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Behind the Scenes at Harold Grinspoon Sculptures (Digital Exclusive)

Behind the Scenes at Harold Grinspoon Sculptures (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Aug 11, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Curator Madeline Calabrese gives us a behind the scenes look at how the team Harold Grinspoon Sculptures creates unique pieces of art that are visible throughout the Pioneer Valley in parks, town greens, and college campuses.  Learn more about Harold Grinspoon in our...
Contemporary Sculptor Harold Grinspoon

Contemporary Sculptor Harold Grinspoon

by NEPM | Aug 11, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Businessman and philanthropist Harold Grinspoon has always had a love of nature — especially trees. Grinspoon is fascinated by the bend and reach of fallen branches, logs, and charred tree stumps.   But it was a downed cherry tree in his own backyard that stirred him...
Dreams, Imagination Inspire the Artwork of Maricella Obando Moya

Dreams, Imagination Inspire the Artwork of Maricella Obando Moya

by NEPM | Aug 4, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Maricella Obando Moya arrived in the United States from her native Costa Rica on Sept. 7th, 2015, knowing very little English. Four years and a lot of hard work later, and Obando Moya not only learned the language, but had also become a U.S. citizen as well, living in...
Painter Laura Radwell Crafts Dreamy Abstract Landscape Art

Painter Laura Radwell Crafts Dreamy Abstract Landscape Art

by NEPM | Jul 28, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

From an early age, Laura Radwell dreamed of being an artist. In her first career in marketing and communications, she always tried to incorporate visual components into her work. After leaving the marketing field, Radwell returned to her dream of being a painter. In...
Filipina American Artist Donnabelle Casis’s Kinetic Peripatetic Exhibit

Filipina American Artist Donnabelle Casis’s Kinetic Peripatetic Exhibit

by NEPM | May 19, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Donnabelle Casis is a Filipina American artist living and working in Western Massachusetts. Her art is influenced by various sources, including Filipino tribal tattoos and textiles, facial recognition software, cosmology and the philosophy of metaphysics.   Casis’s...
Paul Bloomfield’s COVID Series Reflects Early Days of Pandemic

Paul Bloomfield’s COVID Series Reflects Early Days of Pandemic

by NEPM | Apr 28, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Wilbraham artist Paul Bloomfield’s Covid-19 series recently hung at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery on the campus of Springfield Technical Community College. The paintings were inspired by the early weeks of the pandemic and reflect the personal and collective...
Ed Johnetta Miller: What’s in a Name? (Digital Extra)

Ed Johnetta Miller: What’s in a Name? (Digital Extra)

by NEPM | Apr 14, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Quiltmaker and artist Ed Johnetta Miller discusses how she got her unique name.  Watch our full profile of the artist.  This segment originally aired on February 17, 2022. Read the full transcript: Ed Johnetta Miller, Fiber Artist: My parents had already had my...
Renowned Improvisational Quiltmaker Ed Johnetta Miller

Renowned Improvisational Quiltmaker Ed Johnetta Miller

by NEPM | Apr 14, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Ed Johnetta Miller of Hartford, CT, is recognized as one of the most creative and colorful improvisational quiltmakers in the United States. Her quilts can be found in both corporate and private collections as well as many important museums, including the National...
Gayle Kabaker: Illustrator & ‘New Yorker’ Cover Artist

Gayle Kabaker: Illustrator & ‘New Yorker’ Cover Artist

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

When Gayle Kabaker moved to Western Massachusetts from San Francisco with her soon-to-be husband, artist Peter Kitchell, her friends took bets on how long she’d stay. Kabaker fell in love with the area and has called it home for over 30 years.   The successful...
Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence (Digital Exclusive)

Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Mar 3, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Established in 2000, Zea Mays Printmaking is a working studio where artists come to make prints in a safe environment free of hazardous toxins.   In this digital extra, Founding Director Liz Chalfin talks about the mission of this studio that is tucked away in an old...
Printmaker Edda Sigurdardottir Influenced by Her Native Iceland

Printmaker Edda Sigurdardottir Influenced by Her Native Iceland

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

Growing up in Iceland had an immense effect on Edda Sigurdardottir’s sense of visual delight, color and form. Few trees allowed for unobstructed views of horizons, mountains, waterfalls, rivers and glaciers.  Today she finds that she draws on these visual memories in...
Springfield Native & Multifaceted Artist Daniel Alexander Jones

Springfield Native & Multifaceted Artist Daniel Alexander Jones

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

Award-winning performance artist, playwright, and Springfield native Daniel Alexander Jones released several projects last fall including two new books, an album, music videos and a podcast series. Jones, who is widely respected and celebrated nation-wide for his...
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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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