MICA Unveiled: Art Reception at BOMBYX
2024-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity, 130 Pine Street, Florence, MA, 01062
Celebrate the artists at BOMBYX.
Saturday, May 25th from 2:00-4:00 pm.
Immerse 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.
Embark 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.

Wake the Dead Donuts
Mobile mini donut makers popping up at fairs, festivals, and private events around Western Massachusetts with our hot, fresh, funky minis. Yum!

Roxanne Neiman
Immerse 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.

Visual artists exhibiting at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity
Elena Allee | Christina Balch | Lyza Fennell | S.T. Gately | Robin Griffith | Barbara Hageman Sarvis | | Sarah Marquesen | Matthew Mattingly | Ellen Pollock | | Alyona Skripka | Michelle Vigeant |

A Gallery Sneak Peak

Matthew Mattingly, Three Women –40” x 46”, Oil on linen.

Sarah Marquesen Title: I am not broken 3

ST Gately, Wound Care2023, 24″ x 30″, Hardened Ace Bandages and Acrylic on Canvas.

Michelle Vigeant, Maternal Instinct11 x 14, Digital Art (Photoshop).

Elena Allee, They Felt They Had Been There Before48” x 48”, Oil paint and alkyd resin on canvas. 2022.

Ellen Pollock, Untitled34 x 34, Tempera paint on paper.

Barbara Hageman Sarvis, Goddess with Birds Beyond Barbed Wire24X36, Oil on Canvas.

Alyona Skripka, What am I leaving behind48×24, collage, mixed media.

This is a free event. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing below.
M/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.
This 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.

MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration
2024-05-31 18:30 | Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration
MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration
Join us for an unforgettable night of art, connection, and celebration as we bid farewell to MICAfest 2024!
Experience the magic one last time:

Last Chance to View Art: Explore the captivating visual art exhibitions before they’re gone.
Moving Poetry: Immerse yourself in powerful poetry readings by Jen Jabaily-Blackburn and Toni Rose.
Interactive Conversation: Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about motherhood, art, and collaboration.
Live Music:Toe-tapping beats to the soulful sounds of Christa Joy and the Honeybees.

This is your final opportunity to celebrate the diverse voices of m/other artists and the transformative power of art. Don’t miss out!
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Doors Open for Art Showcase
7:00 PM – Performances Begin
Come celebrate the end of a fantastic festival, connect with the vibrant MICAfest community, and support the important work of m/other artists!
Artists in Conversations:
Vanessa Adel, Haile Eshe Cole, and more!

Toni Rose (aka Toni ‘Blue’ Rose)
Experience 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.

Jen Jabaily-Blackburn:
Prepare 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.

Christa Joy
Immerse 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.

Questions about tickets?
For ticketing support, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org.

Tickets Now Available on Eventbrite

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.
M/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.
