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Arts & Makers Abound all Around! HEY THERE, ART CONNOISSEURS OF WESTFIELD & SOUTHWICK! This month’s issue is all about art and how to get involved locally. Do you have a special talent for jewelry making, pottery, painting, baking, carpentry, or something else? Maybe this month you take a leap and start your own Esty store online! Or maybe you already have a side gig in the works.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021
FEATURES 12 Artworks Westfield A Catalyst for Growth
18 Savory and Sweet at your Valentine’s Day Lunch! Crepes Tea House
22 Mint Pea Pesto Pasta A great dish any time of year!
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28 Piece of My Art Inspiring Artists of All Ages!
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A CATALYST FOR GROWTH
ARTICLE ANDREA BUGBEE | PHOTOGRAPHY DANNY NASON PHOTOGRAPHY
MAYBE YOU’VE ALREADY SEEN IT. A dazzling, detail-
People were thrilled,” Bill Westerlind, ArtWorks Westfield
packed mural welcoming people at one end of the
President and Founder said, describing what it was like to
Columbia Greenway Rail Trail tunnel on Hedges Avenue
see neighbors - during a pandemic - add their own swath
and out the other on Ashley Street. It’s so wonderful,
of color to a collective piece of art.
rumor has it one couple actually got married there.
ArtWorks Westfield has made arts and culture a regular
Westfield residents painted it under the creative guidance
delight in the Whip City. Since its incorporation as a non-
of artists Shannon Chiba and Sarah Kinne. “The energy
profit in 2017, this Westfield-centered group of artists,
was electric. You could see the smiles behind the masks.
business owners, and community members has hosted
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The “Heroes…” mural is just one of many ways
The mural is called “Heroes are Everywhere,” and
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art walks, pumpkin fests, gallery shows, seasonal shows, holiday window walks, mini music festivals, downtown concerts, open mic poetry nights, free art classes, and more. “I think over the last [few] years people have witnessed what we’ve been able to do and have embraced us,” Westerlind said. That’s why,
Also targeted for May, Westerlind said, “We would love to kick off the
despite the counterforce of a lingering pandemic, this arts enthusiast
post-COVID world with our Articulture event. That would be awesome.”
looks confidenly toward the future. “Certainly the arts and cultural
Awesome indeed!
industry has just been decimated by [coronavirus], but ArtWorks is
Planned - and then cancelled - for Amelia Park in 2020, Articulture
alive and well. We have so many ideas that 2021 is shaping up to be
2021 promises to bring gallery artists, performers, dancers, musi-
one of our biggest years ever. We’re planning on the assumption that
cians, photographers, and authors together under one, huge roof
we’ll all be looking at COVID in the rearview mirror.”
in an arts fair that will literally offer something magical, enchanting,
For one thing, ArtWorks has already scheduled another mural, this
whimsical, or moving for everyone.
one to be painted in May near the esplanade by the twin bridges
“It’s been documented in study after study that no community
on North Elm Street. It’s to be called, “Westfield is Fantastic,” and,
experiences economic revival without a base of art and culture,”
though created and overseen by artists, it’ll be brushed in with help
said Westerlind, whose day job is sales and marketing for C&S
from kids at the Boys and Girls Club.
Wholesale Grocers.
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CITY SCENE (CONTINUED)
Downtown Summer Concert on Elm Street
“There’s something special to everyone, individually, when they look at a piece of art, when they listen to a piece of music, when they [hear] a live poetry reading. Now those experiences can be had right here in Westfield.” - Bill Westerlind, ArtWorks Westfield President and Founder “Art and culture is the fabric of a community. It revives you. It
but, Westerlind said, ArtWorks needs support to continue to thrive.
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music, when they [hear] a live poetry reading,” he said. “Now those
left your own funds thin, no worries. You can also support ArtWorks by
experiences can be had right here in Westfield.”
volunteering - or simply by participating in their inspired events.
The ArtWorks mission, “…to create and promote the widest variety
Those who want to donate, volunteer, or get updates on ArtWorks’
of cultural arts, literary arts, musical events, and performing arts for the
newest surprises can join the 1,800 people who already follow them on
Westfield community…” uses art to unify Westfield residents through
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shared experiences, stories, emotions, and beauty. All events are free
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A GREAT DISH ANY TIME OF YEAR!
MINT PEA P E S T O P A S TA THIS DISH USES EASY TO FIND INGREDIENTS, IS QUICK AND EASY TO MAKE, AND BRINGS FRESH, BRIGHT FLAVORS ANY TIME OF YEAR. For a protein-packed dish, top with grilled chicken or shrimp. Serves 4.
INGREDIENTS + 1 cup frozen peas + 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped + 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted + 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, roughly chopped into chunks (plus extra for serving) + 1 large handful fresh mint leaves (about 1/3 – 1/2 cup packed) + 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (plus extra for serving) + 1 packet dried spaghetti or other pasta
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vo l u n t e e r s t h e “ m a k e r s” o f a com mun it y!
ALLOW ME TO TAKE A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SLANT ON THIS MONTH’S THEME OF “MAKERS.” For seven years of my working life, before I got into the promotional marketing field, I was an executive for the Boy Scouts of America, helping organizations to provide the Scouting program through Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Explorer Posts and Crews. There were
youth offenders who had not re-offended. Or who
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port the units, train leaders, plan and execute
uted. We didn’t offer a tangible product that could
camporees and other events, and raise funds.
be put on a shelf and sold. But each had a place
We relied heavily on a large, dedicated, corps
in the making of a better life for someone, of mak-
of volunteers. They, both the organization and
ing the community a bit more safe and secure,
the volunteers, were “makers.” One of the chal-
and of enhancing our society as a whole.
lenges we often faced was how do you quantify
It is to these “makers” – all the dedicated staff
“character” or “lives saved” or “injuries treated”
and committed volunteers – that I give a heart-
or “crimes prevented.” It was often frustrating,
felt thank you. To those who work to provide a
when looking for funding, to “compete” with
safe and secure home for families - thank you. To
organizations who could point to “x” number of
those who encourage challenged individuals to be the best that they can be; to the PTOs and band (and sports) parents’ organizations; to the “Friends of” whether it be the Senior Center or the library; to those who provide supplemental education in their area of expertise; to those who, through their churches, synagogues and mosques, offer a chance to share in times of joy and comfort in times of sorrow; to those who provide support in times of crisis - thank you. The list could go on. You are all “Makers” of the very best kind – you make better people, better communities, and a better society. The author, John Barber, owns CHH Engraving which offers branded items to make your message stick – whether that be one of identifying staff and volunteers, promoting events, or recognizing excellence among staff, volunteers, or clients. He can be reached at chhengraving@cs.com or 413-789-2041.
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featured in shows across the state, and you can find a few of her pieces at The Log Cabin and The Delaney House. Jen first opened Piece of My Art in a small space on Main Street in 2004, conducting mainly painting & drawing classes from ages 7 to adult. She saw instant success with a large roster of students. In 2008, she moved to a larger studio on Elm St, and since 2011 she has been at her space in Bismarck Place. When asked, Jen shares, “I believe art is so necessary for all of our collective minds. It is an absolute must for growing children, and a stress relief outlet for adults, no matter their skill level. Everyone should feel their own art success regularly. It’s a really nice feeling to look at that painting or drawing on the wall and know that you did that!”
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Aside from weathering the pandemic, 2020 has seen some changes at the studio. Former student, and local art teacher, Kayla Reno, is the newest instructor to join the team. The studio now offers the Piece of My Art Kids and Teens program led by Kayla and Piece of My Art studio for adults led by Jennifer. Now providing more art classes than ever, be sure to visit them at 16 Union Ave or check out their site at pomartstudio.com.
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