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# Gardner Area League of Artists

Gardner Area League of Artists

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- [Events](https://www.galagardner.org/event-calendar/) - Latest Event News! [my_calendar id="my-calendar"]
- [Support GALA & the Arts](https://www.galagardner.org/support-gala-the-arts/) - Please help gala to support arts and culture in central New England!

## Pages

- [Welcome to GALA](https://www.galagardner.org/) - Latest Event News Art Classes and Workshops We offer various art classes, workshops, and events, as well as some craft activities. Anyone may register. Register for Classes Art Workshops & Events Gaming Club GALA Art Center2nd Floor in the Art Gallery RoomOld Murdock Building, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon Join us for bi-weekly or monthly get-togethers
- [GALA Newsletter Archive](https://www.galagardner.org/newsletter-archive/) - 2026 GALA Newsletter, September 2026 GALA Newsletter, August 2026 GALA Newsletter, July 2026 GALA Newsletter, June 2026 GALA Newsletter, May 2026 GALA Newsletter, April 2026 GALA Newsletter, March 2026 GALA Newsletter, February 2026 GALA Newsletter, January 2026 2025 GALA Newsletter, December 2025 GALA Newsletter, November 2025 GALA Newsletter, October 2025 GALA Newsletter, September 2025 GALA
- [Board of Directors](https://www.galagardner.org/about-gala/board-of-directors/) - GALA Board of Directors Deb Giordano, President Laurie Bebick, Vice President John Totten, Treasurer Guy Biechele, Art Exhibition Organizer Chuck Heidorn, Secretary Martha Totten, Membership Janet Dupuis, Critique Coordinator Sharleen Britt, Website GALA Committee Dana Armstrong, Newsletter & Website Franco O'Malley, Music Coordinator Diana Bowles, Event & Volunteer Coordinator
- [Featured Artist: Chuck Heidorn](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/chuck-heidorn/) - To Contact Chuck Heidorn: Web Site: https://www.surroundingsgallery.com/ Email: chuckheidorn@gmail.com Artwork copyright ©Chuck Heidorn. No images may be reproduced in any form without written permission.
- [Events Calendar](https://www.galagardner.org/event-calendar/calendar/)
- [GALA Classes/Workshops](https://www.galagardner.org/event-calendar/classes/) - Sign up to Receive Emails Do you want to receive emails of upcoming art classes, workshops, events and e-newsletter? Sign up here Mandala - Skulls & Pumpkins $35 Class, SENIORS $25Thursday, October 9, 5:30 - 7:30 PMJoin us in connecting the dots on skulls, pumpkins.Age 16 and above may register. Register here Watercolors - Sharing
- [Gardner Open Spaces Reference Photos](https://www.galagardner.org/garden-open-spaces-reference-photos/) - These photographs are copyrighted. You have permission to download them to use as a reference photo. You cannot print copies and sell them. If you do want a print, contact GALA, and we will have the photographer contact you. Thank you. Cowee PondAlisauskas Conservation AreaDunn Pond State ParkCrystal LakeEbenezer Keyes Conservation AreaGardner TrailsPerley Brook Reservoir
- [Supporters, Partners, and Patrons of GALA](https://www.galagardner.org/about-gala/partners/) - Fitchburg Art Museum Gallery Sitka Worcester Art Museum Massachusetts Cultural Council Fitchburg Cultural Alliance Robinson Broadhurst Foundation Surroundings Gallery
- [Join Us!](https://www.galagardner.org/become-a-member/) - Become a Member of GALA! Membership and contributions provide the resources, both human and financial, to reach our goal of strengthening the arts in our community. We welcome your participation. Our membership offers a full year of benefits regardless of when you join! Your renewal date is the same date in the following year. If
- [Support GALA & the Arts](https://www.galagardner.org/support-gala-the-arts/) - GALA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Please Help GALA to Support Arts and Culture in Central New England! In order for GALA to be successful, we urgently need you to donate and volunteer. Click here to donate and volunteer You may also mail your check to GALA, PO Box 664, Gardner, MA 01440 Thank you
- [About GALA](https://www.galagardner.org/about-gala/) - For questions and requests for information, email info@galagardner.org. To send us your suggestions and ideas, email feedback@galagardner.org. To submit news about exhibits, call for artists, events, etc.to the GALA e-newsletter email news@galagardner.org. The deadline is the 23rd of each month for the newsletter which is sent out on the 1st. GALA Mailing Address: PO Box
- [Welcome New GALA Member!](https://www.galagardner.org/become-a-member/welcome-new-gala-member/) - GALA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization We are an organization that embraces the arts of all kinds in the greater Gardner area. We have a solid membership of not only visual artists, but also musicians, writers, and art enthusiasts. Our membership offers a full year of benefits regardless of when you join. Your renewal date
- [Featured Artist](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/) - Dana Armstrong – PhotographyGuy Biechele – PhotographyPaula J. Botch – PhotographyLatrice Cooper – PhotographyChuck Heidorn – Pen & Ink, WatercolorMary Griffin – WatercolorLen Haug – Collage and MoreJoanne Holtje – Figure DrawingMarion Knoll – Painting on SilkSteven LaFreniere – PhotographyDoreen LaScola – Painting and Mixed MediaLori MacDonald – Acrylic PaintingDaniel J. Mortell – EncausticDominic “Chuck”
- [Thank You](https://www.galagardner.org/thank-you/) - Thank you for your purchase! All art sold helps to support local artists and the arts in our community. Return to the Online Gallery Store
- [SPRING SHOW](https://www.galagardner.org/spring-show/) - Spring Show April 24 -26
- [GALA 2019 Music and Arts Festival](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-2019-music-and-arts-festival/)
- [GALA Arts Gallery Grand Opening!](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-arts-gallery-grand-opening/)
- [GALA "Paint the Town" Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/paint-the-town-show-cfe/) - July 27 - Sept. 27, 2018 at Gallery Sitka 454 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Opening Reception Friday, July 27, 6-9 pm (Art Awards at 7 pm) Important Dates to Remember Art drop-off at Gallery Sitka: Thurs., July 19 - Sat., July 21, 11 am-3 pm
- [Spring Art Show Artists](https://www.galagardner.org/spring-art-show-artists/) - GALA 2018 Spring Art Show Artists & Contact Info If you find broken links, please email info@galagardner.org to let us know. Read all about the 2018 Spring Art Show High School Invitational Narragansett Regional High School Art Teacher: Kara Kowalczyk Abigayle Celata Grade 12 Katie Chapman Grade 12 Maggie Foss
- [GALA Musician Mill Street](https://www.galagardner.org/gala-musician-mill-street/) - Jazz trio. Jazz standards, Blues, Be-bop, Latin Musicians in Group: Denise Dayton (saxophone) Eddy Troxler (guitar) Galen Lipin (bass)
- [Spring Show Music Schedule](https://www.galagardner.org/spring-show-music-schedule/) - GALA 2018 Spring Art Show Music Schedule Sound provided by dba Busherod McKeaver Enterprises , an Entertainment Management Service (live performance venues and some media access). 978-895-6723 Email Website Please note: This schedule is subject to change If you find broken links, please email info@galagardner.org to let us know.
- [GALA Musician Route 2 Revolution](https://www.galagardner.org/gala-musician-route-2-revolution/) - Original music specializing in lyrics that uplift and challenges the status quo...beats and rhythms that make you want to move. Musicians in Group: Marcus Casavant Chris Boutell Jake Goldstein: Jake started playing the ukulele in 2014. Jake’s inspirations come from all different types of genres. When Jake plays, He plays a
- [GALA Musician Steve Rapson](https://www.galagardner.org/gala-musician-steve-rapson/) - A solo guitarist with several CD's in release of instrumental guitar as well as a few of his original songs, Steve is also the author of The Art of the SoloPerformer: A Field Guide to Stage and Podium. CD's available include: Christmas Guitar, Patriotic Guitar, Half Irish Guitar, Romantic Guitar, among several others. The book,
- [Spring Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/spring-art-show-2018/) - GALA 2018 Spring Art Show with Live Music Show Dates: May 4-6, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, May 4, 6-9 pm with Awards Announcements at 7 pm Show Hours: Saturday, May 5, 11 am - 5 pm Sunday, May 6, 12 noon - 4 pm (Raffle & People's Choice Award Winners announced at 3:30 pm) Admission
- [GALA Musician Sweet Euphoria](https://www.galagardner.org/gala-musician-sweet-euphoria/) - Sweet Euphoria consists of two well-seasoned musicians: Sandy Murcell on ukulele and Topo Hakkinen on acoustic guitar. Together they perform rock songs, adding their own particular acoustic/electric twist to a repertoire that spans several decades of music history, and all done with their signature dramatic flair.
- [GALA Musician Nina Vecchi](https://www.galagardner.org/gala-musician-nina-vecchi/) - Nina Vecchi is a life long musician. Since a very young age she intuitively connected with music and song. She has composed original folk and meditation music and uses spirit to guide her in playing healing melodies through crystal singing bowls and gongs. Her first love continues to be the guitar.
- [GALA Musician Garold Amadon](https://www.galagardner.org/gala-musician-garold-amadon/) - A seasoned musician entertainer, Garold Amadon accompanies himself on acoustic twelve string guitar in a powerful vocal performance. In true troubadour spirit, his pictorial introductions possess a unique edge that shapes each of his lyrical compositions into captivating ballads. His writing style displays a wide variety of musical influences enhanced by thirty-two years of performance
- [GALA Musician Cara Keane](https://www.galagardner.org/gala-musician-cara-keane/) - Cara Keane has been playing music in the local area for over ten years. Writing original songs and playing guitar, mandolin and electric guitar, Cara is a regular face at the open mics. Performing both acoustic and full band gigs, Cara has been writing and sharing her original music for years. You can find her singing
- [Spring Art Show Judges](https://www.galagardner.org/spring-art-show-judges/) - The Distinguished Judges for the GALA 2018 Spring Art Show Tamar Russell Brown Tamar Russell Brown’s background is in print design. Her father is a bookbinder and printer in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Tamar has a certificate in photography from Cumberland University in Tennessee, an associate degree in visual communication from Nashville State Technical Institute, a
- [Christmas Ornaments Needed](https://www.galagardner.org/support-gala-the-arts/christmas-ornaments/) - GALA Needs Ornaments for Our Christmas Tree by Monday, November 27! We need your help in making or purchasing Christmas Tree Ornaments for our GALA Tree. The theme is "THE ARTS", so we are looking for ornaments that speak to all of the Arts. A few examples could be: miniature 3"x3" paintings, miniature scrolls of poetry, musical instruments
- [Featured Artist: Dana Armstrong](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/dana-armstrong/) - More of Dana's work can be seen at sevenwoods.com and flickr.com/photos/danaarmstrong All photographs are the © copyrighted material of the artist and may not be used without their prior permission.
- [Featured Artist: Guy Biechele](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/guy-biechele/) - Guy Biechele can be contacted at: gbiechele@hotmail.com More of Guy´s work can be seen here. All photographs are the © copyrighted material of the artist and may not be used without their prior permission.
- [GALA Spring 2017 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-spring-2017-art-show/) - Photographs of Award Winners Download the GALA 2017 Spring Art Show Program Download the GALA 2017 Spring Art Show Poster Download the GALA 2017 Art Show Award Winners Download the GALA 2017 Art Show High School Invitational Award Winners GALA 2017 Spring Show Musicians
- [GALA Spring 2017 Art Show Award Winners](https://www.galagardner.org/gala-spring-2017-art-show-award-winners/) - Click on the image to see the a larger, full image.
- [Online Art Auction](https://www.galagardner.org/online-art-auction/) - GALA is replacing the online auction with a combined Yard & & Art Sale. We will hold the sale inside the Art Gallery's barn on Saturday, June 3rd. If you have items to donate for the Yard Sale or Art Sale please call Deb at 978-407-1419 to make arrangements. We are also looking for help
- [Artist Directory](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/) - GALA Member Artists Directory (in alphabetical order by last name) To add your name and information to this directory, or to change or update your information, use this form. If you find broken links, please email info@galagardner.org to let us know.
- [GALA Fall 2012 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2012-art-show/) - Photographs of Performing Musicians Download the GALA Fall Art Show Program Download the GALA Fall Art Show List of Award Winners Thank you to Gary Ruuska, Chuck Heidorn and Guy Biechele for the photos.
- [GALA Spring 2016 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-spring-2016-art-show/) - Download the GALA 2016 Spring Art Show Program Download the GALA 2016 Spring Art Show Poster Download the GALA 2016 Art Show Award Winners Download the GALA 2016 Art Show High School Invitational Award Winners
- [GALA Spring 2013 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-spring-2013-art-show/) - Photographs of the Art Show Award Winners Photographs of Performing Musicians Download the GALA Spring Art Show Program Download the GALA Spring 2013 Art Show Poster Download the GALA Spring Art Show List of Award Winners Thank you to Gary Ruuska and Guy Biechele for the photos.
- [Spring Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/spring-art-show-2017/) - GALA 2017 Spring Art Show with Live Music Show Dates: May 19-21, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, May 19, 6-9 pm with Awards Announcements at 7 pm Show Hours: Saturday, May 20, 11 am - 5 pm Sunday, May 21, 12 noon - 4 pm (Raffle & People's Choice Award Winners announced at 3:30 pm) We
- [GALA Musicians Michelle Marie & Jean-Louis](https://www.galagardner.org/musician-michelle-jean/) - What started out as occasional collaboration for church services blossomed into a unique duo playing old folk songs that we both loved. Over the past 10 years our repertoire has increased covering favorite songs of the 60's, 70's and 80's. We also enjoy writing our own music and love to share it with others. The
- [GALA Musicians Surround Sound](https://www.galagardner.org/musician-surround-sound/) - Surround Sound is a women's a cappella chorus that sings 4-part harmony in the barbershop and other styles. The group originated in 1973 as the Chair City Pipers but updated its name in 2013 to reflect its more modern approach while maintaining its historic connection to barbershop singing. We also celebrated our 40th anniversary as
- [GALA 2017 May Day Basket Workshop](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2017-may-day-basket-workshop/)
- [GALA 2017 Photography Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2017-photo-show/)
- [Musician Directory](https://www.galagardner.org/musician-directory/) - GALA Member Musicians Directory To add your name and information to this directory, or to change or update your information, use this form.
- [GALA Musician Myra MacLeod](https://www.galagardner.org/musician-macleod/) - Born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Ms. MacLeod has been immersed in music her entire life. At the age of five, she began her musical studies at the South End Music Center. In the 1970's, she began her performance career in the richly creative Cambridge-Boston folk scene. She has performed at weddings, festivals, regional coffee
- [GALA Musician Clayton Phelps](https://www.galagardner.org/musician-phelps/) - Clayton plays guitar instrumental music to professional backing tracks. Blues, and easy listening, light jazz and some rock. From Winchendon, MA. 62 years old.
- [GALA Musician Linq](https://www.galagardner.org/musician-linq/) - Royalston-based singer-songwriter Linq provides an eclectic mix of folk, rock, and a touch of blues. She came of age in the turbulent sixties, but don’t expect some wide-eyed hippie in tie-dye cooing about love and daisies. Her music may inspire you to dance around or call your congressperson, some at the same time. Linq’s unconventional
- [Featured Artist: Gary Ruuska](https://www.galagardner.org/gary-ruuska/) - Artist Statement Recently, I picked up my pencils again after 20+ years. During this hiatus, I was fortunate to work as a photographer at The Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Even though I had studied at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, the daily exposure to the world's great art that I experienced
- [Table](https://www.galagardner.org/table/)
- [Gallery Sitka Invites GALA Members to Exhibit](https://www.galagardner.org/gallery-sitka-invites-gala-members-to-exhibit/) - Gallery Sitka and GALA are collaborating to help local artists. Gallery Sitka is proud to offer GALA Members an opportunity to show in their gallery. Interested artists (3 or more artists should be included) should summit a group statement for their show, bios, images of work to be included and CVs for each artist. This
- [Gift Shop](https://www.galagardner.org/gift/) - Coming Soon!
- [GALA Spring Photography Exhibit Information](https://www.galagardner.org/event-calendar/photo-exhibit-info/) - GALA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization April 22-27, 2017 Entry Deadline: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Opening Reception & Judges' Awards: Sat., April 22, 2-5 pm Exhibit Viewing & People's Choice Award: Sun., April 23, 2-5 pm Exhibit Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm Judges Paul Goodwin: Instructor, President of Worcester County Camera
- [GALA 2016 Toymaking Workshop](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2016-toymaking-workshop/)
- [GALA October 2016 Poetry Event](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-october-2016-poetry-event/)
- [GALA Members Potluck Dinner October 2016](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/potluck-dinner-october-2016/)
- [GALA August 2016 Plein Air](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/august-2016-plein-air/)
- [GALA 2016 Open House](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2016-open-house/)
- [GALA 2016 Boot Drive](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2016-boot-drive/)
- [GALA 2016 Needle Felting Workshop](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2016-needle-felting-workshop/)
- [GALA 2016 Songwriter Café](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2016-songwriter-cafe/)
- [GALA September 2015 Plein Air](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/september-2015-plein-air/)
- [GALA Musicians Page](https://www.galagardner.org/about-gala/gala-musicians-page/) - GALA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization In the future, this page will contain information of interest to musicians. GALA is working on new plans to help our Musicians. We have produced a survey to help us identify what you are looking for, so we are better able to support you as an artist. If you
- [GALA in the News](https://www.galagardner.org/about-gala/gala-in-the-news/) - First GALA show at Murdock-Whitney until Oct. 17 - September 25, 2015 Art exhibit begins tomorrow at WHS - September 18, 2015 A space 12 years in the making - December 12, 2014 GALA hosts first ever Photography Show featuring local artists - July 21, 2014 DCR chief tours visitor center, meets GALA reps -
- [GALA Event Photos](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/) - More images of events can be seen on our Facebook page. [menu name="past-events"] More images of events can be seen on our Facebook page.
- [A Brief History](https://www.galagardner.org/about-gala/a-brief-history/) - 2000 Gardner Area Arts Collaborative, Gardner Area League of Artists 2002 Spring Art Show, musical entertainment 2002 Fall Art Show 2003 Spring Art Show 2003 Experience Gardner Festival August 2003 2003 October GVNA Art Auction Fundraiser 2004 Open Mic Events January & March 2004 - involved poets, singer songwriters 2004 Spring Art Show 2004 Grants
- [GALA Silent Auction held at Gardner Visiting Nurse Association - October 2004](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-silent-auction-oct-2004/) - Annual Art Auction - October 2004
- [GALA Spring Art Show 2004](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-art-show-2004/) - People's Choice Winners - GALA Spring Art Show 2004! To See More Work By These Artists Click on Their Name Below: Laurie Truehart Dana Armstrong Guy Biechele
- [Gardner Street Festival August 2004](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gardner-street-festival-august-2004/) - Photographs from "Artist Alley" GALA Members and Others
- [GALA 2005 Annual Meeting](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2005-annual-meeting/)
- [GALA Spring Art Show 2005](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-art-show-2005/)
- [GALA 2005 Fall Art Show and Sale](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2005-fall-art-show/) - Gardner Area League of Artists and Battered Women's Resources, Inc. Celebrate Arts and Awareness Peoples Choice Awards - Best of Show First Place - Phyllis Bergeron-Bagley - Clearly October - Oil Painting Second Place - Dana Armstrong - Black River - Photograph Third Place (tie) - Guy Biechele - Island Morning - Photograph Third Place
- [GALA Spring 2006 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2006-art-show/) - GALA Spring Art Show Award Announcements Musical Performances at the GALA Spring 2006 Art Show Friday Evening: Michelle Cormier 6:00pm Eddie Troxler 7:00pm Jessica Berube 8:00pm Saturday: Leah Smith 12:00pm Gina Vecchi 1:00pm Tony Vecci 2:00pm Steve Rapson 4:00pm Sunday: Jennifer Antocci 12:00pm Linq 2:00pm Thank you to all the musicians!!
- [GALA Spring Art Show 2006 Award Winners](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2006-art-show/spring-2006-awards/)
- [GALA Fall Art Show 2006](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-art-show-2006/) - People's Choice Award Winners!
- [GALA 2007 Annual Meeting](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2007-annual-meeting/) - Featuring Speakers from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Topic: "Arts in the Electronics Age and Copyright" Member Artists Exhibited Artwork at the Meeting
- [2007 GALA Spring Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2007-spring-art-show/) - Spring Art Show Awards and Photos Music at the Spring Art Show - List of Musicians and Photos Thank you to our Gold and Silver Sponsors: Tyco Safety Products, 100 Simplex Drive, Westminster, MA 01441-0001, 978-731-2500, Gold Sponsor Sovereign Bank, Silver Sponsor, 346 Timpany Blvd, Gardner, MA 01440, www.sovereignbank.com, 978-632-3000 or toll free: 877.SOV.BANK
- [2007 GALA Spring Art Show Musicians](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2007-spring-art-show/2007-spring-musicians/) - Jessica Berube - voice Hillary Chase - piano, voice - rlchase@crocker.com Richard Chase - guitar, voice - rlchase@crocker.com Francis Doughty - guitar - www.francisdoughty.com Larry Drowne - guitar, voice Eddy Troxler and Friends - pick-up jazz music fun - http://go.berkleemusic.com/EddyT Chris Glover - guitar, voice Heidi-Jo Hanson - guitar, voice - mamajogo@aol.com Kellianna - folk
- [2007 GALA Spring Art Show Awards](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2007-spring-art-show/2007-spring-awards/) - Acrylic First Place - Natalie Kacian "Sudden Pain" Second Place - Mario Jalbert "Untitled" Drawing / Mixed Media First Place - Gary Ruuska "Blue Window" Second Place - Mario Jalbert "Michael Moore" Third Place - Gary Ruuska "Garden Over the Deerfield" Honorable Mention - Mario Jalbert “Scared of the Dark” Oil First Place - Ray
- [GALA Fall Art Show 2007](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-art-show-2007/) - Judges Award Winners Oils First Place, Islands Crystal Light, Ray Barton Second Place, Mysterious Door, Ellen Schneeflock Third Place, Seventeen, Joanna Drugsvold Honorable Mention, John Hanlon's Barn, Ellen Schneeflock Acrylic First Place, Shells and Pearls, Mary Dunn Honorable Mention, The Road Home, Mary Dunn Watercolor First Place, Seascape, Doreen Poulin Second Place, Beech Tree, Joe
- [GALA 2008 General Meeting](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2008-general-meeting/) - Gallery Contracts, Literary Contracts, Music Contracts, and Performance Contracts Photos by Guy Biechele and Chuck Heidorn
- [GALA Spring 2008 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2008-art-show/) - Peoples Choice Awards Musicians Thank you to Steven LaFreniere, Anna Ruuska, Marion Knoll, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Spring 2008 Art Show Performing Musicians](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2008-art-show/spring-2008-musicians/) - Thank you also to Jeff Root who performed - sorry no photo :( A Special THANK YOU!! to all the musicians who made this show such a success. Thank you to Steven LaFreniere, Anna Ruuska, Marion Knoll, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Spring 2008 Art Show Peoples Choice Awards](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2008-art-show/spring-2008-awards/) - Thank you to Steven LaFreniere, Anna Ruuska, Marion Knoll, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA 2008 Fall Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2008-fall-art-show/) - Musicians who Performed at the Show Photos by Guy D. Biechele and Chuck Heidorn. GALA Fall 2008 Art Show Award Winners Best in Show 1st Place: Untitled (Window with Irish Tricolor), John L. Griffin 2nd Place: Past and Future, Phyllis Bergeron Bagley 3rd Place: Chairs, Dana Armstrong Acrylic 1st Place: Catching the Painted Sky, Lori
- [GALA 2008 Fall Art Show Musicians](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/2008-fall-art-show/2008-fall-musicians/) - We would like to thank all the musicians who provided such great music for the art show! Other Musicians Who Performed (sorry no photos): Michelle Cormier - violin Mark Fisher - singer - songwriter Jennifer Antocci and Jena Habicht - violin, flute, piano Hillary Chase - singer - songwriter Photos by Gary Ruuska
- [GALA Spring 2009 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2009-art-show/) - Peoples Choice Awards Photos Musicians Photos Thank you to Jan Queijo, Marion Knoll, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Spring 2009 Art Show Performing Musicians](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2009-art-show/spring-2009-musicians/) - A Special THANK YOU!! to all the musicians who made this show such a success. Thank you to Gary Ruuska, Marion Knoll, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Spring 2009 Art Show Peoples Choice Awards](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2009-art-show/spring-2009-peoples-choice-awards/) - Thank you to Gary Ruuska, Lisa Regopoulos, and Mike Pellegrine for photos.
- [GALA Fall 2009 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2009-art-show/) - Art Show Awards Photos Musicians Photos Download Art Show Color Posters Download Art Show Black and White Posters Thank you to Gail Hansche Godin, Gary Ruuska, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Fall 2009 Art Show Performing Musicians](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2009-art-show/fall-2009-musicians/) - A Special THANK YOU!! to all the musicians who made this show such a success. Thank you to Gail Hansche Godin, Gary Ruuska, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Fall 2009 Art Show Awards](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2009-art-show/fall-2009-awards/) - Best In Show Aunt Lottie - The Hat Lady (Collage) - Len Haug Acrylic First Place - Late Bloomers and Rain Water - Lori MacDonald Second Place - Audi Leads the Way - Lori MacDonald Third Place - Pitcher of Flowers - Ann Howe Honorable Mention - Essex Salt Marsh - Lori MacDonald Drawing First
- [GALA Spring 2010 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2010-art-show/) - Art Show Awards with Photos Thank you to Cherrie Corey, Gary Ruuska, Chuck Heidorn, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Spring 2010 Art Show Awards](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2010-art-show/spring-2010-awards/) - Prizes: $50 for Best of Show; $50 for 1st place People’s Choice; $25 for 1st place in each medium High School Student Invitational: $300 Scholarship for 1st place; $50 for 2nd place & $25 for 3rd place Thank you to Cherrie Corey, Ed Schneeflock, and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Fall 2010 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2010-art-show/) - Art Show Awards with Photos Thank you to Gary Ruuska and Guy Biechele for photos.
- [GALA Fall 2010 Art Show Awards](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2010-art-show/fall-2010-awards/) - Fall Art Show Award Winners List Thank you to Gary Ruuska, and Guy Biechele for P\photos.
- [GALA Spring 2011 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2011-art-show/) - List of Volunteers Spring Show Donors List Art Show Award Winners Spring 2011 Art Show Program Thank you to Chuck Heidorn and Guy Biechele for the show photographs.
- [GALA Fall 2011 Art Show](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2011-art-show/) - List of Volunteers Fall Show Donors List Art Show Award Winners Fall 2011 Art Show Program About the Judges Fall 2011 Art Show Musicians Thank you to Gary Ruuska and Guy Biechele for the show photographs.
- [GALA Spring 2012 Art Show Performing Musicians](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/spring-2012-art-show-performing-musicians/) - Download the 2012 GALA Spring Art Show Program Spring 2012 Art Show Award Winners Spring 2012 Art Show High School Award Winners Volunteer List Donors List Thank you to Gary Ruuska and Chuck Heidorn for the photos. Our thanks to the wonderful musicians (in alphabetical order) who generously volunteered their time and talent: Dave Baldini
- [GALA Fall 2012 Art Show Performing Musicians](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2012-art-show/fall-2012-performing-musicians/) - Thank you to Gary Ruuska, Chuck Heidorn and Guy Biechele for the photos. Our thanks to the wonderful musicians (shown below in alphabetical order) who generously volunteered their time and talent: A very special thanks goes to Joe Bourgeois of J. B. Sound and Nate Smith for the myriad of tasks required for the success
- [GALA Fall 2012 Art Show & Sale Award Winners](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/fall-2012-art-show/fall-2012-award-winners/) - Thank you to Chuck Heidorn, Gary Ruuska, and Guy Biechele for photographs. Judges’ Biographies Lucy Flint pursued a curatorial/administrative museum career for twenty-five years at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and the Davis Museum at Wellesley College. In 2002, she
- [Spring 2013 Art Show Performing Musicians](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-spring-2013-art-show/spring-2013-art-show-performing-musicians/) - A Special THANK YOU!! to all the musicians who made this show such a success. Thank you to Gary Ruuska, and Guy Biechele for the Photos.
- [GALA Spring 2013 Art Show Award Winners](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-spring-2013-art-show/gala-spring-2013-art-show-award-winners/) - Thank you to Guy Biechele for Photographs
- [GALA Spring Art Show 2014](https://www.galagardner.org/photos/gala-spring-art-show-2014/) - Thank you to Guy Biechele and Brad Willard for the Photography shown above.
- [Featured Artist: Mary Griffin](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/mary-griffin/) - Artist Statement Life to me, is beautiful and full of surprises. Perhaps that is why I subconsciously chose the flower to portray life. Each blossom is unique and beautiful in its’ own right. The way light passes through each flower, creating shadows within, is most inspiring. For this reason, I use only transparent watercolors, building
- [Featured Artist: Lori MacDonald](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/lori-macdonald/) - Acrylic Paintings Artist Statement The pattern that guides me, as an artist, in choosing subject matter comes from St. Paul’s words, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 And certainly
- [Featured Artist: Latrice Cooper](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/latrice-cooper/) - Artist Statement Photography is my life and passion. It is not just my occupation, it is my identity. I have always been focused on creating powerful imagery and building a strong and stable photography business. I believe in setting goals but also being flexible, since flexibility allows me to adapt to the challenges and opportunities
- [Featured Artist: Joe Smith](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/joe-smith/) - Artist Statement I have enjoyed drawing from a very young age, and I have always made time for art in my life, but it was not until very recently that I have been able to give it the time and the attention it deserves. By doing so I have not only become a better artist
- [Featured Artist: JoAnn Pellecchia](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/joann-pellecchia/) - Artist Statement My Art “Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor” (William Cowper-English Poet, 1731-1800). William Cowper’s quote best exemplifies my art. Pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, oils, paper and computer-generated art are examples of mediums I have used in creating art. My experiences in art, writing
- [Featured Artist: Jan Queijo](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/jan-queijo/) - Artist Statement Jan is a self-taught quilt artist specializing in fabric portraits of animals and unique art quilts. Her love of animals started her on this road, creating animal quilts depicting her own beloved rescued pets. Although Jan also makes traditional quilts, she prefers to design her own creations or create custom portraits for clients,
- [Featured Artist: Ed Schneeflock](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/ed-schneeflock/) - Artist Statement Beauty is all around us; ugliness too. The frightening thing is how easy it is to become so inured to both that we don't notice the difference. Art can help us here. It serves to help us escape the ordinary, and in that escape, we discover again what it means to be human.
- [Featured Artist: Michael L. Williams](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/michael-l-williams/) - Artist Statement I became interested in photography at the age of 12, when my family won a Minolta SRT101 during my Little League opening day festivities; and like a proper New England Yankee I could not let something free go to waste. It was through Ansel Adam’s three books of photography; The Negative, The Camera
- [Featured Artist: Ellen Schneeflock](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/ellen-schneeflock/) - To Contact Ellen Schneeflock: Email: ellen@schneeflock.net Artwork copyright © Ellen Schneeflock. No images may be reproduced in any form without written permission.
- [Featured Artist: Sally Sargent](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/sally-sargent/) - Artist Statement I have exhibited in many shows throughout New England, such as Sharon Arts Centre and The Townbarn in Peterborough, NH; Jaffrey, NH Civic Center, The Gardner Museum, Fitchburg Art Museum, Arts in the Park in Rochester, NH and Portland, ME and participated in the Gardner Artist Association, the Mayor’s office in Gardner and
- [Featured Artist: M. Isabel Roberts](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/m-isabel-roberts/) - Artist Statement I have always loved art, music and dance. I was born in Guanajuato, Mexico a town known for his cultural events and colonial style, so you can see this influence in some of my paintings. My work continues to grow. My inspiration comes from nature, landscapes from places I have been in Europe
- [Featured Artist: Lisa Regopoulos](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/lisa-regopoulos/) - Above Artwork done in Pastels Artist Statement I have always been attracted to the visual arts, drawing, painting or doing anything creative. After going to college, pursuing my paralegal career and raising my daughter, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to set aside more time to pursue my passion. After many years of art
- [Featured Artist: Janet Reed](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/janet-reed/) - About the Artist Janet Reed has been painting for the past several years. She has studied at Mt. Wachusett Community College and The Sharon Arts School. She has used her training to further develop and strengthen her own natural talents. Janet uses pencil, inks, charcoal and oils. Her favorite medium is oils. She enjoys a
- [Featured Artist: Dominic "Chuck" Nett](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/dominic-chuck-nett/) - To Contact Dominic "Chuck" Nett: Email: mtchuckmore2@yahoo.com Artwork copyright © Dominic Nett. No images may be reproduced in any form without written permission.
- [Featured Artist: Daniel J. Mortell](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/daniel-j-mortell/) - Artist Statement When I began working in Encaustic (hot wax) my work was representational. As I explored this medium, my work became more spontaneous due to the fluid nature of the hot wax. This quality of the medium gives me more latitude in expressing my ideas. To Contact Daniel J. Mortell: Email: mortell59@gmail.com Artwork copyright
- [Featured Artist: Doreen LaScola](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/doreen-lascola/) - Artist Statement My art is primarily conceptual, a type of abstract realism by nature, born from a number of sources and executed in a variety of styles & series depending upon what I need to convey. It can be representative of struggle & resilience, the man-made & the natural; spiritual & physical; calm & chaotic.
- [Featured Artist: Steven LaFreniere](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/steven-lafreniere/) - Artist Statement The subject matter of my photography varies greatly. Many shots are of objects or situations that people pass by each day and do not take time to appreciate. Somehow, when they’re frozen in time and printed on paper, people are more interested. In some of these instances, I try to offer a different
- [Featured Artist: Marion Knoll](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/marion-knoll/) - Paintings on Silk About the Artist MK hand-painted silk scarves Painting on silk is an artistic medium which is displayed as translucent window décor, decorative wallhangings, or wardrobe-enhancing wearable art. It can be traced back to the 2nd century AD in India. The timeless appeal, elegance and style of the silk fabric speak volumes about
- [Featured Artist: Joanne Holtje](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/joanne-holtje/) - Artist Statement While I consider myself primarily an abstract painter, I do, in fact devote much time to making figure drawings. This seems, at first glance, a contradiction, but I have found that the practice of life drawing serves to ground me. My paintings allow me flights of imagination while these studies demand I be
- [Featured Artist: Len Haug](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/len-haug/) - Artist Statement For me, art is fun and is all about awareness, observation and appreciation of my surroundings and my daily experiences. While I work in all media, my passion in recent years has been in the creation of “collage paintings.” I use discarded glossy photographs and any other flat material I can find which
- [Featured Artist: Paula J. Botch](https://www.galagardner.org/artist-directory/featured-artist/paula-botch/) - Artist Statement A love for art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, though it was always more as a spectator sport. I have great admiration for those who draw and paint, but not enough interest to try my hand at it. Coming from a family of many

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