Since its inception in 1957, the Blackstone Valley Art Association has been dedicated to the advancement of the arts and preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibitions, classes, workshops, presentations, and other activities favorable to artistic expression, and to the development of friendly exchanges amongst artists and those interested in the arts.
We are warmly inclusive to all abilities, styles, and interests. We accept members from age 16 up.
We meet for hands-on demos and workshops at the Uxbridge Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA on the third Tuesday of every month. These meetings are usually free, unless a small fee is needed to cover unusual supplies. All monthly meetings start at 6:30 pm unless indicated otherwise. We also hold art shows, field trips, outings, plein air sessions, and other events regularly throughout the year.
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Urban Sketching Intro with Yetti FrenkelWe are celebrating our Eighth Annual Uxbridge SketchFest in historic downtown Uxbridge! Talented sketcher Yetti Frenkel will be our guide. We will walk short distances along Uxbridge’s main street and use the beautiful architecture to develop our sketching skills.
Perfect for all levels of artists. Beginner will get themselves started, and more advanced artists will hone their skills!
This workshop is FREE! Please RSVP either with the online form on this site or by emailing info@bvaa.org so we know how many supplies to prepare. We will provide clipboards to draw on, paper, and pens / pencils. You can of course bring your own if you have supplies you prefer to use.
By getting started with Yetti, you’ll then have the skills you need to participate in our Eighth Annual Uxbridge SketchFest, which runs from September 1st through November 30, 2025!
Our River Bend Farm Sketching workshop will be held on Sunday, September 21st from 1-3pm. If it rains, we’ll hold the workshop in the BVAA Uxbridge Community gallery space. We will definitely post here and on social media, and email all RSVPed people, if we have rain concerns.
Initial Meeting Location:
BVAA Uxbridge Community Art Gallery
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge MA
The space is fully handicapped / disability accessible with no stairs. It has a large free parking lot.
This workshop is free and open to the public. No experience is necessary. The fun of our workshops is that we all try new things we’ve never done before.
All are welcome – this workshop is open to BVAA members and non-members. Feel free to bring along a friend! We’d love to see you there to try some new things and explore your creativity!
For more about the 2025 SketchFest event:
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Yetti Frenkel teaches classes at the Worcester Art Museum!
You can learn more about Yetti’s art here –
This event is supported in part by grants from the Uxbridge Cultural Council, part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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About the BVAA
Since its inception in 1957, the Blackstone Valley Art Association has been dedicated to the advancement of the arts and preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibitions, classes, lectures, and other activities favorable to artistic expression, and to the development of friendly exchanges amongst artists and those interested in the arts.
Meetings & Events
We meet at the BVAA Open Sky Uxbridge Community Art Gallery at 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge on the third Tuesday of every month. We also hold regular shows, workshops, and events. Please check our BVAA Calendar for more information. Board meeting venues will be announced. All meetings start at 6:30 pm unless indicated otherwise.
Membership
We are a friendly, supportive community of all levels of experience. We have members who are just getting started and members who have established a substantial portfolio. We all learn from each other. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced artist, we’d love to have you join us! Membership Information
Member Gallery
BVAA members are provided with an online member webpage displaying samples of their work and their artist’s statement. If you are a new member just starting out, or are an existing member looking to expand their gallery, please come to the meeting or Contact Us to get started.
Participate!
All the work of the Blackstone Valley Art Association is accomplished due to the selfless contributions of our membership who share their time and talents. From our board to our sustaining members, we all do our part to help each other thrive. We offer a warm thank-you to our dedicated group of creative art enthusiasts!
Please Contact Us to learn more about our organization!