BVAA Event Calendar

Here is the full list of upcoming events hosted by the Blackstone Valley Art Association.

2017

• Wed

  04

  Jan

  2017

  Winter Reimagined

  6pm

  Tower Hill Botanic Garden

  West Boylston, MA

  Light photography! Night photography!

  Full details:

  http://bvaa.org/2016/12/27/tower-hill-winter-reimagined-jan-4-2017/

• Thu

  05

  Jan

  2017

  Milford TV Winter Show

  6-8pm

  Milford TV Station

  Milford MA

  Pick-up for current “Small Works” show and drop-off for upcoming “Winter” show

  All are welcome to attend!

  Full details:

  Winter Show Dropoff

• Fri

  13

  Jan

  2017

  Anything Goes Photo Show

  4-7pm Alternatives Gallery 1 South Main Street Uxbridge, Mass

  The Blackstone Valley Art Association is sponsoring the “5th Annual Anything Goes Photography Show.”

  Full details:

  Anything Goes Photo Show

• Sun

  22

  Jan

  2017

  Monthly Meeting - Jan

  1:30 - 4pm Northbridge Senior Center Northbridge MA

  SPECIAL DAY!! SUNDAY! Papermaking with Joe Ray

  Full details:

  Papermaking Demo on Saturday in January

• Fri

  27

  Jan

  2017

  Flora at WAM

  4-6pm Worcester Art Museum Worcester, MA

  A field trip to the FLORA show!

  Full details:

  Flora Field Trip Details

• Sat

  04

  Feb

  2017

  Claflin Hill - Fire & Ice

  7:30 - 10pm Milford Town Hall Milford, MA

  Art show with the Claflin Hill Concert!

  Full details:

  Fire & Ice Art & Music

• Sat

  18

  Feb

  2017

  Choco l'Art

  9am - 2pm Whitinsville Social Library Whitinsville, MA

  Chocolate! Art! What a perfect combination!

  Full details:

  Choco l’Art Details

• Tue

  21

  Feb

  2017

  Photography

  6:30 - 9pm Northbridge Senior Center 20 Highland Street Whitinsville, MA 01590

  Learn to evaluate and improve your photos!

  Details:

  Photography Meeting

• Thu

  23

  Feb

  2017

  Fri

  24

  Feb

  2017

  Milford TV Animals

  6-8pm The Milford TV Station is at: 138 South Main Street Milford, MA

  Every two months we rotate the show at the Milford TV Station. The drop-off for the upcoming March – April 2017 show on the theme of “Animals” is Thursday, February 23rd from 6-8pm.

  Animals Show Details

• Wed

  01

  Mar

  2017

  Fri

  31

  Mar

  2017

  Art-Poetry Show

  Worcester Public Library

  The month of March has our art and poetry show at the Worcester Public Library!

  Details:

  BVAA Art & Poetry Show

• Sat

  04

  Mar

  2017

  Claflin Hill - Waterscapes

  7:30-10pm Milford Town Hall 52 Main Street Milford, MA 01757

  The BVAA, in conjunction with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, is offering a fun night of art and music! The orchestra provides the music while the BVAA provides the art!

  Details:

  Claflin Hill Show

• Sat

  18

  Mar

  2017

  Art-Poetry Reception

  1-3pm Worcester Public Library

  Come on out and meet the artists and poets!

  Art-Poetry Reception Details

• Tue

  21

  Mar

  2017

  Monthly Meeting - Mar

  6:30 - 9pm Northbridge Senior Center 20 Highland Street Whitinsville, MA 01590

  Our March 2017 meeting will be a demonstration of Batik Watercolor with Bonnie Frederiko.

  Batik Watercolor Details

• Mon

  17

  Apr

  2017

  Sun

  30

  Apr

  2017

  Tower Hill Daffodil Field Trip

  TBD Tower Hill Botanic Garden

  Date to be determined – it depends on the daffodils!

  More details:

  Tower Hill Daffodil Field Trip

• Tue

  18

  Apr

  2017

  Monthly Meeting - Apr

  6:30-9pm

  Northbridge Senior Center

  Northbridge, MA

  Learn how to write an artist’s statement!

  Details:

  Writing an Artist’s Statement

• Thu

  27

  Apr

  2017

  Milford TV Flowers

  6-8pm Milford TV Station Milford MA

  Drop-off for the Flowers show and the
  reception for the Animals show!

  Full details:

  Milford Flowers Show Dropoff

• Sat

  29

  Apr

  2017

  Claflin Hill - Road Trip

  7:30 - 10pm Milford Town Hall 52 Main Street Milford, MA 01757

  The theme is “Road Trip” – there’s both art and music to match!

  Show details:

  Claflin Hill Road Trip

• Tue

  16

  May

  2017

  Spring Pot Luck

  6:30-9 Whitinsville Senior Center Whitinsville, MA

  Click for more information:

  http://bvaa.org/2017/05/12/end-of-year-pot-luck-party-2/

• Thu

  01

  Jun

  2017

  Fri

  30

  Jun

  2017

  BVAA Spring Show 2017

  Blackstone Valley Visitor Center Pawtucket, Rhode Island

  The 2017 Spring Show runs the entire month of June!

  Details:

  BVAA 2017 Spring Show

• Sat

  03

  Jun

  2017

  Sutton Art Festival

  9-4

  Sutton Common Sutton MA

  The festival is open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Please plan on arriving at 9am to help us set up! Take-down is usually fairly quick.

  Sutton Art Festival!

  Full Details: Sutton Art Festival

   

• Sun

  11

  Jun

  2017

  BVAA Spring Show Reception

  1pm - 3:30pm Blackstone Heritage Corridor Building Pawtucket, RI

  All are welcome!
  Opening reception for our 2017 Spring Show!

  Full details:

  BVAA Spring Show 2017

• Fri

  23

  Jun

  2017

  Free Fun Friday - Worcester Art Museum

  11am - 5pm Worcester Art Museum Worcester, MA

  Free! Fun! And a Friday!

  Full details:

  FFF at WAM

• Mon

  17

  Jul

  2017

  Sunflower Submission Deadline

  midnight Booklovers' Gourmet Webster MA

  Get your sunflowers submitted for our upcoming sunflower show!

  Details:

  BVAA August Sunflower Show

• Mon

  07

  Aug

  2017

  Show of Hands Submission Deadline

  midnight Alternatives’ Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA

  It’s summer, and that means it’s time for the Blackstone Valley Art Association “Show of Hands” open art show! All artists are welcome to participate in this show, whether or not you’re a member of the BVAA.

  Submission deadline is August 7, 2017 at midnight EST!

  Full details:
  BVAA Show of Hands Open Show

• Fri

  11

  Aug

  2017

  Show of Hands Reception

  4-7pm Alternatives Community Gallery Uxbridge, MA

  Come on out to meet the artists and see the show! All are welcome. This open art show is open to the community. Full details:

  Show of Hands Art Show Reception

• Sat

  12

  Aug

  2017

  Sunflower Reception

  2-4pm Booklovers' Gourmet Webster MA

  Come on out and enjoy the sunflowers! There’s a live garden full of them and then our artwork matches the theme. Meet the artists and enjoy a snack from 2-4pm. More details:

  Sunflower Reception Details

• Thu

  31

  Aug

  2017

  Autumn Splendour Milford TV

  6-8pm 138 South Main Street Milford MA

  It’s the drop-off for the Autumn Splendour show and the pick-up for the summer show!

  Full details:

  Milford TV Reception

• Sat

  02

  Sep

  2017

  Uniquely Uxbridge 2017 Celebration

  9am - 2pm Main Street Uxbridge MA

  A morning of fun, art, music, and creativity!

  More details:

  Uniquely Uxbridge Celebration

• Sat

  09

  Sep

  2017

  Alternatives Art & Music Makers

  10am - 3pm The Community Plaza at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA

  art, music, and creativity!

  More details:

  Art & Music Makers

• Tue

  19

  Sep

  2017

  Pen Ink & Watercolor Workshop

  6:30-9pm Uxbridge Community Gallery 5 South Main Street Uxbridge MA

  Our BVAA monthly meeting features a hands-on workshop involving pen, ink, and watercolor!

  Full details:

  Pen Ink Watercolor Workshop

• Wed

  27

  Sep

  2017

  Quilting Picture-Making Class

  6-9pm Uxbridge Community Gallery 5 South Main Street Uxbridge MA

  Hands-on class lets you create your own art picture quilt!

  Full details:

  Quilting Picture-Making Class

• Tue

  17

  Oct

  2017

  Oil Pastels with Jill Pottle

  6:30-9pm Uxbridge Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA.

  Our October 2017 monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17th from 6:30-9pm at the Uxbridge Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA.

  This meeting and 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.

  The topic of this hands-on workshop is:

  Topic: Oil Pastels
  Instructor: Jill Pottle

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/05/october-2017-monthly-meeting-oil-pastels-with-jill-pottle/

• Thu

  19

  Oct

  2017

  Light Painting Workshop

  6-9pm Uxbridge Alternatives Community Gallery 5 South Main Street Uxbridge MA

  Come join us on October 19, 2017 for a free, fun light painting workshop! Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/09/19/light-painting-workshop-oct-19-2017/

• Mon

  23

  Oct

  2017

  Winter Wonderland Deadline

  11:59 pm First Universalist Society of Franklin 262 Chestnut Street Franklin, MA.

  Sleigh-bells ring, are you listening? It’s that time of year! We celebrate everything beautiful and wonderful about winter. From photography to oil paintings, from watercolors to pen-and-ink, everything and anything is game. Submit your art by tonight for consideration.

  Details:

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/05/winter-wonderland-show-at-the-first-universalist-society-franklin/

• Wed

  25

  Oct

  2017

  Milford TV Small Works Drop-Off

  6-8pm Milford TV Station is at: 138 South Main Street Milford, MA

  Every two months we rotate the art show at the Milford TV Station. The drop-off for the upcoming November-December 2017 show on the theme of “Small Works” is WEDNESDAY, October 25th from 6-8pm. NOTE THE DATE CHANGE TO WEDNESDAY!

  Details:

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/05/milford-tv-art-show-nov-dec-2017-small-works/

• Fri

  27

  Oct

  2017

  One-Day Macabre Pop-Up Show

  5-8pm 5 South Main Street Uxbridge, MA

  For one night only, the BVAA will hold a pop-up show and Halloween costume party at our Alternatives Uxbridge location!

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/08/bvaa-macabre-pop-up-uxbridge-show/

• Fri

  03

  Nov

  2017

  Claflin Hill Romanticism

  4-6pm Milford Town Hall 52 Main Street Milford, MA 01757

  The BVAA, in conjunction with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, is offering a fun night of art and music! The orchestra provides the music while the BVAA provides the art!

  Full details:

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/04/claflin-hill-romanticism-art-music-nov-4-2017/

• Sat

  04

  Nov

  2017

  Origami Ornament Workshop

  6-8pm One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  All are welcome! Share the news with family and friends! – details – http://bvaa.org/2017/10/25/free-origami-ornament-workshop-sat-nov-4-2017/

• Sun

  05

  Nov

  2017

  Oil Painting Demo with Carol Arnold

  1-3pm One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  All are welcome! Share the news with family and friends! Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/25/oil-painting-demo-with-carol-arnold-nov-5-2017/

• Tue

  07

  Nov

  2017

  Creating Cards from Artwork

  6-9pm Uxbridge Alternatives Community Gallery 5 South Main Street Uxbridge, MA

  Whether you paint with watercolors, acrylics or oils, create cyanotypes, draw with pen and ink, or use any other form to create your artwork, it’s fun to then turn those images into gifts you can sell or give to people. This workshop shows how this can be done with no setup costs.

  Details:

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/09/creating-cards-from-artwork-workshop-tue-nov-7/

• Sat

  11

  Nov

  2017

  Making Better Photos Workshop

  9am - 12 noon First Congregational Church 307 Boston Road Sutton, MA

  Al will run an intimate workshop for all levels of photographers. Whether you’re just getting started or have been using your camera for years, Al will provide the feedback and advice to help you reach that next level. The environment of the church will provide the perfect avenue to explore lighting, shadows, lines, angles, and much more.

  Full details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/16/making-better-photos-workshop-with-al-weems-nov-11-2017/

• Sat

  11

  Nov

  2017

  Tapestry Deadline

  5pm Alternatives Community Gallery 5 South Main Street Uxbridge, MA

  The BVAA, in conjunction with Alternatives organization, is celebrating the 17th year of the Tapestry Art show! Tapestry refers to the weaving of all members of our community together. The art itself can be any format – watercolor, sculpture, acrylic painting, photography, oil painting, fabric arts, and so on. It can be on any theme. Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/31/2017-tapestry-show/

• Sat

  11

  Nov

  2017

  Meet Author Lisa Shea

  3-6pm Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton MA

  Lisa Shea is the award-winning author of the Sutton Massachusetts mystery series. These cozy mysteries are set in Central Massachusetts and feature scenes in Sutton, Millbury, Grafton, Worcester, and other local towns.

  http://bvaa.org/2017/11/09/meet-the-author-lisa-shea-sat-nov-11-2017/

• Tue

  14

  Nov

  2017

  Creating Jewelry from Artwork

  6-9pm Uxbridge Alternatives Community Gallery 5 South Main Street Uxbridge, MA

  Whether you paint with watercolors, acrylics or oils, create cyanotypes, draw with pen and ink, or use any other form to create your artwork, it’s fun to then turn those images into gifts you can sell or give to people. This workshop shows how you can turn your art into various types of jewelry.

  Details:

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/09/creating-jewelry-from-artwork-workshop-tue-nov-14/

• Thu

  16

  Nov

  2017

  Grafton Common Art Gallery Reception

  5-8pm One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  There will be music, food, fun, and of course beautiful artwork of all shapes, sizes, and colors! We have landscapes, still lifes, oil paintings, photography, watercolors, and more. There are ornaments and notecards, prints and jewelry. Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/25/grafton-common-art-gallery-reception-nov-16-2017/

• Sat

  18

  Nov

  2017

  Meet Local Authors

  3-6pm Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton MA

  Meet local authors!
  Full details: http://bvaa.org/2017/11/08/meet-the-author-sat-nov-18th-2017/

• Sun

  19

  Nov

  2017

  Facebook Fan Page Workshop

  2-5pm Grafton Common Art Gallery Grafton, MA

  Get hands-on help creating your Facebook fan page to promote your art efforts! Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/11/17/create-your-facebook-fan-page-hands-on-workshop-sun-11192017/

• Tue

  21

  Nov

  2017

  Pastels with Janet Schwartz

  6:30-9pm

  Uxbridge Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA.

  Our November 2017 monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21st from 6:30-9pm at the Uxbridge Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA.

  This meeting and 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.

  The topic of this hands-on workshop is:

  Topic: Pastels
  Instructor: Janet Schwartz

   

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/05/november-2017-monthly-meeting-pastels-with-janet-schwartz/

• Sat

  25

  Nov

  2017

  Shop Small Saturday Whitinsville

  11am - 4pm

  Whitin Community Center 60 Main Street Whitinsville, MA

  Shop Small Saturday is a nation-wide celebration of small local shopping opportunities. Its purpose is to support local businesses and artists. Each year this celebration occurs on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. For 2017, The Shop Small Saturday extravaganza is on Saturday, November 25th! Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/04/shop-small-saturday-nov-25th-2017/

• Sat

  25

  Nov

  2017

  Colored Pencil Demo with Bonnie Frederico

  11am – noon One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  All are welcome! Share the news with family and friends! Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/30/colored-pencil-demo-with-bonnie-frederico-nov-25-2017/

• Sat

  25

  Nov

  2017

  Shop Small Saturday Grafton

  10am - 6pm

  Grafton Common Art Gallery

  One Grafton Common

  Suite 123

  Grafton MA

  Shop Small Saturday began back in 2010 and has spread to be a US-wide celebration of small, local shops. The Grafton Common Art Gallery is a proud supporter of this tradition! We feature 14 local artists of all styles, from oil paintings to watercolors, from landscape photographers to fabric artists. Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/11/03/small-shop-saturday-at-the-grafton-common-art-gallery/

• Sun

  26

  Nov

  2017

  Camera Photography Basics

  2-5pm Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA It’s the building with the AppleTree Arts in it!

  Want to learn more about how to use your camera? Confused by the various settings of time, aperture, and so on? Want some hands-on help becoming a better photographer before the holiday season? http://bvaa.org/2017/11/19/camera-photography-basics-workshop-sun-11262017/

• Tue

  28

  Nov

  2017

  Oil Painting Demo with Carol Arnold

  5:30pm – 8pm One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  All are welcome! Share the news with family and friends! Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/25/oil-painting-demo-with-carol-arnold-nov-28-2017/

• Thu

  30

  Nov

  2017

  Fall Show Reception

  4-7pm Atria-Draper 25 Hopedale Street Hopedale, MA

  ll are welcome! We’ll have refreshments and music.
  Artists can bring bin art to showcase!

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/04/bvaa-fall-show-2017/

• Fri

  01

  Dec

  2017

  Oil Painting Demo with Carol Arnold

  6pm – 8pm One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  All are welcome! Share the news with family and friends! Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/25/oil-painting-demo-with-carol-arnold-dec-1-2017/

• Sat

  02

  Dec

  2017

  Tapestry Reception

  4-7pm Alternatives Community Gallery 5 South Main Street Uxbridge, MA

  The BVAA, in conjunction with Alternatives organization, is celebrating the 17th year of the Tapestry Art show! Tapestry refers to the weaving of all members of our community together. The art itself can be any format – watercolor, sculpture, acrylic painting, photography, oil painting, fabric arts, and so on. It can be on any theme. Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/10/31/2017-tapestry-show/

• Sat

  02

  Dec

  2017

  Ornament Workshop

  10am - noon Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Grafton MA

  This Sat 12/2 from 10am – noon! A great way to spend a Saturday morning. Perfect for all ages! Make your own Christmas ornaments! Explore an Art Gallery, visit the nearby Pet Shop, and create memories to last a lifetime! http://bvaa.org/2017/11/29/make-your-own-christmas-ornament/

• Sun

  03

  Dec

  2017

  Grafton Chain of Lights

  10am - 6pm Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 (the Apple Tree Arts Building) Grafton MA

  The Blackstone Valley Art Association is participating in the 2017 Grafton Chain of Lights! We are an official part of the chain and are listed in the brochures, so we expect good traffic for this event.

  http://bvaa.org/2017/11/14/grafton-chain-of-lights-2017/

• Thu

  07

  Dec

  2017

  Ornament Painting Demo

  4-5pm Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  Watch as Bonnie Frederico demonstrates how to create beautiful ornaments. A perfect way to spend a holiday afternoon, amidst beautiful artwork of the Grafton Common Art Gallery.

  http://bvaa.org/2017/11/29/ornament-painting-demo-dec-7-2017/

• Fri

  08

  Dec

  2017

  Claflin Hill Holiday Pops

  4-6pm Milford Town Hall 52 Main Street Milford, MA 01757

  The BVAA, in conjunction with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, is offering a fun night of art and music! The orchestra provides the music while the BVAA provides the art!

  Full details:

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/04/claflin-hill-holiday-pops-art-music-dec-9-2017/

• Sat

  09

  Dec

  2017

  Make Your Own Ornaments

  10am - noon Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  A great way to spend a Saturday morning. Perfect for all ages! Make your own Christmas ornaments! Explore an Art Gallery, visit the nearby Pet Shop, and create memories to last a lifetime!

  http://bvaa.org/2017/11/29/make-your-own-christmas-ornament-dec-9-2017/

• Sat

  09

  Dec

  2017

  Hand Painted Pet Portraits

  3pm - 6pm Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  How would you like a hand painted pet portrait? Would it make the perfect Christmas gift for you or someone you love?

  As a special THANK YOU! for anyone coming to the Grafton Art Gallery on Saturday, December 9th from 3-6pm, talented artist Betty Havens will hand paint a portrait for you *while you wait* of a pet. Her portrait will be 5×7 in size, ideal for framing. You just bring in a clear photo of your pet for her to work from. It’ll be just $10.

  http://bvaa.org/2017/12/09/hand-painted-pet-portraits-by-betty-havens/

• Sun

  10

  Dec

  2017

  Free Photography Workshop

  2-5pm

  Grafton Common Art Gallery
  One Grafton Common
  Suite 123
  Grafton, MA

  Want to learn more about how to use your camera or cellphone? Confused by the various settings of time, aperture, and so on? Want some hands-on help becoming a better photographer during this holiday season?

  This free workshop will get you started! You can drop in any time and we’ll get you familiar with your camera or cellphone. All levels warmly welcomed

  Details:

  Free Photography Basics Workshop – Sun 12/10/17

• Wed

  13

  Dec

  2017

  Custom Pet Portraits

  3-8pm Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  Custom pet portraits painted while you wait! Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/12/13/custom-pet-portraits-wed-12-13-17/

• Thu

  14

  Dec

  2017

  Free Origami Ornaments

  12-6pm Grafton Common Art Gallery One Grafton Common Suite 123 Grafton, MA

  The Grafton Common Art Gallery is about to close on December 15th! As a warm thank-you to all our visitors, every person who comes into the gallery on Thursday, December 14th will get a free origami ornament! Lisa Shea will be there from 3-6pm so if you come during those hours she can custom create one for you. If you come earlier 12-3 you can choose from the selection in the gallery. Details: http://bvaa.org/2017/12/12/free-origami-ornaments-thu-12-14-17/

• Tue

  19

  Dec

  2017

  Holiday Dinner

  6:30-9pm Uxbridge Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA.

  Our December 2017 monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 19th from 6:30-9pm at the Uxbridge Community Gallery, 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA.

  This is our annual Holiday Dinner. All members are welcome to attend!

  http://bvaa.org/2017/10/05/december-2017-monthly-meeting-holiday-dinner/

To see the calendar in PDF and other formats, visit here:

BVAA Calendar Master Listing