April 9th, 2012 | by Javiera | published in featured, featured artists, Uncategorized
Krista DeNio works in multiple ways, on multiple fronts. A choreographer, director, performer, writer, educator and arts administrator, Krista relocated to Western Massachusetts from New York City in 2009 to head-up Earthdance, an artist-run workshop & retreat center located in Plainfield, MA. In this capacity, Krista has brought innovative programming to the region including the Western Mass […]
December 31st, 2011 | by carolyn | published in featured, featured artists, Uncategorized
I met Katie in 2009 while she was working as a flameworking teacher at Snow Farm in Williamsburg MA. I have since discovered that Katie holds many more talents and ambitions along side her skilled glasswork. Katie is both a craftsman and fine artist working in glass and metal, an installation artist, a teacher, a […]
November 26th, 2011 | by Haley | published in featured, featured artists, Uncategorized
We are living in a strange world, in strange times, and in it are many strangers. But lucky for us, there are people like Sophie Wood who illuminate, activate, and celebrate our strangeness, and help us find friendliness in the face of the unknown. Sophie is an artist, organizer, director, dancer, farmer, puppeteer, cook, musician, […]
November 16th, 2011 | by Perry | published in featured, featured artists
Tanner Slick is a puppeteer, painter, sculptor, photographer, and organizer. His work, in whatever medium, succeeds in being engaging, visually exciting, and, usually, entertaining- it’s dark yet playful, witty, fun, smart, and self-reflective. Tanner’s mischievous and playful nature shines authentically through all of his work, which jumps effortlessly between media. I was blown away by […]
October 11th, 2011 | by seth | published in featured, featured artists
Chris Collins is a South Hadley composer, filmmaker, photographer and writer (whew!). He also is an amazing supporter of other artists. Chris runs the Nonsense Society, a website dedicated to exposing new artists to the world. He’s an unassuming, modest guy  but when you look at the immense body of work he’s created your jaw just drops. His […]
October 6th, 2011 | by carolyn | published in featured, featured artists
As a new member of C3 I would like introduce an artist who is both new to me and new to the Pioneer Valley. This past spring Lauren Parent and her husband Trevor Healy moved from the Bay Area to Easthampton.  They moved into a shared studio/shop space in the west-end basement of the Eastworks […]
September 26th, 2011 | by Javiera | published in featured, featured artists, Uncategorized
“all of my experiences, loves, nightmares, quandaries and questions are the exquisite fuel of my work.” – denise beaudet Denise Beaudet is an unassuming artist who creates intricate collage-like paintings that invite you into a deeply personal and political world embedded in nature. Denise has been living and making art in Western Massachusetts for over […]
September 14th, 2011 | by Dana | published in featured, featured artists
If you live in Northampton, the chances that you haven’t already met Haley Morgan or encountered her work are pretty slim. Here’s a little primer of her various creative talents and community-improvements:Â She’s in a band called HOME BODY, with Eric Hnatow — and they’re about to release first EP, Fire Places. (You can even […]
September 3rd, 2011 | by Kathy | published in featured, featured artists
![one [of many] ways in: an interview with 'mapping sites' artists Aimée Xenou and Nora Rabins](http://c3artscollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dRfJ8p-150x150.jpg)
LAST WEEK, I had the opportunity to sit down with artists Aimée Xenou and Nora Rabins to learn a bit more about their project mapping sites. While both artists identify themselves as sculptors, this project moves well beyond classical notions of studio art. The central aspect of this fascinating and complex project will be a […]
August 27th, 2011 | by Haley | published in featured, featured artists, Uncategorized
If Julia Handchuh was an element, I think she’d be water. First of all, she’s cool as ice. Her presence is deep and refreshing, and her quality of movement and language is calm, quick, and flows freely. She’s always changing forms. Like a spring, Julia feeds her community with fresh and insightful work, enhancing our […]