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SUMMARY:Drumming Workshop with Crocodile River Music
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop explores drumming practices connected to the visual art\, cultural artifacts\, and musical instruments featured in our exhibition FESTIVAL: A Celebration of African Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum. Inspired by the music of Mali\, West Africa\, play African drums while you learn traditional rhythms straight from the source! \nParticipants of all ages and abilities are invited to attend. Advanced sign-up is required for this program and will be limited to 30 people. \nSign up on the Fitchburg Art Museum Upcoming Programs webpage. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 30 \nTIME: 2 – 3 PM \nLOCATION: Fitchburg Art Museum\, 185 Elm Street\, Fitchburg\, MA 01420. The program will be held in the FAM Courtyard. In case of rain\, it will be moved to an indoor gallery. \nACCESS: If you require accessibility accommodations\, modifications\, or have specific preferences\, please let us know in advance so we can prepare for your visit: info@fitchburgartmuseum.org. \n  \nPhoto courtesy of Crocodile River Music \nThis program is offered by the Fitchburg Art Museum and Crocodile River Music as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/drumming-workshop-with-crocodile-river-music/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Art Museum\, 185 Elm Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Free First Thursday at FAM
DESCRIPTION:Every first Thursday of the month\, admission is FREE at the Fitchburg Art Museum! We have extended hours from 12 to 7pm\, and the Fitchburg Farmers Market is held indoors at the museum from 3 to 5:30pm. The Fitchburg Farmers Market is organized to celebrate the vibrant local flavor and culture of Fitchburg through agriculture\, art\, craftsmanship\, and community spirit. Hosted by Growing Places\, the market offers both SNAP and the Healthy Incentives Program. \nThe full list of FAM’s current exhibitions can be found on our website at https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/. We hope to see you there! \nDATE: Thursday\, May 1st \nTIME: 12 – 7 PM \nLOCATION: Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM)\, 185 Elm Street\, Fitchburg\, MA 01420 \nACCESS: There are no stairs at the entrance and there is an elevator inside. There is also seating throughout the museum for resting.\n \n  \nThis program is offered by the Fitchburg Art Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/free-first-thursday-at-fam-2/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Art Museum\, 185 Elm Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
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SUMMARY:A Place Called Home: Exploring Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Area Exhibition at FAM
DESCRIPTION:Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Project #4\, 2022-24\nInkjet print/mixed media on panel\n12 x 48 inches (30.48 x 121.92 cm) \nOrder a copy of the art catalog A Place Called Home at Lulu.com. View a PDF version here. \nA Place Called Home by Jessica Robey\, artist-in-residence\, is on display at the Fitchburg Art Museum from September 4-October 29\, 2024. The exhibition will open with a feature in the lobby from September 4-8 before it takes residence in the Community Gallery from September 11-October 29. \nNorth County Land Trust’s Artist-in-Residence program aims to creatively engage and educate the public about the natural world and its wonders. Collaborations with local artists complement and enhance NCLT’s work to broaden our reach and inspire conversations around our mission. Jessica Robey (Fitchburg\, MA)\, artist-in-residence\, focused her artistic vision on Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Area (Gardner\, MA).  \nLearn more about the project on NCLT’s website. \nThis project was made possible in part through a grant from Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/a-place-called-home-exploring-ebenezer-keyes-conservation-area-exhibition-at-fam/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Art Museum\, 185 Elm Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
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SUMMARY:88th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft is one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England\, and we are excited to continue the tradition in 2024! This annual show at the Fitchburg Art Museum spotlights the artists and crafters of our region by providing a museum environment for their work and connecting them with fellow creators\, patrons\, and art enthusiasts. \nPlease join us in celebrating the vitality and importance of our immediate artist community! \nLearn more at https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/88th-regional-exhibition-of-art-craft/ \nPhoto ©2024 Charles Sternaimolo.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/88th-regional-exhibition-of-art-craft/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Art Museum\, 185 Elm Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T120000
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SUMMARY:Free First Thursday at FAM
DESCRIPTION:Every first Thursday of the month\, admission is FREE at the Fitchburg Art Museum! We have extended hours from 12 to 7pm\, and the Fitchburg Farmers Market is held indoors at the museum from 3 to 5:30pm. The Fitchburg Farmers Market is organized to celebrate the vibrant local flavor and culture of Fitchburg through agriculture\, art\, craftsmanship\, and community spirit. Hosted by Growing Places\, the market offers both SNAP and the Healthy Incentives Program. \nThe full list of FAM’s current exhibitions can be found on our website at https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/. We hope to see you there! \nACCESS: There are no stairs at the entrance and there is an elevator inside. There is also seating throughout the museum for resting.\n \n  \nThis program is offered by the Fitchburg Art Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/free-first-thursday-at-fam/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Art Museum\, 185 Elm Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits
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