91 COWLS ROAD NORTH AMHERST, MA

YOUR LOCAL ART GALLERY

30+ ARTISTS

Artists represent a swath of mediums, styles, and influences

bringing their unique inspirations to our local community to enjoy.

LOCAL IMPACT

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

CONNECT

A 10ft table provides space to tap into your creativity and community. Check out our art classes and free drop-in activities.

UPCOMING CLASSES

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CURRENT ARTISTS

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.

ASHLEY RIPOLONE

Wilbraham, MA

Ashley is a studio potter creating small-batch functional wares designed to be integrated into daily rituals. Her surfaces are often carved and painted, bringing together organic imagery and geometric pattern. Drawing inspiration from nature, history, and culture, these markings reflect a personal visual language that explores beauty, humanity, and lived experience. Influenced by traditional Japanese and American pottery, Ashley uses historical forms as a point of departure, reinterpreting them through her own narrative and evolving style.

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.

CHERYL DUTTON

Belchertown, MA

Cheryl has been beachcombing since childhood, captivated by the treasures that wash ashore. For several years she has been transforming these finds into unique artwork, initially crafting pieces that were gifted to family and friends. Her artwork features an array of beach pebbles, predominantly collected from the stunning shores of Cape Cod, as well as special pieces friends have gathered during their travels around the globe. Each piece is a testament to nature’s artistry - no two creations are ever alike, as each pebble, shell, and piece of sea glass tells its own unique story.

CHRIS BORDENCA

Ludlow, MA

Collectors around the world enjoy Chris Bordenca’s paintings which focus on a personal connection to action figures, toys, video games, and places from his youth in the 70’s and 80’s. Chris has shown his work around New England in various group shows and several paintings have been given awards, including "Starless Sea with Keys" which won first place for acrylic painting at the Northeast Fine Arts Exposition.

“Almost nothing gets forgotten anymore. The past exists in the collective memory of the internet, and we can reach in and physically bring those memories into our present.” Chris Bordenca

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.

DANI ANTES

Chicopee, MA

Dani Antes is a self-taught, queer artist who works primarily in watercolor and linocuts, exploring the stark contrast between the two mediums. Her work is deeply inspired by the beauty of both the Pacific Northwest and Massachusetts and finds that she is most drawn to bees, tiny creatures, and dreamy landscapes as her primary subjects. Dani hopes her work reminds people to pause and enjoy the little moments of light, beauty, and maybe even magic that surrounds them everyday.

DAVID A. DICKINSON

Leeds, Ma

David Dickinson has been a “frequent flyer” of the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary since uveal melanoma surgery and radiation of the left eye in 1986. His current works on exhibit are inspired by his visual experience during double cataract surgeries in the fall of 2020.
“The explosion of almost neon-like colors in a ‘fireworks’ display I witnessed while the surgeon removed the old lens…sent me into a new direction of mark making.”

DONNA ROY

South Hadley, MA

Donna’s journey into creating handmade journals began while experimenting with eco printing and mixed media techniques. These bespoke books feature original cover art from painted canvases, unique fabrics, original watercolors, collaged surfaces, and more. Each one contains signatures of hand-dyed, printed, lined/unlined, watercolor or recycled paper folios, bound with linen, or pearl cotton threads using modern versions of classic book bindings. Donna’s handmade books offer a tactile, artistic, and practical escape from our digital world.

GREG HAMPTON

Belchertown, MA

My name is Greg, and I'm a stay at home dad in Western, MA. I've been creating ever since I could hold a crayon.
In the last 7-8 years I’ve started getting back into art again. I enjoy woodworking, drawing, alternative photography, painting and really anything else I can get my hands on to create and express myself.
I'm an ex-skateboarder, and I love thinking of the days I would be with friends hanging at a curb for hours. A lot of the art, in the skating industry was very intriguing to me. I'm also a big fan of graffiti, and you can see bits and pieces of it in my work.
My work is constantly evolving. Whether it be because of my surroundings, my age, or just life itself.

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.

Currently Featuring

Femme Locale: CHARMED

The Mill District Local Art Gallery is thrilled to host Femme Local Western Ma for the third year! CHARMED is an exciting exhibit celebrating local women identifying artists.

CHARMED: Bringing up themes of controlling our world or achieving things as if by magic, we are keenly aware of how as women we need to walk a line and use our charms in the world that is designed for and by men.

Curated by Christine Texiera and Alexia Cota, this exhibition is in the spirit of the Thrive Together Network's encouragement for women to show all in the same month - Taking. Up. Space initiative. Many of the works are available for purchase directly from the artists.

Please join us at our Opening Reception

Friday, May 8, 2026 from 5-7pm,

where the winners of the Founder’s Exhibition Prizes

and Curators’ Award will be announced.

RSVP encouraged.

Founder’s Exhibition Prizes:

Four artists from this exhibit have been invited to participate in a larger, more in-depth exhibition at 50 Arrow Gallery. This exhibition runs July 2 - August 14, 2026 with a reception during Easthampton's Arts Night Out July 11, 2026 from 4-7pm.

Curators' Award:

A $100 gift certificate to The Mill District General Store will be awarded to one artist. This award is open to artists who may not yet have a full body of work or the availability to commit to a larger group exhibition.

The Founder’s Exhibition Prizes are made with the generous support of

50 Arrow Gallery and the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts.

Femme Locale and the Curators' Award is made with the generous support of

The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery,

who is donating space and sales commission to support this cause.