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Greetings from the Cultural District Partnership Team!
The District hosted a successful Arts and Media Show last month with broad community participation that attracted more than 200 visitors. Guests explored the different artworks and connected with the incredibly talented artisans who created them. The show featured artists using various mediums from many cultures and abilities and was planned with a lens of ADA accessibility for the artists and the guests.
Our partners at Easton Community Access Television streamed the event, which featured a plaque dedication honoring the late Easton philanthropist Avery “Lee” Williams and his wife, Betty, to their family.
In a touching tribute to Lee's love for Elvis, an impersonator captivated the crowd with renditions of the legendary crooner's hits. And let's not forget about the very pleasing music by talented guitarist Dave Spagone, the delicious appetizers from Pairings Catering & Events and the refreshing beverages courtesy of Shovel Town Brewery that added that extra touch of enjoyment to the day.
This event was funded by a generous grant from Mass Cultural Council and the Avery Lee Williams Foundation.
We are now preparing for the popular Summer Concert Series on Wednesdays July 17th to August 21 with the End of Summer Finale Festival on September 22. Stay tuned for more details.
Dottie Fulginiti
Chair, Management Partnership Team
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THANK YOU
Mass Cultural Council,
Avery Lee Williams Foundation, and Easton Community Access Television
We are grateful for your support of local artists and our creative economy!
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Here are a few moments of community, art and inspiration at the Arts and Media Show captured by one of our featured artists Nicole Owens, of Spotted Photography, Easton
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JASON CAFFELLE
KRAKEN BONES METAL ART
Easton Shovel Town Cultural District Logo
2024
99% of this piece is from recycled local materials. Throughout the piece, you can find hinges, bike chain, wine rack, bike cranks, nuts, bolts, rebar, heating exhaust stack, and a shovel.
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TRAVELING ARTWORK TO HONOR
SHOVEL TOWN CULTURAL DISTRICT
Thank you to artist Jason Caffelle of Kraken Bones Metal Art of Easton for generously donating his artwork to honor the Shovel Town Cultural District and its logo. Jay’s handiwork, artistic expression and collaboration embodies the spirit and mission of a cultural district.
The Cultural District logo piece will travel around the District over the next year for all to enjoy.
If your business or organization is interested in hosting the piece, please reach out to Amy Rodrigues at Arodrigues@easton.ma.us.
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ARTIST ON DISPLAY
at TOWN HALL
The Town of Easton and the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District recently launched an Artist on Display initiative at Town Hall.
The exhibit will feature a rotating display of artwork for the enjoyment and appreciation of the public and honors the important role that art plays in our community.
At a recent Select Board meeting, emerging artists John Januskis and Ray Harris, who are also members of the House of Possibilities, were recognized as the first artists to have their art on display as part of this initiative.
House of Possibilities (HOPe) provides disability services to over 300 children and adults annually from over 60 communities across Massachusetts.
In partnership with HOPe for the first display, we hope to highlight the benefits of art for all people and to foster a more vibrant and inclusive community.
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Floral Flag, 2024
The red Poppy flowers symbolizes remembrance of the fallen soldier and I usually see them in somber memorial paintings. When I think of the fallen soldiers I once served with, I like to focus on the positive memories and the brightness they brought into my life and that is what moved me to create this painting.
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Veteran and Easton Native
Rose McPherson is the next
Artist on Display
at Easton Town Hall
Rose is an emerging artist who recently left the corporate world behind and launched her new business, Rosie Rose Rising Art. She graduated from Oliver Ames High School in 2006 and served with the Massachusetts Army National Guard in Iraq in 2009.
Rose’s artwork reflects her sunny personality but also offers insight into her experience serving in Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom. By showcasing Rose’s artwork, strengths and talents, we hope to bring awareness and understanding of her unique experiences, emphasize the vital healing nature of creative expression, and express our gratitude to Rose for her service to our country.
Rose McPherson
Massachusetts based artist, born and raised in Easton
I graduated from Oliver Ames High School in 2006, served with the Massachusetts Army National Guard in Iraq in 2009, spent years as an administrative professional in the legal and finance industries. Over the past few years, I have been called to create more art so I left the corporate world behind and launched my business, Rosie Rose Rising Art, in 2023.
I work primarily with acrylics on canvas but occasionally use watercolors and oils on other mediums such as wood and other found objects. My paintings celebrate life and add an extra brightness to everyday moments and within everyday things.
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Artist Opportunity
Are you interested in sharing your art with the community and exhibiting your artwork at Easton Town Hall?
The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District seeks artists to display original artwork of civic, cultural, educational and recreational subjects on the first floor of Easton Town Hall, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA.
Please complete and send an application form along with attachments to Arodrigues@easton.ma.us. Questions? Contact Amy Rodrigues at arodrigues@easton.ma.us or 774-273-2997
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At the Gallery at 50 Main Street | |
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MEET & GREET THE ARTIST
Karen Callan
Sat. May 18, 12PM - 2PM
Art Co-op/Gallery at 50 Main Street
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GUEST ARTIST
May/June 2024
KAREN CALLAN
Photographer
Karen Callan is a photographer, painter and graphic designer who graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Her work has been shown across the region and featured in many publications. Her subjects are diverse and include architecture, nature, abstracts and documentary projects. Karen works as a magazine editor and graphic designer at a Massachusetts university.
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Art Co-op/Gallery at
50 Main Street
Featuring the creative works of talented local artists displaying and selling fine art paintings, photography, jewelry, wood turnings, baskets, stained glass, and handmade cards.
OPEN
SAT 10-4
SUN 12-3
Learn more here
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Spring Farm Festival
NRT/Sheep Pasture
Sat. May 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Learn more here
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World Premier Band
Oakes Ames Memorial Hall
Sat. May 11, 7:30 PM
Learn more here
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Tulip Festival
Langwater Farm
Sat. May 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Learn more here
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Film Screening and Q&A
Cycle of Memory
Queset House
Thurs. May 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn more here
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History of Hats
OPEN HOUSE
Easton Historical Society
and Museum
Sun. May 19, 12-4 PM
Learn more here
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A Day in the Life of a Whaler
Queset House
Tues. May 21, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn more here
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Community Pizza Night
Langwater Farm
Fri. May 24, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn more here
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PMC Kids Ride
Blanche A. Ames Elementary
Sat. May 25, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn more here
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3rd Annual
Easton Pride
The Rockery
Sat. June 15th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Learn more here
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Father's Day Road Race and Family Fun Walk
Children's Museum Easton
Sun. June 16th
Learn more here
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Have an upcoming event?
Send a request for consideration to Arodrigues@easton.ma.us and include event date, information, event link and image or logo.
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About the Cultural District | |
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A Cultural District is a walkable, compact area easily identifiable to visitors and serves as a center of cultural, artistic, and economic activity. One of only 55 state-sponsored Cultural Districts in Massachusetts, Easton’s own Shovel Town Cultural District, located within one of the Town’s four National Register Historic Districts, offers a vibrant creative and culinary arts sector as well as a broad range of historical, architectural, natural, recreational and agricultural resources.
The Cultural District Management Partnership Team works to support local artists, bring free or low-cost events to the community and increase visibility and visitation to our local businesses. The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District is a valuable asset that promotes local arts and culture, drives business and economic growth to our local economy, and strengthens the well-being of our community.
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Easton Shovel Town Cultural District
Cultural District Management Partnership Team
Dottie Fulginiti, Chair
Joan Lundgren, Vice Chair
Suzanne Bump, Treasurer
Pam Borbely, Marketing
Kristen Stone, Secretary
Priscilla Almquist-Olsen, Member
Frank Altieri, Member
Mark Vinocoor, Alternate member
Fred Ames, Alternate member
Liaison
Amy Rodrigues
Arodrigues@easton.ma.us
774-273-2997
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Easton Shovel Town Cultural District is generously supported by
Mass Cultural Council and Easton Cultural Council
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