Art New England’s
2014 HOLIDAY GUIDE
A unique resource highlighting what to do, see, buy, gift, and receive this holiday season. The Corning Museum of Glass One Museum Way, Corning, NY (607) 937-5371 cmog.org 7 days 9–5
The Corning Museum of Glass has something for everyone on your list this holiday season. Savings start the day after Thanksgiving with up to 80% off all regularly-priced purchases. You’ll find great gifts at the perfect price all season long, including fine art, collectibles, books, kitchenware, jewelry, and more.
Brookline Arts Center (BAC) 86 Monmouth St., Brookline, MA (617) 566-5715 office@brooklineartscenter.com brooklineartscenter.com December 6–7, 13–14: 12–4
The BAC’s Artist Marketplace features handmade items by local artists. The Marketplace
has everything from jewelry, artisan cards and prints to pottery, knitted outerwear and stuffed animals. While shopping, enjoy some creative time with children’s crafts, or teen and adult workshops in jewelry, printmaking and felting. Preview Party: Friday, December 5 from 6–9 p.m. Fun for all ages!
Three Wheel Studio
436 Wickenden St. Providence, RI (401) 451-2350 threewheelstudio@gmail.com threewheelstudio.com M–Sa 11–6
Prosperity Candle (413) 727-3078 prosperitycandle.com
A “social good company” creating opportunities for women refugees to build a brighter future in Massachusetts, and supporting women’s entrepreneurship around the world. Every Forever Candle includes lifetime complimentary refills, ensuring your purchase has a positive impact on many lives. Artisan glass, artisan candle, tremendous good.
Three Wheel Studio is a ceramic studio and gallery which features a mix of fun, eclectic, and functional handmade pottery and ceramics from a variety of artists, including proprietor Dwo Wen Chen. Unique, one-of-a-kind works make the perfect gift this holiday season.
Exclusively at The Corning Museum of Glass
A sophisticated collection of shops and galleries in an historic and beautiful New England Village with 18 working artist studios.
RI Sales Tax-Free Arts District www.tivertonfourcorners.com
HOLIDAY TRADITION RENEWED 2014 Steuben Holiday Ornament now available.
Shop online at cmog.org/shop or call 1.800.723.9156.
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16th Annual Fort Point Holiday Sale Boston, MA fortpointarts.org Friday, December 5: 4–7 Saturday, Sunday, December 6–7: 11–5
Featuring unique gifts of local art from Fort Point artists, makers, and designers as they gather in one location to provide festive holiday shopping. For further details see fortpointarts.org.
Robert Souther, Milk Bottle, 3 a.m.
5th Annual Holiday Exhibition
From Russia With Art Gallery 580 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA (617) 374-3738 (857) 756-8185 fromrussiawithart.org November 19–December 23 W–Su 10:30–7, M–Tu only of Christmas week Excellent holiday gifts in a range of prices, including beautiful paintings, etchings, dry points, mixed media and Russian handicrafts from artists: A. Allakhverdov, A. Dverin, E. Khromin, G. Lapchinsky, M. Lenn, I. Makoveeva, S. Nikireyev, A. Vetrov, M. Volkova and A. Zavarin. Opening reception: Tuesday, November 25, 5–8 p.m.
George Lapchinsky (Moscow), Skating Rink at Chistye Prudy, oil on canvas, 20 x 27".
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Snow Farm
5 Clary Road Williamsburg, MA (413) 268-3101 snowfarm.org November 14–16, 21–23 & 28–30: 10–4 This November, enjoy Snow Farm’s Seconds Sale. Blow your own glass ornament every weekend while exploring the 200+ artists on view. The café will also be open with hot drinks for a memorable adventure in Williamsburg, MA.
Paradise City Arts Festival Royal Plaza Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West (Rt. 20 W) Marlborough, MA (800) 511-9725 paradisecityarts.com November 21–23 The work here ranks with the best. Paradise City Marlborough features not only quality crafts like blown glass, hand-crafted jewelry, ceramics, and more, but the festival presents serious paintings and large-scale sculptures as well. –The Boston Globe Meet 175 of America’s most outstanding craft designers and artists. Just 30 minutes from downtown Boston, with free parking, live music, special exhibits and delightful dining!
7th Annual Hollis Art Society Holiday Show The Lawrence Barn 28 Depot Road, Hollis, NH (978) 443-9121 hollisartssocietynh.com Sa–Su 9:30–4:30
Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16: Exhibiting fine art and crafts from more than 30 local artists, featuring photography, paintings, alcohol ink, sculpture, textile, fused glass, and jewelry. A portion of silent auction proceeds to benefit the society’s philanthropy, Arts4Vets, providing assistance to local veterans and their families. Direct donations will be accepted. Admission is free.
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Eastworks Open Studios 2014 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton, MA eastworks.com Sa & Su 11–5
November 15–16: Eastworks opens its doors for you to explore and get to know the diverse and vibrant community of artists, nonprofits and creative businesses that call Eastworks their home. Meet artists, independent curators, entrepreneurs, and more as you tour studios and popup exhibitions, chat with the community and partake in the local creative economy by supporting local artists. Free to the public.
13th Annual Marché de Noël
French Cultural Center 53 Marlborough St., Boston frenchculturalcenter.org (617) 912-0400 Saturday, December 6: 10–5 Members and children under 10: Free; Non-members: $3 Find perfect gifts with a French flair at the 13th Annual Marché de Noël! This holiday market features culinary treats, clothing, books, linens, jewelry, accessories, and more from 16 vendors including Your French Gift. Complimentary mulled wine and free raffle.
A Traditional Christmas in Stowe Stowe, VT stowevibrancy.com facebook.com/stowevibrancy December 5 & 6
Tiverton Four Corners Tiverton Four Corners, RI tivertonfourcorners.com
Located within an hour of Boston, Providence, and Newport, Tiverton Four Corners is a burgeoning center for contemporary fine art and craft, nestled into a quaint New England Village of 18th century buildings. They are proud to continue the artisanal tradition of selling work where the work is made.
Christmas In Newport Newport, RI (401) 849-6454 christmasinnewport.org December 1–31
The city of Newport will celebrate this historic holiday tradition this year for the 44th time. Events ranging from performances and concerts to craft sales and contests fill the calendar for the month of December. The holiday spirit can be fully celebrated in any of the various activities. Details of all events are online.
Christmas in Stowe is a two-day festival full of holiday events for the family. Friday night there will be caroling and a tree lighting as well as the Children’s Lantern Parade down Main Street. Saturday Santa will visit Stowe Mercantile and food and family activities will be held all over town.
First Night Boston Photo: Michael Boehm.
Boston, MA firstnightboston.org December 31
Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration is the largest and longest-running New Year’s Eve arts festival in the country. From 1 p.m. to
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midnight, people gather in downtown Boston to see more than 1,000 artists in 200 performances and events. The event features music, dance, theater, visual art, spoken word and interactive activities.
ARCH Gallery
52 Everett Street Allston, MA archgalleryboston@gmail.com archgalleryboston.com Su 12–4 and by request ARCH Gallery is a unique fine art gallery and event hall. Through November 21: Tinsley Hammond’s Projection Series. December 5– December 28: Holiday Boutique & Bazaar.
The Artistry of the Art Tree
Mark Twain House Holiday Tour
This annual holiday event features a guided tour of the galleries with an emphasis on Miss Florence’s Artist Tree. The tree has been decorated with more than 150 palettes painted by various artists. The event will end with a palette painting project where guests can make their own mini masterpieces.
Tour the Mark Twain mansion while decorated for a 19th century Christmas. The tour will include live music and artisanal floral arrangements. Five other unique historic homes will also be open for this event, each one dressed to reflect the holiday spirit.
Old Lyme, CT florencegriswoldmuseum.org December 11
Hartford, CT marktwainhouse.org December 11
The Inn at Stockbridge 30 East St., Stockbridge, MA (888) 466-7865 stockbridgeinn.com
37th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
USM Sullivan Gym, 66 Falmouth Street Portland, ME Saturday, December 6: 9–5 Sunday, December 7: 10–4 Admission: $2, children under 12 are free (207) 621-2818 info@unitedmainecraftsmen.com unitedmainecraftsmen.com Enjoy door prizes, crafts and art at the 37th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. This year’s festive event features the work of 95 Maine-based artists and artisans selling special holiday gifts. Gift-wrapping available free of charge.
Located in the heart of the Berkshires, the Inn at Stockbridge provides a quiet, elegant oasis. The classic Georgian-style mansion was built in 1906 as a private residence, now it houses guests in all three of the estate’s buildings. During your stay, experience the holidays in a unique way with the 25th anniversary celebration of Main Street at Christmas, December 5-7. During this celebration Norman Rockwell’s painting Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas is re-created in the town square. From vintage cars to Christmas decorations and (if you’re lucky) a light snowfall, you’ll feel transported back in time.
Winter Warmth and Wellness in the Berkshires!
Enjoy special seasonal rates, fireside afternoon wine & cheese, on-premises massage and an unforgettable breakfast.
30 East Street, Stockbridge, MA 1.888.466.7865
innkeeper@stockbridgeinn.com stockbridgeinn.com
Trip Advisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence Proud Member of the Select Registry and Bed&Breakfast.com’s Diamond Collection
The Inn at Stockbridge: The Redefinition of New England Hospitality
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