The Pioneer Valley boasts one of the highest concentrations of artists and craftspeople in the United States. This, in combination with the colleges and universities in the area, means there are several world-class museums displaying fine arts and crafts from the prehistoric to modern times, world-renowned art festivals and galleries promoting the works of local …
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Dr. Seuss’ birthday: A look around the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
A new “Amazing World of Dr. Seuss” museum will open June 2017 next to the sculpture garden. The space will have a 3,200-square-foot exhibition, as well as a re-creation of Geisel’s studio, an exhibition about the making of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden and other related displays.
Behind the Scenes: A look inside the soon-to-open ‘Amazing World of Dr. Seuss’ museum in Springfield
The former Connecticut Valley Historical Museum is being converted into a 3,200-square-foot exhibition, “The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss”, as well as a recreation of Ted Geisel’s studio, an exhibition about the making of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden and other related displays.
Hosmer Gallery Exhibit Applications Now Open, Deadline Feb. 5
Applications are available now for 2017-18 exhibits. The deadline is February 5, 2017.
Art for Amnesty, Write for Rights: A Gallery Opening
7:00pm-9:00pm. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, room 302 (upstairs). Lower Lake Road, South Hadley MA 01075 Come join Mount Holyoke College Amnesty International for the opening of the human rights exhibit Art for Amnesty, in room 302 of the MHC Art Museum. Art for Amnesty will feature artwork by MHC students about the negative impacts of American …
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Heath Seniors Painting Exhibit| Heath
Currently on display at The Heath Public Library The paintings may be viewed during the Library’s regular operating hours
Smith College Museum of Art
With a world famous collection and a tradition of making its holdings accessible to the public, the Smith College Museum of Art has long been an asset to the city of Northampton. The permanent collection includes more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures…
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Founded in part by Eric Carle, the renowned author and illustrator of more than 70 books, including the 1969 classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is the first full-scale museum in this country devoted to national and international picture book art, conceived and built with the aim of celebrating the art that we are first exposed to as children. The Museum features three Galleries…
Art Museums and Galleries
The Pioneer Valley boasts one of the highest concentrations of artists and craftspeople in the United States. This, in combination with the colleges and universities in the area means there are several world-class museums displaying fine arts and crafts from the prehistoric to modern times, world-renowned art festivals and galleries promoting the works of…