ArtiCulture Westfield to return May 2 and 3

Westfield: An event that has been a community favorite and has only experienced growth since its inception will return next Friday.

Artworks Westfield again presents his Westfield Experience Articultura on May 2 and 3 in the Amelia Park.

The dynamic, diverse and interactive showcase of local and regional artists, community authors, musicians and organizations will take place on Friday, May 2, from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the entrance is free for all the works of art that Westfield seems to continue promoting community -centered art and cultural organizations that promote the rich and talented artistic communities of Westfield and the They surround.

“The exhibition of the Westfield Articultura and the community experience has grown exponentially over the years, in the participation of artists and attending visitors,” said Artworks’ President and founder Bill Westerlind. “Since the debut of the articulture in 2016, an innovative presentation in Westfield at that time with art, literature and live music all under the same roof, the exhibition has moved to several larger locations in the city over the years to adapt to the growing popularity of the show.”

Another evolutionary movement carried out by the works of art was the collaboration of 2022 between the Board of Amelia Park, which brought the exhibition to Amelia Park Arena in 2022, which has become permanent and annual events.

“Because we had grown up over the years, we only needed more compactness and also wanted it to be inside, so we didn’t have to worry about time,” said Westerlind. “From the point of view of the arena during the month of May, they remove the ice from the track for annual repairs and maintenance. They brainstorming the ways that some income could bring during that month and we established a connection with them and ended up being the first group to use this arena for something else than the ice. The first art exhibition on the floor floor.”

This year’s articultura will have 75 new, emerging, experienced and professionals artists and authors from all over New England to show their creativity and talent through their visualization spaces of 10 “x 10” on the ground of the sand, without ice. Returning this season will be a special presentation of the work of the residents of the Center of Viu Armbrook Village in Westfield.

Highlights will include painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed supports, collage, photography, printing, digital art, functional art, wood, glass, metal, fiber, day, ceramics and scratching board created by artists from all over New England. All works will be available for purchase.

There are also local and regional published authors, writers and poets. The copies signed of his literary works will be available for purchase.

“The show has just gained popularity with the creative economy. We have artists from all over New England to show their work with us, the authors in the same way,” said Westerlind. “We will also have a non -profit, art and culturally or culturally, we will come and establish a space to talk about what they do, so we continue this community connection. It really becomes something of tradition; people are waiting for it because it is so great and because the quality of art improves and better each year.”

The release of the event is a reception of the opening night on Friday night, May 2. The small bites and horses of Oevres, prepared by the students of the Culinary Arts Program of the Westfield Technical Academy, will be attended by students of the National Honor Society.

The beer, wine, selectzers and refreshing drinks, served by Tribeca Gastro Pub & Grill, will be available for purchase. Ed Orgill and Bob Farrier will provide musical entertainment. The exhibition space will be open during the reception.

Continuing until Saturday, May 3, the Art and Literary Exhibition Exhibition will continue with live music performed in the main lobby of Amelia Park Arena with the acoustic trio of Charlie Galvin, Jessica Foskitt, Larry Dulong and the Acoustic Duo Bartergic.

Other Saturday activities include a community graphite board for all guests to share and contribute their creative spirit, a demonstration of art by Richard Nowak, a hunting hunt, the food truck Crazy Aepas and the Westfield Westfield Scholarship Raffle.

All Raffle’s income will fund the Artworks Westfield Arts programs, which was launched in January this year.

“In the past, artwork events have included opportunities for children and families to create their own art,” said Jackie McDowell, a member of the Westfield Artworks Council. “We continue this tradition this year in the articultura. Families and children of all ages will be invited to create art on our graffiti board and to express their interpretations and impressions of a famous painting by the French artist Marc Chagall. To do art together is a wonderful way to feel part of the Westfield community.”

The participation and collaboration of the community have long been the angular stone of Westfield art works, which is also reflected in the experience of the Westfield Articultura. Several community organizations will have exhibitions inside the exhibition hall, including Westfield on weekends, Westfield Cultural Council, Warriors Art Room, Armbrook Village Senior Living, Westfield Food Pantry, Whip City Animal Sanctuary and Westfield Woman’s Club.

Westerlind said that it is wonderful that the works of art continue to grow and get to know each other in the Pioneer Valley as an art and a cultural point. He added that they have always struggled to offer cultural experiences, not just a traditional seller or a craft fair.

“We build these things, so people remember, and they have a positive experience where they want to go back. “We try to be much larger than these emerging events.”

Westerlind added the constituencies of three nuclei of Westfield art works are creators, communities and small businesses. They prioritize these constituencies by giving the creators and their work a platform and accessibility, maintaining community relationships while making art more accessible to them and giving -small companies driven when the events are staying at the center and bring new people to the city.

“We think we are the growing tide that raises all ships. We want to support and improve the creative economy, we want to support our community and we want to support small companies in the Westfield center, and this is good for all Westfield companies. Treatment.

Westerlind reiterated that the event is free to the public, as they never want to add barriers to their events and expect to see another great participation in this year’s articulture.

“This is a very unique experience that you will not want to lose,” said Westerlind. “ Bring walking shoes and budget for a long time to fully explore the exhibition space, to involve -with the diverse mix of artists, authors and artistic styles and genres in New England, and listening to fantastic music performed by Westfield and The Pioneer Valley musicians.And do not forget that Mother’s Day is a week later, art of art. the mother. ”