Agawam – The New England Mosaic invites the Western MA creative community to create and display visual art representing a favorite aspect of New England. This year’s Mosaic theme is “I love New England!”. Canvas kits are available now in partner libraries across the Pioneer Valley.
The New England Mosaic was organized in 2022 by the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans (ACAA) as a community art project to give individuals in Western MA an opportunity to creatively express their love of New England via painting, photography, fabric art, pouring, or any other media. Professional artists, hobbyist, and any member of our Pioneer Valley creative community are invited to create a canvas “tile” and see their work become a part of this unique wall of art. Tiles created for the Mosaic are donated to the Mosaic and sold to help fund art scholarships for local students.
The New England Mosaic invites you to create an individual canvas “tile,” which when displayed with others, becomes part of a 24-foot fine art Mosaic wall that captures the beauty and diversity of New England life. Free tile kits are available at the following libraries: Agawam, Southwick, Westfield, West Springfield and at three Springfield branch libraries (Central, East Forest Park, and East Springfield). Completed tiles must be returned to these libraries by May 15. Supplies at each library are limited so stop by and pick your kit up ASAP.
The New England Mosaic will be unveiled at a Mosaic grand opening at the Agawam Municipal Golf Course Club, 128 Southwick Street, Feeding Hills, on July 11. All Mosaic artists and the public are invited to the unveiling. The Mosaic will also be showcased at the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans’ Pioneer Valley Art Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 to 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Polish American Club, 139 Southwick Street, Feeding Hills, and at the Scantic River Art Exhibit on Sept. 14 and 15. Please visit the website at www.agawamarts.com or Scantic River’s website at www.scanticriverartisans.com for more information.
