Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude
CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES (additional events are still developing).
Learn about our Big Read selection here.
See also events hosted by All Hamptons Read here.
MARCH, 2025
Cameron Schmitz, “Fluttering in the Air,” oil on canvas
MARCH 1 – MAY 26 (Reception March 29)
WHAT: “Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are, Together”
An exhibition of paintings by Greenfield artist, Cameron Schmitz, will be on exhibit in the Great Hall during March through May, 2025.
DESCRIPTION: While writers use words, Cameron Schmitz uses color and mark-making as her language of expression. She states, “Dashes of paint and gestural strokes tell a story— orchestrated by movement, intuition, and the shifting of time.
As Ross Gay’s poetry holds both joy and sadness at once, Cameron Schmitz is compelled by the emergence of ambiguity, “embracing how a painting can make space for both an understanding of life, and the valuable admission of not knowing. The practice of painting, like the human experience itself, is at times messy, intense, and bewildering. The ability to stay engaged with these uncomfortable moments eventually reward us with a discovery of meaning and the pleasure of astonishment.”
WHERE: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
MARCH 23, Sunday afternoon, 1-3:30 pm (Pr-registration required)
WHAT: Haiku Tiny Books, adult workshop led by poet/artist Denise Fontaine Pincince
DESCRIPTION: In this hands-on workshop, Denise Fontaine-Pincince will teach adult participants how to create a ‘Tiny Book’ to showcase a haiku of their choice. Attendees are asked to bring up to five favorite poems to choose from, but all book-making materials—leather, denim, papers, paste, paints, and so much more —will be provided. A letter and sample selection of modern day, English language haiku will be emailed to participants prior to the workshop. Sample ‘tiny books’ can be viewed here.
WHERE: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
Space is limited. Register by calling Carnegie Library at 413-863-3214.
MARCH 29, Saturday, 3-5 pm
WHAT: “Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are, Together” Reception
DESCRIPTION: View the exhibit, enjoy refreshments, and meet Cameron Schmitz
WHERE: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
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APRIL, 2025
APRIL 5, Saturday afternoon, 1-3 pm (No pre-registration required)
WHAT: Haiku Postcards, family workshop led by poet/artist Denise Fontaine Pincince
DESCRIPTION: In this hands-on workshop for families, Denise Fontaine-Pincince will teach children accompanied by an adult (age 8 and up), and adult participants how to create a haiga (art with haiku) postcard. Poems and all materials will be provided. Sample ‘haiga postcards’ can be viewed here. No pre-registration required.
WHERE: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
APRIL 6, Sunday 2-3:30 pm
WHAT: Presentation by Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude cover artist, Arista Alanis.
DESCRIPTION: Description in-progress. All ages welcome, but geared for adults and teens.
WHERE: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
MAY, 2025
MAY, date and time TBA
WHAT: Indigo Dyeing and Shibori with Gail Callahan
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the art of Shibori and experience the magic of indigo dyeing during this hands-on workshop for adults and children ages six and up accompanied by an adult. This NEA Big Read workshop will celebrate the poem written by Naomi Shihab Nye, “Dear Sky.”
WHERE: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
