunch will be taking place at Glendale Ridge — see details below!
EVENTS
SAT MAY 2 – MAY DAY SPRING FLORAL* – A day of handmade flowers, plein air painting, festive crafts, and floral themed windows in the Cottage Street Cultural District!
SAT JUNE 6 – SIDEWALK STRUT – Featuring Live Music, SHOW Circus Studio, Caravan Puppets, Art In Motion Dance Stage, a Floating Sculpture Exhibition, Makers Market, Kids Activities, and more!
SAT AUGUST 22 – SUMMER SOUNDS EASTHAMPTON – A one-of-a-kind summer concert at Park Hill Orchard! More details to come!
SUN SEPTEMBER 20 – HAVE A HEART FOR PUBLIC ART – A fundraiser brunch at Glendale Ridge, to support ECA’s Public Art Initiative!
SAT OCTOBER 24 – WICKED STROLL* – An evening of tricks, treats, and Halloween-themed adventures! Featuring live music and performances!
SAT NOVEMBER 21 – FRIENDS NIGHT OUT* – Late night shopping event in the Cottage Street Cultural District!
SAT DECEMBER 5 – NIGHT OF ILLUMINATION* – An inspiring evening of luminaries and candlelight in the Cottage Street Cultural District.
*In collaboration with the Cottage Street Merchants Association
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Once again, 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
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Annoucements
Mark your calendars for next month`s Art Walk: Saturday, April 4th from 4-7PM!
We can`t wait to see you there.
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Another stacked week of events in Easthampton!
If you would like your event featured in the next edition of Easthampton Weekly, DM us your event flyer or use the event submission form on our website easthamptoncityarts.com!
*For specific questions about events, please contact the hosting venues directly*
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In the spirit of dedicated advocacy efforts and using one’s voice, we’re also sharing out some photos of last week’s Creative Sector Day at the Massachusetts State House. Huge thanks and appreciation to ECA Chair Tracey Eller for making the trip and representing Easthampton City Arts, CitySpace, the Easthampton Cultural Council, and the Western Mass Arts Advocacy Coalition!
Western Mass had a solid turnout thanks to our friends and community partners! Included in these photos are Carlos Uriona of Double Edge Theater, Ruth Griggs of the Northampton Jazz Festival, Cassandra Holden of Bombyx, and many more!
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It was a very special Art Walk this past Saturday night, when Easthampton was graced by the inspiring presence, moving words, and meaningful action of Senator Ed Markey, who announced a $3.5 million federal earmark for the continuation of CitySpace’s Old Town Hall restoration project.
Also present were Mayor Salem Derby, Representative Homar Gomez, members of the City Council, the School Committee, CitySpace Board President Burns Maxey, Treasurer Mike Tautznik, and the CitySpace Board of Directors — many of whom shared their experiences and appreciation of Old Town Hall plus the vision and excitement for what’s to come.
CitySpace states, “This federal investment will fund the next phase of restoration work, including the transformation of Old Town Hall’s second floor into a 350-seat performing arts venue. Upon completion, the building will serve as a fully accessible, multi-level center for arts, culture, and community life in downtown Easthampton.”
Securing this funding is the result of thousands of collective hours of advocacy efforts and hard work on the part of CitySpace volunteers. Huge congratulations to all involved and enormous thanks, for the space will serve to benefit the community through accessible arts and culture for years and years to come!
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Check out @easthamptontheatercompany`s upcoming production of "Enchanted April", showing from March 14th-22nd!
"Enchanted April, based on Elizabeth Von Arnim’s beloved novel of the 1920s, is a gentle and beautiful story of the importance of platonic relationships, friendships among women, self-care, and rediscovering who you are when life has caused you to lose yourself. Set in 1920s England and Italy, it follows four very different women who escape their dreary lives and unfulfilling relationships by renting a castle on the Italian Riviera for the month of April."
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit easthamptontheater.com!
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Sharing a grant opportunity for artists from @communityfoundationwmass!
ValleyCreates Capacity-Building Grants are OPEN NOW, and the deadline to apply is April 20th!
This opportunity is open to individual artists who live or have studio space in Hampden, Hampshire, or Franklin County.
The program pairs a $2,500 grant with coaching, workshops, business/career building, personal financial literacy resources, and artist community-building.
Information sessions will be offered via Zoom for anyone interested in the grant opportunity. To register for an information session on March 16th at 2 p.m. visit communityfoundation.org or @communityfoundationwmass!
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Thank you so much to all the dedicated artists, artisans, stewards, and attendees of yesterday’s Art Walk!
We are beyond appreciative to be part of a community that comes together to celebrate and uplift art, performance, and gathering.
See you at the next one on April 4th!
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Today is the day!
We can`t wait to welcome you at Easthampton Art Walk today from 4-7PM!
Here`s a lineup of today`s participating Art Walk venues:
MAIN STREET
Easthampton City Arts (ECA) Gallery
Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street
Elusie Gallery at Big Red Frame
Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street
CitySpace
Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street
The Heavy Culture Cooperative
1 Northampton Street
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UNION STREET
Dry Humor
79 Union Street
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COTTAGE STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT
Mt.Tom`s Homemade Ice Cream
34 Cottage Street
Oxbow Gallery
40 Cottage Street
84 And a Half
84 1/2 Cottage Street
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PLEASANT STREET MILLS
Alchemy Fiber Mill (basement)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #028
Barbara Johnson
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #036
50 Arrow Gallery & Hashi Pottery (1st floor)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #136
Ellen Koteen
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #214
Ariel Kotker (2nd floor)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #218
Resilient Community Arts (2nd floor)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #238
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Art Walk is tomorrow! Stop by Eastworks and explore this incredible lineup from 4-7PM!
@alchemyfibermill ~ Suite #028
Stash Sale + Open Spin + Pop-up Shop beginning at 2:30PM followed by a Fiber Lounge BYOP (bring your own project) at 4PM!
@barbarajohnsonart ~ Suite #036
Newly expanded workshop + gallery space!
@hashipotteryplus ~ Suite #136
Beautiful collection of Japanese ceramics including new matcha bowls and tea cups by Ayumi Nojiri!
Ellen Koteen ~ Suite #214
New photographic studio!
@arielko13 ~ Suite #218
His Room as He Left It, a mixed-media sculpture exhibit (entirely handmade) by Ariel Kotker!
@resilientcommunityarts ~ Suite #238
Drop-In Public Studio!
For full Art Walk listings please visit easthamptoncityarts.com
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