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Stained Glass Artist Gregory Drew

Stained Glass Artist Gregory Drew

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 23, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

After Gregory Drew’s mother passed away in 2015, the retiree enrolled in a stained glass class in Williamsburg as a way to channel his grief. His passion for the craft grew from that initial class, and Drew has since created countless works of stained glass art. ...
Artists of Indian Orchard Mills: Ellen Pollock and Maxwell Parker

Artists of Indian Orchard Mills: Ellen Pollock and Maxwell Parker

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 9, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

For the past quarter century, the Indian Orchard Mills have become a landing spot for countless local artists to practice their craft. Artists who make their home in the Mills include stained glass artists, weavers, painters, and more. In his third and final look at...
Hired Hand Signs: On the Road from Turners Falls

Hired Hand Signs: On the Road from Turners Falls

by NEPM | Feb 2, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

So many of the artists living and working in Turners Falls have deep ties to Western Massachusetts. Although she was born in Michigan, Jess Marsh Wissemann found not only her passion for creating hand painted signs here but says she couldn’t imagine living anywhere...
Artists of Indian Orchard Mills: Nancy Evans, the Happy Weaver Studio

Artists of Indian Orchard Mills: Nancy Evans, the Happy Weaver Studio

by NEPM | Jan 26, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Not all art is meant to be displayed on a wall, sometimes it’s meant to be used as a functioning, everyday product.   At the Happy Weaver Studio, artist Nancy Evans uses her looms and thread to craft stunning, handwoven tote bags, rugs, and even pet leashes that are...
Artists of Indian Orchard Mills: Glass Artist Carol Russell

Artists of Indian Orchard Mills: Glass Artist Carol Russell

by NEPM | Jan 19, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Like many former mill towns, the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield is home several empty industrial buildings.   One of these buildings, now known as the Indian Orchard Mills, is home to a vibrant and eclectic community of local artists.  In the first of a...
Debra Dunphy, Owner of Dunphy Art Studio and Gallery in Holyoke

Debra Dunphy, Owner of Dunphy Art Studio and Gallery in Holyoke

by NEPM | Jan 5, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

For the past ten years, the block of Race Street in Holyoke between Dwight and Middle streets has become a burgeoning hub for arts and entertainment in the area. This is thanks in no small part to the addition of the Gateway City Arts complex and all that it entails....
Potter Zahava Friedman Finds Inspiration in the Natural World

Potter Zahava Friedman Finds Inspiration in the Natural World

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 17, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Zahava Friedman started making pottery as a child and has been captivated by it ever since. Friedman’s work is inspired by nature, which allows her imagination to take over when working the clay.   Producer Dave Fraser visited Friedman in her studio in Pelham,...
Zahava Friedman on Connecting with the Outdoors (Digital Exclusive)

Zahava Friedman on Connecting with the Outdoors (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 17, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Potter Zahava Friedman talks about how she gets inspired from the woods around her house in Pelham, Massachusetts.   Friedman feels a special connection to the outdoors and chooses to photograph her finished pottery outside in nature.    Explore the nature-inspired...
Springfield Murals Honor the Late Artist & Activist Nelson Stevens

Springfield Murals Honor the Late Artist & Activist Nelson Stevens

by NEPM | Nov 10, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

During this year’s Community Mural Institute and Fresh Paint Springfield mural festival, two murals were re-created to honor longtime educator, activist, and artist Nelson Stevens.   The murals, originally created in the 1970s, depict the vibrancy and richness of...
Visual Artist Andrae Green’s Jamaican Roots Influence His Work

Visual Artist Andrae Green’s Jamaican Roots Influence His Work

by NEPM | Nov 10, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Western Mass visual artist Andrae Green has had his work shown internationally, and his paintings are included in many private collections around the world.   Green was awarded a full scholarship funded by the government of his home country of Jamaica to continue his...
Beer Can Illustrator Dean McKeever Crafts Custom Labels for Local Brews

Beer Can Illustrator Dean McKeever Crafts Custom Labels for Local Brews

by NEPM | Nov 3, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Dean McKeever is a freelance illustrator who specializes in eye-catching, colorful illustrations and designs.   He has worked on custom commissions, designed skateboard backs and even has his own line of illustrated glassware – but he is perhaps best known for...
Three Sisters Sanctuary: A Unique Environmental Art Experience

Three Sisters Sanctuary: A Unique Environmental Art Experience

by NEPM | Aug 18, 2022 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

In front of Goshen, MA’s Good Time Stove Co, a two-story tin man stands watch over the antique stove store. Behind, owner Richard Richardson has spent the better part of his life creating a sprawling art environment he calls Three Sister Sanctuary. Named in...
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    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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