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Your Local Art Gallery
& Third Space
All artists live within an hour of the Gallery, representing a swath of mediums, styles, and influences.
A ten-foot gathering table makes space for classes and intimate conversation. Or easy sharing of art supplies while crafting and creating together.
All the work in the Gallery is 100% local, meaning your money goes right to artists creating in and across the Valley!
CURRENT ARTISTS
Rachael Brooke Goren
Amherst, MA
Hope is fundamental to Rachael Brooke Goren’s creations; hope that we can make a better world and that something broken can be transformed into something beautiful, valuable, and meaningful. Rachael is inspired by the whimsical and magical, nature, social justice and politics, humor, things that sparkle, yard sales, and music. Rachael’s work is currently on display and sold internationally at museums, retail shops, synagogues, and galleries. During the 2020 election, Rachael had media appearances in the Boston Globe, Judaica In the Spotlight, Architectural Digest, and MSNBC.
Hope is fundamental to Rachael Brooke Goren’s creations; hope that we can make a better world and that something broken can be transformed into something beautiful, valuable, and meaningful. Rachael is inspired by the whimsical and magical, nature, social justice and politics, humor, things that sparkle, yard sales, and music. Rachael’s work is currently on display and sold internationally at museums, retail shops, synagogues, and galleries. During the 2020 election, Rachael had media appearances in the Boston Globe, Judaica In the Spotlight, Architectural Digest, and MSNBC.
Gabriella Hummel
Amherst, MA
Most of the visual art Ella, a Turkish-American artist/musician from Istanbul, has been making recently consists of portraits and abstract images. Her art physically represents what it felt like to live in a sick body, but then to make it out to the other side and be able to reflect on that experience. Ella explores the way German Expressionism approaches using a physical setting to represent anguish and terror; but then she also attempts to flip it on its head and create from the angle of what serenity or an inner sanctuary could look like.
Most of the visual art Ella, a Turkish-American artist/musician from Istanbul, has been making recently consists of portraits and abstract images. Her art physically represents what it felt like to live in a sick body, but then to make it out to the other side and be able to reflect on that experience. Ella explores the way German Expressionism approaches using a physical setting to represent anguish and terror; but then she also attempts to flip it on its head and create from the angle of what serenity or an inner sanctuary could look like.
Liz Armstrong
Shutesbury, MA
Liz Armstrong rescues, restores and sometimes repurposes found items to be useful and beautiful for the next hundred years. The bulk of her art and artistry with woodworking appears on furniture rescues. She pulls her inspiration from cultures, textiles, nature and the works of other amazing furniture artists.
Liz Armstrong rescues, restores and sometimes repurposes found items to be useful and beautiful for the next hundred years. The bulk of her art and artistry with woodworking appears on furniture rescues. She pulls her inspiration from cultures, textiles, nature and the works of other amazing furniture artists.
Keith Lewis
Holyoke, MA
Dearest Art,
It's me, Keith, Keith Lewis. You remember me - I'm that little kid growing up in Boston, MA that used to love to color things in everything. That middle school kid that loved woodshop. Those rebellious days as a graffiti artist. You've always been there, even when I ignored you in times of despair, your therapeutic value gave me air. Your monetary value has fed me. Now I have the distinct opportunity to honor you by placing you in a place where you deserve to be next to great works of art just like you.
Thank you for always being there for me, I Love you.
Sincerely,
Keith Lewis
Dearest Art,
It's me, Keith, Keith Lewis. You remember me - I'm that little kid growing up in Boston, MA that used to love to color things in everything. That middle school kid that loved woodshop. Those rebellious days as a graffiti artist. You've always been there, even when I ignored you in times of despair, your therapeutic value gave me air. Your monetary value has fed me. Now I have the distinct opportunity to honor you by placing you in a place where you deserve to be next to great works of art just like you.
Thank you for always being there for me, I Love you.
Sincerely,
Keith Lewis
Shiva Delnavaz
Amherst, MA
Woman. Life. Freedom.
Shiva is almost entirely self-taught due to social restrictions that penetrated the family and banned her from academically and professionally pursuing art in her country, Iran. As a result, Shiva started her profession as a Doctor of Pharmacy there in 2013 but never stopped loving and thinking about and exploring art. Immigration to the US in 2019 opened a door for Shiva to freely dedicate her free time to her passion. Shiva’s art is inspired by the rich ancient literature, pure mystical feelings, and rightful social and political movements of her people and all people around the world.
Woman. Life. Freedom.
Shiva is almost entirely self-taught due to social restrictions that penetrated the family and banned her from academically and professionally pursuing art in her country, Iran. As a result, Shiva started her profession as a Doctor of Pharmacy there in 2013 but never stopped loving and thinking about and exploring art. Immigration to the US in 2019 opened a door for Shiva to freely dedicate her free time to her passion. Shiva’s art is inspired by the rich ancient literature, pure mystical feelings, and rightful social and political movements of her people and all people around the world.
Donna Roy
South Hadley, MA
Donna Roy is a Western Massachusetts native who began her love of painting while studying privately with a local oil painter when she was ten years old. A graduate of UMASS with a BFA, Donna continued her exploration of art through numerous mediums. Her award-winning paintings have been exhibited in local, national, and international juried shows and she developed a line of post-consumer glass and copper garden sculptures that are available online. Donna enjoys visiting local farms, rivers, and trails with her trusty camera in search of inspiration.
Donna Roy is a Western Massachusetts native who began her love of painting while studying privately with a local oil painter when she was ten years old. A graduate of UMASS with a BFA, Donna continued her exploration of art through numerous mediums. Her award-winning paintings have been exhibited in local, national, and international juried shows and she developed a line of post-consumer glass and copper garden sculptures that are available online. Donna enjoys visiting local farms, rivers, and trails with her trusty camera in search of inspiration.
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.
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.
Janice C. Alden
Warwick, MA
Janice has been a maker of many things throughout her life, but beading is her passion. Each piece of jewelry is handstitched bead by bead. She enjoys the process of choosing different shapes and colors and combinations, creating ombre effects, three-dimensional shapes and embellishing them.
Janice has been a maker of many things throughout her life, but beading is her passion. Each piece of jewelry is handstitched bead by bead. She enjoys the process of choosing different shapes and colors and combinations, creating ombre effects, three-dimensional shapes and embellishing them.
John Krifka
Amherst, MA
Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, John received a professional architecture degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1972. Moving to New York City afterwards, he attended the Art Students League for 3 years and began living, painting, working, and raising a family in a lower Manhattan loft. John’s art from this location reflects the immediate urban landscape: brightly colored, excited, and graphically drawn. With the opportunity to relocate to quiet western Massachusetts in 2006, his art has now reflects a smaller, quieter, serene setting.
Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, John received a professional architecture degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1972. Moving to New York City afterwards, he attended the Art Students League for 3 years and began living, painting, working, and raising a family in a lower Manhattan loft. John’s art from this location reflects the immediate urban landscape: brightly colored, excited, and graphically drawn. With the opportunity to relocate to quiet western Massachusetts in 2006, his art has now reflects a smaller, quieter, serene setting.
Lorna Ritz
Amherst, MA
Lorna’s mother enrolled her in art museum classes when she was six years old and this education continued all the way through high school. While waiting to be picked up, Lorna met Monet, Joan Mitchell, Matisse, Cezanne and Pissarro. Lorna attended Pratt Institute (BFA), Art Students League, and Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI, (MFA in paint and sculpture). Since the 70’s, she has taught painting all over the country and outside the country, including teaching at the Mount Gretna School of Art, in PA.
Lorna’s mother enrolled her in art museum classes when she was six years old and this education continued all the way through high school. While waiting to be picked up, Lorna met Monet, Joan Mitchell, Matisse, Cezanne and Pissarro. Lorna attended Pratt Institute (BFA), Art Students League, and Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI, (MFA in paint and sculpture). Since the 70’s, she has taught painting all over the country and outside the country, including teaching at the Mount Gretna School of Art, in PA.
Mikey Bernet Cutting
Amherst, MA
Mikey’s background is in art history and studio art and has received a bachelor’s degree in material culture. She also completed the Decorative Arts Program at Christie, Manson & Woods (London, UK). Mikey’s favorite part of painting is the process itself - creating layers upon layers in both oil and cold wax and then digging back into the painting to reveal the colors that are no longer on the surface. Mikey is currently on the board of The Amherst Historical Society and works in cataloging.
Mikey’s background is in art history and studio art and has received a bachelor’s degree in material culture. She also completed the Decorative Arts Program at Christie, Manson & Woods (London, UK). Mikey’s favorite part of painting is the process itself - creating layers upon layers in both oil and cold wax and then digging back into the painting to reveal the colors that are no longer on the surface. Mikey is currently on the board of The Amherst Historical Society and works in cataloging.
Sanford Roth
Pelham, MA
Sanford began building 3-D models when he was 12 years old, using plastic and balsa wood kits purchased at hobby shops. In 2006, he rekindled those creative interests through computer-designed graphic prints while recovering from an operation. The works presented at the Local Art Gallery are 3-D constructions created from scratch while experimenting in putting together assemblages using a variety of materials, paints, and repeating patterns.
Sanford began building 3-D models when he was 12 years old, using plastic and balsa wood kits purchased at hobby shops. In 2006, he rekindled those creative interests through computer-designed graphic prints while recovering from an operation. The works presented at the Local Art Gallery are 3-D constructions created from scratch while experimenting in putting together assemblages using a variety of materials, paints, and repeating patterns.
Emily Miah Stewart
Amherst, MA
Twenty years ago, Emily began to create memory maps of daily life. Her maps are made of cloth, an intimate and familiar material, that she transforms using dye, bleach, gelli-plate printing, collage, and embroidery. Currently an elementary art teacher in both Erving and Pelham, Emily’s work has been exhibited nationally and has been published in American Craft, FiberArts, and Embroidery Magazine.
Twenty years ago, Emily began to create memory maps of daily life. Her maps are made of cloth, an intimate and familiar material, that she transforms using dye, bleach, gelli-plate printing, collage, and embroidery. Currently an elementary art teacher in both Erving and Pelham, Emily’s work has been exhibited nationally and has been published in American Craft, FiberArts, and Embroidery Magazine.
Suzanne DiSessa
Westfield, MA
Suzanne is a Massachusetts-based self-taught artist painting in oils. When seeking calm and peace she turns to nature and her paints. Almost without exception her work is inspired by experiences in the landscape, and by objects from nature. Suzanne finds refuge in the blue dome of the sky, a flowing river, or the habit of a tree bending to the light. She enjoys painting from life by setting up her own still lifes in her home studio, painting landscapes en plein air, and also from reference photos she captures while traveling.
Suzanne is a Massachusetts-based self-taught artist painting in oils. When seeking calm and peace she turns to nature and her paints. Almost without exception her work is inspired by experiences in the landscape, and by objects from nature. Suzanne finds refuge in the blue dome of the sky, a flowing river, or the habit of a tree bending to the light. She enjoys painting from life by setting up her own still lifes in her home studio, painting landscapes en plein air, and also from reference photos she captures while traveling.
Laura Geryk
Chicopee, MA
Wycinanki (pronounced vee-chee-nan-kee) the Polish word for papercutting, is a traditional Polish folk art from the 19th and early 20th century. Laura Geryk first learned to make wycinanki as a teenager from an elderly relative from Poland who was visiting the United States. Laura uses traditional methods of creating the papercuts: hand drawing her own patterns, hand cutting the paper with scissors, and assembling them with tweezers and glue. She tends to focus on the wycinanki from from the Lowicz region, which focuses on layers of brightly colored paper, arranged symmetrically, with themes from nature, especially flowers and animals.
Wycinanki (pronounced vee-chee-nan-kee) the Polish word for papercutting, is a traditional Polish folk art from the 19th and early 20th century. Laura Geryk first learned to make wycinanki as a teenager from an elderly relative from Poland who was visiting the United States. Laura uses traditional methods of creating the papercuts: hand drawing her own patterns, hand cutting the paper with scissors, and assembling them with tweezers and glue. She tends to focus on the wycinanki from from the Lowicz region, which focuses on layers of brightly colored paper, arranged symmetrically, with themes from nature, especially flowers and animals.
Annaleah Moon Gregoire
Greenfield, MA
Annaleah Moon Gregoire is a mixed media freelance artist and private art teacher who specializes in illustration, oil painting, and recycled glass etchings. Gregoire’s commissioned design work has been seen on Spotify and Apple Music. Also, Gregoire has a small t-shirt company, Annaleah Moon Studios, which turns fine art illustrations into comfortable streetwear. By investigating the relationship between human and nature, Gregoire’s work illuminates uncomfortable memories, finding moments of solace and healing within them.
Annaleah Moon Gregoire is a mixed media freelance artist and private art teacher who specializes in illustration, oil painting, and recycled glass etchings. Gregoire’s commissioned design work has been seen on Spotify and Apple Music. Also, Gregoire has a small t-shirt company, Annaleah Moon Studios, which turns fine art illustrations into comfortable streetwear. By investigating the relationship between human and nature, Gregoire’s work illuminates uncomfortable memories, finding moments of solace and healing within them.
Elizabeth H. Johnson
Granby, MA
Elizabeth’s artistic journey began in the early 1980s. Upon recommendation from her mother, she began taking classes and has studied with Virginia Kuniholm, Susan Tilton-Picora, and Mary Ann Wordsworth. Living on a farm all of her life gave Elizabeth an opportunity to draw ideas from the surrounding scenery. She hopes that when people look at her work, they receive a feeling of peace and calm from the images.
Elizabeth’s artistic journey began in the early 1980s. Upon recommendation from her mother, she began taking classes and has studied with Virginia Kuniholm, Susan Tilton-Picora, and Mary Ann Wordsworth. Living on a farm all of her life gave Elizabeth an opportunity to draw ideas from the surrounding scenery. She hopes that when people look at her work, they receive a feeling of peace and calm from the images.
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.
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.
Michele Diamond
Hadley, MA
After 40 years of creating pencil and pastel portraits, Michele has begun to follow a long-held desire to “let loose” and paint abstract. For the past year, she has been excited to use abstract acrylic pours. Michele enjoys the freedom and exhilaration she feels when watching the painting emerge. Currently, several of her pieces are done with crumpled clear wrap, balloons, straws, a hair dryer, and even a spoon. Michele hopes you will find her artwork colorful if not interesting.
After 40 years of creating pencil and pastel portraits, Michele has begun to follow a long-held desire to “let loose” and paint abstract. For the past year, she has been excited to use abstract acrylic pours. Michele enjoys the freedom and exhilaration she feels when watching the painting emerge. Currently, several of her pieces are done with crumpled clear wrap, balloons, straws, a hair dryer, and even a spoon. Michele hopes you will find her artwork colorful if not interesting.
Norm Vexler
Amherst, MA
Norm has been involved with underwater photography for the past 36 years. His extensive travels around the world have taken him to some of the most remote and beautiful locations on the planet including Micronesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia and Thailand. His love for the ocean is reflected in his art as a photographer and his images capture the essence of the incredible natural beauty found in this amazing underwater environment.
Norm has been involved with underwater photography for the past 36 years. His extensive travels around the world have taken him to some of the most remote and beautiful locations on the planet including Micronesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia and Thailand. His love for the ocean is reflected in his art as a photographer and his images capture the essence of the incredible natural beauty found in this amazing underwater environment.
Roy Johnson
Amherst, Ma
Growing up in a family culture of building and repairing anything, Roy Johnson feels most at home in his workshop. The founder of Knoxwood Studios, he enjoys creating tables, bowls, trays, and an assortment of wood related artwork from native lumber that is typically collected from backyards, either harvested or salvaged from storm damage.
Growing up in a family culture of building and repairing anything, Roy Johnson feels most at home in his workshop. The founder of Knoxwood Studios, he enjoys creating tables, bowls, trays, and an assortment of wood related artwork from native lumber that is typically collected from backyards, either harvested or salvaged from storm damage.
Sanchitha Vishwanath
Westfield, MA
Sanchitha art began as a hobby at the age of 10. In addition to obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Science, she also took formal training in traditional Indian paintings. After moving from India to the US in 2004, she found the picturesque landscape of New England reignited artistic interest. Sanchitha enjoys the camaraderie of a group of pleinair artist from the Hilltowns and has exhibited her work throughout western Massachusetts.
“I want to capture life’s expression through my art. I feel one should celebrate and cherish being alive and express themselves in any form.”
Sanchitha art began as a hobby at the age of 10. In addition to obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Science, she also took formal training in traditional Indian paintings. After moving from India to the US in 2004, she found the picturesque landscape of New England reignited artistic interest. Sanchitha enjoys the camaraderie of a group of pleinair artist from the Hilltowns and has exhibited her work throughout western Massachusetts.
“I want to capture life’s expression through my art. I feel one should celebrate and cherish being alive and express themselves in any form.”
Christine Pellerin
Montague, MA
Although Christine has a degree in engineering, her passion has always been art and design. She is a fiber artist who felts merino wool, silk, and other specialty fibers to fashion warm, comfortable scarves and clothing. During the pandemic in 2020, Christine took a series of online classes to learn how to needle felt animals, and she currently creates portraits on commission under the name AnimalSoul. She works from photographs to create a lifelike image but also strives to capture that spark of personality in each of her portraits.
Although Christine has a degree in engineering, her passion has always been art and design. She is a fiber artist who felts merino wool, silk, and other specialty fibers to fashion warm, comfortable scarves and clothing. During the pandemic in 2020, Christine took a series of online classes to learn how to needle felt animals, and she currently creates portraits on commission under the name AnimalSoul. She works from photographs to create a lifelike image but also strives to capture that spark of personality in each of her portraits.
Jennifer Ablard
Northampton, MA
Jennifer has been seeing the world through a camera her entire adult life. While she has focused on different subjects at different phases of life, Jennifer’s work always reflects her love of the outdoors, nature, and the abstract found in everyday life. Lately she’s been creating cyanotypes; an alternative photographic process. The source photographs are drawn from Jennifer’s significant body of work, and she enjoys seeing old work in a new light.
Jennifer has been seeing the world through a camera her entire adult life. While she has focused on different subjects at different phases of life, Jennifer’s work always reflects her love of the outdoors, nature, and the abstract found in everyday life. Lately she’s been creating cyanotypes; an alternative photographic process. The source photographs are drawn from Jennifer’s significant body of work, and she enjoys seeing old work in a new light.
HOW IT WORKS...
1. Rent space monthly per linear foot (side to side)
2. Sell your work!
3. A percentage of your sales goes back into the gallery for events, marketing and other artist-forward opportunities
Your success is our success!
We welcome painting/drawing, digital, ceramics, mixed media, fiber/leather, photography, jewelry, sculpture, metal/wood, more!
the Front Window Gallery
The front window is a gallery within a gallery. Featuring installations curated by the Gallery team, guest curators, neighbors, local business owners, and other unlikely curators. Stop by every few months to check out the new show in the Front Window Gallery as well as new local artists in the main gallery.
Currently Featuring
Karl Hester - Canaan, CT
A professional Chef by trade for his entire adult life, Karl draws as a form of meditation and relaxation when not at work. He finds art to be a wonderful way to reflect his life, heart and soul. In 2018, Karl took a winter off to revisit old studies and dive deep into his dreams, hopes, loves and fears; his art reemerged that season and then fully bloomed in the deep quiet of the world during the pandemic. Karl has published two art/coloring books: “The Art of Karl Hester” and “Gratitude for Solitude”.
Over 1000+ Art Supplies...
are available in The Mill District General Store's art supply section. We are constantly looking for new products to help you create. Let us know about art supply products you may like to see in our store below.
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