A note from ECA's Arts & Culture Program Director
Dear ECA Community,
Easthampton City Arts is excited to announce our lineup of upcoming Programs and Events, from April through December 2026! As many of you know, we’re doing things a little differently this year — we’re introducing new programs, boosting our existing programs, and will be engaging more artists and community members than ever before! We’ll also be creating more opportunities for new artists across all media to get involved by sharing out 5 different “calls to artists” this year — and, we are proud that with these new changes, a significantly larger percentage of our annual funding will directly support working artists, too.
We invite you all to mark your calendars for what’s to come — and, we encourage you all to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to receive regular updates and announcements about these programs and more! ECA announcements are also shared through our monthly newsletter, too!
PROGRAMS
Join us for ART WALK on the first Saturdays of every month at various locations in Downtown Easthampton!
April is POETRY MONTH in Easthampton! Featuring an ECA Gallery Exhibit by the Easthampton Public Library, a Poet Laureate Reading, a Poetry Poster Project, Poetry Ice Cream at Mt. Tom’s Ice Cream, and more!
We’re thrilled for our inaugural season of BEATS ON THE BOARDWALK, taking place on the Nashawannuck Pond Promenade from May 14th–September 24th! Join us every other week on Thursday evenings from 5-7pm!
And for this year’s PUBLIC ART programming, we’ll be introducing a brand new public mosaic sculpture on Union Street, plus our Have a Heart for Public Art fundraiser brunch will be taking place at Glendale Ridge — see details below!
EVENTS
SAT MAY 2 – MAY DAY SPRING FLORAL* – A day of handmade flowers, plein air painting, festive crafts, and floral themed windows in the Cottage Street Cultural District!
SAT JUNE 6 – SIDEWALK STRUT – Featuring Live Music, SHOW Circus Studio, Caravan Puppets, Art In Motion Dance Stage, a Floating Sculpture Exhibition, Makers Market, Kids Activities, and more!
SAT AUGUST 22 – SUMMER SOUNDS EASTHAMPTON – A one-of-a-kind summer concert at Park Hill Orchard! More details to come!
SUN SEPTEMBER 20 – HAVE A HEART FOR PUBLIC ART – A fundraiser brunch at Glendale Ridge, to support ECA’s Public Art Initiative!
SAT OCTOBER 24 – WICKED STROLL* – An evening of tricks, treats, and Halloween-themed adventures! Featuring live music and performances!
SAT NOVEMBER 21 – FRIENDS NIGHT OUT* – Late night shopping event in the Cottage Street Cultural District!
SAT DECEMBER 5 – NIGHT OF ILLUMINATION* – An inspiring evening of luminaries and candlelight in the Cottage Street Cultural District.
*In collaboration with the Cottage Street Merchants Association
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Once again, we encourage you all to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to receive regular updates and announcements about these programs and more! AND, we encourage you to sign up for our monthly newsletter, too!
Many thanks to each and every one of you for supporting and celebrating our beloved community of local working artists in all the ways you do!
With art + heart,
Pasqualina Azzarello
Arts & Culture Program Director
Easthampton City Arts
Eca News
Annoucements
Come join us on the boardwalk for some live music by Ron Smith & The G-Notes! From now until 7PM!
Today is the day!
We can`t wait to welcome you at Easthampton Art Walk today from 4-7PM!
Also be sure to catch today`s installation of Beats on The Boardwalk featuring Ron Smith @shonufjazzcat on the Nashawannuck Pond Boardwalk from 5-7PM!
Here`s a lineup of today`s participating Art Walk venues:
MAIN STREET
Easthampton City Arts (ECA) Gallery
Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street
Elusie Gallery at Big Red Frame
Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street
CitySpace
Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street
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UNION STREET
Dry Humor
79 Union Street
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COTTAGE STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT
Mt.Tom`s Homemade Ice Cream
34 Cottage Street
Oxbow Gallery
40 Cottage Street
84 And a Half
84 1/2 Cottage Street
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PLEASANT STREET MILLS
Barbara Johnson (basement)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #036
50 Arrow Gallery & Hashi Pottery (1st floor)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #136
Patricia Czepiel Hayes (2nd floor)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #205
Ellen Koteen (2nd floor)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #214
Meaghan Schwelm (2nd floor)
Eastworks, 116 Pleasant Street, suite #214
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Stop by Eastworks @eastworks_community tomorrow from 4-7 during Art Walk and explore this incredible lineup!
Barbara Johnson ~ Suite 036 @barbarajohnsonart
Newly expanded workshop + gallery space!
50 Arrow Gallery ~ Suite 134 @50arrowgallery
New exhibit of paintings @femmelocale413! By Yeukai Chiroodza-Imeh, Sarah Gay, Caroline Ann James, and Renee Pitre!
Hashi Pottery Plus ~ Suite 136 @hashipotteryplus
Beautiful collection of Japanese ceramics and recently added woodworks, including new work by Andy Vlock, Guy Matsuda, and Ayumi Nojiri!
Patricia Czepiel Hayes ~ Suite 205 @patricia_czepial_hayes_art
Beautiful collection of paintings! Landscapes, seascapes, birds, and florals! + Notecards, ceramic tiles, and more!
Ellen Koteen ~ Suite 214
Open gallery/studio! Fine art photography, photographic greeting cards, and coasters!
Meaghan Schwelm ~ Suite 214 @meaghanschwelmart
Open gallery/studio! Watercolor paintings, prints, greeting cards, and bookmarks!
For full Art Walk listings, please visit easthamptoncityarts.com
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Easthampton! Here’s your week ahead!
Join us this Saturday for Art Walk and don’t forget to swing by the boardwalk for some live music between 5 and 7PM!
Tons of fun events this week all over town! Mark your calendars and come support our local venues and artists!
We’ll see you there!
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Join us at @cityspace413 at Old Town Hall during Art Walk this Saturday, July 11th, from 4-7PM for the monthly community bluegrass jam led by David Clark Carroll @daringcoyotes!
"Bring your instruments and your favorite tunes — from Bill Monroe to the Stanley Brothers and beyond. Held every first Saturday of the month during Art Walk Easthampton, this monthly jam brings the community together for music, connection, and good old-fashioned fun."
Also, don`t forget to stop by the amazing exhibitions up at Elusie Gallery @bigredframe and ECA Gallery! As well as the monthly pop-up market!
We can`t wait to see you there!
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Head over to the Nashawannuck Pond Boardwalk during Art Walk this Saturday, July 11th, from 5-7PM for the third installation of our summer-long series, Beats on the Boardwalk!
Our featured artist this week is the one & only Ron Smith! Check out his music @shonufjazzcat!
And don`t forget to mark your calendars for upcoming performances in this series:
Saturday July 11th *Art Walk // @shonufjazzcat
Thursday July 16th // @idrumonyou
Thursday July 30th // @shar.maggie
Saturday August 1st *Art Walk // @jakeklar_
Thursday August 13th // @daniel.gay.music
Thursday August 20th // @masalajazz_413
Thursday August 27th // @artbyinde
Saturday September 5th *Art Walk // @dianadanielsmusic
Thursday September 10th // @maldevisa
Thursday September 17th // @afrofusionperiche
Thursday September 24th // @brian_o.connell
We can`t wait to see you there!
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Join us this Saturday, July 11th, from 4-7PM, at @50arrowgallery for the opening reception of "femme locale" by Yeukai Chiroodza-Imeh, Sarah Gay, Caroline Ann James, and Renee Pitre!
"These four artists explore themes of controlling our world or achieving things as if by magic, we are keenly aware of how as women we need to walk a line and use our charms in the world that is designed for and by men."
For more information, visit femmelocal.com!
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Next Saturday, July 11th, from 4-7PM, visit @cityspace413 during Art Walk for the monthly Pop-Up market! This month`s market will showcase work by:
BlackPixelDust @BlackPixelDust
"Created by a Black queer trans artist, the collection includes handcrafted jewelry, paintings, prints, posters, stickers, zines, bookmarks, and more. Each piece invites viewers into vibrant worlds where creativity and self-expression take center stage."
Whiskers & Prints Studio @artbyemilyyousfi
"Working in ink, watercolor, and paint, Emily creates original artwork and art prints inspired by her three feline companions and a love of cozy, imaginative scenes. Each piece is playful, expressive, and full of personality."
Cyanotype prints by Silas
"Using both film and digital photographs taken by the artist, Silas transforms familiar moments into rich blue-toned prints that highlight the beauty of light, texture, and place. In addition to cyanotypes, the collection includes film and digital photography prints, zines, cards, and music on LPs and tapes."
....And don`t forget to stop by the amazing exhibitions up at Elusie and ECA Galleries!
*please note that this month`s Art Walk will take place on the 2ND Saturday, July 11th*
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Easthampton! Here’s your week ahead!
Kicking it off tonight with open mic night at @marigoldtheater and @luthierscoop , karaoke night at @thcc413 and @luthierscoop and trivia night @abbrewery!
Stay cool and support local!
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