C3 picks

SAVE PLEASANT ST VIDEO COLLECTION

June 20th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks, featured, Uncategorized

SAVE PLEASANT ST VIDEO COLLECTION

  Over the past 25 years, Pleasant Street Video in Northampton has built an impressive film library serving film lovers from all over New England. Whether you prefer documentaries or Doctor Strangelove, Capra or cult classics, the latest from Sundance or films from Hollywood’s golden age, Pleasant St. had your favorites. Sadly, the video store […]


Youth Action Coalition seeks youth arts program coordinators! Apply by June 15th.

June 11th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks

Youth Action Coalition seeks youth arts program coordinators! Apply by June 15th.

Youth Action Coalition is in search of coordinators for our GirlsEyeView programs in Ware and Amherst, and our E’town Rising program in Easthampton. All positions begin this September.  Application deadline is June 15. Click here for more information & to check out the job descriptions.


Creative Resource Generation: a skill-building workshop

June 7th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks, Featured Events

Creative Resource Generation: a skill-building workshop

New Amherst Farmers’ Market Seeks Musicians, Performers, and Visual Artists!

June 3rd, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks, featured

New Amherst Farmers' Market Seeks Musicians, Performers, and Visual Artists!

Have you heard about the Wednesday Farmers’ Market at Kendrick Park in Amherst? Starting June 15th, it’ll be the bee’s knees. Featuring a slew of locally grown and produced goodies, this new market aims to create a fun and vibrant community atmosphere, with delicious prepared foods, and tons of art and music. The market is […]


Papergirl Northampton Announces Open Call

May 27th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks, Uncategorized

Papergirl Northampton Announces Open Call

Papergirl Northampton rides again! NOW.FOR.ART has just put out the call for original works on paper for third round of Papergirl Northampton. Submissions are due August 31st. For complete guideline, rules, regulations, and helpful information, check out NOW.FOR.ART’s website! Borrowed from Papergirl Berlin (and now spread like wildfire across planet earth), the project collect works […]


Dream for a Bridge

May 13th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks, Uncategorized

Dream for a Bridge

The railroad trestle bridge over Rt. 9 near Market and Hawley Streets is a significant gateway to the City of Northampton. Since 1991, the “Dream” mural created by Leland Johnston has welcomed residents and visitors, but has fallen into disrepair. The City, along with individual and corporate donors, wishes to revive the space with a […]


Dr. Sketchy’s Metal MAYhem

May 3rd, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks

Dr. Sketchy's Metal MAYhem

Friday May 6th, 7:30pm – The Elevens – $10 – 21+ Northampton’s favorite burlesque figure drawing event is happening again this Friday, May 6th at 7:30pm at The Elevens. This month’s theme presents a tribute to all things METAL! Come draw, doodle or gawk at the models who will be done up in the glitter […]


Valley F.E.A.S.T. : Want money for art?

April 13th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks, Uncategorized

Valley F.E.A.S.T. : Want money for art?

Valley F.E.A.S.T. is back for round two! Submit a proposal by April 21st to be considered for funding at the next F.E.A.S.T, to be held April 30th at The Elevens in downtown Northampton. http://valleyfeast.wordpress.com/submit/ F.E.A.S.T. (Funding Emerging Artists through Sustainable Tactics) is a forward thinking concept which is quickly being picked up in cities small […]


JR: Using Art to Turn the World INSIDE OUT

March 30th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks

JR: Using Art to Turn the World INSIDE OUT

If you haven’t hear of JR’s work yet, you need to watch this. If you’ve been reading all about him and haven’t seen his TED speech yet, you HAVE to watch this. After you do, C3 wants to know: If you were to participate in JR’s wish, where would you do it, and whose portraits […]


Scout Cuomo: “Submerged”, Paintings at the Living Art Studio

March 2nd, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks

Scout Cuomo: "Submerged", Paintings at the Living Art Studio

Staring at Scout’s paintings makes me feel as though I’m watching a psychedelic television to the underwater world of the future.  I’ve been to this show twice this since it opened and I haven’t seen enough!  The subjects of these paintings of various sizes are all sea life, but it’s Scout’s bold, unmixed paint strokes […]