Apr 23 Tuesday
March 18 - May 3Opening Reception on Thursday March 28, 12:30-2:00pm.
Landi Hou practices papercutting, the traditional art form of meticulous cutting images from paper with scissors or a knife. The craft of papercutting is practiced by diverse cultures globally and ranges from simple designs to intricate and detailed patterns and scenery.
Hou’s approach to papercutting blends the characteristics of Eastern and Western techniques to craft her own unique designs. Her works emphasize sophisticated details and dynamic compositions.
Hou has led papercutting workshops and participated in major cultural events in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. In January 2024, she was awarded the Outstanding Chinese Heritage Advancement Award by the Chinese-American Heritage Association for her contribution to the community. One of the state senators attended the ceremony to present the award. Hou holds a master’s degree in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She serves as a professional staff member, and adjunct faculty at CT-State Community College, Middlesex Campus. While her daily professional focus centers on education, her commitment to paper cutting serves as a reflection of her deep affection for this distinctive art form.
Pegasus Gallery is located within the library on the first floor of Chapman Hall
Going us for ongoing adult classes and season youth & teen classes at SCDT!
Check out our current offerings here:
Adult Classes: https://www.scdtnoho.com/adult-class-schedule.html
Youth Classes: https://www.scdtnoho.com/youth-class-schedule1.html
Our updated Spring season schedule will be out soon!
The Mental Health Matters: Student Expression Contest is back for the fourth year. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) and the Massachusetts Health Council (MHC) are asking middle and high school students from across the Commonwealth to send in their written, graphic, fine art, and digital creations by Wednesday, April 24.
This annual event is designed to promote mental wellness and support students to better understand, protect, and maintain their mental health. Winners will be announced during May is Mental Health Month. Bragging rights and cash prizes are on the line!
While they create, we ask students to consider why mental health is so important, how they take care of their mental health, and if they have strategies or tips to share with other students. In the past we’ve received artwork exploring body image, informational videos that guide students in mindfulness thinking, drawings that evoke courage and kindness, and more. What will you create?
More details are available in our submission guidelines, including information about our first, second, and third place prizes. If you have questions about the contest, guidelines, or submitting your work, please email Maddy Brogan (maddybrogan@mamh.org).
New Monotypes by Arch MacInnesWe All Matter – We Are All Matter by Amy Dawn KotelPastel Landscapes by Donna M. Roy
Reception: April 6, 3-5 PM
🎈 Get Ready for a Magical Adventure with Jungle Jim at Bierman Autism Centers! 🐒🎉
Float into a world of wonder at our Free Sensory-Friendly Balloon Magic Show at Bierman Autism Centers in Needham!
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 23⏰ Time: 5 to 7 pm📍 Location: Bierman Autism Centers, 145 Rosemary St., Suite A, Needham, MA 02494
Unravel a balloon-filled spectacle:🎈 Balloon Wizardry: Witness Jungle Jim's masterful balloon creations come to life before your eyes!🎩 Mystical Magic: Be dazzled by magical illusions and enchanting tricks that will leave you spellbound.🤹 Interactive Show: Join in the fun! Volunteers will get to be a part of the action and help with the magic.🐒 Jungle Gym: Explore a safari of balloon animals, from the mighty lions to the soaring parrots.
RSVP to secure your spot on this magical journey. Limited spaces are available for an evening filled with laughter, amazement, and balloon wonders.
🎈 Don't miss out on this enchanting evening that promises to be a balloon-tastic experience for all! 🎈
RSVP Today- https://bit.ly/4abUdPA
Amherst for Palestine, the Muslim Student Association, MENAA, and the Black Student Union present Palestine Hijacked: A Book Talk by Thomas Suárez.
The century of violence in historic Palestine brought by Zionism has reached its inevitable reckoning. Suárez will explore the marketing of the Israeli state that has manufactured the public’s consent, and propose strategies to break its hold.
Food and drinks will be provided after the talk, and copies of the book will be available for purchase with a 20% student discount from Interlink Books, a Northampton-based, Palestinian-owned publisher and bookseller since 1987.
This talk was made possible by the generous support of the Georges Lurcy Lecture Series Endowment. The event is sponsored by the Center for Humanistic Inquiry and the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, and is affiliated with ENST330, “Environmental Justice”.
The talk is free, open to the public, and wheelchair accessible.
On February 23, 2024 at 7 pm, Belchertown Voices for Justice (BVJ) will host an evening of readings and discussion about storytelling. “Stories Told & Untold: Writing Between Memory & History” will feature three local award-winning writers, novelists Thérèse Soukar Chehade and Uzma Aslam Khan, and children’s book author Hannah Moushabeck. All will share their work aloud and discuss how memory and history shape the stories they write. The event is co-sponsored by the Clapp Memorial Library and is free and open to the public.
Apr 24 Wednesday
March 18 - May 3
Wesleyan Potters, Inc. is a non-profit school and cooperative guild that offers courses, workshops, and demonstration in pottery, jewelry, weaving and sewing. It was founded in 1948 to promote crafts education in Middletown and is the oldest school for crafts in Connecticut. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main Street and features spacious, well-equipped studios and the Gallery Shop. See more at www.wesleyanpotters.com.
This exhibition was organized by Lynne Scullion and includes ceramic works created with traditional and experimental techniques and approaches. Artists include Evelyn Abernathy, Steven Bernard, Rebecca Brewer, Cricket Carufe, Paula Dennen, Elisa Eaton, David Frank, Pat Gatzke, Anne Graebe, Shawn Hansen, Beth Hargett, Lyn Harper, Adam Hart, Patrick Herzing, Cindy Koniushesky, John Lipsky, Annamaria Moran, Steve Picano, Natalie Pittman, Jackie Rome, Melissa Schmitt, Lynne Scullion, Linda Sershen.
The Niche is in Founders Hall across from the Registrar’s Office