Join us for the Opening of #LOCAL Gallery’s latest exhibit, “The Art of the Word” on April 13th from 5-8pm, coinciding with Easthampton’s Bookfest. The exhibit explores the power of the word as it shows up in different art forms. We’ll look at how a word or sets of words can create a meaning that images alone could not, and how the addition of a word can add a whole new level to a piece of art. The words can also give us more of an understanding of the artist’s creativity, thoughts and feelings.

At 6pm we will be presenting a unique improv dance performance, “Art_Words_Movement” performed by Michelle Marroquin, Katelyn Cramer, Danica Holoviak, and Zazie Tobey with the live music of Tony Silva.

Throughout the month #LOCAL will explore and expose different avenues of art that are used to communicate such as poetry, video, and storytelling: Music, Monologues, & Storytelling on April 20th from 6-8 and Poetry Night Out on May 1st from 6-8.