91 COWLS ROAD NORTH AMHERST, MA

YOUR LOCAL ART GALLERY

25+ ARTISTS

Artists represent a swath of mediums, styles, and influences

bringing their unique inspirations to our local community to enjoy.

GATHER

A ten-foot gathering table makes space for classes and intimate conversation. Or easy sharing of art supplies while crafting together.

LOCAL IMPACT

All the work in the Gallery is 100% local, meaning your money goes right to artists creating in and across the Valley!

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CURRENT ARTISTS

JERRY T. EIDE

Wendell, MA

After spending more than 40 years in the Architectural Preservation trade, Jerry is devoting most of his time exploring woodturning. For the last year, Jerry has enjoyed focusing his attention on creating practical and artistic objects using wood collected from his property in Wendell or brought to him from friends around this valley. His knowledge and use of decorative profiles and historic style edge beading have elevated the look and design of useful bowls and containers. The distorted pattern of the burls provides endless delight in the variation of the colors and grains from the different species of wood, making each art piece a treasure to own or gift.

MICHAELA SCHWARTZ

Holyoke, MA

Michaela’s journey into art began as a child with a deep love for arts and crafts, but it wasn’t until 2020 that she started to consider herself an artist. Self-taught in polymer clay artistry, Michaela has honed her craft through workshops and community learning. Experimentation with colors, textures, and joyful patterns plays a central role in her creative process. Michaela loves seeing her earrings out in the wild as she aims to bring joy to everyone who wears earrings!

JASPER COWLEY

Easthampton, MA

Influenced by many global pottery traditions and the natural world, Jasper works with a variety of clays, including black clay, porcelain, and red clay. His work features a wide range of styles, from earthy to intricate designs, but still maintains a distinct, cohesive aesthetic that sets his pottery apart. Jasper’s pieces are designed to be both beautiful and functional, meant to be used and cherished every day.

CHRISTINA GIEBNER

West Springfield, MA

One-of-a-kind semi-precious gemstones and metals are the foundation of this limited edition jewelry line. All work is designed and fabricated in Christina’s Western Mass. studio and is created with the utmost regard for quality and authenticity. Organic, delicate and singular - Hallies Comet Fine jewelry is the perfect alchemy of color, design and spirit bringing bliss and beauty to your life.

JACKIE GALLO

South Hadley, MA

The artwork of Jacqueline Gelfuso Gallo explores the interconnectivity of the natural world, the spiritual world, and the human world by combining traditional and modern techniques of image-making. Inspired by ancient folklore, New England heritage, and the branching, growing, layered gifts of the Earth, she strives to stimulate curiosity and inspire a deeper connection to the natural beauty and wonder around us.

Tree Tarot specific:
The Tree Tarot is an in-progress concept tarot deck that Jackie is currently developing. The imagery incorporates her love of trees, as well as the ancient symbolism and significance of the selected species as it relates to each card. Her dream is to send a percentage of the profits to organizations that directly benefit forests and encourage deeper education, appreciation, and protection of forests for generations to come.

CAMILLE TAHAR

Shelburne Falls, MA

In response to the pandemic, Camille began PickNature in 2020 and creating her jewelry quickly became a full-time occupation. Camille uses epoxy and UV resin to freeze nature in time - foraging or growing and then drying everything she uses while carefully respecting nature. Camille does not hurt any insect or plant for her art. She researches plants conservation status and leaves rare ones alone.

ANITA WALLING

Leeds, MA

Anita’s life-long connection with nature evolved into finding supportive environments for working with her hands in clay, connecting with nature on many different levels, and deepening her spiritual journey. Anita’s greatest desire is to share with others the joy she receives from beauty of art, nature, and connection with the unseen. Prayer Pots are one-of-a-kind porcelain vessels that Anita fills with love and positive intentions to inspire and empower you. Combining the most ancient of clay techniques, pinching, with the refinement of porcelain and live leaves, she creates clay objects that hold the energy of aliveness, compassion, and possibility.

BARBARA BALLOU

Monson, MA

Barbara is a self-taught polymer clay artist. Her pieces have a delicate vintage feel.

A firm believer in using what’s on hand, she takes textures and design ideas from unusual places - like her kids’ toys or pressed flowers from her garden - to create uniquely beautiful and detailed jewelry. Her work is ever evolving as she continues to experiment with different techniques and finding joy in the art of playing with clay.

KIM WHITE

Pioneer Valley, MA

Kim White has been painting and exploring artmaking with
water-based mixed media for over 35 years. Kim enjoys making art to explore and reflect on the invisible forces behind the processes of reality’s emergence into the eternal present; and to simply get lost in the act. The themes that Kim explores in her works are influenced by lifelong study of the esoteric arts and spiritual practices

KERRY ST. LAURENT

Hadley, MA

Kerry’s Stitched Through the Seven Sisters (2022-present) is a location-specific series about honoring an almost-daily practice of communing with nature as she stitches herself through her local trail system. Matte hot press photographic prints are layered with matte gouache that nods to mapping and ink and colored pencil stitching that references both woven comfort and the idea that her wandering counters life's unraveling and knits her back together.

MACAYLLA SILVER

Leverett, MA

Macaylla Silver has a great love for Nature, Wine, Art and Women. For Silver, life has presented many opportunities to work with people far more talented and intelligent and by osmosis and observation, has achieved a small measure of talent. Whether derived by time spent selling free range chicken eggs or high powered camera equipment observing birds, all things have affected the style and substance of the work.

LOIS BARBER

Amherst, MA

In 2013, an incidental moment of inspiration led Lois to create a series of joyful and whimsical paintings, called “Birdz of a Feather.” Lois applies the colors first, lets the paint dry, then “finds” and defines each bird with pen and ink. Lois was born and raised in Irvington, New Jersey, received a BA degree in Fine Arts from Indiana University and a MA degree from the University of British Columbia. She divides her time between Amherst, MA and Henderson, CO.

KAITLIN SCUTARI

Orange, MA

Kaitlin managed the Pinch Gallery in Northampton for many years, where she also sold her popular ceramics, such as her elephant-handle mugs, hanging air plant holders, and more. Her work is in a constant state of evolution, bringing her personal journey into the making. You can find her work online, under the name ‘Wicked Thrown Pottery’ and in galleries around the area.

RAVNEET MARWAHA

Amherst, MA

Nature has always captivated Ravneet—not only in its visual richness but in the quiet complexity of how it grows, adapts, and flourishes. Plants and flowers in particular hold a quiet kind of poetry. Their lives unfold in cycles, just like ours, but with more grace, more mystery. A Nod to Nature is an ode to that world—one that we often overlook in the rush of our daily lives, yet is always present, always unfolding. The photographs in this collection, A Nod to Nature, were created using a mix of tools: a Fujifilm XT-30, her phone camera, and a Holga camera with a pink filter.

HAROLD DUMAS

Holyoke, MA

Harold made the decision to wholeheartedly pursue his dream of becoming a successful artist after retirement. Leveraging the power of social media, Harold followed and studied artists such as Michael James Smith, Andrew Tischler, and Mark Carder. Drawing inspiration from the scenic landscapes of Western Massachusetts, Harold’s paintings predominantly feature the local area.

TERESA WEYBREW ZUCKER

Belchertown, MA

Teresa aims to share messages of love, hope, resilience, and connection through her art. While both her parents were self-taught creatives who instilled a love of art, her mother, a concentration camp survivor, was deeply connected to creativity as a means of healing her traumas. In the wake of the sudden tragic loss of Teresa’s partner in 2016, she sought solace in her sketchpad. Grief found its voice on paper, through art and words and paved a path toward healing and a renewed desire to create. Recently, Teresa’s journey has cultivated a profound and loving connection with her Inner Child, leading the way to the exciting creation of "My Little Friends."

GRETCHEN HOLESOVSKY

Belchertown, MA

Gretchen Holesovsky is a self-taught artist who has been painting and drawing since childhood. Gretchen was introduced to watercolor in her twenties and fell in love with the medium. Over the years, Gretchen has earned memberships into many elite watercolor societies and has earned many awards, and has been published in Splash 10. Now retired, Gretchen pursues new endeavors in multimedia, acrylic, rock painting and many other creative muses.

LIST OF FORMER GALLERY ARTISTS

HOW IT WORKS...

1. Rent space monthly at $20 per linear foot

(Side to side -2.5' Minimum)

2. Sell your work and keep 80%.

3. The other 20% of your sales goes back into the gallery for events, marketing you as an artist and other artist-forward opportunities.

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS!

Artists are reviewed and selected by a community panel on a quarterly basis. We welcome painting/drawing, digital, ceramics, mixed media, fiber/leather, photography, jewelry, sculpture, metal/wood, more!

GALLERY ARTIST APPLICATION

THE FRONT WINDOW GALLERY

The Front Window Gallery is a flexible exhibit space within the Local Art Gallery featuring rotating installations that may be curated by the Gallery Team, guest curators, neighbors, or local business owners. If you have an idea for an exhibit, please fill out the application form below.

Currently Featuring

INTENTION

a month-long public art installation

The Mill District Local Art Gallery is excited to offer INTENTION, a month-long public art installation. Please join us for a celebratory reception on Friday, July 25 from 5-7pm.

As an individual, what are you choosing to bring to your community?

This July, we invite you to reflect on your intentional, positive contribution to your community. Maybe it’s a small moment of kindness. Maybe it’s a big moment of activity. Every moment matters; every gift has value. What do you offer to your community? What is your word? Hope, support, energy, music, food, care? Add more!

Come paint an 8.5” x 11” piece of cardstock your favorite color, then add your family-friendly word to it. When the work is dry, you or a staff member will add your word to the Front Window Gallery exhibition.

Visit often to contribute more words to the evolution of the exhibit. Every time you visit, paint one more piece of cardstock and add another word that represents what you are intentionally offering, sharing, or doing for your community.

All ages welcome. All children must be actively accompanied by an adult. Available during store hours.

Limited seating when other events are occurring, especially on Tuesdays and Sundays. Please check our calendar or call the store if you are making a special trip.

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained as we will be using acrylic paints.

Free. Cash donations collected for Amherst Survival Center or you may donate directly here: https://amherstsurvival.org/donate/

Exhibit runs through Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Community members may pick up their contributions Thursday, July 31.