Latest Event News
A Call for Artists to Enter the 25th Anniversary Bash
Let’s All Celebrate!
- Small Works Art Show
- Original Artist Trunk Sale
- Ice Cream Buffet with Live Music
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 12-3:00PM
Winchendon Old Murdock School, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon, MA – Auditorium & Art Gallery Room, 2nd Floor
Deadline to Register: Monday, September 1st
The Small Works Show is available to GALA members only. Members and non-members are both welcome to sign up for the Trunk Sale.
Register for the Small Works Art Show & Art Trunk Sale
Trunk Sale
Open to all artists & artisans, members & non-members. N registration fee, No hanging fee
What is a Trunk Sale?
Artists present, showcase, and sell their art pieces and art supplies directly to customers. Pieces may be new or old, but all created in an original format by the artist and presented at very reasonable prices.
For example, picture your own many art pieces recently finished, or items created by you—from your “trunk” of your collected stuff. Does not need to be framed, matted or wired. So come do a quick setup, stay to meet and greet, hang out and do some selling.
Unlike an art show or gallery sales, this trunk show offers many affordable pieces all in one place. People flip through artists’ collected unique one-of-a-kind originals and art supplies.
You may bring up to 2 6-foot tables. We have chairs.
The public will be touching, flipping through your offerings, so pieces should be wrapped or bagged, prices clearly marked, backed by foamcore or other, etc…
Important Dates to Remember
- Entry Deadline for Small Works Art Show: Monday, September 1st
- Art Drop-Off at Old Murdock School, 2nd Floor Tuesday, September 9th 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Art Trunk Sale: Setup your table, September 13th, 10 AM
- Art Pick-Up: Sunday, November 2nd 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Felting with Friends – Beach House Painting
Old Murdock Building (COA), 1st Floor, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
Join us in learning how to make a 2D fiber landscape painting! Each student will create an inspirational 9×9 inch beach scene. Take it home to frame. We welcome teens, adults and seniors.
Class $25
The Public is invited. There is LIMITED SEATING.
Instructor: Karen Sugalski
Thursday, August 21, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Art Critiques
Saturday, August 2
Saturday, September 27
10am-12:00pm
The Stevens Memorial Library Preservation Room, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham, MA
Are you looking for encouragement and support from other artists?
Bring up to 2 pieces of your artwork (finished or unfinished) to share with your circle of artist friends. The first 15 minutes we will be social time, then we will go into sharing our artwork. You may bring snacks to share with the group.
You may attend even though you didn’t bring any artwork—feel free to join us.
Free to all GALA members. New artists, first 2 classes are free.
A great way to receive heartfelt feedback from your circle of artists friends.
NOTE: We will be displaying all our past briefcase challenges at our 25th Anniversary Bash in September. If you wish to display your challenges, bring them to the August Critique. They may or may not have to be for sale. Make sure they are all hangable with wire.
Janet Dupuis will help guide us during our time together. Mark your calendar!
Email Janet to let her know that you will be joining us at Jandu516@gmail.com
Calling All Guitar & Piano Teachers and Students
GALA is looking for guitar and piano teachers to provide private lessons to students. Lessons will be held at the Old Murdock School in Winchendon.
Students may be of any age or level of experience. If you are interested in teaching, or would like to have lessons, please fill out this online form and provide your information.
For more info: info@galagardner.org