Participating Artists

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August 11, 2007
July 14, 2007
June 09, 2007
May 12, 2007
April 14, 2007
March 10, 2007
February 10, 2007
January 13, 2007
December 09, 2006
November 11, 2006
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Past Art Walk August 11, 2007

Artist: Brandee Simone Medium: Music Performance - Folk Venue: Awen Tree Address: 102 Cottage St Event: Lively and captivating accoustic music, Brandee is a delightful musician. Brandee Simone just released her first demo and is working on recording a full-length album to be released in the fall. Event includes a light reception. Purchase Contact: AwenTree 413-527-3331 awentree@yahoo.com

Artist: Vanessa Kerby Medium: Painting Venue: Create Art Studio Event Time: 5-7pm Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 246 Event: This is a special night at Create Art Studio. In addition to showing Vanessa Kerby's latest paintings, we are running an art activity for children 5-6:30pm. There is no charge for the activity... just come and CREATE! Purchase Contact: Kira Morrell Kira@CreateArtStudio.com

Artist: Amy E Lavallee Medium: Painting - Acrylic Venue: Valley Art Supplies Address: 76 Cottage St Event: My paintings are done mostly with acrylic. I get my ideas through visual pictures I see in my head when I am in the between stages of wakefulness and sleep. I started painting in 2005, when my 3rd child was conceived; before then, I had never even picked up a paintbrush before. The feeling of creating something is very exciting to me, and I feel almost as if I’ve given birth to something. I try to keep the images that are light, colorful, and positive, because I feel there is enough darkness in the world. Although, I never know how a painting will turn out until it is finished. Purchase Contact: Edward or Juliette info@valleyartsupplies.com 413 527 0763

Artist: Briana Taylor Medium: Painting - Oil Venue: Mt.Tom's Homemade Ice Cream Address: 34 Cottage St Event: Vessels record our ancient history and hold that historical record within their graceful bodies. They've contained Hope, Life, Escape, Death and Dreams. And still they contain Hope, Life, Escape, Death and Dreams. I've spent a great deal of time quietly contemplating the reflective beauty of glass. An antique bottle can stop my tracks as I walk along a street of window shops. My brother-in-law found a bottle preserved in the fieldstone foundation of their 110 year old farm house. It was a building addition from the time of prohibition and the vessel told its story in its unexpected resurrection. What did the vessel look like that Socrates drank his poison from? What will our vessels say about us when we are long gone? Purchase Contact: Briana www.brianataylor.net

Artist: Team FADE Medium: Performance Art - Street Art Venue: Pirate's Den Restaurant Event Time: 7:00 until Done Address: 58 Cottage St Event: Back by popular demand, Team FADE shows off its high-energy acrobatics and fire arts. These amazing performers begin with acrobatics that transform into beautiful fire spinning art. Performance in the courtyard. See a video at: http://fadeteam.awardspace.com/video.html Purchase Contact: Joe Lapaire acrobaticmisfit@gmail.com

Artist: Jeffrey Byrnes Medium: Photography Venue: Mary Ann's Dance and More Address: 56 Cottage St Event: Photography is my passion. I work in traditional black and white as well as digital photography. My work reflects who I am. It shows the complexity within which I work. As artists we are constantly progressing to new and exciting platforms. I am in a period of life where my work reflects the space around me. The places, people, and objects with which I see around me are what makes for the compositions in my photographs. I observe life around me. I see what people don't usually notice as they pass through on their every day routines. I photograph many places and objects that people pass daily but never notice. I try to give new perspectives on places and objects that people are already aware of. Purchase Contact:

Artist: Nancy Natale Medium: Painting Venue: Nancy Natale Studio Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 230 Event: Colorful, Abstract Paintings I paint in several different mediums - acrylic washes, oil, encaustic and with a mix of media. Stop by my studio to see some examples of my work, enjoy the beautiful space and ask questions about art in general and/or my work in particular. Image to right is 'Hive', encaustic and mixed media on wood, 8 x 5 1/2 inches. Visit my just-updated website - www.nancynatale.com Purchase Contact: Nancy Natale nancy@nancynatale.com

Artist: Astrid Anderson and R.A. Anderson Medium: Mixed Media Venue: Blue Guitar Gallery Address: 186 Northampton St Event: Far-Dot: Father-Daughter Far-Dot is a dialogue between the coming-of-age art works of a father and daughter. R. A. Anderson’s paintings and prints represent a retrospective of early works, and Astrid S. Anderson’s sculptural photography revisit recent endeavors. It is a celebration of generations, lineage, heritage and identities found therein. R. A. Anderson came of age in the Vietnam era as a counter-culture misfit. Astrid S. Anderson came of age in the era of America’s Middle-East imperialism. Haydenville, “The Center of the Creative Universe”, provides the haven for R. A.’s transition to an art-laden retirement and Astrid’s embarkation into an art-inspired career. Purchase Contact: christina svane 247-9454

Artist: Astrid Anderson, Susanne Anderson, Bill O'Haire Medium: Music Performance - Jazz Venue: Blue Guitar Gallery Event Time: 7 pm Address: 186 Northampton St Event: A night of music and poetry hosted by Astrid Anderson, featuring the illustrious pianist Susanne Anderson, who also happens to be the artist's mother. Joined by guitarist Bill O'Haire on 'The Shadow of Your Smile', which spotlights Astrid's arresting photo-montage of her mother's face superimposed on her own at the same age, printed on two pieces of glass. Purchase Contact: Christina svane 247-9454

Artist: Sara Engel Medium: Photography Venue: Back on the Rack Address: 121 Main St. Event: Sara takes digital photos of landscapes, urban images, and people. Her focus is on light and how it can add to the overall feeling of a scene. Sara will have about 10 pieces up at Back on the Rack, ranging in price from $25 to $50. There will be food and drink in celebration of Sara's photography and the Art Walk. Please come join us! Purchase Contact: Sara Engel saradingdesign.com blueroom825@aol.com

Artist: Jill Lewis Medium: Mixed Media Venue: Elusie Gallery Address: 43 Main St. Event: FRAGMENTED, an exhibit of original mixed media (photography, light sensitive emulsion and charcoal). Event includes light reception. Purchase Contact: Jean-Pierre info@eastmontgallery.net

Artist: Peggy Grose - Art for Home Medium: Painting - Oil Venue: Nashawannuck Gallery Address: 40 Cottage St Event: Come celebrate our collection of hand-painted furniture by Valley artist, Peggy Grose. Meticulously restored, finished and hand painted pieces include chests, bureaus, tables and chairs. Also on exhibition are Peggy's latest casein, oil and watercolor paintings. Light refreshments will be served at the Artist's Reception from 5-8 p.m. Purchase Contact: nashawannuck@yahoo.com

Artist: Luke Cavagnac Medium: Painting Venue: Invisible Fountain Event Time: 5-10 pm Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 206 Event: 'YOU WILL NEED FOUR EYES' the new show of paintings by Luke J. Cavagnac Please come to the Opening/Party: SATURDAY AUGUST 11th, 2007 from 7 to 10 p.m. at THE INVISIBLE FOUNTAIN Wine & food & lots of stuff to see. The Invisible Fountain is where Cavagnac paints and displays his 'Art'. You'll find approximately 1,000 different paintings on display on any given day. ART FOR ALL & ALL FOR ART Purchase Contact: Luke Cavagnac luke@invisiblefountain.com

Artist: Luann Rose Medium: Painting - Watercolor Venue: ReMax Hill and Valley Address: 78 Cottage St Event: A native of Westfield, MA, I have been painting for over 20 years. I have studied with Maria Nace, SP, Marcia Reed, Jack Flynn, Catherine Anderson, Tom Lynch, and Louise Currin. I am inspired by color, shape, and simplicity. Most of my paintings are landscape, floral, and abstract themes. It is my personal philosophy that painting should be interpretative, spontaneous and intuitive. Purchase Contact: Luann Rose E-mail: lanart1@yahoo.com

Artist: Lisa Bastoni and Chris Boucher Medium: Music Performance - Bluegrass Venue: Gazebo at Pulaski Park Event Time: 6-7 PM Address: 1 Main St. Event: Local singer-songwriter Lisa Bastoni is moving to Boston soon, but before she does she's giving a free concert with Chris Boucher at the Gazebo in Pulaski Park. Bring your lawnchair for orginal and traditional folk and bluegrass music on guitar, banjo and mandolin. Lisa appeared in the 2002 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase, and had a song featured on the Best of Boston compilation CD in 2004. Her debut album Your First Sweetheart (March 2004) has been well received by reviewers and community folk radio stations in Boston and elsewhere. Lisa recorded her most recent EP, Small Time Big Town, in March 2006. Purchase Contact: Lisa

Artist: Carol Ostberg Medium: Painting - Mixed Mediums Venue: Carol Ostberg Studio Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 234 Event: Color and pattern blanket large and small objects. Small side tables, wall pieces, boxes frames and mirrors all have colorful personality. I give new life to old furniture and unique character to new items. Each piece is hand painted and one of a kind. Come see if something colorful could enhance your space or be a whimsical gift. Purchase Contact: Carol Ostberg (413) 585-0107

Artist: Campers of Camp Nonotuck Medium: Painting Venue: Pioneer Arts Center of Easthampton Address: 41 Union St Event: Come see the results of Art Week at Camp Nonotuck in Easthampton! The campers' work will be on display in PACE's cafe. Purchase Contact:

Artist: Aric Bieganek Medium: Music Performance Venue: Pick Your Flick Video Address: 74 Cottage St Event: Born and raised in Central Minnesota, Aric Bieganek grew up infused with the belief that music can both tell stories and inspire personal and social change. His perspective and his songs -– from the introspectively placid to the passionately outspoken -– all embody this belief, just as they have since he was a little boy playing his first plastic guitar. Although Aric has traveled as far east as Japan, as far north as Iceland, and across the United States in his trusty Ford, his connection to his roots is evident in all the poetry and fervor of his songwriting. Minnesota! Land of 10,000 Lakes, grassroots politics and the hard-working American…and land of MacGyver, the Mall of America, the Pillsbury Dough Boy, and Jesse “The Body” Ventura. This is the state responsible for both hot dish and Bob Dylan, and it is unsurprising that American Junk is such a complex mix of the contemplative and the hard-boiled. Aric’s frank, unaffected lyricism as well as a rich blend of sounds culled from outdated, broken, and otherwise unlikely instruments combine to create an album that transitions smoothly from the bittersweet nostalgia of “SC Excavating” to the eerie homage of “Some Inspiration” to the brass-knuckled sarcasm of “Number 1.” Currently performing from the East Coast to the Middle States, Aric has played venues ranging from theatres and bars, to coffee houses and the occasional grocery store. Wherever you see him, you can be sure he will be singing straight from the heart, using music to tell his own story of the absurdity, gloom, and splendor of American life. Aric currently resides in Easthampton, MA. In addition to his solo material, Aric also performs as a children's musicianand sometimes as a member of the following acts: Oweihops, Those Pesky Starlings and Northernly. Purchase Contact:

Artist: Airborne Wallets Medium: Music Performance Venue: Luthiers Co op Address: 108 Cottage St Event: Airborne Wallets is a trio of teen musicians who share not only talent, but a tight friendship. All from Southampton, MA, the Airborne Wallets are comprised of brother and sister Jen and Will Freise, and their comrade in music, Seth Burt. Their unique blend of Celtic sound with more contemporary beats and themes creates an intriguing experience for their listeners. Purchase Contact: Frank @ 413-527-6627

Artist: Jane Morrison Medium: Drawing - Caricature Venue: Pirate's Den Restaurant Event Time: 3-8 PM Address: 58 Cottage St Event: From humorous caricatures to formal family portraits, artist Jane Morrision can quickly draw a memorable moment. On the spot drawings of individuals, couples, or groups. Portraits are drawn in charcoal, and take about thirty minutes. Caricatures are drawn in colored markers and take about ten minutes. Stop by the courtyard from 3 - 8 PM for a setting. You also can drop off a family photo or photos to have reproduced as a hand-drawn illustation. Purchase Contact: Jane Morrison ms.janie@yahoo.com

Artist: Brantner DeAtley Medium: Printmaking Venue: Red Horse Press Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 229 Event: New paintings & prints by Brantner DeAtley Purchase Contact: Brantner DeAtley brantner@redhorsepress.org

Artist: Paul Teeling Medium: Photography - Color Venue: KW Home Address: 82.5 Cottage St Event: KW Home is featuring selected works from the body of work entitled, A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing by photographic artist Paul Teeling. Paul has been working with Diana Cameras,(toy cameras from the 1960's with plastic lenses) for over 20 years. These intensly colored and painterly photographs are lovely examples of how the artist uses this unique medium to create images that express the power and emotionally tenuous qualitiy of love. Purchase Contact: Keith Woodruff - Proprietor 413-527-5936 or KWHome.net

Artist: Greg Dursza Medium: Assemblage Venue: Awen Tree Address: 102 Cottage St Event: Don't miss the engaging and highly humorous creations by Greg Dursza as he interprets the Tarot (ancient divination cards from which modern playing cards are derived from) through the eyes of Barbie. Light Reception with Mead tasting,a beverage made from centuries old method of brewing honey wine. Purchase Contact: AwenTree AwenTree@yahoo.com

Upcoming Walks
September 11, 2010
October 09, 2010
November 13, 2010
December 11, 2010
January 08, 2011
February 12, 2011
March 12, 2011
April 09, 2011
May 14, 2011
June 11, 2011
July 09, 2011
August 13, 2011

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Upcoming Events
October, 2010
Rebecca Whitney
Photography - Color
Mt.Tom's Homemade Ice Cream

Polish American Heritage - Group Show.
Mixed Media
Nashawannuck Gallery

Brigita Fuhrman
Painting
Elusie Gallery

Group Exhibit - Paragon & Eastworks Artists
Mixed Media
Easthampton City Arts


November, 2010
John Gnatek
Painting
Nashawannuck Gallery

Karen Iglehart
Painting
Elusie Gallery


December, 2010
Valerie McQuillan
Painting
Nashawannuck Gallery


June, 2011

Painting
Flywheel Arts Collective