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
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 oneโs voice, weโre also sharing out some photos of last weekโs 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 CitySpaceโs 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 โ many of whom shared their experiences and appreciation of Old Town Hall plus the vision and excitement for whatโs to come.
CitySpace states, โThis federal investment will fund the next phase of restoration work, including the transformation of Old Town Hallโs 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.โ
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 Arnimโs 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 yesterdayโs 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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This Saturday, March 7th, from 4-7PM, visit @cityspace413 during Art Walk for the monthly Pop-Up market and community Bluegrass Jam!
Pop-Up Market
This month`s market will showcase work by:
Eternos Jewelry @eternos.jewelry
"a fine jewelry line created by Boricua designer Azalai Alexandra, whose work reflects a lifelong love of metalsmithing and a deep connection to the textures, colors, and rhythms of the Caribbean."
Redemption Dry Goods
"a slow fashion project dedicated to transforming vintage and antique textiles, cutter quilts, timeworn blankets, and deadstock vintage fabrics into one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, and home goods."
Bluegrass Jam
Musician David Clark Carroll of @daringcoyotes will be leading the jam in the Blue Room - open to all experience levels, whether you want to play or observe!
....And don`t forget to stop by the amazing exhibitions up at Elusie and ECA Galleries! Or take a tour of the 2nd floor of Old Town Hall! It`s all happening under one roof!
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