BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MICA: Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MICA: Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://experiencemica.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MICA: Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T162056 CREATED:20240315T052407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T184651Z UID:252340-1717180200-1717180200@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration DESCRIPTION:MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration\nMICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration \nJoin us for an unforgettable night of art\, connection\, and celebration as we bid farewell to MICAfest 2024! \nExperience the magic one last time: \n\nLast Chance to View Art: Explore the captivating visual art exhibitions before they’re gone.\nMoving Poetry: Immerse yourself in powerful poetry readings by Jen Jabaily-Blackburn and Toni Rose.\nInteractive Conversation: Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about motherhood\, art\, and collaboration.\nLive Music:Toe-tapping beats to the soulful sounds of Christa Joy and the Honeybees.\n\nThis is your final opportunity to celebrate the diverse voices of m/other artists and the transformative power of art. Don’t miss out! \nSchedule: \n6:30 PM: Doors Open for Art Showcase \n7:00 PM – Performances Begin \nCome celebrate the end of a fantastic festival\, connect with the vibrant MICAfest community\, and support the important work of m/other artists! \nArtists in Conversations: \nVanessa Adel\, Haile Eshe Cole\, and more! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toni Rose (aka Toni ‘Blue’ Rose) \nExperience raw and powerful poetry from an artist and activist who paints heart-wrenching truths with words. Toni Rose shares unflinching poems about the challenges of raising a black man as a single mother\, the fight for survival\, and the power of healing through art. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Jabaily-Blackburn: \nPrepare for a journey of transformation and myth as Jen Jabaily-Blackburn shares poems from her forthcoming collection\, “Girl in a Bear Suit.” The collection explores motherhood through personal reflections and reinterpretations of the Callisto myth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christa Joy \nImmerse yourself in the vibrant Americana sounds of Christa Joy and the Honeybees. Their music blends classic honky-tonk with soulful ballads\, creating a captivating soundtrack for this celebratory evening. Get ready to tap your toes and feel the energy as you experience their critically acclaimed album “Get On\, Heart!” and a sneak peek at their upcoming work. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions about tickets?\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org.\n \n Tickets Now Available on Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n MICAfest is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/micafest-the-m-otherlode/ LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Bash,Art Reception,Artist Celebration,Artist Tak,Celebration,Cocktail Party,Exhibitions,Fundraiser,Gala,Music,Northampton Center for the Arts,Single Ticketed Event,Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/CS-The-Motherlode-Gala-feature-update-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T162056 CREATED:20240315T052406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T224020Z UID:252339-1716645600-1716652800@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICA Unveiled: Art Reception at BOMBYX DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the artists at BOMBYX.\nSaturday\, May 25th from 2:00-4:00 pm. \nImmerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of artistic talent! Join us at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity for the MICA Unveiled art reception with our featured artists. Mingle with fellow art enthusiasts\, indulge in delicious crudite and wine\, and experience MICA artists’ captivating new works. \nEmbark on a transformative journey where the human spirit’s resilience confronts life’s complexities. Witness bandages metamorphose into a testament to caregiving\, and vibrant colors erupt in protest against injustice. As part of the MICAfest exhibition\, this powerful exhibit celebrates women’s strength through the multifaceted lens of m/otherhood. Explore a range of artistic mediums\, from mixed-media assemblages that breathe new life into everyday materials to evocative paintings that capture the depth of human emotion. Be prepared to have your perceptions challenged and your empathy ignited as these talented female artists share their intimate experiences\, universal themes\, and unwavering calls for social change. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wake the Dead Donuts \nMobile mini donut makers popping up at fairs\, festivals\, and private events around Western Massachusetts with our hot\, fresh\, funky minis. Yum!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roxanne Neiman \nImmerse yourself in the evocative prose poetry of Roxanne Neiman. Her poem “Glass Eyes” captures the visceral emotions of a mother when her daughter is lost\, offering a poignant reflection on motherhood. Accompanied by Andrew Van Assche on guitar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\nElena Allee | Christina Balch | Lyza Fennell | S.T. Gately | Robin Griffith | Barbara Hageman Sarvis |  | Sarah Marquesen | Matthew Mattingly | Ellen Pollock | | Alyona Skripka | Michelle Vigeant |\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Gallery Sneak Peak\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matthew Mattingly\, Three Women –40” x 46”\, Oil on linen. \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Marquesen Title: I am not broken 3\n \n \n \n \n ST Gately\, Wound Care2023\, 24″ x 30″\, Hardened Ace Bandages and Acrylic on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Vigeant\, Maternal Instinct11 x 14\, Digital Art (Photoshop). \n \n \n \n \n Elena Allee\, They Felt They Had Been There Before48” x 48”\, Oil paint and alkyd resin on canvas. 2022. \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Pollock\, Untitled34 x 34\, Tempera paint on paper. \n \n \n \n \n Barbara Hageman Sarvis\, Goddess with Birds Beyond Barbed Wire24X36\, Oil on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Alyona Skripka\, What am I leaving behind48×24\, collage\, mixed media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a free event. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing below.\nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/mica-unveiled-art-reception/ LOCATION:BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\, 130 Pine Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062 CATEGORIES:Art Reception,Exhibitions,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/MICA-Unveiled_-Art-Reception-at-BOMBYX-feature.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T162056 CREATED:20240316T010453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T050358Z UID:252432-1715360400-1715371200@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Arts Night Out: Art Crawl MICA Edition at Northampton Center for the Arts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate MICA Artists during Arts Night Out Northampton!\nJoin us for a vibrant evening of art and music celebrating the creativity of MICA artists. In a special reception at Northampton Center for the Arts and Anchor House of Artists\, discover diverse and captivating works. Special performance by Elena Ciampa and Friends. \nRead below about our special evening at Northampton Center for the Arts. Click here for the Anchor House of Artist’s Arts Night Out event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Motherhood Unbound: Navigating Identity\, Ambivalence\, and Resilience\nThis exhibition challenges the sanitized image of motherhood\, revealing a complex spectrum of emotions\, experiences\, and transformations. The artists confront themes of loss\, self-sacrifice\, societal expectations\, physical and mental strain\, and the struggle to maintain personal identity amidst the all-consuming role of mother. \nThe artworks range from intimate reflections within a handmade book to bold sculptures exploring the impossible demands of motherhood. We encounter explorations of postpartum mental health\, critiques of domesticity\, surveillance of mothers\, and the blurred boundaries between self and child. \nYet\, amidst these challenges\, a powerful thread of resilience emerges. Artists find their voices through painting\, mixed-media\, photography\, and installation work. They offer unflinching honesty about motherhood’s complexities\, fearlessly exploring the ambivalence that society often silences. Ultimately\, they celebrate the creative power that thrives despite\, and even because of\, the transformative journey of motherhood. \nKey Themes:\n\nLoss and Longing: Artists grapple with loss – loss of self\, loss of a past life\, and the profound fear that accompanies pregnancy and motherhood.\n\n\nAmbivalence and Societal Pressure: The exhibit exposes the conflict between the idealized image of motherhood and the raw\, often unspoken\, emotions surrounding it.\n\n\nPhysical and Mental Strain: Artworks visualize the toll of pregnancy and postpartum mental health struggles\, highlighting the lack of societal support.\nTransformation and Resilience: Despite the challenges\, artists assert their creative voices\, exploring motherhood as a catalyst for personal growth and defying unrealistic expectations.\n\nThis visual art exhibit features artists from across the United States\, including Boston\, Springfield\, Northampton\, Kansas City\, and California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Northampton Center for the Arts\nMyrrh Brooks | Nancy Bulma Fields | Mayté Castillo | Jill Danenberg | Helen Ellis | Laura Green | Jane Hesser | Lyn Horan| Jane Keddy | Catherine LeComte-Lecce | Lynn Lovell | Isabelle Marantz/IzzyLightScapes| Nilou Moochhala | Emily Mulder | April Powell | Eva Pushkova | Carla E. Reyes | Amber Scoon | Jamie Tara | Ellen Wetmore | Esther S. White | Cynthia Zeman |                \nImage: Painting by Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on Couch\, 52×58\, Oil. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFeatured Live Music: Elena Ciampa\nExperience the soulful sounds of Elena Ciampa\, a pillar of the MICA community since the inaugural MICAfest. Her thoughtful songwriting\, melodic arrangements\, and expressive jazz vocals will transport you on a captivating musical journey. \nA MICA Success Story\nElena’s artistic dreams were given wings at the first MICAfest\, where she shared the stage with her 8-piece jazz band. Celebrate her continued growth and be inspired by her dedication to her craft as she shares new music from her current collection\, “A Wind in the Door.” \nExplore Unique Visual Art \nMingle with fellow art enthusiasts as you explore the work of featured visual artists. Discover a range of styles and mediums that showcase the breadth of MICA’s artistic talent. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [The] inaugural MICAfest was the lever that lifted my dream (8 musicians heavy!) through my mind and out into the world\, onto a beautiful stage and into a loving arts community. What more could an emerging artist ask for??! \n —Elena Ciampa\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual Art Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Gallery Sneak Peak\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on CouchOil\, 52×58. \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Wetmore\, Carried Away.Bronze hanging sculpture\, 2009\, 8x8x16.\nImage courtesy of the artist. \n \n \n \n \n Lyn Horan\, The Watchers and the Weepers35” (W) x 47″ (H)\, Watercolor and ink on paper. \n \n \n \n \n Nancy Bulma Fields\, MOTHERHOOD\, Haley Meara16″ x 20″\, 2023\, digital print. \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Lecomte-Lecce\, Aftermath2024\, acrylic panels suspended from the ceiling in a line. \n \n \n \n \n Mayté Castillo\, Untitled2023\, 18″x24″\, Gouache + Acrylic on Paper. \n \n \n \n \n Eva Pushkova\, Beacon ViewWool hand-tufted rug\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n Juli Kirk\, Mother and Child46″x58″\, Oil on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n April Spring Powell\, Snack Attack ApparelMother and Daughters raincoats\, upcycled materials. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a free event. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing below.\nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nVIP Tickets and Monthly passes are also available. \nSupport artist m/others. Please consider donating to MICA. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/arts-night-out-art-crawl-mica-edition-at-northampton-center-for-the-arts/ LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Reception,Exhibitions,installations,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Night-Out_-Art-Crawl-MICA-Edition-NCFA-featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T162056 CREATED:20240315T052358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T050208Z UID:252333-1715360400-1715371200@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Arts Night Out: Art Crawl MICA Edition at NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists DESCRIPTION:Celebrate MICA Artists during Arts Night Out Northampton!\n(free event) \nCelebrate Northampton’s vibrant art scene with MICA! During the Arts Night Out artist reception\, immerse yourself in captivating visual art by m/other artists and witness a mesmerizing live performance that will transport you. Join us at both NEVAmuseum at Anchor House and 33 Hawley for this unforgettable evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Live Performance by Stefanie Weber\nExperience the immersive world of Stefanie Weber and her captivating performance piece\, ‘The MOTHERLESSSHIP‘. This interactive work blends physical poetry\, movement\, and audience participation\, inviting you to step aboard and become part of the evolving artistic journey. Perfect for an intimate setting\, prepare to be transported and transformed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Anchor House of Artists\nLisa Andrews | Laura Dickstein Thompson | Jasmine Errico | Paulina Fuenzalida-Guzman | Reshma Gorde | Ruby Henry | Juli Kirk | Amy Kotel | Tony(a) Lemos | Gena Mavuli | Laura Moorehead | Amy Nolan | Elizabeth Menges | Terre Parker | Amber Scoon | Ellen Shattuck Pierce | Mollie Thonneson | Mary Warren Foulk | Ellen Wetmore | Sam Wilde | \nImage: Lisa Andrews\, A Mother’s Tears\, 24” x 36”\, Acrylic on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a free event. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing below.\nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nVIP Tickets and Monthly passes are also available. \nSupport artist m/others. Please consider donating to MICA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/arts-night-out-art-crawl-mica-edition/ LOCATION:Anchor House of Artists\, 518 Pleasant Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Reception,Exhibitions,Free Event,Music,Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Night-Out_-Art-Crawl-MICA-Edition-AHOA-featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T220000 DTSTAMP:20260427T162056 CREATED:20240317T011558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T050620Z UID:252587-1714737600-1717192800@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest The M/others' View Art Exhibtion at NCFA DESCRIPTION:MICAfest Visual Art Exhibit in the Split Level Gallery\nOn View: May 3\, 2024 to May 31\, 2024. \nLocation: Northampton Center for the Arts. \nThe visual art exhibition is featured in the Split Level Gallery at Northampton Center for the Arts 33 Hawley on the ground floor and the Mezzanine. \nAn art reception will be held on 5/10 from 5:00 to 8:00. \nThe exhibition will be celebrated on Arts Night Out\, with featured musical guest MICA artist Elena Ciampa. \nVisual artists at this location will be announced soon! \nThis is a free exhibition. Please consider donating to MICA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Gallery Sneak Peak\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Wetmore\, Carried Away.Bronze hanging sculpture\, 2009\, 8x8x16.\nImage courtesy of the artist. \n \n \n \n \n Lyn Horan\, The Watchers and the Weepers35” (W) x 47″ (H)\, Watercolor and ink on paper. \n \n \n \n \n Nancy Bulma Fields\, MOTHERHOOD\, Haley Meara16″ x 20″\, 2023\, digital print. \n \n \n \n \n Juli Kirk\, Mother and Child46″x58″\, Oil on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Eva Pushkova\, Beacon ViewWool hand-tufted rug\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n Mayté Castillo\, Untitled2023\, 18″x24″\, Gouache + Acrylic on Paper. \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Lecomte-Lecce\, Aftermath2024\, acrylic panels suspended from the ceiling in a line. \n \n \n \n \n Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on CouchOil\, 52×58. \n \n \n \n \n hold me_14x18\n \n \n \n \n NilouM_TheSacredStrandsofContinuity_Install\n \n \n \n \n NilouM_TheSacredStrandsofContinuity_FatemaSuitcase\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Northampton Center for the Arts\nMyrrh Brooks | Nancy Bulma Fields | Mayté Castillo | Jill Danenberg | Helen Ellis | Laura Green | Jane Hesser | Lyn Horan| Jane Keddy | Catherine LeComte-Lecce | Lynn Lovell | Isabelle Marantz/IzzyLightScapes | Nilou Moochhala | Emily Mulder | April Powell | Eva Pushkova | Carla E. Reyes | Jamie Tara | Ellen Wetmore | Esther S. White | Cynthia Zeman |                \nImage: Painting by Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on Couch\, 52×58\, Oil. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/micafest-the-m-others-view-art-exhibtion-at-ncfa/ LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-exhibition-NCFA-featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T162056 CREATED:20240317T011558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T053524Z UID:252586-1714654800-1717178400@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest The M/others' View Art Exhibition at NEVAmuseum at AHOA DESCRIPTION:Visual Artists Exhibition at New England Visionary Artists Museum at Anchor House of Artists.\nOn view May 1\, 2024 -May 31 \nArt reception on 5/10 \n\nPassway Gallery\nBumpus Gallery\nExperimental Performance Arena\n\nCelebrate the artists during Arts Night Out on May 10th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Twenty m/other artists are participating with their art on view at NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists. You’re in for a special performance by Stefanie Weber of MOTHERLESSSHIP during the art reception! \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a free exhibition. Please consider donating to MICA  to support m/other artists. We have a crowdfunding campaign with perks for MICAfest\, through May 31\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Anchor House of Artists\nLisa Andrews | Laura Dickstein Thompson | Jasmine Errico | Paulina Fuenzalida-Guzman | Reshma Gorde | Ruby Henry | Juli Kirk | Amy Kotel | Tony(a) Lemos | Gena Mavuli | Laura Moorehead | Amy Nolan | Elizabeth Menges | Terre Parker | Amber Scoon | Ellen Shattuck Pierce | Mollie Thonneson | Mary Warren Foulk | Ellen Wetmore | Sam Wilde | \nImage: Lisa Andrews\, A Mother’s Tears\, 24” x 36”\, Acrylic on Canvas. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/micafest-the-m-others-view-art-exhibtion-at-ahoa/ LOCATION:Anchor House of Artists\, 518 Pleasant Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-exhibition-AHOA-featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T000000 DTSTAMP:20260427T162056 CREATED:20240317T011559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T171030Z UID:252588-1714608000-1716940800@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest The M/others' View Art Exhibition at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity. DESCRIPTION:.The visual art exhibit at BOMBYX is featured in the Peacock Gallery. Art reception on 5/25. Art can be seen during events at Bombyx and by appointment. \nIf you would like to see the art outside of events and meeting times\, please contact the artist or hello@experiencemica.org and we will arrange with BOMBYX for a private showing. Private showings are by appointment only and must be arranged several days before. \nThe exhibit runs from May 2\, 2024 -May 29\, 2024 \nOpen hours will be updated soon!  \nWednesday\, May 22\,  from 11:00 am-5:00 pm \n BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equityis located at 130 Pine Street\, Florence\, MA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Reception May 25th from 2:00- 4:00.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp celebrate the artists on May 25th. Artist receptions are free\, but we encourage you to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. With poetry by Roxanne Neiman. \n\nSpecial treats are available to purchase from Wake the Dead Donuts!\n\nPlease RSVP on the reception page.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\nElena Allee | Christina Balch | S.T. Gately | Robin Griffith | Barbara Hageman Sarvis | Amy Kotel | Lyza Fennell | Sarah Marquesen | Matthew Mattingly | Ellen Pollock  | Alyona Skripka | Michelle Vigeant |\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Gallery Sneak Peak\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Pollock\, Untitled34 x 34\, Tempera paint on paper. \n \n \n \n \n ST Gately\, Wound Care2023\, 24″ x 30″\, Hardened Ace Bandages and Acrylic on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Vigeant\, Maternal Instinct11 x 14\, Digital Art (Photoshop). \n \n \n \n \n Barbara Hageman Sarvis\, Goddess with Birds Beyond Barbed Wire24X36\, Oil on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Alyona Skripka\, What am I leaving behind48×24\, collage\, mixed media. \n \n \n \n \n Elena Allee\, They Felt They Had Been There Before48” x 48”\, Oil paint and alkyd resin on canvas. 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe art exhibit and reception are free events. Please contact us or the artist if you would like to view the art outside of public hours.\nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/mica-unveiled-art-reception-2/ LOCATION:BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\, 130 Pine Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062 CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/MICA-Unveiled_-Art-Reception-at-BOMBYX-feature.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR