The view from above: Northampton oil painter to show work at UMass Hampden Gallery “Spaghetti Night!” by Bruce Ackerson. John Polak Photography/courtesy Hampden Gallery
“Joggers” by Bruce Ackerson is part of a one-man show at Hampden Gallery at UMass Amherst through May 14. Image from artist’s website “Boxcar Getaway” by Bruce Ackerson. John Polak Photography/courtesy Hampden Gallery
Published: 3/2/2021 3:28:21 PM
‘Birds-Eye Views” is an exhibit of note by Northampton oil painter Bruce Ackerman that’s opened this month at Hampden Gallery at the University of Massachusetts Amherst through May 14. In-person visits are only available to members of the UMass community, but the exhibit can also be viewed online.
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A breath of fresh air: A.P.E. Gallery reopens with group show of en plein air landscape paintings
Greenfield artist Frank Gregory prepares to hang a show of five plein air landscape painters, including himself, at the A.P.E. Gallery in Northampton on Tuesday. Gregory curated the exhibit, “Five Who Paint Outside,” which also includes works by David Brewster, left, Dave Gloman, Christine Labich and Ray Larrow. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING
“Staging for Early Memory” by Ray Larrow Image courtesy A.P.E. Gallery
“Social Distance,” oil painting by Frank Gregory. Image courtesy A.P.E. Gallery
“Evening Flush,” pastel on paper by Christine Labich. Robert A. Jonas/courtesy A.P.E. Gallery
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Over half of the money raised will go to Western Mass nonprofits
March 2, 2021
AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst faculty, staff and retirees generously donated a remarkable $452,830 to nonprofit organizations through the 2020-21 UMass Amherst Community Campaign (UMACC). There were 551 individual donors to the campaign and nearly $300,000 of the funds raised will go to Western Mass nonprofits with just over $200,000 staying in Hampshire County.
“When the pandemic hit, we had no idea of how it would affect UMACC. That we raised $452,000 is an outstanding accomplishment that reflects the strength of our community.” said Barbara Krauthamer, dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and campaign co-chair. Greg Carvel, campaign co-chair and men’s hockey coach added, “The Amherst Survival Center and Food Bank of Western Mass brought in almost $30,000 each. Imagine how many people will be fed and receive medical care because our UMass coll
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