We had a soupy, drizzly Hallowe’en opening for the Datum Chronicle that probably kept some visitors away, so we are grateful to everyone who checked out the show. Intern Jonas ran the press, creating a witchy card just for the night, while intern Ben kept tally of the visitors and handed out information. Michaela Jebb took pictures … Continue reading
This last Thursday, October 10th, was a great night of poetry thanks to MCLA Professor Emeritus Abbot Cutler. This event was in honor of the publication of Cutler’s new chapbook, Say Dance, Say Night. That night, Cutler read from the book, which was published by Slate Roof Press. Say Dance, Say Night covers 12 years worth of … Continue reading
We had another fun filled opening night. “Markings” is an exhibit showcasing work made here at PRESS, which includes work by interns and volunteers Adriana Alexatos, Hayley Parker, Antoine Scalbert, and Leeya Jackson, as well as PRESS founder Melanie Mowinski. We also have a line of postcards that were made by participants from our “Make … Continue reading
What a great night! A big thanks to all who helped make opening night a hit! Michaela Jebb for taking pics. Ben Charbonneau for running the press. Jonas McCaffery for counting our numbers–345 people walked through our doors! Sara Farrell Okamura, one of the artist’s, also from North Adams, for inviting so many of her … Continue reading
I have been staying away from this blog for way too long. I am very upset at myself about that. MCLA’s B-HIP program, what brought me to North Adams, is nearing its end, so right now is all about wraping up everything to say goodbye without leaving unfinished projects or assignments behind. So much has happened … Continue reading
It has started! Our second show of the 2013 DownStreet Art summer, Liminality, officially opened yesterday night! You were just under four hundred (393 to be exact) to come and see Valerie Carrigan’s work. The DownStreet Art crowd kept flowing in the gallery and people stayed until 9:20 pm. One of our team members, Jonas, … Continue reading
It’s already been a month since our opening on June 20th! Time really flew by at PRESS Gallery and it’s almost time to say goodbye to imPRESS, our first 2013 DownStreet Art summer exhibit. During its life span, the people who saw the show came from very various places. To add to the inevitable Berkshire County … Continue reading
What a great night! Thank you to everyone that took the time to stop by. Thank you to the city of North Adams, MCLA, the BCRC people next door, and everyone else who made this gallery happen in the first place. As the honorable mention goes to Melanie’s delicious bean dip, the obvious highlight of … Continue reading
As all of you know, tomorrow is the big day! We are opening imPRESS, our first show of the summer. Among many other things, we will be giving away postcards especially printed for the occasion. When Antoine had to leave early this evening, Melanie was working on the press to have them ready for all you … Continue reading
Phew, wow, yes, PRESS is moving. In fact, the press has moved! From 105 Main Street to our new location, 49 Main Street. We will be reopening on June 20th at the first Downstreet Art Opening of 2013, from 6-9 pm. We hope you can make it! Big thanks to new BHIP intern Antoine Scalbert, … Continue reading
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